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This election, make your vote count

If you’re eligible to vote, this country needs you! Here’s a handy-dandy voter registration checklist for you to follow.

  1. Voter registration check. Maybe you moved since the last election. Maybe you’re not sure if you registered at all. Hey, it happens. Register to vote or check your status. It only takes two minutes or so.
  2. Request your absentee ballot. If you plan to vote by mail—which is perfectly safe despite what some say—check out the deadlines and request your absentee ballot ASAP.
  3. Find your polling place. It’s highly encouraged to vote in person if it’s safe for you to do so. Don’t forget to look up your designated polling location and check if you can vote early if you’re eager to avoid lines.
  4. Do you need your ID? The answer: Maybe! Check here. Each state is different.
  5. Get familiar with your ballot. You’re voting for more than just the President. Your ballot will have the option to vote for local races and have ballot measures that directly affect your community. Make sure you’re not caught off-guard.
  6. VOTE! Ta-da! You participated in democracy. Thank you.

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It’s Not Too Late to Make 2020 Count

The 2020 U.S. election is right around the corner. Tuesday, November 3, is the last day to cast your ballot. We’re almost at the end of this seemingly endless election cycle–but don’t break out the bath bombs yet. There’s still work to do, like making sure you cast a vote that counts. Here’s some info that’ll help you do just that:

  • Who should you vote for? Well, that’s up to you. We’re not here to tell you how to live your life, just to make living it a little easier. Find out here where the presidential candidates stand on key issues like climate change, healthcare, and racial justice. Sure, the presidency gets the top billing, but those smaller, local elections affect you as well. Use this state-specific ballot guide to help you fill out your entire ballot. 
  • It’s not too late to vote early. In some states, the early voting period ends Saturday, October 31, aka Halloween. Like this election cycle wasn’t scary enough. Learn more about your state’s early voting deadlines here. If you still haven’t registered to vote, @whenweallvote makes it easy to explore all of your state’s voter registration deadlines in one place. Find your polling place ahead of time. Waiting until Election Day to look up your polling station is like waiting until the day of the show to buy tickets to a MCR reunion tour. It’s not a good idea. 
  • If you voted by mail, your job isn’t over. To confirm your absentee ballot has been accepted by your state’s board of elections, use @resistbot for status updates. No, that’s not a text from your crush: it’s Resistbot! Unless Resistbot is your crush…in which case, maybe you should just check the status of your ballot online.

There’s something in the air

If you consider yourself anywhere from barely to extremely online, you’ve been bombarded with misinformation—and you might not even know it. At Tumblr, you control the conversation. As a result, we need you to help us shut down the spread of misinformation. 

With one of the most contentious elections in U.S. history only days away, we’re asking all users to be watchful of what you see and read online. Use our Election Integrity Guidelines to help you identify and avoid sharing potentially harmful information. To combat misinformation within the Tumblr community, we’re also asking users to read more about media literacy and report misinformation or abuse of any kind right here. 

Good luck out there, Tumblr. Don’t forget to #Make2020Count.

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Vote Early Day occurs two days after the final presidential debate and ten days before Election Day—just as the nation as a whole fully tunes in to learning about their voting options. Over 41 million people have already voted early, and that number keeps growing! 


Voting early allows you to cast your ballot among loved ones by either voting at home or at an early voting site. The rules for early voting can vary, depending on your community and your unique circumstances. Make sure to learn your options here.

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Anonymous asked:

what rights are commonly not given to POC when voting?
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Great question. Despite the strong argument that people of color are short-changed as it pertains to voting, they share the same rights as all other citizens. Whereas the laws that determine who can and cannot vote more widely affect people of color than any other race, the right of voting itself is not restricted. The best way to combat this is by voting to elect officials that do not believe that those convicted of a crime should be forever barred from voting. We must elect officials that agree that some laws were designed to keep the oppressed, oppressed and the powerful in power. 

It is frustrating, and often seems like a lose-lose situation, especially when we do not immediately see the change we demand. However, we can’t ignore our small gains. Slowly, states are taking a stand to restructure their voting laws and processes to allow more access and resources to all residents. Also, we must get informed in order to inform others. Voter education is super important. Some assume they cannot vote simply because they are not thoroughly informed.

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Voting Safely During COVID-19

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Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. You can vote safely by voting early at certain polling sites, in person on Election Day, or at home by absentee ballot. 

Staying Safe While Voting In Person

Follow these steps to make sure you and the people around you stay safe and healthy: 

• Wear a face covering. Face coverings are required to enter all polling sites. Protect those around you and wear a face covering correctly (over your nose and mouth). 

• Practice healthy hand hygiene. Polling sites will provide hand sanitizer, and you can also bring your own. Use hand sanitizer before and after touching any shared surfaces, and wash your hands with soap and water immediately after you get home. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. 

• Practice physical distancing. Polling places will be set up to ensure physical distancing. Follow instructions and stay at least 6 feet away from others while at your polling site. 

• Avoid long lines and crowds. If you can, vote early, before Election Day or go when your voting center is less busy, usually mid-morning or early afternoon.

• Stay home if you are sick. Voting is important, but it’s more important that you get better before you leave your home and that you help prevent others from getting sick. If you don’t have an absentee ballot, contact your county’s Board of Elections office for guidance about your voting options.

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Anonymous asked:

BGV looks like a great organization. One question I have, is will you just be getting black girls to vote within the current system, or also educating them about the (often better) voting systems of other countries, like Proportional Representation in New Zealand, mandatory run-offs in France, and Ranked Choice Voting in Australia? I think it's important to constantly strive for more representative structures of government to keep oligarchy at bay. I wish you and your group much success.

In addition to our registration efforts, Black Girls Vote strives to cultivate an informed voting bloc. As a part of our education efforts, including civics education in elementary, middle and high schools, we provide an overview of America’s current election system, including the hard-won right to vote by women and African Americans. However, we also expose those we reach to alternatives abroad including Ranked Choice Voting.

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It is also noted that Americans live and vote from all over the globe as absentee participants in the  process. Absentee vote count sacan sometime determine outcome of election. We welcome new and innovative concepts that will mirror our program model in different languages and diverse cultures. 

~Nyki

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It’s essential to understand your voting rights and what to do if you are a first-time voter. Part of this is being aware of how voter suppression is currently affecting thousands of citizens who have the right to vote. The history of voter...

It’s essential to understand your voting rights and what to do if you are a first-time voter. Part of this is being aware of how voter suppression is currently affecting thousands of citizens who have the right to vote. The history of voter suppression in the United States is as old as the United States. 

To help spread understanding and prompt discussion, we paired with  Black Girls Vote (@blackgirlsvote) to help answer your questions. @blackgirlsvote is a nonprofit, grassroots organization focused on engaging, educating and empowering women of color to leverage their voting power to transform the democratic process. Their posts will be going live today, from 12 p.m. EST to 1 p.m. EST.

Check out all their answers right over here!

Nykidra “Nyki” Robinson is the founder and CEO of Black Girls Vote. Nyki’s life and work experience, combined with her interest in politics, was birthing ground for the delivery of her biggest project yet, Black Girls Vote, Inc. As the CEO, Nyki manages fundraising, numerous community and government initiatives, and events. Nyki graduated with a degree in business administration and a minor in leadership studies. 

Natasha Murphy is the Chief of Staff of Black Girls Vote. She assists the Founder and CEO with the organization’s strategic operations. Natasha earned her Master of Science in Public Health, a Health Policy degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, magna cum laude from Howard University. 

Lauren Wyatt serves as Advocacy Lead for Black Girls Vote, Inc. By day, she is a corporate paralegal with a background in political science, legislative affairs, and compliance. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Art in Political Science from Delaware State University and is currently obtaining a dual Masters of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Management and Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore. 

Nia Duggins is part of the Black Girls Vote Advocacy Team. She is a policy expert, political strategist, and innovative thought leader with a broad range of experience working on many issues, including voting rights and election administration matters. Nia is a graduate of Bennett College and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

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Over the past 2 years, we've granted over $1 million to students across the U.S. through our 50 States, 50 Grants, 5,000 voices initiative to help make their schools more welcoming for LGBTQ+ students.

And yup - we're doing it again.

Do you have an idea that would help make your school better for LGBTQ+ students? Maybe like building...

🟣 A gender-affirming closet

🟣 Your school's first Pride parade

🟣 An LGBTQ+ mural on campus

🟣 A safe space or community garden, or

🟣 Resources for your GSA club?

See some past projects from other students here for inspo.

We know that students know what they need most at their own schools - so middle and high school students across the U.S., DC, and territories can apply now through April 1 for one of our school grants to win up to $10,000 to actually make your project a reality!

The application, FAQs, and more are all available at 50states50grants.org.

Apply now through April 1 - can't wait to see what you all come up with.

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We are so proud to be supporting @itgetsbetterproject's 50 States 50 Grants initiative this year—an initiative that seeks to uplift and empower LGBTQIA+ youth in high schools and middle schools in the US, Washington DC, and US territories. If that's you, you can apply now!

Join the 50 States 50 Grants newsletter for info on webinars they're running to help with the application process!

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