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All Americans have a voice, but too many Americans face roadblocks when it comes to casting their votes. People who are waiting to become naturalized citizens, people who are undocumented, people who ... more
FAQs about America the Voiceless:How many episodes does America the Voiceless have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.
November 05, 202012: Ep. 12 - Election NightIn the final episode, hosts Nikki Rojas and Maria Elena Perez will talk about the election results and circle back to the people/organizations that they interviewed to get their perspective on how the election went down....more30minPlay
October 29, 202011: Ep. 11 - The Struggles Citizens Face Getting to The PollsMaria Elena Perez and Nikki Rojas discuss how difficult it is for some individuals to get to the polls on election day, and what organizations are doing to help get them there so they can express their right to vote. ...more21minPlay
October 20, 202010: Ep. 10 - The Barriers People with Disabilities Face in the Voting ProcessNikki Rojas and Maria Elena Perez dig into the laws preventing Americans with mental and physical disabilities from getting to the polls....more20minPlay
October 15, 20209: Ep. 9 - The Lack of Voting Rights in Puerto Rico and Other U.S. TerritoriesMaria Elena Perez and Nikki Rojas unpack why Americans living in U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, only have the right to vote during the primary elections....more25minPlay
October 08, 20208: Ep. 8 - The Tools of Modern-Day Voter SuppressionHosts Nikki Rojas and Maria Elena Perez dig into the laws and tactics being used to suppress voters’ rights as Americans prepare to elect their next president. ...more24minPlay
October 01, 20207: Ep. 7 - Native Americans: Their Fight For Voting Rights and CitizenshipMaria Elena Perez and Nikki Rojas delve into the history of Native Americans, who went from owning the land to being forced to fight for citizenship in the U.S. The hosts also discuss how voter ID laws particularly affect tribal nations....more20minPlay
September 24, 20206: Ep. 6 - How COVID-19 Stalled Legal Immigrants’ Dreams to Vote in NovemberIn the second part of a two-episode look at how the voting process excludes immigrants, Nikki Rojas and Maria Elena Perez discuss how the coronavirus pandemic halted naturalization ceremonies, stopping legal immigrants from being able to vote in the general election....more19minPlay
September 17, 20205: Ep. 5 - How the Undocumented Are Overlooked In the Voting ProcessIn the first part of a two-episode look at how the voting process excludes immigrants, Maria Elena Perez and Nikki Rojas take a look at how undocumented immigrants can’t vote for the lawmakers responsible for their fate in this country....more20minPlay
September 10, 20204: Ep. 4 - Can Americans Who Are Currently or Formerly Incarcerated Vote?Nikki Rojas and Maria Elena Perez dig into the roadblocks faced by Americans who navigate through the criminal justice system. Americans who have been incarcerated or are currently incarcerated often lose the right to vote and have difficulties regaining that right. We hear from Nicole Porter from The Sentencing Project, Dr. Jane Gubser from Cook County Jail and artist Natti from CunninLynguists....more22minPlay
September 03, 20203: Ep. 3 - A Look at the History of Black Voter SuppressionMaria Elena Perez and Nikki Rojas speak to Black historian and author Dr. Carol Anderson about the turbulent history of Black voter suppression and how those racist systems are still at play today....more26minPlay
FAQs about America the Voiceless:How many episodes does America the Voiceless have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.