2.6 Giving Everyone a Voice in Our Democracy Through the Nonpartisan, Tech Nonprofit IssueVoter with Maria Yuan

Send in a question or feedback! Maria Yuan is the CEO and Founder of IssueVoter. IssueVoter is a nonpartisan, nonprofit online platform dedicated to giving everyone a voice in our democracy.Their free public service makes civic engagement accessible, efficient, and impactful. With IssueVoter, you can make your voice heard by: Signing up for alerts on new legislation — before your reps vote Understanding new bills quickly and easily Sharing your opinion directly with your reps Seeing how often your reps agree with youWe get into: How Maria first envisioned IssueVoter while managing a State Senate campaign in Iowa, a battleground state known for its voter engagement. The importance of distinguishing between politics and policy How policy affect everyone living in this country every day How to take direct action to make your voice heard The challenges of being a founder Advice to those wanting to start their own business or nonprofitCheck out IssueVoter at issuevoter.orgFollow IssueVoter on Instagram @IssueVoter------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram @LifeCuriousWomenFollow our host on Instagram @AshleyNadineLopezSign up for your Audible FREE 30 Day Trial *Life Curious Women is an Audible Affiliate Partner and receives a small commission*Support the show