Aloha everyone! From providing recourses for voting registration and voting for students to showcasing history and the fight for true democracy through representation, over 18 posts throughout the last 2 months, we have reached the end of the journey (so far) for #EveryVoteForTheFuture!
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Today’s #ThrowbackThursday post is focused on Bayard Rustin, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Rustin, most known for being the principal organizer on the March on Washington, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously by President Obama in 2013.
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We also highlight the events of “Bloody Sunday”. On March 7, 1965, during a march to Montgomery, Alabama, white state troopers attacked the marching bunch. Despite this racist attack, President Johnson introduced the Voting Rights Act and was signed into law in August.
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On today’s special #ThrowbackFriday, we take a look at the protests that occurred regarding the age limit to vote in America. The key message of “Old enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote” led to the signing of the 26th Amendment in 1971 that lower the voting age to 21 to 18.
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Today’s post is about Voting as a College Student! When you turn 18, the future has their first say on how they want to turn the country forward! It is important to understand what rules and rights you have if you plan to vote out of state or vote within your college state!
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Every Vote for The Future’s response to the House’s passing of the SAVE ACT and what impacts that a voter, registered or not can see if this comes into law for upcoming elections.
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The leader of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is responsible for protecting voting rights for everyone this country.
Dhillion’s confirmation into this position is completely unprecedented and unacceptable.
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For today’s #ThrowbackThursday, we take a look at the overall significance of the March on Washington that help drive the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 & the Voting Rights Act of 1965, eliminating discriminatory practices to deter people from voting.
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For today’s post, we will take a deep dive of the history of voting rights, through of amendments and acts. It is key to understand that some groups of people have only recently became eligible or even capable of voting, without barriers! Voting is a right, not a privilege!
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Starting on Wednesday, we will continue on celebrating the power of the vote while making sure we provide every source to make sure you are getting the best possible coverage!
Next post will be on voting rights in this country and the history of amendments!
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For today’s special Throwback Thursday post, we honor the legacy of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. As the only royal-born member to earn serve time in Congress, the republican delegate fought hard for his people of the recently formed Territory of Hawaii!
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We should make voting much more easier for everyone, not harder. It is a right, not a privilege!
Call your representatives or click the link below to show your voice for voting rights!
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The SAVE Act, meant to combat illegal voter fraud, could potentially deter millions of eligible voters by forcing everyone that is registering to vote or changing their registration to show other documentation in order to prove their citizenship.
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In today’s #ThrowbackThursday post for Women’s History Month, we highlight the work on Alice Paul, one of the key figures as mentioned in our last week’s post in the fight for women’s right to vote.
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On our first post, we are taking a stand on the importance of voting alongside providing some much needed context on one of voting’s most popular turnoffs. Again, every vote matters!
Sources and further information seen below on this thread.
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Aloha everyone! Welcome to Every Vote for the Future! Occasionally on Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday, we will shine a light on the most important topics of the day and debunk any misinformation about voting in general. It is imperative and important to highlight the truth!
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