We are on the verge of the most consequential election of our lives. Here are 10 things you can do in preparation to take back our democracy:
1) Find your polling place. Know exactly where you need to go ahead of time.
1) Find your polling place. Know exactly where you need to go ahead of time.
2) Make time to vote. Know when your polling place opens and schedule enough time to cast your ballot.
3) Call friends and relatives to encourage them to vote. The most powerful way to motivate others is the personal touch.
3) Call friends and relatives to encourage them to vote. The most powerful way to motivate others is the personal touch.
4) Have a photo I.D. ready. States are making it increasingly harder to vote by instituting I.D. requirements. Don't be caught off-guard.
5) If you live in a state with early voting, vote early to avoid lines on Election Day.
5) If you live in a state with early voting, vote early to avoid lines on Election Day.
6) Research the candidates. Spend some time looking into candidates on the ballot. Make an informed decision.
7) If you've already received your ballot in the mail, but still haven't filled it out. Stop reading this and do it right now.
8) Ignore the polls.
7) If you've already received your ballot in the mail, but still haven't filled it out. Stop reading this and do it right now.
8) Ignore the polls.
9) Stay in line. If you're in line to vote when the polls close, don't leave. You are entitled to vote.
10) If you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews between the ages of 18 and 29, encourage them to vote. Their turnout could make all the difference.
10) If you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews between the ages of 18 and 29, encourage them to vote. Their turnout could make all the difference.
