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Developing data and tech products for issue advocates and community organizers to power civic participation for a more equitable future

[Michael Tackett @tackettdc]

"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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[Election Hero Day @electionheroday]

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

[Black Futures Lab @blackfutureslab]

Your vote is your POWER -- don't give it away! Make sure you have the correct IDs to cast your ballot on November 8th!

Find what you need to vote at our Electoral Action Center here:

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[PODER LATINX @PoderLatinx]

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!

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

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

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

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

[UnidosUS @WeAreUnidosUS]

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

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

.@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

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

"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

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

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

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

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

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

@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."

[Black Male Voter Project @BMVProject]

If it didn’t matter, they wouldn’t try so hard to stop you. #nocap

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[PODER LATINX @PoderLatinx]

We need YOU to help make sure every eligible voter can cast their ballot! Sign up today to be a nonpartisan poll monitor: https://t.co/oaFMdhdwyg #Florida 🍊 #ProtectOurVote #ElectionProtection #DefendingDemocracy #EveryVoteCounts #WhyIVolunteer

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

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

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

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.

[Nick Riccardi @NickRiccardi]

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

[Voto Latino @votolatino]

"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

[Asian American Advocacy Fund @AsianAAF]

...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.

[The Leadership Conference @civilrightsorg]

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

[Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket]

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).

[Helm @HelmDotUS]

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.

[Jonathan Weisman @jonathanweisman]

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