What's in a name? The SAVE Act

85% of all American women change their names at the time of marriage. If passed, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act could disenfranchise these women because their current legal name does not match the name on their birth certificate. How could this be? Why would we want to do this? Note: the SAVE act has passed the US house and is moving to the Senate, so keep your eye on this one. 

Resources:

A Tradition Going Strong: Brides Who Take Their Husbands’ Names - The New York Times

9 Things to Know About the Proposed SAVE Act

Mrs Man: Why do women take their husbands' surnames?

SAVE Act Explained: Americans will need these documents to vote — Or be turned away