Vote-Voiced Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vote-voiced

Vote-Voiced

Voting Rights and the extreme importance of voting in every election, no matter who you support. The goal of Vote Voiced is for every Voter to make voting their lifestyle. Voting should be celebrated, not seen as a burden. Please subscribe at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vote-voiced/subscribe Like Vote Voiced on Facebook, follow Vote Voiced on TikTok Visit Vote Voiced at www.votevoiced.com Donate to vote voiced at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vote-voiced-1 Listen to the Vote Voiced Podcast on all Podcast Platforms Please subscribe to the show. $2.99 on Spotify

  1. 1 day ago

    Supreme Court & Mail-In Voting: What the New Ruling Really Means for Voters

    What did the Supreme Court actually rule about mail-in voting and what does it mean for voters? In this episode of the Vote Voiced Podcast, we break down the Supreme Court’s August 2026 mail voting decision in plain, understandable language. Mail in voting has not been abolished. We explain what the Supreme Court allowed to move forward, why lawsuits are still continuing, how proposed federal and U.S. Postal Service changes fit into the controversy, and why voters should not assume that a national headline has suddenly changed the voting rules in their state. Most importantly, we talk about what YOU can do. ✓ Verify your voter registration
✓ Know your state’s mail-ballot requirements
✓ Check your voting deadlines
✓ Follow information from official state and local election authorities
✓ Return your ballot early when possible
✓ Verify authorized ballot drop-off locations
✓ Don’t rely on rumors or social-media headlines for voting instructions At Vote Voiced, we don’t tell you who to vote for. We help you understand how to vote, how to verify the information you receive, and how to be prepared to make your voice heard. Don’t just be told how to vote. Know how to vote. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Be Vote Ready. Supreme Court mail-in voting, Supreme Court mail ballot ruling, mail-in voting 2026, absentee voting 2026, mail ballot rules, Supreme Court voting ruling, Trump mail-in voting executive order, USPS mail ballots, Postal Service ballots, 2026 midterm elections, voting rights 2026, voter education, election information, absentee ballot rules, mail ballot deadline, how to vote by mail, voter registration, election deadlines, ballot drop box, election officials, voting information, Vote Voiced, Vote Voiced Podcast What did the Supreme Court rule about mail-in voting? Did the Supreme Court end mail-in voting? Can I still vote by mail in 2026? Supreme Court mail ballot decision explained New mail-in voting rules 2026 USPS mail ballot changes explained How does the Supreme Court ruling affect my ballot? #VoteVoiced #MailInVoting #SupremeCourt #Voting2026 #2026Election #MidtermElections #AbsenteeVoting #MailBallot #VoterEducation #VotingRights #VoterRegistration #VoteReady #KnowHowToVote #VerifyForYourself #YourVoteMatters #YourVoiceMatters

  2. 9 Aug

    The John Lewis Voting Rights Act Explained: What It Is, What Changed & What Voters Should Know

    What is the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act? Why was it introduced? What happened to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 after the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder? And what exactly does the word “preclearance” mean? In this special voter education episode of the Vote Voiced Podcast, Donna Miller takes a detailed, plain-language look at one of the most misunderstood voting-rights debates in the United States. We explain: • The history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
• The difference between Sections 2, 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act
• What voting-rights “preclearance” means
• What the Supreme Court decided in Shelby County v. Holder
• What parts of the Voting Rights Act remain in effect
• Why Congress has proposed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
• What H.R. 14 and S. 2523 propose
• Arguments made by supporters of the legislation
• Concerns and arguments raised by opponents
• The constitutional relationship between federal and state election authority
• How a bill moves through Congress
• What would have to happen before the John Lewis legislation could become law
• Why voters should distinguish between existing law, proposed law and political commentary The goal of this episode is not to tell voters which position to take. It is to give voters enough information to understand the issue for themselves. Vote Voiced is a nonprofit, nonpartisan voter education organization. We do not endorse political parties or candidates. We do not tell voters who to vote for. Our purpose is education: helping voters understand elections, voting procedures, voting laws and proposed legislation so they can make informed decisions for themselves. Vote Voiced — Empowering Every Voice Through Voter Education. Hosted by Donna Miller. Please subscribe to the Vote Voiced Podcast. Visit our website at www.votevoiced.com consider donating to Vote Voiced at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vote-voiced-1 IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for general voter-education and informational purposes. Vote Voiced is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose political candidates or political parties. Discussion of legislation, court decisions or public policy does not constitute an endorsement or opposition to the legislation discussed. Legislative information may change as Congress takes additional action. Listeners are encouraged to review primary government sources and verify the current status of legislation. This program is not legal advice. LEGISLATION DISCUSSED H.R. 14
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
119th Congress House sponsor: Representative Terri A. Sewell of Alabama. Introduced March 5, 2025. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. S. 2523
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
119th Congress Introduced July 29, 2025. Referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Listeners should check Congress.gov for the most current legislative status. SOURCES & FURTHER READING Vote Voiced encourages listeners to consult original government sources whenever possible. United States Congress Congress.gov — H.R. 14
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 Search Congress.gov for: H.R. 14 — 119th Congress Congress.gov — S. 2523
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 Search Congress.gov for: S. 2523 — 119th Congress U.S. Department of Justice — Civil Rights Division Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act The Justice Department provides an explanation of Section 2, which prohibits voting practices or procedures that discriminate on the basis of race, color or membership in certain language-minority groups. Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act Justice Department educational material explains the historical federal preclearance requirement.

About

Voting Rights and the extreme importance of voting in every election, no matter who you support. The goal of Vote Voiced is for every Voter to make voting their lifestyle. Voting should be celebrated, not seen as a burden. Please subscribe at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vote-voiced/subscribe Like Vote Voiced on Facebook, follow Vote Voiced on TikTok Visit Vote Voiced at www.votevoiced.com Donate to vote voiced at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vote-voiced-1 Listen to the Vote Voiced Podcast on all Podcast Platforms Please subscribe to the show. $2.99 on Spotify