By Nancy Whiteman
There is no shortage of differing opinions in our country today. But one issue most people agree on is that we are facing unprecedented levels of polarization. What’s more, our legislative outcomes often don’t mirror the polls in terms of what Americans might actually want. Simultaneously, we are also seeing aggressive infringements on voting rights, potentially marginalizing the voices of many voters across the spectrum. Since the beginning of 2021, 18 states have passed 34 restrictive voting laws, including new or tougher voter ID laws, mail-in voting restrictions, and new barriers to voter registration. The disconnect between the will of the people and voter turnout is not coincidental.
