08-18-2018, 11:55 AM
Another form of voter suppression underway involves preventing college students from voting in their campus districts. Some Republican lawmakers are busy trying to make it as difficult as possible.
For example, Republicans in Texas pushed through a law last year requiring voters to carry one of seven forms of photo identification, including handgun licenses but excluding student IDs.
In June, the GOP-controlled legislature in North Carolina approved early voting guidelines that have already resulted in closing of polling locations at several colleges.
And last month, New Hampshire's Republican governor signed a law that requires students who vote in the state to also register their cars and obtain driver's licenses there.
College students who live on campus should qualify as 'residents' of their colleges' states and treated without any restrictions, except those which apply to all other eligible voters, in my opinion.
Young adults should have every opportunity to participate in the election of leaders who will be representing them for years to come, and should be encouraged to participate and help chart the future direction of U.S. policies.
For example, Republicans in Texas pushed through a law last year requiring voters to carry one of seven forms of photo identification, including handgun licenses but excluding student IDs.
In June, the GOP-controlled legislature in North Carolina approved early voting guidelines that have already resulted in closing of polling locations at several colleges.
And last month, New Hampshire's Republican governor signed a law that requires students who vote in the state to also register their cars and obtain driver's licenses there.
College students who live on campus should qualify as 'residents' of their colleges' states and treated without any restrictions, except those which apply to all other eligible voters, in my opinion.
Young adults should have every opportunity to participate in the election of leaders who will be representing them for years to come, and should be encouraged to participate and help chart the future direction of U.S. policies.