Thread by @saradannerdukic

If you want to help people vote early (or on Nov. 3, but early is better), here are some ideas on what you can bring over to the long lines and help ease the wait:

(Actually first order of business is to help people bring mail-in, early-voting ballots to the board of elections ASAP. Rules vary by state, but check in with friends + neighbors. Offer rides and anything else you can do that’s permissible by law.)

For the people voting in person before or on Nov. 3: help them make it all the way to the ballot box. Here are some suggestions on things that would pleasantly surprise and help those waiting in long lines:

Warm weather:
-cold drinks
-fans
-umbrellas for shade

Cold weather:
-hot drinks
-mylar blankets
-hand warmers

Wet weather:
-umbrellas or ponchos

All weather:
-food
-entertainment
-child care
-rides
-caffeine for the poll workers

I’ve signed up to work the polls on Nov. 3 and am planning to bring:
-extra masks
-gloves
-hand sanitizer
-phone chargers/power brick
-layers to deal with up and down Cincinnati fall weather
-coffee, coffee and more coffee (seriously, I’m bracing for an almost 24-hour day)

👆 Yes, I did actually mean entertainment. If you are a performing artist, please seriously consider coming and performing for the lines. People will be bored and bone tired. Let's turn it into a party instead. Let's give ourselves a bright spot in this sh*tty year.

Now that I think about it, wheeling up some generators so people can charge their devices and zone out on Netflix or whatever would probably be helpful too.

What else? Ideas?

Oh duh - CHAIRS. Bring people chairs.