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“When someone tells you they’re not voting, what is your reaction? If you need any pointers, I’m sure these three voters have your back. By Oscar winning director Errol Morris.” — Watch the videos here: http://ourtime.upworthy.com/how-you-can-cancel-someone-elses-vote-2
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TUMBLR TUESDAY: REGISTER TO VOTE EDITION
Does it feel like election day is still ages away? It’s not; in fact, early voting began for half of the country this week. And for half of the country, if you’re not yet registered in just two weeks, you’ll lose the chance to vote entirely. That’s what happened to 6 million Americans in 2008; this year, we’re participating in National Voter Registration Day to help make sure you’re not left out.
If you’re in the US, you should see the button above on your Dashboard; click it to register through our friends at Our Time.No matter how you feel about politics, remember that your vote has the power to make a difference for at least one critical candidate or ballot measure on your ticket. If you don’t participate in the voting booth, you allow others to make important decisions for you.Need some inspiration? Check out this gorgeous GIF campaign from MTV’s Power of 12, a new video from the cast of Workaholics, and a gallery of voting-inclined celebs at HyperVocal.
For more info, follow National Voter Registration Day on Tumblr, or track the tag #925NVRD. You can register in person at an NVRD meetup happening near you, or phone in any questions to the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
And even if you’re already registered, please reblog this post to ensure none of your followers miss it!
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Add your name along with Larry David, Usher, Jessica Alba, Trey Songz, Nas, and Rachel Zoe to show your support for expanding national service jobs (such as nursing, teaching, disaster relief, and more). CLICK HERE to watch the video and sign the petition to create one million new jobs for young Americans.
For more information, check out www.onemillionnewjobs.org
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Filming yesterday with Usher Raymond IV! Usher and OUR TIME’s Matthew Segal talked jobs for young Americans, why everyone should vote, and how to help each of us find our voice. Stay Tuned!! Video coming soon!
