WE. CAN'T. VOTE. OUR. WAY. OUT. OF. THIS.
All of these issues existed before 2016 and will still exist after 2028. Even a President AOC, Sanders, or Mamdani couldn't wave a magic wand and make them disappear.
A revolution is overdue.
#WorkingClass #Solidarity #VoteAND #organize #unionize
Please join us in welcoming CHA Student Ambassador, Megan Anthony! Megan is a third year medical student at @StGeorgesU from Mississippi!
Read her statement on why she chose to become a CHA Student Ambassador! #RxVote #VoteAnd @dstinc1913
Ballot boxes in hospitals help medical staff cast their ballot on Election Day! #VoteAnd
f you would like to host drop off ballot boxes at your clinic or hospital, contact your county officials!
Things they consider include parking, accessibility, a trusted community space. #VoteAnd #CHAchat
As we wrap up our webinar, if you want to support our work you can visit: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/civichealthalliance
#VoteAnd #CHAchat
List of states that have automatic voter registration #VoteAnd #CHAchat
www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/...
Automatic Voter Registration through Medicaid enrollment is a new opportunity to support communities and populations who have been disenfranchised #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Healthcare can only touch 20% of a person's life. The other 80% of their life depends on public policy. #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Cynthia Romo shares how @AltaMedHealthS has hosted voting polls at their clinics, including drop boxes.
My Vote. My Health #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Public Universities in the University of California system are beginning to offer voting poll stations on campus because of the results of the Voter's Choice Act #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Voter's Choice Act in CA has 2 committees focusing on diversity.
1. Language Diversity
2. Disability Access
#VoteAnd #CHAchat
Ashish Sinha sharing his story #VoteAnd #CHAchat
The 2014 election opened my eyes. I was studying political science but didn't vote. Since then, I made a promise to myself to remediate that- started off with canvassing door to door and loved it!
Deputy Secretary of State @LaKenyaMJordan shares her story!
While studying public health in school, she realized how doctors from her community worked with the patients to increase voter participation. #VoteAnd
Cynthia Romo from @AltaMedHealthS shares her story!
I'm voting with my community in mind, I'm not alone when I cast my ballot #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Federal Law requires Medicaid to offer voter registration services to beneficiaries #VoteAnd #CHAchat
The US is unique to voter registration. It was created as a barrier to block folks from participating in democracy. #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Folks who work in health care are trusted voices in our communities. Health care workers can help advocate for voter registration and voter rights #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Want to join in the conversation? There's still time to join our webinar! Register: https://bit.ly/3kBn37c
#VoteAnd #CHAchat
Policy proposals that can increase voting rights
1. Automatic voter registration
2. Anti-voter registration
3. Expanding early voting & vote by mail
4. Funding to expand these efforts
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Misinformation has caused election officials and workers to undergo unprecedented challenges.
These individuals have increased risks we did not see before the 2020 election #VoteAnd
Starting off strong with Ashish Sinha!
"Most states are enacting changes to election policies & voter registration policies a year before the presidential election" #VoteAnd
2023 is not a year to sleep on!
What we're talking about at tonights webinar #VoteAnd
1. how funding affects policy
2. how healthcare workers can advocate for civic engagement
3. how organizations are preparing for this year
This is an active policy year - a lot of policy changes and implementations are happening this year!
"There is No Off Year: How Our 2023 Efforts Impact 2024 Voter Turnout" #VoteAnd
Register: https://bit.ly/3kBn37c
Kicking off the first webinar of 2023! #VoteAnd
🗳"There is No Off Year: How Our 2023 Efforts Impact 2024 Voter Turnout"
Register: https://bit.ly/3kBn37c
What are your civic engagement new year's resolutions for 2023? Here are some recommendations we have that you can do each month in 2023!
Let's keep the #VoteAnd momentum going into the new year!
That's a wrap!
Thank you to everyone who attended and to our guest speakers!
Recording will be up tomorrow! #VoteAnd
Last takeaway from @SenErikaGeiss:
Bring your elected officials to come to YOUR space! #VoteAnd
When is the best time to set up a time with your elected official?
Check the public schedule and reach out to staffers to find our a perfect time! #VoteAnd #CHAchat
Another way to get engage with your elected officials is through your instituitions Government Relations Offices! That office can connect you with your elected officials share your expertise in a variety of ways!
Great advice from @MVGutierrezMD #VoteAnd
