VoteRiders

PODERISTAS LAUNCHES THEIR "VOICE + ACTION = PODER" CAMPAIGN TO MOTIVATE, INFORM, AND MOBILIZE LATINA VOTERS DURING THE 2022 MIDTERM ELECTIONS

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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The campaign will look to motivate, inform, and mobilize Latina voters one of the fastest-growing voting blocs in the United States in this year's critical midterm election cycle.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign will look to motivate, inform, and mobilize Latina voters one of the fastest-growing voting blocs in the United States in this year's critical midterm election cycle.
  • TheVoice + Action = Poder campaign will uplift actionable and accurate voting and civic engagement resources and information, making it easy for voters and organizers to own their power this year.
  • The portal will serve as a comprehensive voter resource and educational tool that is specifically tailored to Latina voters and the Poderistas community.
  • According to a 2021 survey, the Poderistas audience is composed almost entirely of registered and habitually-engaged voters with deep roots in their communities.

VoteRiders Announces Lauren Kunis As New Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Having conducted a nationwide search, VoteRiders is pleased to welcome Lauren Kunis as the organization's new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Having conducted a nationwide search, VoteRiders is pleased to welcome Lauren Kunis as the organization's new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer.
  • Lauren is joining VoteRiders from National Voter Registration Day, a comprehensive, collaborative initiative managed by Nonprofit Vote that works to register every eligible voter and increase participation in every election.
  • VoteRiders is eager to expand its partnerships and services to reach even more voters with Lauren at the helm.
  • For more information about each state's voter ID laws, and to sign up to volunteer, donate, or partner with VoteRiders, visit www.voteriders.org .

When We All Vote Co-Chair Michelle Obama and More Pen Open Letter Urging Americans to Join Fight for Voting Rights

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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This landmark bill is the most critical civil rights legislation since the Civil Rights Movement.

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  • This landmark bill is the most critical civil rights legislation since the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Created by Michelle Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to advance civic education and awareness by empowering all eligible voters to take action not just through voting, but by advocating for their rights.
  • When We All Vote also fought to protect and expand voter access, including increasing access to mail-in, early in-person voting, and online voter registration.
  • View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/when-we-all-vote-co-chair-michel...

Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition Launches Black Ballots, Black Futures-Georgia GOTV Voter Protection Effort to Empower Black Voters During the Georgia Run-Off Elections

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) has announced the launch of its Black Ballots, Black FuturesGeorgiaGOTV voter protection campaign, which will seek to empower Black voters and protect Black voting rights during the Georgia run-off elections.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) has announced the launch of its Black Ballots, Black FuturesGeorgiaGOTV voter protection campaign, which will seek to empower Black voters and protect Black voting rights during the Georgia run-off elections.
  • "As we head into the final weeks of the Georgia runoff elections, it is critical that we mobilize as young Black lawyers and law students to empower Black voters to protect their vote," said Abdul Dosunmu, the founder and chief strategist ofthe Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC).
  • The Young Black Lawyers' Organization Coalition (YBLOC) is the only network of young Black lawyers and law students mobilizing to protect and empower Black voters across the country through community-centered voter education, litigation and election protection support, and local advocacy.
  • Through the Black Ballots, Black Futures campaign, YBLOC is activating 1,000 young Black lawyers and law students to protect and empower 500,000 Black voters in seven target states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Arkansas.

National Non-Partisan Election Protection Hotline (866-OUR-VOTE/866-687-8683) Available For 2020 General Election

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Sunday, November 1, 2020
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"In 2020, we have provided support to hundreds of thousands of voters across the country through our Election Protection program.

Key Points: 
  • "In 2020, we have provided support to hundreds of thousands of voters across the country through our Election Protection program.
  • About Election Protection: Election Protection is the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition of more than 200 partners, led by the national Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
  • About Election Protection: Election Protection is the nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition of more than 200 partners, led by the national Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
  • Media Note: Voting rights and Election Protection spokespersons are available for media interviews to offer Election Day observations.

BET, National Urban League and an Expanding List of Key Impact Partners Unite on National Black Voter Day, Friday, September 18 to Energize and Mobilize Black Voters

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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In partnership with the National Urban League and an expanding list of over 40 key partners, BET will launch various initiatives and provide content to inform, empower and mobilize Black Americans participation in the November election.

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  • In partnership with the National Urban League and an expanding list of over 40 key partners, BET will launch various initiatives and provide content to inform, empower and mobilize Black Americans participation in the November election.
  • Our partnership with the National Urban League and the expansive group of impact partners will combine as one mighty voice this September 18th on National Black Voter Day and beyond.
  • National Black Voter Day is an opportunity to rise above the confusion and plot out a clear path to the ballot box.
  • In addition to the National Urban League, several key impact partners signed on as of September 16, including the following:

Michelle Obama's When We All Vote Announces Bipartisan Program with Mayors Across the Country to Increase Voter Participation

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Friday, May 22, 2020
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The initiative launched with a bipartisan group of 31 founding mayors from across the country with the goal of recruiting more of our nation's mayors.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative launched with a bipartisan group of 31 founding mayors from across the country with the goal of recruiting more of our nation's mayors.
  • Mayors interested in being a part of this effort to increase voter participation can get involved here .
  • "Voting is bigger than any one party, one issue, one candidate or one election," Michelle Obama said.
  • In 2020, When We All Vote is helping to lead in voter education, registration and volunteer engagement.

Michelle Obama will Host When We All Vote Kick-Off Rally in Detroit with Thousands of Eligible Voters

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Washington, DC: On Friday, March 27th, Former First Lady and When We All Vote Co-chair Michelle Obama will host the organization's first rally of 2020 in Detroit, Michigan at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC: On Friday, March 27th, Former First Lady and When We All Vote Co-chair Michelle Obama will host the organization's first rally of 2020 in Detroit, Michigan at the University of Detroit Mercy.
  • Mrs. Obama launched When We All Vote, a national non-partisan voter participation initiative, in 2018 to increase voting in every election.
  • In that video she said Millions of new voters made their voices heard [in 2018] for the first time.
  • This will be When We All Votes first rally in 2020 and an opportunity to engage and inspire thousands of eligible voters in Michigan and across the country.