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Fighting discriminatory barriers to voting before they happen, to build a democracy that works for us all. Likes/retweets are not endorsements.
Mar 8, 2023 5 tweets 2 min read
On #InternationalWomensDay, we want to take the time to highlight the strides made to ensure women have the right to vote, while also recognizing that many suffrage gains only benefited white women. 🧵 (1/5) A photo of a white suffragi... Despite having roots in Indigenous civilizations and abolitionism, the women’s suffrage movement came to be dominated by white women who solely advocated for their own interests after the 15th Amendment was ratified. (2/5) pbs.org/education/blog…
Nov 4, 2022 9 tweets 3 min read
ICYMI: There have been some incredible wins for democracy this week! Across the country, efforts to undermine our elections are being shut down, and even more protections are being put in place to ensure that the midterms run smoothly. Unroll this thread to learn more. 🧵(1/9) In Arizona, a federal judge ruled that groups could not intimidate voters at ballot drop boxes, including by bringing weapons and filming people dropping off their ballots. (2/9)
Aug 10, 2020 5 tweets 1 min read
(1/5) Our Georgia State Director @AklimaVotes testified before the Georgia State Elections Board to insist that the board establish plans to keep polling locations open, safe, and accessible so every Georgia voter can feel confident casting their ballot. Her comments attached: (2/5)"Lack of election day resources causes long lines, as we have witnessed during Georgia’s primary day, but no voter should be forced to wait longer than 30 minutes to vote..."