The American Poll Worker: An Endangered Species

My neighbor, Nancy Schaeffer, says it’s an honor to help the people in her community vote. I loved interviewing her and hearing her talk about her job as a poll worker. She wishes more of her neighbors and friends would volunteer, even a few hours, to ensure that those who wish to vote can cast their ballots safely and smoothly on election day. I’ve worked the polls. My husband has worked the polls. It’s a real feel-good experience. Whether you’re outside handing out literature for the candidates you’re backing, or inside directing voters to the right queue, it’s a contribution of the highest order to our unique, enviable form of government. Donald Trump’s attempts to erode election protections and regulations in the U.S. are frightening. If Americans do not protect the vote; if they do not strenuously oppose and defeat these attempts, the Nancy Schaeffers of the world will disappear, along with polling places and our ability to live in a free country. We all need to stand firm for democracy. ~ CK, May, ‘25 Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.