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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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Trump Is Getting Tired of Losing Election Cases

Earlier this year, President Trump claimed a new area of expertise: election law. “I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject,” Trump wrote on social media, and found an “irrefutable one” that he would soon present. He suggested that it would allow him to bypass Congress and gain approval from the courts to impose his will on the nation’s locally run election system, including requiring voters to show identification while casting ballots in the upcoming midterms. It was a heady time for…

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Organizing 101: Leveraging Social Media for Digital Organizing

This blog is part of a larger series called ‘Organizing 101: Outrage to Organizing.’ Digital organizing doesn’t replace traditional organizing—it amplifies and extends it, and social media is one of the most powerful digital tools we have. It’s where movements can grow to exponential heights on a global scale. Social media can break down barriers, reach new audiences, and educate audiences on others’ lives. In this blog, we’ll show you how to use your voice with equity, how to create an engagement strategy, how to persuade with storytelling, and how…

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