I’m tired of hearing people say our vote does not matter and then acting shocked when the people hurting our communities end up in power. I said what I said because I mean it: if you want change, you cannot sit it out. The internet is free, Google is free, and we have no excuse to stay ignorant about what is on the ballot, what midterms are, or how government decisions touch our lives every single day.

This is bigger than one election and bigger than one group. Black people, women, disabled people, veterans, LGBTQ plus people, and so many other marginalized communities are usually the first ones hit when bad leaders get power and start rolling back rights. We keep saying we want a better America and a better life, period, but too many people are still blocked by confusing rules, missed deadlines, and a system that makes voting harder than it needs to be.

That is why I am calling on state lawmakers across this country to require automatic voter registration for every eligible voter when they interact with government agencies, with clear opt-out choices and updated records. If we are serious about participation, then the system should help people get registered instead of waiting for them to figure it all out alone. Our ancestors fought too hard for the right to vote for us to keep accepting barriers that push people out before they ever cast a ballot.

If you believe our communities deserve real power and not just empty speeches every election season, sign this petition. Sign if you are done with a system that counts on people feeling discouraged, disconnected, and left behind. Sign if you want change and you are ready to do the work, starting with making voting truly accessible.