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11/03/2022
Here in Oregon, we’re lucky to have a voting system that’s easy to participate in.
If you’re not registered to vote, that’s step number one!
You can get registered online, through the mail, or in person at a county office or DMV. In fact, most people are automatically registered to vote at the DMV!
Oregon’s vote-by-mail system is the most convenient in the country—which is why Oregon routinely ranks higher in voter turnout.
Your ballot and voter information guide are delivered right to your home two to three weeks before election day.
Then you can drop your ballot off in one of the many official drop boxes in the area, or mail it back. As long as it’s postmarked before 8 pm on election day, your vote is counted.
How easy is that?!
Do your part for democracy and vote in every election you can—not just the big ones. Local and state governments often have more of an impact on your daily life.
Check out the link in our bio for more voter information.
11/02/2022
Are you on the fence about voting?
Maybe you think it doesn't really matter. 🤷🏻♀️
Well, we do!
Here are our top 5 reasons to vote:
💥 Elections have consequences. Voting is a chance to stand up for the issues you care about—especially in local elections. Local elections tend to see less voter turnout but affect your day-to-day life much more!
🙋🏻 It's your right! The 15th amendment gave black men the right to vote. The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. The 24th amendment eliminated the poll tax. The Voting Rights Act made voting accessible to all.
💰 It's your money being spent. We all pay taxes and voting is a way to speak up about where we want our money to go.
📣 Voting is an opportunity for change. Many societal issues like healthcare, housing, and education are decided by voting in all levels—local, state, and national.
🏡 It's good for your community. Our communities are our friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Voting helps shape the kind of community you want to live in.
10/24/2022
We’re featured in this week's Willamette Week newsletter!
Huge thanks to for the opportunity.
If you don’t subscribe already, what are you waiting for?
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Democracy
10/13/2022
New hearing alert!
The House panel investigating last year's attack on the Capitol is back today with its ninth hearing.
We're getting fresh evidence and testimony the committee has received in the months since the last hearing.
We don't know that this is the final hearing, but the committee does have to finish its investigation and final report before Congress ends this term.
We'll be keeping up to date with the committee and its findings!
Follow us and we'll find out together—and go to our link in bio to find out why it matters.
This November we have the chance to radically change how Portland's government operates.
💥Measure 26-228 would make our city government more accountable and transparent.
💥It would give voters more voice and more choice in City Council elections.
💥It would make the city more accessible and responsive to the needs of our citizens.
Learn more at https://portlandunitedforchange.com
We're voting YES on Measure 26-228 and we hope you do to! 🤩
Do you still watch the nightly news?
If so, you may be in the minority.
With fewer people watching standard TV (using more streaming services) and the decline of print newspapers, it's not surprising that social media is where people get their news.
A recent Pew Research study found that over half of American adults get their news mainly from social media—the biggest platforms being Facebook and YouTube, with TikTok quickly rising. 😦
Misinformation on social media is nothing new.
Which is why it's so important to follow and share only reputable sources. If you're not sure where information is coming from, investigate further before taking it as truth. 🤔
We always do our research to bring you the best information we can.
Where do you get most of your news? How do you feel about the misinformation problems associated with social media?
Let us know in the comments!🙋🏻
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