As election season approaches, some activists are pushing to expand voting access, especially for minority groups. However, one of the country’s largest minority groups says it’s often left out of those efforts.
People with disabilities are trying to make sure their voices are heard this time around.
The Fight For Rights
Recently, former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams announced the expansion of her voting rights group, Fair Fight Action. Abrams lost the 2018 race to now-Gov. Brian Kemp. During her announcement, Abrams echoed a refrain from her campaign: Elected officials purposely make it hard for some people to cast a ballot.
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