"But the conditions that threatened democracy’s demise remain, and Americans view them from very different perspectives, depending on their politics." via @GaryEFields2
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TODAY is Election Hero Day! Thank an election worker today for all that they do to keep our democracy running, especially during this midterm election season. #ThankYouElectionHeroes
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Es necesario entender nuestro poder político, y la mejor manera es votando activamente en las decisiones que te afectan. 🗳️ Únete a Poder Latinx y comprométete a llevar 3 amigos a votar el Día de las Elecciones, el próximo 8 de noviembre. ¡Tu voto cuenta!
We are scientists, designers, engineers, and campaigners developing data and tools to power civic participation for a more equitable future. Our commitment is long-term and born of curiosity, and we hold two spirits: the organizer and the scientist. https://t.co/VnZNpth0jK
People, their relationships & nuances can’t be captured in spreadsheet rows: "Misconceptions [have] led to ineffective engagement with these voters, who already face increasing obstacles on the path to the voting booth." @JMurguia_Unidos@Hesanche https://t.co/wuj7MBhgF0
As the second-largest group of voting-age Americans, Latino voters can be a powerful and stabilizing force in American politics. But misconceptions about this diverse and multiracial voting community persist.
More from @jmurguia_unidos and @Hesanche: https://t.co/qMv4HnKp8U
.@votolatino partnered with @BSPresearch to field a poll of Latino voters in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Georgia going into the midterm elections and found that many are concerned about threats to democracy: https://t.co/rAeheaH34i
"Among the topics civic education should cover, likely voters ranked 'system of government' first (69%), followed by the U.S. Constitution and Founding Era (69%) and voting and political participation (63%)." @icivics@MorePerfectUS@cygnal https://t.co/ZfvG5f62WV
People, their relationships, and their nuances can’t be captured in rows in a spreadsheet: "the vast majority of people (at least 78%) say they’ve changed their minds on one or more political issues throughout their lives." @YouGov https://t.co/W9iyAIddqo
A strong and healthy #democracy starts with people engaging in their communities day in and day out to drive progress toward their shared goals: https://t.co/CMLLhTkF31
@mattyglesias 🎯 this part: "Over the course of October, I’ve seen a lot of dark humor from progressives about voters who care more about gasoline prices than about the future of democracy. And there is something short-sighted about that."
A strong and healthy #democracy starts with people engaging in their communities day in and day out to drive progress toward their shared goals: https://t.co/CMLLhTkF31
Election conspiracy theorists are running for Congress, governor & secretary of state positions that oversee elections. And an unknown # are running for the 10k positions that administer local elections & oversee the people who hand out ballots, tally votes, report results.
There are 10,000 local election administrators across the country, and hundreds of them are up for election themselves in 2 weeks, giving deniers myriad ways to take over the hands-on part of tabulating votes. My look at one such race https://t.co/f4W1nFntSw
"No one should be subject to harassment and intimidation in the process of casting a ballot. The right to vote is sacred, and we can't allow conspiracy theorists to use vigilante tactics to prevent anyone from casting their vote safely." — Voto Latino President @MariaTeresa
...But seriously. There's still plenty of time to vote early - visit our website for resources.
Call or text AAAF voter hotline at 877-222-3178 for assistance in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
One day, we will look back at this moment and reflect on what we were doing to save our democracy.
Now is no time to stay on the sidelines – because the truth is this: Our democracy, and our civil rights, don’t protect themselves.
Make a plan to VOTE. https://t.co/4Du7GLd0LQ
Voter intimidation has no place in our democracy. Whether you're voting by mail or in person, at a drop box or a polling place, you have the right to cast your ballot free from harassment and intimidation.
If you have any issues while voting, call @866OURVOTE (866-687-8683).
71% of Americans think democracy is at risk
7% think that's the country's most important problem
But a functioning democracy is critical to addressing challenges like inflation, the loss of federal abortion rights, and crime.
Inflation, abortion & crime may feel more pressing than the threat to democracy. But another factor is dampening people’s motivation to save America’s representative system of government: in states like Wisconsin, the representation part is already broken. https://t.co/izdks0kHwS