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.