Let’s revolutionize the vote

Voting, protecting our communities from militarized violence and the climate emergency go hand in hand. That is why your vote and this campaign were critical to turning the tide in the November Presidential election.

Revolutionize the Vote livestreams shared amazing stories from our Indigenous and Black frontliners, because protecting our communities from systemic racism and violence, and the climate emergency go hand in hand… and who better to elevate stories from the frontlines than the folks on the ground doing the work?

Check out our livestream from last August!

 

EITHER YOU SHAPE POLICY, OR POLICY WILL SHAPE YOU. FOR TOO LONG, WE’VE BEEN SHAPED BY POLICY, AND SO WE REALIZE THAT VOTING IS CRITICAL FOR US TO MAKE SURE THAT OUR VOICE CAN BE HEARD.”

- REVEREND LENNOX YEARWOOD, PRESIDENT - HIP HOP CAUCUS

Earth Guardians partnered with voter registration and turnout organizations such as Future Coalition, March On, IIYC & We Stand United to support massive youth voter turnout in the 2020 presidential elections.

 

Research at Tufts University reveals that young voters increased their turnout in 2020; and that youth of color were one of the defining elements of the election. 52%-55% of youth voted in 2020, and their impact was decisive in key races across the country. Click here to learn more about how the youth vote was the deciding factor in the 2020 elections

 

Civic Engagement Resource Library

We’re building a civic engagement library to delve into some of today’s FAQs. The civic engagement library is a resource to help our community members navigate the sometimes confusing and inaccessible voter registration process. The resource goes beyond voter registration as it delves into ways to research candidates, locations to vote, and much more.

Learn more below. Share your thoughts and questions with us online and help us build this resource. Send your questions to @earthguardians

Press release: Revolutionize the Vote

August 17 Livestream Uniting Black & Indigenous Leadership to Tackle Systems of Oppression & Get Youth to the Polls Will Feature Musical Performances, Jaden Smith, UMI, Ayoni, and Portugal the Man, with Messages From Van Jones, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Kaylah Brathwaite, Reverend Lennox Yearwood, Jasilyn Charger, Among Others.

Hosted by Xiuhtecatl Martinez and Leala Pourier

FAQs

For more in-depth answers to the FAQs listed below VIEW OUR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LIBRARY

 

How do I research the candidates and issues on my ballot?

You can visit the following site and follow the steps listed here in our online resource library, to learn about the candidates and issues that will appear on your ballot. This website includes voting records, platforms and biographies for all candidates running in upcoming elections.

https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

How do I talk to the press?

Be concise in your messaging and don’t over talk. Remember, your goal is to appeal to the masses, so your message should be overt and understandable. More information can be found in our Civic Engagement Library.

How do I find out where to go to vote?

This will be different for each state as each state’s website has a slightly different process. The following link will take you to a list of state websites. For a step by step example of how you find your polling place, visit our Civic Engagement Library.

https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/

How can I lobby?

Treat your lobby meetings like a conversation. You are there to both share your insights and to listen to their responses. Prepare well beforehand and make sure you are fully comfortable discussing the material at length. More information can be found in our Civic Engagement Library.

What should I say when I contact my representatives to comment on an issue?

You should include the following details:

  1. Your name and affiliation

  2. If you are calling a local politician, state your address (optional)

  3. Who you are a constituent of/ the rep you are calling

  4. The topic you are calling about --Why you care about the issue

  5. Why they should listen to your concerns

  6. A call to action for your representative

A sample script for calling your representatives can be found in our Civic Engagement Library here:

How to be proactive against voter suppression

Voter suppressors will try to get you on a technicality, so always be a step ahead of them. Our Civic Engagement Library includes a list of ways to be proactive against voter suppression and ensure your vote is heard.

“The revolution will not be televised the revolution will be live”

— Gil Scott-Heron

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