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Why Are Millions Of Americans Unable To Vote?

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Published: July 28, 2024 by VPR Producer

Should Americans with felony convictions be able to cast a ballot in state and federal elections? There are fair arguments on both sides. With the presidential election just around the corner, we speak with two experts about this heated debate.


Guest Information:

  • Reginald Thedford Jr., legal counsel, Restore Your Vote, Campaign Legal Center
  • Wanda Bertram, communications strategist, Prison Policy Initiative.

Links for more info:

  • Prison Policy Initiative
  • Prison Policy Initiative: Donald Trump can still be president, but he could be barred from being a bartender, car salesman — or real estate developer
  • NCSL: Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons
  • Restore Your Vote: Restore Your Vote: I have a felony conviction. Can I vote?
  • Reginald Thedford Jr.
Program #: 24-30segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Criminal Justice and Courts| Democracy and Elections| Incarceration| Law/Policy and Enforcement| Politics| VotingGuests - Reginald Thedford Jr.| Wanda BertramInstitutions - Prison Policy Initiative| Restore Your VoteHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Grace Galante| Jason Dickey
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