The clock is ticking on a fundamental right many take for granted. The deadline to register to vote is May 4, and the primary election follows on May 19. These dates are not just entries on a calendar; they are the gateway to having a voice in decisions that shape our daily lives.
If anyone doubts the power of that voice, look no further than the intensity of efforts to restrict it. Across the country, we see measures that make voting harder: fewer polling places, stricter I.D. requirements, and barriers that fall hardest on the most vulnerable. When access to voting is challenged, it’s …
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The clock is ticking on a fundamental right many take for granted. The deadline to register to vote is May 4, and the primary election follows on May 19. These dates are not just entries on a calendar; they are the gateway to having a voice in decisions that shape our daily lives.
If anyone doubts the power of that voice, look no further than the intensity of efforts to restrict it. Across the country, we see measures that make voting harder: fewer polling places, stricter I.D. requirements, and barriers that fall hardest on the most vulnerable. When access to voting is challenged, it’s a clear signal your vote matters.
Democracy is not self-sustaining. It requires participation, vigilance, and a willingness to show up, even when it’s inconvenient. Register. Verify your status. Make a plan to vote.
Because the simplest way to protect your voice is to use it.
Maria Duca
Chestnut Hill
