Voting

True the Vote Issues Statement Regarding the Arrest of Konnech CEO Eugene Yu

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The organization is profoundly grateful to the Los Angeles District Attorney's office for their thorough work and rapid action in this matter.

Key Points: 
  • The organization is profoundly grateful to the Los Angeles District Attorney's office for their thorough work and rapid action in this matter.
  • True the Vote was sued last month by Konnech to try to silence our organization, including obtaining an ex-parte TRO, conducted in secret so that True the Vote had no opportunity to contest it.
  • Today Konnech CEO Eugene Yu was arrested based on alleged evidence of the very activities he and his organization attempted to suppress.
  • Konnech was assisted by many reporters who unblinkingly accepted their now discredited claims as fact, and simply repeated them.

Accelebrate Joins AWS Training Partner Program to Deliver AWS Cloud Skills Training to IT Professionals online and at client sites

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Accelebrate Joins AWS Training Partner Program to Deliver AWS Cloud Skills Training to IT Professionals online and at client sites.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Accelebrate Joins AWS Training Partner Program to Deliver AWS Cloud Skills Training to IT Professionals online and at client sites.
  • Accelebrate has joined the AWS Training Partner Program, which will enable Accelebrate's AWS Authorized Instructors to deliver training developed by AWS.
  • As an AWS Training Partner, Accelebrate delivers AWS training for all levels and roles, taught by expert instructors at your offices or online.
  • As part of the program, Accelebrate delivers AWS Training to enable IT professionals and businesses to leverage the power of the AWS Cloud."

Arizona Voters Concerned About Long-Term Water Supplies; Support Investments to Address Environmental Issues

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Voters' Agendaidentifies what likely voters prioritize in Arizona's midterm General Election and what they want to hear from candidates campaigning for votes.

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  • The Voters' Agendaidentifies what likely voters prioritize in Arizona's midterm General Election and what they want to hear from candidates campaigning for votes.
  • Arizona Voters Concerned About Long-Term Water Supplies; Support Investments to Address Environmental Issues
    The newly released data from the Arizona Voters' Agenda strongly reinforces prior survey findings that the majority of Arizona voters care deeply about the environment and want to see plans for sustainable solutions to preserve and protect the state's natural resources.
  • The results also show that voters don't believe the state has enough water for the long-term and support taking action by investing funding in specific water and broader environmental solutions.
  • "Water and environmental concerns have long been important to Arizonans and candidates for office could help voters better understand their plans and solutions on these issues."

Ben & Jerry's Celebrates the Power of Black Voters with Rebrand of Change is Brewing Flavor

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on National Voter Registration Day, Ben & Jerry's, alongside Black Voters Matter, is unveiling a sweet new look and mission to their popular flavor, "Change is Brewing" — a cool combination of cold brew ice cream, marshmallow swirls, and fudge brownies. This rebranded flavor is focused on advancing racial justice through protecting voting rights and encouraging voter turnout ahead of November's midterm elections by connecting voters with the Ben & Jerry's Voter Resource Center. 

Key Points: 
  • Black Voters Matter works 365 days a year, in Georgia and beyond, to build power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities.
  • "Last year when we launched the Change is Brewing flavor, I imagined my ideal version of the world for Black communities.
  • A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Change is Brewing will go to Black Voters Matter to support their work.
  • Black Voters Matter, a 501c4, and Capacity Building Institute, a 501c3, are dedicated to expanding Black voter engagement and increasing progressive power through movement-building and engagement.

United States Commission on Civil Rights Celebrates 65th Anniversary

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Friday, September 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United States Commission on Civil Rights celebrates 65 years since its creation by the 1957 Voting Rights Act on September 9, 1957.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United States Commission on Civil Rights celebrates 65 years since its creation by the 1957 Voting Rights Act on September 9, 1957.
  • The 1957 Voting Rights Act signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first federal civil rights legislation since Reconstruction and was then followed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
  • While other federal agencies have civil rights departments and offices, the Commission is the only independent federal entity charged with studying and reporting on civil rights issues and enforcement.
  • The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, established by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, is the only independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights and reporting annually on federal civil rights enforcement.

PACSUN PARTNERS WITH THE FIRST EVER VIRTUAL INFLUENCER, MIQUELA

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Friday, August 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacsun continues to grow its digital presence by collaborating with the first known virtual influencer, Miquela .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacsun continues to grow its digital presence by collaborating with the first known virtual influencer, Miquela .
  • Pacsun and Miquela will collaborate on social content, amplifying the brand's back-to-school and 2022 holiday campaigns.
  • Miquela became a phenomenon in 2016, when the 19-year-old robot based in Los Angeles appeared on Instagram and instantly went viral.
  • Pacsun has been following the evolution of the virtual influencer landscape and wanted to craft a special partnership with Miquela, especially as both were recently part of ComplexLand.

Joint Center presents La June Montgomery Tabron with the Louis E. Martin Great American Award

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies' Board of Governors honored La June Montgomery Tabron, president and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, with its highest honor — the Louis E. Martin Great American Award.

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  • Kellogg Foundation, with its highest honor the Louis E. Martin Great American Award.
  • The Louis E. Martin Great American Award recognizes individuals who have made transformational contributions that furthered the promise of America as a land of hope and opportunity for all.
  • Joint Center Board President Barbara Johnson virtually presented Tabron with the award Aug. 1, 2022.
  • "La June is so deserving of the Louis E. Martin Great American Award.

Dimiour, a VDart Group Company, Joins AWS Training Partner Program to Deliver AWS Cloud Skills Training to IT Professionals

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dimiour, a VDart Group Company, and leading Technology Consulting, Digital Transformation, internet of things (IoT), application development, and information technology (IT) services provider, announced it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AWS Training to learners throughout the world. Dimiour has joined the AWS Authorized Training Partner Program, which enables AWS Authorized Instructors to deliver training developed by AWS.

Key Points: 
  • Dimiour has joined the AWS Authorized Training Partner Program, which enables AWS Authorized Instructors to deliver training developed by AWS.
  • Dimiour has joined the AWS Authorized Training Partner Program, which enables AWS Authorized Instructors to deliver training developed by AWS.
  • Dimiour delivers AWS Training that enables IT professionals and businesses to leverage the power of AWS.
  • Dimiour also offers AWS Certification vouchers bundled with AWS Training courses to make it easier for customers looking to validate cloud skills.

Parity and HEARTLENT Group team up for NFT collection benefiting the WNBPA and Rock The Vote

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Friday, July 22, 2022

NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parity NFT Marketplace - one of Parity's verticals driving revenue to women athletes - is collaborating with HEARTLENT Group, the WNBPA, and Rock The Vote on their Hoopers United initiative.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parity NFT Marketplace - one of Parity's verticals driving revenue to women athletes - is collaborating with HEARTLENT Group, the WNBPA, and Rock The Vote on their Hoopers United initiative.
  • Over 50% of the proceeds will benefit the WNBPA and Rock The Vote to continue advocating for both women athletes and voting rights initiatives.
  • Unique and one-of-a-kind, each NFT in the Hoopers United collection is a standalone work of art with a portrait that highlights each player's character, achievements, and message.
  • HEARTLENT Group is a digital and social strategy + creative content collective specializing in exceptional storytelling that stands out in today's digital world.

ROI Training, Inc. Becomes AWS Advanced Tier Training Partner, Delivering AWS Cloud Skills Training to IT Professionals and Business Leaders

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ROI Training, an award-winning global information technology training company, has achieved Advanced Tier status in the AWS Training Partner (ATP) program.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ROI Training, an award-winning global information technology training company, has achieved Advanced Tier status in the AWS Training Partner (ATP) program.
  • As an Advanced Tier AWS Training Partner, ROI Training offers a breadth of AWS training options for all competency levels.
  • The ROI Training team works with organizations to design and implement tailored training plans to accelerate cloud adoption and drive business transformation.
  • "We are quite proud to have achieved Advanced Tier AWS Training Partner status in just six months.