“We all have different struggles, backgrounds and even privileges, but it’s important for us to recognize that voting is the FIRST step we can take to empower our communities.”
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“Before you head to the polls watch this. 🗳
@iamlegallyhype understood the assignment that a lot of us are missing the assignment when it comes to voting. Head to the link in my bio to enter Patreon for this in depth talk about voting, codified laws, changing the two-party system and what our president’s job actually is. 💡”
Source: Lynae Vanee
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We’ve made registering to vote super easy! We bet you can finish in two minutes or less.
Let’s finally bust the myth that your vote doesn’t matter. It does. Register to vote at https://www.whenweallvote.org/register/.
That’s right! If you live in the U.S and are eligible to vote, you might be thinking that voting deadlines aren’t til closer to the general elections on November 3rd. Though that may be correct for some states, you might want to check your state’s voter registration deadline in time for the primaries.
For those who don’t know what the primaries are, the primary election is a process in which you select your preferred candidate for the party’s nomination by voting through a secret ballot. Before you head out to register, it’s important to understand the difference between an open and closed primary so that you know what kind of process you’re signing up for:
If you want to make your mark in the primaries, you need to know your state’s type of primary and its and registration dates. Each state has a different deadline for already registered voters and new voters. These can range from days to weeks or months. You can double-check your state’s deadlines here and register to vote in the new registration portal that our partner When We All Vote, @WWAV created for us. If you are already registered to vote, make sure you update your address and party affiliation.
Getting involved in your local and state races can be incredibly impactful. It allows you to make changes that will affect you directly. Whether you are a registered voter or non-eligible, know that you can make a difference, no matter how small. If you have any questions or you’re not sure about something, please check out this nifty resource @WWAV has put together.
Are you ready, Tumblr? Let’s make a difference.
The House just voted to strip health care from millions of people and block patients from Planned Parenthood health centers. We can still stop this disastrous bill before it becomes law.
1. Call your Senator.
Look up your Senator in this directory and give them a call expressing why you don’t support the bill. If you need it, you can borrow this simple script written by our friends at Bustle (@bustle):
Hello, my name is _______. I am a constituent of Sen. _________, and I am calling to ask them to vote against repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act with the American Health Care Act. I want to relay a clear message to them that it’s critical that the provisions and benefits of the Affordable Care Act remain in place. Since its passage, 20 million Americans have gained health care coverage, and our country is enjoying a record low uninsured rate.
2. Send them a message.
If you don’t feel comfortable calling your Senators, you can fill out the message form above created by Planned Parenthood (@plannedparenthood) and they’ll handle passing it along.
If you or anyone you know has ever needed to navigate the health care system in this country, you know how difficult and scary it can be. The AHCA would make matters catastrophically worse for millions of Americans, for people you know and love. Take care of each other, Tumblr.
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Georgia residents have until December 7, 2020, to register to vote in the Senate runoff elections in January if they are not already registered. They can visit georgia.gov/register-to-vote to register online or download postage-paid voter registration applications to register by mail.
U.S. citizens in Georgia are eligible to register to vote if they are a legal resident of a GA county, are not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction involving ‘moral turpitude,’ and have not been found 'mentally incompetent’ by a judge. Georgians can even register to vote at 17 ½ years of age, though they won’t be able to vote until they turn 18.
The January 5 runoff elections will determine which party controls the Senate and likely whether President-elect Joe Biden will face obstructionism or partnership while pursuing his policy initiatives. In one race, Democrat Jon Ossoff faces off with Sen. David Perdue, a Republican senator who is under intense scrutiny amid reports of the potentially inappropriate use of his office to further his financial interests. In the other, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who was appointed to her office in December 2019 and also faces allegations of financial misconduct related to her position, faces off against challenger Rev. Raphael Warnock, a senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
Georgians have until December 7 to register online, or they must postmark their mail application by December 7. Visit georgia.gov/register-to-vote for more information.
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.
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!
