Voting Rights and Health Are Linked

The Supreme Court just dealt a crushing blow to voting rights by dismantling a cornerstone of the Voting Rights Act—making it harder for Black communities to vote and reigniting a decades-old battle for enfranchisement. From Juneteenth’s legacy to the shocking link between voting access and public health, this episode reveals how voting isn’t just political—it’s life-saving. States with stronger voting protections see lower infant mortality and better health outcomes, yet health workers themselves are less likely to vote. It’s time for everyone, especially those who care for communities, to step into “good trouble” and defend the right to vote. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c1d549cc2a49aea