The Right to Read
Examining the Toll of America’s Literacy Crisis
One in five American adults struggles to read at a basic level. ProPublica examines the causes and consequences of America’s literacy crisis to illuminate a path forward.
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The Fight Against an Age-Old Effort to Block Americans From Voting
As a new wave of restrictions makes voting harder for people who struggle to read — now 1 in 5 Americans — Olivia Coley-Pearson has taken up the fight, even if it makes her a target.
How to Vote: A Quick and Easy Guide
You have the right to vote even if you don’t speak or read English. This guide will tell you about your right to ask for help, how to vote and what to do if you have problems.
How We Analyzed Literacy and Voter Turnout
For decades, researchers have studied the factors that influence voter participation, including the impact of educational attainment on whether people vote. But literacy skills are less commonly examined. So we sought to understand the connection.
How to Fix America’s Confusing Voting System
Voting can be a convoluted obstacle course, especially for those who can’t read. Here are proven ways of fixing the system and enabling millions more voters to participate.
Other Entries
America’s Adult Education System Is Broken. Here’s How Experts Say We Can Fix It.
Experts say that more money is critical to improving the national system. Many states have developed creative solutions in spite of their limited funding.
A Fifth of American Adults Struggle to Read. Why Are We Failing to Teach Them?
The nation’s approach to adult education has so far neglected to connect the millions of people struggling to read with the programs set up to help them.
How to Help People Vote in the 2022 Midterm Elections
Here are some ways you can help spread factual information about voting rights and resources ahead of the midterms.
For Helping Voters Who Can’t Read, She’s Been Criminally Charged — Twice. That Hasn’t Stopped Her.
Olivia Coley-Pearson offered help to voters who struggle to read. For taking on one of America’s oldest forms of voter suppression, she got threats, a trip to jail and a reminder of the nation’s long legacy of weaponizing literacy.
New Voting Restrictions Could Make It Harder for 1 in 5 Americans to Vote
Across the country, from California to Georgia, people like Olivia Coley-Pearson and Faye Combs are working through stigma and increased restrictions as they help people who struggle to read exercise their right to vote.
ووٹ ڈالنے کا طریقہ: ایک فوری اور آسان رہنمائی
انگریزی نہ پڑھ پانے یا نہ لکھ پانے کے باوجود آپ کے پاس ووٹ ڈالنے کا حق ہے۔ یہ رہنمائی آپ کو مدد طلب کرنے، ووٹ ڈالنے کے طریقے اور مسائل ہونے پر کیا کرنا ہے اس بارے میں آپ کےحقوق کے بارے میں بتائے گا۔
كيفية التصويت: دليل سريع وبسيط
يحق لك التصويت حتى لو كنت لا تجيد التحدّث أو القراءة بالإنجليزية. وسيطلعك هذا الدليل على حقك بطلب المساعدة، وكيفية التصويت، وما يمكنك فعله إذا ما واجهتَ مشاكل في التصويت.
如何投票？請收好這份指南
無論你是否懂英語，你都擁有投票的權利。這份指南將幫助你了解這些問題：如何尋求幫助？如何投票？遇到問題該怎麽辦？
如何投票？请收好这份指南
无论你是否懂英语，你都拥有投票的权利。这份指南将帮助你了解这些问题：如何寻求帮助？如何投票？遇到问题该怎么办？
কীভাবে ভোট দিতে হয়: একটি দ্রুত এবং সহজ গাইড
আপনি ইংরেজিতে কথা বলতে না পারলে বা ইংরেজি না পড়তে পারলেও আপনার ভোট দেওয়ার অধিকার রয়েছে। আপনার সাহায্য চাওয়ার অধিকার, কীভাবে ভোট দিতে হয়, এবং আপনার সমস্যা হলে কী করতে হবে সে সম্পর্কে এই গাইডটি আপনাকে অবহিত করবে।
वोट देने के बारे में जानकारी: संक्षिप्त और आसान गाइड
अगर आप अंग्रेजी नहीं बोलते या पढ़ते हैं, तो भी आपको वोट देने का अधिकार है। इस गाइड से आप मदद मांगने के आपके अधिकार, वोट देने के तरीके और समस्या होने पर क्या करना है, इसके बारे में जान पाएंगे।
투표 방법: 간단하고 쉬운 안내서
영어를 읽거나 영어로 말하지 못하더라도 귀하는 투표할 권리가 있습니다. 이 안내서는 도움을 요청할 권리, 투표 방법 및 문제가 있는 경우 취해야 할 조치에 대해 설명합니다.
Paano Bumoto: Isang Mabilis at Madaling Gabay
May karapatan kang bumoto kahit hindi ka nakakapagsalita o nakakapagbasa ng Ingles. Ipapaalam sa iyo ng gabay na ito ang iyong karapatang humingi ng tulong, paano bumoto, at kung ano gagawin kung mayroon kang mga problema.
Cómo votar: una guía rápida y sencilla
Tiene el derecho de votar aunque no sepa hablar ni escribir en inglés. Esta guía le informa sobre su derecho de pedir ayuda, cómo votar y qué hacer si tiene problemas.
Cách bỏ phiếu: Bản hướng dẫn nhanh chóng và dễ dàng
Quý vị có quyền bỏ phiếu thậm chí cho dù quý vị không biết nói hay đọc tiếng Anh. Bản hướng dẫn này sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách yêu cầu giúp đỡ, cách bỏ phiếu và những gì cần làm nếu gặp phải vấn đề.
