America may have a history of voter suppression, but that doesn’t mean we have to let it continue! It’s up to us to use our voices to speak out against restrictive voter laws and voter suppression tactics, and we have the opportunity to do that right now. Earlier this...
Voter Suppression
Watch This: Modern Day Voter Suppression in America
America has a long history of voter suppression. While the tactics may have changed over time, the reason remains the same — extremists know that their positions are unpopular and that the only way they can win elections is if they keep people from voting. We talked...
Read This: A History of Voting Rights — and Voter Suppression — in America
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental principles of our democracy, but it hasn’t always been guaranteed for all Americans. And for some of us, it’s still under constant threat. How is that possible? Let’s take a look at the progression of voting rights over...
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Watch This: Spotting and Stopping Disinformation
We learned last week that 1 in 4 Americans know that they’ve shared misinformation or disinformation online. We also know that a lot of disinformation intentionally comes from bad actors, like other governments that want to interfere with our democratic elections. A...
Caring for Each Other: Mutual Aid & Protection
Mutual aid & protection is about coming together to meet our community’s immediate needs while working to create political changes that benefit everyone. Remember: the system is the problem, not the people being targeted by it. Let’s work together to help our neighbors.
Showing Up: Protests, Boycotts, and Beyond
Do you know how often we hear women all over the country say “I thought I was the only one!”? We can’t let loud extremists make it seem like they’re more powerful than they are. Visible opposition serves two main purposes
Taking Back Power: Elections & Advocacy
Want to keep your community safe from misguided decisions made in Washington? Start local. Electing thoughtful, common-sense leaders to your school board, city council, state legislature, and state Supreme Court is how we build a strong foundation. And no matter who we voted for, our representatives work for us. It’s our responsibility to make our voices heard — by telling them how we expect them to vote and what issues matter to us.
The Secret to Effective Messaging
No matter where you organize or what you set out to accomplish, there’s one more thing you need to know (even if you don’t quite believe it yet): you are the most effective messenger for why it’s so important to get involved right now, information about your local elections, and the issues that matter most to you.