We, The People’s Justice Council, engage and equip communities with tools to build power from the grassroots up and to fight for justice at the policy level. Our vision is to create a just world – a world that is equitable, sustainable, and just, and that connects people with policy.
Democracy's cornerstone is the ability to vote, which guarantees that every person's voice is heard and represented in the choices that affect our daily lives. Without these rights, democracy disintegrates, making society more susceptible to injustice and inequality. Maintaining a just and inclusive democracy depends critically on defending and advancing voting rights.
Voting rights have historically been a hotbed of civil rights activism, especially for disadvantaged groups. Young voters and minority populations have been disproportionately impacted by discriminatory measures like literacy tests and poll levies. Voter suppression strategies obstruct citizens' capacity to exercise their right to vote by creating needless obstacles such tight voter ID laws, restricted access to polling places, and purging voter rolls.
Voting rights have a direct impact on the governance and policies of a country. Voting gives people the ability to choose representatives who share their beliefs and priorities, giving them a say in important matters like criminal justice, healthcare, and education. Citizens lose control over these choices when they are denied voting rights or choose not to vote. Voter participation has a major impact on policy decisions, underscoring the importance of voting rights in democracies. Policies that benefit the entire population are produced by high voter turnout, but policies that benefit a small group of people are frequently produced by low voter turnout.
The Peoples Justice Council gives voters the knowledge and resources they need to keep up with legislative actions and hold elected officials responsible. The struggle for voting rights has been greatly aided by grassroots movements, which have mobilized communities and increased public awareness of the significance of equitable voting procedures. Act on your rights and get out and vote!