Generations of marginalized communities fought and died for our right to vote. Will you honor their sacrifice?
Remember, remember, to vote this November!
Additional resources will be added leading up to the Election!
All of these organizations work all year round to hold government officials accountable and empower communities. Make sure you follow them so you can continue your civic engagement after the election!
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When can you vote?
Election Day is November 5th (remember, remember). Check your local, county, or state board of elections website for exact polling hours.
You can also vote early, but the early voting period varies by state:
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Are you registered to vote?
Make sure you’re registered to vote, even if you’ve voted before. Fascist agents across the country are actively purging registration rolls, so be sure to double check.
Find out if your state’s deadline for registering voters has passed:
Democracy Works
Vote.org
Vote411
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How and where can I vote?
Where can you drop off an absentee ballot? Where is your polling place? Has it moved? Find out from these tried and true resources:
Vote.org
Vote411
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Who are the candidates in my race?
Get the breakdown of all of the candidates in your race, including important local candidates like judges and school board members.
Vote.org
Vote411.org
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Where can I get reliable information about candidates?
All of these resources have reliable, fact-checked information on candidates. You can also visit these resources:
FactCheck.org
Open Secrets – a great resource for following the money…
Snopes.com
Media Bias / Fact Check – a tried a true tool for The Magpie! It determines the political lean and factual accuracy of media outlets around the world.
PolitiFact – includes the vital designation of “Liar, liar, pants on fire!”
AP News Fact Check – for full transparency, they endorsed Kamala Harris, but their reputation for unbiased journalism precedes them.
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Want to help get others out to vote?
Are you a queer or trans college student who wants to make a difference? Visit OutVoteHQ.org to learn about their paid ambassador program.
Otherwise, try these organizations for nonpartisan text-banking, phonebanking, and canvassing opportunities:
Common Cause
Poor People’s Campaign
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Have you been impacted by the recent hurricanes?
Visit Vote.org for voting updates from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, & South Carolina.
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Want to be a poll worker?
Visit Power the Polls to learn how to become a poll worker and stay safe.
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Election Day Resources
If you are given any problems while voting, call this number from Common Cause:
A brief reflection from our editor…
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t’was his intent
To blow up the King and Parli’ment.
Three-score barrels of powder below,
Poor old England to overthrow;
By God’s providence he was catch’d
With a dark lantern and burning match.
Holla boys, Holla boys, let the bells ring.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!
And what should we do with him? Burn him!
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