Resources
Explore tools and resources created to help Floridians stay informed, get organized, and make an impact. From voting information to issue briefs and action guides, everything here is designed to help you show up, speak out, and strengthen our democracy.
Ideas to Help Save Democracy - This packet is a practical guide for Floridians who want to protect and strengthen democracy in their communities. Inside, readers will find simple, actionable ways to speak out, get involved, and make their voices heard—whether that means attending local meetings, contacting elected officials, supporting grassroots organizations, or helping neighbors register and vote.
The Facts of the SAVE Act
Framed as an election security measure, the legislation would impose new barriers that could make it harder for eligible citizens to register and cast their ballots.
What are the quick concerns?
- Disproportionately impacts seniors, students, and low-income individuals who may not have easy access to documents like passports or birth certificates.
- Voters who have changed their names (e.g., due to marriage) face hurdles if their current legal name does not match the name on their birth certificate.
- Could create bureaucratic challenges for supervisors of elections and poll workers.
Below is what you need to know about how the SAVE Act could impact voter access, why many pro-democracy advocates oppose it, and what’s at stake if it becomes law.
Finding Your Local and Federal Legislator
- Find your local legislator at congress.org
- Use the contact information to speak to them personally, leave a voice mail, write them an email or a handwritten note.