Battle for Access to the Ballot: Rule Changes Alone are Never Enough

Our democracy works best when all people can make their voice heard. With the passage of Proposal 3 in 2018, registering to vote and voting has never been easier in Michigan. But rule changes alone are not enough if we want to eliminate disparities in participation that plague our democracy. People of color, young people, voters with disabilities, low income people, and English language learners will continue to face barriers to voting unless we do more in 2020.