Workers Circle Launches “Hot Democracy Summer” Initiative to Combat Voter Suppression Ahead of 2024 Election
June 24, 2024
Through a variety of programs, the initiative will help 500,000 voters develop voting plans and break barriers to voting prior to the 2024 election
Millions of voters across the country will face obstacles to voting in this fall’s election
(New York, N.Y.)—The Workers Circle is proud to announce the launch of "Hot Democracy Summer," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering voters and combating voter suppression prior to the 2024 election. As millions of registered voters across the nation face formidable barriers to casting their ballots, Hot Democracy Summer will connect with 500,000 voters in voting suppressed states prior to the 2024 general election to help them develop a voting plan.
This fall, voters in many states will face significant obstacles, including fewer polling places, new ID requirements, voter purging, restrictions on assisting voters with their ballots (especially affecting older and disabled voters), the elimination of ballot drop boxes and attempts to restrict vote-by-mail options. By providing crucial information on when, where, and how, and what ID voters need to cast their ballots, the initiative seeks to empower individuals to break barriers to voting.
"2024 is the year of the voting plan," said Ann Toback, CEO of the Workers Circle. "In many states where elections are often decided by a mere thousands of votes, it is imperative that voters understand the obstacles they may face and have a plan in place to navigate them. Hot Democracy Summer is our response to this critical need."
As part of Hot Democracy Summer, the Workers Circle invites individuals to participate in a series of events designed to educate and mobilize communities. These events will equip voters with the knowledge and resources needed to exercise their democratic right and help others to do the same. It will provide opportunities to call on Congress to remove all of these barriers and ensure our freedom to vote by passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
"We invite everyone to join us in the fight against voter suppression," adds Toback. "Together, we can break the barriers to voting, and ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard and shape the future of our democracy."
For more information about Hot Democracy Summer, upcoming events and how you can help break barriers to voting, visit www.circle.org/hotdemocracy.
About the Workers Circle
The Workers Circle is a national, secular, Jewish social justice organization founded by Eastern European immigrants who came to the US fleeing autocracy and persecution, and seeking democratic freedoms and economic opportunities at the turn of the 20th century. That history drives our work for an inclusive democracy and human equality today. Our activism is rooted in 1,000 years of Yiddish culture and tradition. Through strategic social justice campaigns, vibrant Yiddish language classes, and interactive educational programs we power a multi-generational community of activists that is building “a better and more beautiful world for all.” Learn more at www.circle.org.
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