Is it time to make Election Day a federal holiday? 🗳️ Some say it would boost voter turnout and align the U.S. with other democracies, while others argue it could create challenges for hourly workers and cost millions. Dive into the debate over whether a federal voting holiday is the best way to strengthen democracy or if there are better solutions. Check out the full breakdown!

https://ace-usa.org/blog/research/research-votingrights/should-election-day-become-a-federal-holiday-weighing-the-benefits-and-drawbacks/

  • pyre@lemmy.world
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    23 days ago

    Additionally, opponents emphasize that private employers are not required to recognize or give paid time off for federal holidays.

    lol “we shouldn’t fix this fucked up thing because this other thing is also fucked up”

    that’s a you problem, dog

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        23 days ago

        Exactly.

        The solution here should be the federal government going, “Ooh! Good catch on that! Here’s a law mandating that private employers give paid holidays for all federal holidays! Thanks for looking out for employees!”