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Election Day cheat sheet for your morning cuppa! Let’s start the next wave of change we want to see in our world locally, state-, and nationwide!

Today is National Voter Registration Day! A day that serves as a crucial reminder to exercise our right to vote. With only 7 weeks left until the election, help ensure you, your family, and friends are registered to make your voices heard in shaping policies and decisions that impact daily life. Why is registering to vote important? - Voice in Government: Your vote determines who represents you at all levels of government, influencing policies that affect you. - Representation of Interests: Voting aligns elected officials with your values and priorities, ensuring your concerns are considered. - Civic Duty: Participating in elections strengthens the democratic process and upholds the principles of representative government. - Influence on Policy: Voting shapes decisions on critical issues like education, healthcare, and public safety. - Community Impact: Local elections directly affect your community, including decisions on schools and services. - Preventing Voter Suppression: High voter registration protects the integrity of the electoral process. - Empowerment: Voting empowers you to contribute to positive change and control your future. - Encouraging Others: Setting an example by voting encourages community participation, fostering an engaged citizenry. Register at https://lnkd.in/g5Br2iax to ensure your voice matters, influence your community and country, and uphold a healthy democracy. #vote

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🚀 Dive into the future of voting for those experiencing homelessness with In-Form! Our latest blog post explores how we're pioneering progressive approaches to voter registration. Check it out and join the movement! https://lnkd.in/eZfaGWMa #ForwardThinking #ProgressiveLeadership

#WeThePeople are 30 days - not including the Early Voting period - from Election Day 2024 and a week from this historic Harlem D9 Voter Registration and Education Drive! #ToGodBeTheGlory: As voter registration and education is a passion of mine, it is my honor to lead this historic partnership effort with Harlem D9 leaders and their organization’s social justice chairs. Also a BIG shoutout to Pastor Michael Walrond for this idea and for his continuing mentorship. I encourage you to join Harlem’s D9 Organizations on Saturday, October 12, 2024, as we engage in a joint voter education and registration drive. #D9StrongerTogether #HarlemD9StrongerTogether 📍We will start the day off at Angel of Harlem’s restaurant, which is located at 2272 Frederick Douglass Blvd., at 10:30am for a D9 Unity Breakfast. If attending the breakfast, an RSVP is required. Use the QR code on the flier to RSVP. 📍Also, for the breakfast, please be mindful that attendees are paying for their own dish. 📍At 11:50am, we will walk over to the Harriet Tubman Statute for a prayer, press conference, and group picture. 🗳️ And from 1pm-3pm, Harlem D9 organizations will spread out through Harlem and conduct voter registration and education at various locations. 🛑 Stop by and encourage your family, friends, neighbors and community members to stop by one of our 10 locations to register to vote, check their voter registration status and polling site, and to find out what’s on their ballot. #NYCvotes #HarlemVotes #DeltasVote #DeltaVotes #FCBCvotes #FortitudeOnTheFrontline #ThisIsOur1913Moment #WhyOurVoteCantWait #WhyOurAdvocacyCantWait #WeAreTheOnesGodIsWaitingFor #WeAreTheOnesWeAreWaitingFor #CreateAnotherAmerica #PoliticsOfPossibilities

Today is National Voter Registration Day, a reminder of the power we hold to shape our communities through civic engagement. Ensuring that you are registered to vote is the first step in exercising this power. Whether you're registering for the first time or updating your address and information, take a moment today to check your voter registration status. By voting, you play a crucial role in building a stronger, more representative future for all. Visit Michigan.gov/Vote to register or confirm your voter registration today. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #RegisterToVote #CivicEngagement #YourVoteMatters #CFSEM

Attend this webinar to learn about the need to do voter education and outreach in Franklin County, what Franklin Votes is and how you can get involved. REGISTER HERE à https://lnkd.in/eAVRCewb

TRUE STORY! I was waiting in line to vote yesterday when I witnessed something remarkable. Since early voting started last week in North Carolina, I thought that by yesterday, the line would have diminished. However, the line was still long, and it was a very warm day. Suddenly the woman standing behind me fainted. In an instant, about 20 people pulled out their phones to call for help, while another 10 rushed to offer her water. After the ambulance arrived and revived her, she insisted on casting her vote. The two medics walked her into the building holding her arms to keep her steady. That’s when the poll volunteers, who were exceptional throughout, began letting anyone needing assistance move to the front of the line as the rest of us moved to the side. It was a beautiful reminder of community and the importance of our voices. Voting isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility. It’s our chance to shape the future, to stand up for what we believe in, and to ensure our voices are heard. Sadly, many people take this right for granted. Sometimes we get caught up in our lives and forget how vital it is to participate in our democracy. So, how can we encourage people to vote? Here are a few ideas: 1. Make a Voting Plan: Schedule your voting day like an important meeting. Set reminders and encourage friends and family to do the same. 2. Offer Support: If you know someone who might struggle to vote - whether due to transportation issues or health concerns - offer to help them get to the polls. 3. Share Your Experience: Talk about why voting matters to you. Personal stories resonate and can inspire others to take action. 4. Be a Role Model: Show your commitment to civic duty by voting. Your actions can motivate others to follow suit. Let’s make our voices heard! How do you plan to encourage others to vote this year? Please share your thoughts in the comments below. If you found this post insightful, please consider reposting it to spread the message! #Vote #CivicEngagement #CommunityAction

Looking for ways to protect the vote this November? Join a kick-off call and info session tonight (10/7) to learn about voter protection and how you can get involved!

Aggies, today is “National Voter Registration Day!” Did you know 1 in 4 people aren’t registered or aren’t sure of their voter status? Let’s change that. Do your part by ensuring your fellow Aggies, friends, and family are informed and ready to vote. Head to ncat.edu/vote for quick and easy voter registration and resources. Your voice matters—make it heard! #NCAT #AggiesVote #NationalVoterRegistrationDay