A Progressive Framework for Bridging the ID Divide

June 2, 2008, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Much like the "digital divide," the ID Divide is an easily overlooked but vital reality that affects many in our country. Over 20 million adult citizens lack government-issued photo ID, while victims of identity theft and those put on watch lists also fall on the wrong side of the divide. Several identification issues are addressed in a major new report by the Center for American Progress' Cassandra Butts and Peter Swire entitled, "The ID Divide: Addressing Problems of Identification and Authentication in American Society." The report stems from the Progressive Identity Project, which included experts in the areas affected by identification issues. Please join the Center for American Progress for a special event to discuss the report and its implications.