Why Your Vote Matters This Fall with Ashley Allison

Political organizer, advocate, activist, and member of the Obama administration Ashley Allison joins Jameela this week to discuss what pushed her into politics in the first place, what it looks like when young people show up to vote, why we cannot take our voting rights for granted, why these midterm elections are so important, practical ways to become informed voters, the future of abortion rights, and more.      For help with voting this fall, check out All Voting is Local, Campaign Legal Center, the ACLU, and more.    Follow Ashley Allison on Instagram @ashley_r_allison and Twitter @ashleyrallison   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode! You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Send what you 'weigh' to iweighpodcast@gmail.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more! Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.