All Voting is Local

With the election a week away, hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles sit down w/ Hannah Fried, Executive Director of All Voting is Local to talk about the critical issues surrounding voter access and the impact it has on our democracy. Want to hear about the work they are doing to fight the wave of misinformation currently facing America’s elections? Then tune in! https://apple.co/4e7sBwv

🗣️ "No one other than voters gets to determine the outcome of our elections." We've talked a lot about election certification recently, but what does the process look like? And how did it become so controversial?

BREAKING: Meet our 2025 Elevate Prize finalists! 🚀 🙌 Full list of all 20 leaders and their organizations is below. Now in its fifth year, the Elevate Prize is designed to maximize impact, champion social entrepreneurs, and Make Good Famous. This year’s group of finalists reflects these commitments and a wide range of issues including work focused on the arts, conservation, and mental health. After this phase, our 10 Elevate Prize winners will be announced in early 2025. Stay tuned! Congratulations to all of our finalists and a big thank you to all our nominating partners! Get to know them here: https://lnkd.in/exiv8bb9 FULL LIST: 👇 - All Voting is Local & Hannah Fried - Amani Global Works & Jacques Sebisaho, MD, MPA - Center for Countering Digital Hate & Imran Ahmed - Conserve Global & Andrew Parker - CreatiVets & Richard Casper - Essential & Fre Tachea - Gold House & Bing Chen - Harlem Grown & Tony Hillery - Healthy Learners & Ignicious Bulongo - Kabakoo Academies & Michèle Traoré - Keseb & Yordanos Eyoel - Moms First & Reshma Saujani - The Neurodiversity Alliance & David Flink - NĀTIFS.org & Sean Sherman - One Degree | 1degree.org & Rey Faustino - Parity & Bree Jones - Proximity Designs & Phyu Hninn Nyein (She/Her) - The REACH Institute (REsource for Advancing Children’s Health) & Lisa Hunter Romanelli, Ph.D. - rwanda wildlife conservation association & Olivier Nsengimana - TeenSmart Internacional & Adriana Gómez Gómez

We're thrilled to announce that our executive director, Hannah Fried, is one of 20 finalists for the prestigious Elevate Prize from The Elevate Prize Foundation! Awarded annually, the Prize recognizes social impact leaders driving transformative change around the world. https://lnkd.in/exiv8bb9

Election certification is a hot topic right now, and we want to be sure that you have all of the fact heading into November. Swipe to learn more about why ensuring a smooth certification process matters ➡️

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In a major win for Georgia voters, a judge ruled this week that county election board members must certify election results, preventing local officials from disregarding the votes of their constituents. This decision is a significant move toward protecting Georgians’ freedom to vote, especially amid ongoing efforts by members of the state election board to block the certification process and, in so doing, discredit and undermine election results. This ruling safeguards the will of the people, and stops extremists from effectively vetoing votes they don’t like. It’s crucial to understand that these attempts to delay certification aren't isolated. They are part of a broader strategy aimed at making it harder for Black, Brown and other voters of color to cast their ballots, and challenging or dismissing votes from communities that are perceived as less likely to support those in these positions of power. This goes beyond questioning election results in any one election — it is an outright effort to block participation from voters who are more likely to vote against them. The Georgia ruling reaffirms that election officials have a legal responsibility to certify results, protecting the fundamental right of every citizen to have their voice heard, regardless of political affiliation. As we continue to face a landscape where some public officials increasingly normalize election interference, rulings like this one in Georgia provide a crucial check on anti-democratic actions. Ensuring that every vote is counted and every result certified is essential to preserving the fairness of our elections and the legitimacy of our democratic institutions. It’s not just about one election or one county — it’s about defending the freedom to vote and ensuring that every American's vote matters. Read more on the ruling here: https://lnkd.in/eMiM8YD3 

Anyone catch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver last night? Hearing reports that All Voting is Local Action Georgia's testimony on hand counting rules made an appearance and that the full episode will be available to watch on Thursday 👀