Let's talk about voter suppression, how you can protect your rights in this election, and how we can fight to make America a place where every citizen can make their voice heard.
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Republican lawmakers justify such laws because they protect against "voter fraud." But "voter fraud" has been proven in study after study to be a virtually non-existent problem, with incidence rates between 0.0003 percent and 0.0025 percent.https://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/resources-voter-fraud-claims …
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What can we do to protect our right to vote? First, know that it's still likely that you'll be able to vote quickly and easily. Problems in some areas doesn't mean there are problems everywhere.
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Second, know that if you're a registered voter, you have the right to vote. This
@ACLU guide walks you through your rights.https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-when-faced-voter-intimidation …Show this thread -
Third, help elect secretaries of state around the country who will work to make it easier for people to cast their ballots.
@iVoteFund is leading the charge here.https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-10-24/midterm-elections-voter-suppression-is-on-the-ballot-too …Show this thread -
Fourth, vote for state legislature candidates and governors who will support laws that make voting registration automatic, make vote by mail possible, and extend early voting periods.
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America is one of the oldest democracies in the world, and voting is our most sacred right as citizens. Let's make it easy for every single American to cast a ballot.
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Please shut up and stay away from Texas! I’m tire of seeing your dishonest face in the news! Thank you!pic.twitter.com/bio9sUdBdz
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Early voting in TX: Oct 22 - Nov 2 which equals 12 days, NOT 3 days. There was no reason to close down polls 9 days early for 6000 students. Hill's right! TX students are being targeted at many campuses; all TX citizens deserve a vote!
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Complaints are coming in from Texas that
@BetoORourke votes are being changed to@Tedcruz the@FBI might want to investigate Ted, Trump & the Russians for hacking voting machines again, Teds fake troll bot army on twitter & voter suppression!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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It would be cool if TX universities would suspend classes on Election Day to ensure the young people can vote.
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we get no right in Texas the machines are rigged. Imsad cant even trust the processpic.twitter.com/D3jKnxYTZV
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Why are you talking?
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Give it up evil person
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Prison time for executives and $2 million fine!
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