050: Voting in 2024 – Why it Matters and How to Do It

According to the 2023 US Census, 52.2% of US citizens participated in voting in 2022. Do you struggle to get to the polls and cast your vote – either with the logistics, or simple motivation? In our latest podcast episode, Mel Gruver, a passionate voter engagement activist, shares how she engages her friends, families, and even strangers in the grocery store to think about voting. Join us to hear how the voting landscape is changing in the US, important dates for voter registration, and how coming together as a community is vital to bringing change.  

Listen now to learn:   

• Why voting is crucial for civic engagement and how it honors the labor of past activists 

• The potential of the “new American majority” to reshape U.S. politics 

• Strategies to overcome barriers to voting 

• The importance of communal voting activities and how they can transform voting into a shared, joyful experience.  

• Creative strategies to inspire others in your community to vote 

More about Melissa Gruver:

Melissa D. Gruver is an organizer, educator, & creative committed to examining (and contributing to) group-centered leadership within social movements. As a founding director of the power building grassroots, feminist organizing crew known as Indiana Task FORCE, Melissa believes that when we come together to build a better world, we can create communities where everyone thrives – no exceptions. Melissa has coordinated voter engagement efforts in multiple contexts, organizing and canvassing workshops in her living room, on her back deck, at the local bar, in the union halls and in the streets.