The time to speak is now. The time to act is now. With the upcoming presidential election, we are reminded of an important power: the ability to vote. As a journal focused on bringing an end to the desperate conditions afflicting so many in this nation, we recognize the impact of every vote in an election. We encourage you to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming elections. Please click here for important dates regarding early voting and absentee ballots.

“The right to vote freely for the candidate of one’s choice is of the essence of a democratic society, and any restrictions on that right strike at the heart of representative government.” – Chief Justice Earl Warren

**excerpt from Herrigel article.

All opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely of the respective authors and not of any third parties. 

 

As Eviction Moratoriums End, Tenants and Advocates Push Back

by Nina Bernstein

March on Washington 

by Rikisha A. Collins

Consistent Lack of Access to the Polls: The Plight of the Homeless American Citizen 

by Greg Herrigel

Voters of Color Should Not Have to Wait Longer at the Polls

by Rebecca Leaf

Never Mind the Question – Impoverishing Families Is the Wrong Answer

by Michael Redzich