Ten things to know about voting Voting 

Ten things to know about voting

An election checklist for voters before and as they vote Study the issues and candidates using nonpartisan resources: Make use of fact check organizations who seek to offset inaccurate, misleading, or false claims by politicians and partisan political groups. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, is a good source for election information. Know your rights and responsibilities before heading out to the polls: To vote in many states, voters must provide a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows the name…

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What Lindsey Graham Wanted

Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly last night, was a pivotal citizen of the Washington conversation. He loved being in the mix, slapping bipartisan backs off camera, and then, when the lights came on, cracking wise, weighing in, and, yes, currying favor with a certain Audience of One. What could be more fitting, then, for Graham—unable to be a participant on this fateful Sunday morning—to actually become the only thing better: the main topic of the news. He died as he lived. Graham was a complex character—his private life, sudden…

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Organizing 101: Know Your Rights: A Protest Guide for Activists and Organizers

This blog is part of a larger series called “Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing”  Knowing Your Rights Matters Now More Than Ever Protests and demonstrations are a way people show the powers-that-be they are mighty and deserve to be heard. Throughout history, protests have helped create real change, pushing leaders to make changes that improve people’s lives. But attending a protest can feel uncertain, especially if it’s your first time. To be fully prepared and stay safe, read up on your rights during protests. Knowing-your-rights trainings and educational materials exist…

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