• jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Real ID is becoming a requirement for all state issued IDs. Let me see what the current deadline is:

    May 7th.

    https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/realidtraveler.aspx

    "Do I need a REAL ID?

    Yes, if you…

    Are 18 and older and will travel in the U.S. by plane after May 7, 2025, without a valid passport.

    Visit military bases, secure federal facilities or nuclear plants.

    No, if you…

    Have a star on your license, permit or ID (this means you already have a REAL ID).

    Prefer to use an unexpired, government-issued passport for U.S. travel.

    Do not travel the country by plane.

    Do not visit military bases, secure federal facilities or nuclear plants.

    Are under 18 years old. TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling within the United States."

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      So you only need it under certain conditions. It’s not a requirement to vote. So most people don’t need it, because the vast majority of people don’t visit military bases, secure federal facilities, or travel via aircraft.

      Voting is a fundamental right. You really want to make it so only people wealthy enough to fly places get to vote?

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        Like I say, motor voter states already have the requirment, just make all states motor voter, flip to 100% vote by mail, and tell the Republicans “mission accomplished” and watch them lose their goddamned minds.