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Fire in the Ballot Box

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Burn the ballots, ban the books, bash the ones who disagree.
When did it become the norm to forego common decency? 
Ignore the truth, assert your lies loudly and repeatedly. 
And God forbid you dare to challenge ye olde patri-assity.

Why do you try to stop the votes, what do you fear so mightily?
Why must you foment rage and hate, distrust and blind antipathy?
Why lurk in darkness, wearing masks to veil your true identity? 
Why hide behind your guns and flags, then call it Christianity?

I am not Dem nor GOP, to none do I pledge fealty.
I aim to act with common sense, with self respect and dignity.
Far from perfect, none too wise, often lacking clarity.
Perhaps we’re more alike than not. Let’s strive for peace and harmony.

Your Vote Matters! Know Your Rights!

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Glass Ballot Box circa 1884, Smithsonian Institute, public domain photo

As we near the midterm elections in the US, it is becoming clearer and clearer that voter suppression is alive and well in 2018. When voting at the polls, make sure you know your rights.

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Acme voting machine circa 1880, Smithsonian Institute, public domain photo

Here are some important takeaways from a CNN online article found here:

If you are told you cannot vote

  • ask poll workers to check surrounding systems for your name.

  • ask to sign an affidavit  swearing your eligibility.

  • ask for a provisional ballot and follow up later to make sure it’s counted.

  • if you are denied or feel intimidated, report the incident to any poll workers present, AND

  • report the incident to local officials or the Department of Justice Voting Rights hotline*

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Metal ballot box circa 1936, Smithsonian Institute, public domain photo

Phone Numbers that may be useful:

Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
Election Hotline (en español): 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA 
*US Department of Justice Voting Rights Hotline: 1-800-253-3931

The information above is taken from the CNN article “Here’s what to do if you’re turned away at the polls.“

National Voter Registration Day

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Midterm elections are coming up on November 6th in the US. Are you registered to vote? You can register HERE. It’s super easy and super important. Be heard, make a difference.

Vote like your life depended on it. Someone’s life truly does.

“Too many people struggled, suffered, and died to make it possible for every American to exercise their right to vote.” ~ John Lewis

“We must vote for hope, vote for life, vote for a brighter future for all of our loved ones.” ~ Ed Markey

“Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual).” ~ Ayn Rand

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