'6 Easy Steps to Get Your Vote On' and other tips from 'The Black Woman’s Guide to the Midterms'
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Though it sounds completely contrary to the hell we’ve been subjected to since Donald Trump became a politician, there is actual good coming out of this unique moment in time. Of course, it is really hard to see—unless you are a wealthy, white Republic'6 Easy Steps to Get Your Vote On' and other tips from 'The Black Woman’s Guide to the Midterms'
Though it sounds completely contrary to the hell we’ve been subjected to since Donald Trump became a politician, there is actual good coming out of this unique moment in time. Of course, it is really hard to see—unless you are a wealthy, white Republican who is benefitting from this administration’s regressive, hateful, harmful, pro-rich policies. But in spite of all the steps backward we are taking toward a more unequal society, progressives are now being forced to get creative and actively engage communities and constituencies like never before. Though it is exhausting and maddening work, this is most certainly a good thing. In other words, there is finally a momentum of passion, energy, and excitement to build a reliable, diverse coalition of people who actively champion progressive values—365 days a year. And it shows no signs of slowing down. With just two weeks to go until Election Day, progressives are doing all they can to make sure eligible voters, especially in communities of color, turn out in record numbers. And the stakes couldn’t be higher—especially as Republicans use fear, intimidation, and voter suppression in order to hand themselves electoral victories. One social media platform, in particular, is using its reach to target black women voters, with a specific focus on economic justice and the wealth gap. BlackHer, a new platform developed after the 2016 election, has developed The Black Woman’s Guide to the Midterms, which contains a comprehensive list of resources for voters to demystify the midterm election process. The guide has key races to watch (including some congressional and down-ballot races where black women are candidates), details on specific issues at stake that impact black women, information about how to register to vote online, and voter registration deadlines by state. The guide also contains “6 Easy Steps to Get Your Vote On,” which, conveniently, applies to anyone and everyone who wants to vote. On the list: 1. Register. 2. Vote early. 3. Check to see if you need to bring an ID with you to vote. 4. Confirm the location of your polling place. 5. Cast an absentee ballot if you can’t vote in person. 6. If you are eligible but prevented from voting for some reason, call a lawyer. There’s more detailed information contained in the guide—including a glossary of terms and a critically important section on “so what and who cares.” Read more