Many people want to be a voice for the voiceless, but when it comes to the elections people experiencing homelessness can speak up for themselves just like every U.S. citizen. However, there are several barriers that seek to prevent homeless people from exercising their basic right to vote.

The Rhode Island legislature has passed a "Homeless Bill of Rights" that supporters say is the first of its kind in the nation. The legislation prohibits police, healthcare workers, landlords or employers from discriminating against people experiencing homelessness because of their housing status.