Three years ago I applied for a Real ID driver’s license. I had to submit three pieces of identification that had my name and address on them, my birth certificate,and my official marriage license with the seal on it. Recently I applied for the TSA pass. Even though I had the Real ID drivers license, I still had to provide them with my marriage license. I mean I’ve only been married going on 65 years. I thought it was just a Florida thing. Let’s all do our part to STOP the “Save” Act.
Due to the fact that I have been divorced twice I had to get copies of both marriage licenses and divorce papers along with my birth certificate. My saving grace was that I already had a passport as I had also changed the spelling of my middle name. I figured that out after my 3rd trip to the MVD. I am so grateful I got that passport even though this is the only time I have used it so far.
David, this is an outstanding breakdown of how the SAVE Act fits into the long, ugly history of voter suppression. The historical parallels to pre-VRA tactics are chilling—especially the way registration barriers are once again being used as a tool to shape the electorate.
I couldn’t agree more about the crucial work organizations like VoteRiders are doing to push back against these efforts. I recently explored the SAVE Act through a historical lens, tracing how these kinds of ‘fine print’ restrictions have been weaponized over time. I think you might find it an interesting complement to your work—lets keep the conversation (and the resistance) going! https://forgottenfiles.substack.com/p/the-fine-print-of-suppression
Maybe I’m alone. I keep calling my rep and complaining of Trump/Musk/GOP. I need to call and complain about my reps complicity and failure to be part of the check against fascism.
Before the Internet, all librarians working in a public library in Washington State were “voter registrars.” We had to register people to vote by filling out an official form. We always asked for identification but you would be surprised that people do not have their pockets full of i.d. cards to show, especially poor people. I always gave people registering to vote the benefit of the doubt.
Three years ago I applied for a Real ID driver’s license. I had to submit three pieces of identification that had my name and address on them, my birth certificate,and my official marriage license with the seal on it. Recently I applied for the TSA pass. Even though I had the Real ID drivers license, I still had to provide them with my marriage license. I mean I’ve only been married going on 65 years. I thought it was just a Florida thing. Let’s all do our part to STOP the “Save” Act.
Due to the fact that I have been divorced twice I had to get copies of both marriage licenses and divorce papers along with my birth certificate. My saving grace was that I already had a passport as I had also changed the spelling of my middle name. I figured that out after my 3rd trip to the MVD. I am so grateful I got that passport even though this is the only time I have used it so far.
We are truly being treated as second class citizens.
There/their. Two different words. Needs an edit.
David, this is an outstanding breakdown of how the SAVE Act fits into the long, ugly history of voter suppression. The historical parallels to pre-VRA tactics are chilling—especially the way registration barriers are once again being used as a tool to shape the electorate.
I couldn’t agree more about the crucial work organizations like VoteRiders are doing to push back against these efforts. I recently explored the SAVE Act through a historical lens, tracing how these kinds of ‘fine print’ restrictions have been weaponized over time. I think you might find it an interesting complement to your work—lets keep the conversation (and the resistance) going! https://forgottenfiles.substack.com/p/the-fine-print-of-suppression
Maybe I’m alone. I keep calling my rep and complaining of Trump/Musk/GOP. I need to call and complain about my reps complicity and failure to be part of the check against fascism.
Does anyone know if the SAVE act has to get 60 votes in the Senate to pass?
Before the Internet, all librarians working in a public library in Washington State were “voter registrars.” We had to register people to vote by filling out an official form. We always asked for identification but you would be surprised that people do not have their pockets full of i.d. cards to show, especially poor people. I always gave people registering to vote the benefit of the doubt.
Wouldn't SAVE Act be unconstitutional? I thought voter registration laws are determined by the states.
The folks behind the SAVE Act don’t care about the United States Constitution.
Understood, but others do. Would like to know if this is yet another issue that will get to SCOTUS.
Everything is going to end up before SCOTUS!