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Author Charles Blow argues that Black people have a path to changing the laws that affect us by becoming majorities in key voting districts. Read more below

If you don’t register to vote, you’re betraying the generations to come. It’s your civic duty and democratic right to make your voice heard. One day, your children will ask what you did when the country was falling apart. Did you take action to reshape the future and steer the country in the right direction? #YouthVote #CivicDuty #FutureLeaders #RegisterToVote

Core values: Wholeheartedness & Humor Collective causes: Civic Duty & Environmental I got this big ass flag to lean into my civic duty cause and wholeheartedly show up in my neighborhood. #VOTE ~ Whatever your beliefs, please vote this fall. Bonus points if you're giving your team voting day off to vote and volunteer at the polls. Double bonus points if you're educating your teams on early voting in your area.

It’s Disability Voting Rights Week! Much progress has been made to ensure that our citizens with disabilities can exercise their right to vote. For example, accessibility at polling places has been improved, alternative voting methods like mail-in or online voting are becoming more widely available, and accommodations such as braille ballots or sign language interpreters have been implemented. These efforts are crucial in promoting inclusivity and equal participation in elections. Nonetheless, challenges persist. Beyond the physical obstacles to voting, discrimination, attitudinal barriers, and misinformation can also hinder participation. People with disabilities, even cognitive or resultant of mental illness, have the fundamental right to vote, just like every other citizen. New Jersey law specifically provides that a person retains the right to vote unless a court adjudicates that person to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting. Therefore, the appointment of a guardian does not automatically abolish a person’s right to vote. As we head into election season, everyone should have a plan to vote. Attached is a checklist for voters to use to make certain they are able to exercise this constitutional right. https://lnkd.in/e7BAiQfp #vote2023 #vote #voterregistration #disability #disabilityrights #manesweinberg

Our President, Cheryl Tung, and LWV-Wake members Elaine Okal, Kristen Howard, Helen Zimmerman and Marian Lewin participated in LWVUS's "Power the South," conference which brings together leaders specifically from the Southern States to analyze trending issues, receive trainings, and become equipped to empower marginalized and BIPOC voters in their Southern locations. The South was the birthplace of the US's civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s in the US, yet rights continue to be under attack with threats like rising white supremacy, patriarchy, continued classism, and authoritarianism. "Power the South" is LWVUS's movement to make our democracy more inclusive, equitable, and collaborative. Also included are a few photos from past years. How can you get involved in erasing inequality in the South? Spread the word in our area about NC's voter ID requirements, especially in communities facing disparity that may not have access to standard forms of ID https://lnkd.in/edRRs-WY Join LWV-Wake in gathering with members of the Cary chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to write postcards to a targeted group of voters in Cary with reminders about the upcoming election and voter ID requirements (must logged in to view) https://lnkd.in/eiqrbTv8 Explore a timeline of the Civil Rights movement https://lnkd.in/ecpmVtFh Learn what the The Southern Poverty Law Center is doing for racial justice in the South www.splcenter.org Watch PBS's Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union "Follow the pursuit of democracy from the Revolutionary War through recurring cycles of civil rights progress and backlash, the 2021 Capitol riot and beyond. Explore the impact of voter rights and a civics curriculum on engaged and informed citizens." https://lnkd.in/epZDrGkx

One of my favorite things about the Democratic National Convention and the amazing array of speakers is that Democrats are reclaiming patriotism and the American flag. It is long overdue. - Supporting democracy is patriotic. - Encouraging and inspiring voter participation is patriotic. - Promoting freedom is patriotic. - Welcoming immigrants and celebrating how the American story is an immigrant story is patriotic. - Choice is patriotic. - Advocating for a more just future is patriotic. - Believing that the best for our country lies ahead is patriotic. Now is the time to shed our cynicism about politics and governance and to fight for all of the above. Register to vote. Create a voting plan. Fly an American flag. Refuse to cede patriotism to the folks who think our best years are behind us. #democratsdeliver #democratsarepatriots #makeyourvotecount #turnpurpleplacesblue

🗳️✨ Let's Make Our Voices Heard! ✨🗳️ As someone deeply passionate about civic engagement and community empowerment, I've had the privilege of working alongside incredible individuals and organizations dedicated to amplifying the voices of our communities. From coordinating voter registration drives to facilitating grassroots advocacy efforts, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of active participation in our democracy. Now more than ever, it's crucial that we come together to ensure every voice is heard. That starts with something as simple yet profound as registering to vote. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned participant in our democratic process, your voice matters, and registering to vote is the first step in making it count. If you're not yet registered, or if you know someone who isn't, I encourage you to take action today. It's easier than ever to register online, and there are countless resources available to guide you through the process. Visit https://lnkd.in/eY9nddjf to get started, and let's make our voices heard together! Additionally, if you're passionate about civic engagement and want to pledge to engage with Engage Miami in our community empowerment efforts, you can do so here, https://lnkd.in/exdUGXhC. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive democracy where every voice matters. Let's register, let's vote, and let's shape the future we want to see. 🌟🗳️ #RegisterToVote #CivicEngagement #CommunityEmpowerment #MakeYourVoiceHeard

Eric speaks with Leticia Castillo, candidate for California state assembly, district 58. Major Changes Needed in Sacramento: Flipping Seats and Educating the Hispanic Vote Discover why major changes are necessary in Sacramento, from flipping seats to targeting the Hispanic vote. Learn how educating and reaching out can make a difference in California's political landscape. Help us create a better future. To see the entire interview, please click on this link https://lnkd.in/g_wYNUKt. #StaltVault #PoliticalChange #leticiacastillo #CaliforniaPolitics #FlippingSeats #TargetingHispanicVote #EducatingVoters #PoliticalAwareness #SacramentoPolitics #BetterFuture #CaliforniaLifestyle #VotingMatters

🗳 VOTE 🇺🇲 VOTE 🗳 VOTE Those out who work the system to their benefit. Those Congressional representatives out who are not serving you and our constituency. 📣 LET'S GET REAL, HOW MANY...? Complain but do nothing EXCEPT complain? People call or write their Congressional reps about issues that affect them, their families, and community? People make appointments with their reps when they're in town? Americans are attending Town Halls or "Coffee With Your Congresswoman/man" asking their stance on issues? People are all talk, (or complain), no action? Americans fail to use their voices to honor and respect the right to VOTE? Are choosing to sit at home on the couch because they don't see the importance of our nation's direction and hope for the future to VOTE? People have looked the other way when games and shenanigans are played to benefit the wealthy? People want our representatives as role models for our children and future generations to learn from? American fail to heed the call for "All Hands On Deck!"? #VOTE #speakyourtruth #prisonreform #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthawareness #equaljustice #loveandlight

Respecting the supreme law of the land in A. 15, 23, 24, and 26, the right to vote supersedes any state authority. It is the right of every U.S. citizen aged 18 and above and the right to vote may not be suppressed due to race, creed, or gender. This nation's law could not be any clearer, so why are challenges to the Fair Voting Act even arriving at the SCOTUS docket when they should be summarily dismissed in the lower courts? There is an extreme dysfunction in a system where justices do not rule abiding by the fundamental law of the land. It took 2/3 majorities in Congress to get these amendments passed, and now does a whole swath of Red States think that their own legislators can decide who can vote and who can't? Sorry, Constitutional Amendments must not work that way. And if they don't work, then it is up to us to vote for legislators who will expand the court and provide for the term limits that will limit the Supreme Court's ability to wield power unconstitutionally The right to vote is granted without question- it is not a 'privilege;' it is a right. It is clearly enshrined in the Constitution of the United States in the 15th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th Amendments, having more amendments than any other issue (count them, four). If state legislators such as those in Louisiana, Texas, and North Carolina (among others) refuse to provide fair and open voting and free elections in accordance with the nation's Constitution, they must be forced to through executive power.