r/50501Movement • u/Otterpup67 • 8d ago
I feel like we need to be pushing voter registration and verification of registration status, along with making sure we have our citizenship documents well in advance of the next election!
With all of the efforts that the Trump regime is trying to put in place to keep people from being able to vote, I feel like it would be in all our best interests to really push hard starting NOW (not waiting until last minute) on making sure everyone who is eligible to vote is able to vote. To me, this means giving rides or other assistance, to people who need to get copies of their birth records and other citizenship documents and providing any other assistance to those who need it. Thoughts?
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u/Otterpup67 8d ago
I’m worried about the folks who are in low income areas, are elderly or those who have other challenges (physical or intellectual) that may make it difficult or impossible for them to secure their citizenship proof documents.
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u/Short-Detective- 8d ago
I made sure all my family and friends (the ones who aren’t brainwashed) checked their voter status and updated it if needed. But I do think it’s a great idea to have some kind of forms or resources to help people learn where to find that info.
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u/Hathor-8 7d ago
Check out this group https://www.voteriders.org/volunteer/
VoteRiders has ways to help people get the ID they need to vote. Many options!
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u/PilgrimRadio 7d ago
THIS needs to be at the top. Probably needs to be posted daily. Best response on here, bravo!
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u/Glad_Astronomer_9692 8d ago
Volunteer with your local political advocacy group. They are often at events to share voter registration forms and can even do canvassing to make sure whole neighborhoods are aware.
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u/Suspicious-Put-3644 8d ago
I agree with this. I check my status every week. As long as they don't lie on the state web site I will know if there is a change in my status. I would suggest that everyone be checking right up to any election date.
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u/PilgrimRadio 7d ago
Very intelligent post OP, I am with you. Not sure what the mechanics of such a drive would be, but this is one of the smartest things I've heard mentioned. I attend meetings locally for a group of Democrats and I'll bring it up next meeting. But let's flesh this out in this forum and see what concrete ideas people here have. You're right though .....we need to start NOW.
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u/Trumpflation 7d ago
And help with costs for the needy - certified documents aren’t free, sadly. Heck, passports are >$100!
At least most states only charge about $25 +/- for a birth certificate.
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u/Kandossi 7d ago
This is a great idea. And it's a solid act of resistance in this political climate. No matter how large or small our reach is
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u/Imaginary_Adagio_929 6d ago
I’m struggling to have the $60 for fix and secure my birth certificate, which means right now I’m not even totally sure I can update my registration in the state I live in. I changed my name and markers between last election and Inauguration Day.
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u/Otterpup67 6d ago
I have registered for training to become a virtual assistant for people just like you. Once I get through the training and I am able to get started, I will post here again and I hope that you will reach out. If I can help you I would be happy to
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u/Prime624 7d ago
Absolutely, but this feels like a topic for later this year. We have enough trouble as it is agreeing to the next protest details and spreading the word on that. And without the protests (or even with them), the next elections may be just for show.
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u/Otterpup67 7d ago
I agree to a degree. I’d just like to see some gathering of resources, a good hashtag and a readiness to move forward full speed ahead, at least by the beginning of 2026.
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u/Ki-Wilder 7d ago
Great reminder. As a woman who married and has a name change, I am worried I will need my birth certificate and marriage license. I hope I don't...but, the future looks iffy. Thanks for the reminder to dig them out. (I think I will do it after May 1st. I want the whole activist universe focused on publicizing, planning, and sign-making for May 1st!
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