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In Georgia, Young Grassroots Organizers Are Key to Keeping the State Blue

May 13, 2022

By Amani Southerland

As the Georgia primary nears, organizers on the ground have played an integral part in raising early voting numbers and mobilizing the youth vote.

The case for D.C. statehood is really about voting rights

August 16, 2019

By Mikka Macdonald

time for a change and reforms to our democracy so that we are truly by and for the people. The case for D.C. statehood is part of that charge and with more and more people leaning into the fight we might just get the change we need.

Our Vote is Our Power: Why Every Voter Matters

May 22, 2019

By Mikka Macdonald

Voter turnout is one of the most powerful tools to measure the health of democracy because it relays how much trust voters have in the system that elects the people…

Counting Every Vote Amid Voter Suppression in Florida

November 16, 2018

By Thomas Kennedy

While the blue wave swept across the country last week, you might have missed it if you live in Florida. Despite Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives, flipping…

Freedom is what moves him

August 16, 2018

By Maliha Kareem

In this upcoming elections, we have the chance to make history by voting YES to Amendment 4, which will restore the voting rights of over 1.5 million Floridians who have…

Five decades since people of color were given the right to vote

August 15, 2018

By Topacio Marrero

It’s almost scary to think, but it’s only been 5 decades since people of color in America were effectively given the right to vote. This was accomplished because of how…

Have they lost their minds?

August 10, 2018

By Thomas Kennedy

Republican frontrunner for Florida Governor and member of Congress Ron Desantis has released what is arguably the most embarrassing political ad of the midterm elections. In the 30 second spot,…

Florida voters gather at Netroots Nation to unite the vote

August 7, 2018

By Elizabeth Fernandez

I’m at Netroots Nation along with hundreds of political activists who are passionate about creating stronger communities for all. I took this opportunity to ask my fellow activists from Florida…

Unite the Vote for the Vote!

August 7, 2018

By Laura Munoz

“The basic elements so vital to Negro advancement can only be achieved by seeking redress from government at local, state and federal levels. To do this the vote is essential,”…

Floridians must come together in voting

August 6, 2018

By Topacio Marrero

The 2018 elections are crucial and we are uniting communities of color to cast their ballot for equality for all. I decided to walk around my neighborhood asking people if…

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