We created our first voter protection opportunity guide for our volunteer lawyers that lists our most urgent election-related projects to date! Please share it with the lawyers in your network to help us mobilize volunteers around voter and election protection efforts in at least 10 states: wetheaction.us/guide
We The Action
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Connecting volunteer lawyers with nonprofit organizations at WeTheAction.org.
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We believe that every person in this country has the right to reach their full potential. By connecting talented lawyers with critical causes, We the Action seeks to establish a platform where volunteer lawyers can protect and defend nonprofit organizations who need it.
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Updates
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Floridians face a long road to recovery after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and election procedures are changing in response. 13 counties have already been granted additional flexibility in distributing mail-in ballots and changing polling sites for in-person voting. If you have any questions about voting, call 866-OUR-VOTE! In the meantime, stay safe, Florida.
Hurricanes force changes to Florida's election procedures
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In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are highlighting an important project with The Antidote Conference. Use your legal expertise to support the liberation of survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence! If you’re barred in Alabama, California, Illinois, or New York, then sign up today:
Draft Legal Documents for The Antidote Conference
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Election Day is just four weeks away, and the first voter registration deadlines are here! Today, October 7, is your last chance to register to vote if you live in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, Tennessee, or Texas! Deadlines are also happening this week for Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, Missouri, Idaho, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Delaware voters. Visit our sister initiative When We All Vote’s Voter Hub now to make sure you’re registered and ready to vote ⤵️
Get Ready to Vote
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VECINA ReUnite has provided reunification and post-release support to over 1,200 families to date. Before Hispanic Heritage Month ends, sign up for this project to help even more kids find release from detention and reunification with their families.
Help an unaccompanied minor reunify with family!
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Still looking for a way to volunteer this election season? We have you covered! From serving as a poll monitor to observing the official canvass or joining your neighbors as a poll worker, you can get involved in many ways. Browse through our voter protection guide today at wetheaction.us/guide for a comprehensive list of opportunities that need your immediate support.
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The Voter Vanguard has been working tirelessly this year to make the 2024 elections safe, secure, and accessible for every voter — but there’s still so much work to be done in the next five weeks. Thousands of lawyers are needed on the ground in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. And more are needed for remote opportunities with our partners at the Election Protection Hotline, Common Cause, and the Election Official Legal Defense Network. Check out these projects and more in our Voter Protection Opportunity Guide now: wetheaction.us/guide
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We The Action volunteer JoAnne Klabin is a powerhouse in all senses of the word, especially when it comes to donating her time and expertise. An exemplary leader with the national nonpartisan voter hotline 866-OUR-VOTE, she has completed nearly 200 volunteer shifts since 2020. That’s over 800 hours dedicated to assisting voters and supporting fellow hotline volunteers! JoAnne expressed that “there are hundreds of other people who should be recognized for their volunteer work” alongside her, but we could only pick one person to award our September 2024 Amicus Mundi — and we’re absolutely thrilled to honor JoAnne! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
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Voters deserve accurate information to cast their ballots with confidence. If you need support, our partners at Election Protection are here to ensure every voter’s voice is heard at the polls! Call 866-OUR-VOTE* if you have any questions, need assistance at your polling place, or both. *If English isn’t your first language, then call the appropriate number below to be connected with a volunteer who speaks your language. SPANISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA ASIAN LANGUAGES: 888-API-VOTE ARABIC: 844-YALLA-US
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“Those whose first language is not English say the importance of voting in their primary language goes beyond ensuring they feel comfortable at the polls; it’s about helping them belong in a country that too often leaves them feeling like outsiders.” Voters not fluent in English deserve equal election access. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Election Protection Coalition to ensure voters who have questions can connect with volunteers who speak their language. ENGLISH: 866-OUR-VOTE SPANISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA ASIAN LANGUAGES: 888-API-VOTE ARABIC: 844-YALLA-US Read more about language assistance efforts across the country ⤵️
Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections
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