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Thank You for Voting with Erin Geiger Smith

Thank You for Voting with Erin Geiger Smith

If you’ve been paying attention to headlines in the past few months, you know the conversation around voting laws is now more heated than ever. But why? Sharon interviews Erin Geiger Smith who is a lawyer-turned-journalist and the author of Thank You for Voting. To give us a better look into why we are here now, Erin walks us through the history of voting in the U.S., covering everything from voter suppression tactics to why some women refused to eat until they were given the right to vote. As well, Erin debunks commonly believed myths about voting and provides us with practical and fun tips on how we can increase voter turnout in our communities. Lastly, Sharon and Erin discuss the ways the media reports on voting issues and why voting laws should not be partisanized.

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  • Host: Sharon McMahon
  • Executive Producer: Heather Jackson

Guests

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Erin Geiger Smith

Erin Geiger Smith is a former lawyer and current journalist and author. After the 2016 election, Erin’s passion for voting rights began, and she devoted several years to becoming an expert on voting history and laws, eventually leading to the publication of her book, “Thank You for Voting." Thank You for Voting examines the long and continuing fight for voting equality, why so few Americans today vote, and innovative ways to educate and motivate them. When Erin isn’t educating people about voting laws, she enjoys reporting on lifestyle and fitness.