The lifeblood of our system of government is voting, so James Keys, Tunde Ogunlana, and friend of the program Rick Ellsley discuss why voting matters in our governmental system (01:35), what they make of the aversion many Americans have to everyone (including themselves) voting (11:23), the specific challenges being faced in 2020 (27:18), and what it would take for more Americans to come together as far as wanting everyone (including themselves) to vote (44:56).
How, Where, and When to Vote (USA.gov)
Republican senator says 'democracy isn't the objective' of US system (The Guardian)
National General Election VEP Turnout Rates (electionproject.org)
U.S. trails most developed countries in voter turnout (Pew)
Participation in Presidential Elections by Sex Since 1980 (census.gov)
The 100 Million Project (the100million.org)
Paul Weyrich - "I don't want everybody to vote" (Youtube)
A federal court just struck down North Carolina’s voter ID laws, citing racial discrimination (Vox)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Ask Americans to Get Out and Vote: "You Deserve to Be Heard" (Yahoo)
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