What to do this week of November 8, 2020

by Nov 9, 2020Opinion, What To Do This Week0 comments

4 years down. 48 months. 208 weeks. 1456 days. We did it!

The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We are a big tent for all people who want a kinder, flourishing nation.

I value voting as a foundation of a healthy democracy.

The actions below ensure that all citizens’ votes are counted and secure.

Action 1: Ensure your provisional ballot is counted. [Source: NAACP]

There are many reasons you may have cast a provisional ballot in this year’s election. With so much on the table, and with provisional ballot laws varying by state, act today to ensure your vote is counted.

Contact: Your state or local election office (look up) and ask any of the following four questions as appropriate to your ballot:

  1. Can you explain why I was required to vote a provisional ballot?
  2. What documentation do I still need to provide to make my vote count?
  3. Where should I bring or send that documentation? Do you accept it by email? If necessary, can a friend or family member bring the document to you on my behalf?
  4. What is the deadline I need to be sure to provide my documentation before?

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Action 2: Help ensure every vote counts. [Source: Fair Fight]

Because some communities are at risk of ballot disqualification, you can assist with ballot curing. This allows voters to prevent disqualification of their ballot by fixing issues after voting. Anyone, regardless of location, can sign up to help cure ballots, but the clock is ticking. Will you volunteer for virtual and/or in-person outreach programs to ensure every vote is counted?

Sign up:
Volunteer with NextGen America for in-person, telephone, and/or text outreach.

Volunteer with Vote Save America for telephone outreach.

Use this document to find additional volunteer opportunities.

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Action 3: Help Georgia residents vote in January’s runoff. [h/t Spread the Vote]

Georgia requires ID to vote, but some cannot afford to get it. Spread the Vote is assisting people in obtaining IDs in time to vote in the upcoming run-off.

Donatehttps://www.kindest.com/donate/spread-the-vote (Feel free to mention you’re from AoCC!)

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November Gratitude #30DaysofThanks

This month, we recognize incredible organizations who uplift the people of this nation with core AoCC values: Respect, Heart, Gratitude, Inclusion, Empathy, Truth, and Solidarity. #30DaysofThanks. Send them a few dollars if you can spare it and/or give them a gratitude shout out on their social media accounts. 

Day 1: League of Women Voters
Nominated by Anne Malone, AoCC Voting Team Captain

Post on social media: Thank you for your commitment to informing and empowers voters through Vote411. (twitterfacebookinstagram)

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Donatehttps://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5950/c/10065/p/salsa/donation/common/public/

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Day 2: Black Voters Matter
Nominated by Bethany Roberts-Macias, AoCC Volunteer Cheerleader

Post on social media: Thank you for your commitment to Truth and Inclusion in the voting process. (twitterfacebookinstagram)

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Donatehttps://blackvotersmatterfund.org/donate/ 

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Day 3: Spread the Vote
Nominated by Katherine Gleason, Twitter Team

Post on social media: Thank you to Spread the Vote for their Solidarity with all citizens who want to vote and have the dignity of a valid ID. (twitterfacebookinstagram)

twitter, facebook, or instagram

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Donatehttps://donate.kindest.com/spread-the-vote

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Day 4: State Voting Officials
Nominated by Julie Damerell, AoCC Facebook Team

We are grateful to the officials in many states who value Inclusion enough to make voting safer during a pandemic. Thank you, AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, DC, GA, IL, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TX, VT, WV, WI.

Write: Your state’s voting official (look up) to thank them.

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Post on social media: Comment on our twitterfacebook, or instagram post and tag your state election official.

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Day 5: Tokyo Sand and Political Charge
Nominated by Katherine Gleason, AoCC Twitter Team

Post on social media: Join us in honoring by Tokyo Sand for her incredible commitment to Inclusion in sharing thoughtful, reliable information at Political Charge to motivate voters.
Comment with thanks on our twitterfacebook, or instagram post.

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Donate: [Link TBA 11/8/20]

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Day 6: 4 Directions Vote
Nominated by Katherine Gleason, AoCC Twitter Team

Post on social media: Thank 4 Directions Vote for their work to “advance equality at the ballot box all across Indian Country.”

Comment with thanks on our twitterfacebook, or instagram posts.

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Donate: http://www.fourdirectionsvote.com/donation/

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Day 7: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Nominated by Jen Hofmann, AoCC founder

Post on social media: Join us in expressing gratitude to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for modeling to the world what Solidarity looks like. 

Comment with thanks on our twitterfacebook, or instagram posts.

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Donate to help build an enduring source of income for the Standing Rock tribe through sustainable energy: https://anpetuwi.com

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Good news

Decent people everywhere are speaking up and working together. Just look. #GoodNews

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