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Via Bluesky: attn Nevada voters!

”In Nevada, the GOP is succeeding in throwing out the votes of thousands of young people. If you're in Clark or Washoe county, answer your phone tonight. It may be election officials, calling to cure the defect in your mailed-in ballot.”

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"Need a ride to the polls? The NAACP has you covered!

Use Lyft code #NAACPVOTE24

Valid for two rides up to $20 ($40 total)"

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A friendly reminder to USians: if you are planning to vote on Election Day, your mantra is "Nothing I see today convinces me not to go vote."

Exit polls suggest DT cannot be caught? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Exit polls suggest KH has it in the bag? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Pundits are saying the country is swinging overwhelmingly red? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Pundits are saying the country is swinging overwhelmingly blue? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Polls can be misleading (intentionally or not). The methodology can be biased (or simply poor). Early results may not reflect what the full count will show. There may be a red mirage. NOTHING YOU SEE CONVINCES YOU NOT TO VOTE.

The biggest Democratic win in swing states means nothing if democrats don't turn out everywhere to keep the reliably blue states blue.

VOTE. Wear appropriate weather gear if you think you may have to stand in a line outside (coat, hat, gloves, umbrella, sunhat, whatever, you know where you live). Bring water and a snack and something to do (book, game on your phone, podcast and headphones, whatever, you know what you like). GO VOTE.

NOTHING YOU SEE ON ELECTION DAY CONVINCES YOU NOT TO VOTE.

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also, polling places aren’t opening the whole day tomorrow. make sure you know when your polling places close and open.

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The election doesn’t start tomorrow, it ends tomorrow.

If you haven’t already, please make sure you are registered to vote and know where your polling place is (vote.org is a great and easy way to get that information). Additionally, please make sure you have a way to get to your polling place. Uber and Lyft often give free or discounted rides to the polls, and this year the car rental company, Hertz, is allowing free one-day rentals to get to the polls. More information on that here.

EDIT: NAACP has a discount code to use for Lyft, valid for two rides up to $20 ($40 total). Use code: NAACPVOTE24

The following states allow same day registration for general elections, ie: the presidential election:

California

Colorado

Washington DC

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Iowa

Maine

Maryland

Michigan

Minnesota

Montana

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Note: North Dakota does not require formal voter registration, and upon presenting valid identification at a polling place, eligible citizens receive their ballot to vote.

all info here

The following states are required by law to give you time off to vote (between one and three hours):

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Georgia

Illinois

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maryland

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

New York

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

*Most states requiring employers to permit voting leave also require that this time is paid. Among the above, the following do not: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Dakota. (info here)

Again, it is your right to vote. If you are in line when the polls close, stay in line. It is your legal right to vote.

If you are turned away at the polls, say the following verbatim: “Give me a provisional ballot with a receipt as required by law.”

If you make a mistake on your ballot, you have the right to ask for a new ballot. Don’t cross anything out, simply ask for a new one.

Poll workers are required to make reasonable accommodations for voters who need, including ballots in other languages or translators.

Canvassing is not allowed at polling places, and no one is allowed to threaten or intimidate voters. You have the right to report anything of the like.

All info taken from here

Some tips:

Don’t wear political merch to the polls.

Don’t engage with anyone about your politics at the polls.

Don’t take phone calls inside your polling place — it can wait, please be respectful.

Research who is running locally and see what their policies are. Additionally, research any local propositions that may be on the ballot. The language on ballots is made to be purposefully confusing, so make sure you read everything carefully in addition to your research.

If you’re able to get up early on Election Day, go right when your polling place opens to beat the line.

REMEMBER: IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!

Here are a list of state-by-state voter protection hotlines, as well as hotlines in various other languages:

Please vote tomorrow if you have not already. It’s so important, and choosing not to vote or voting for a third party is a vote for extremist measures. Vote down the ballot, and do not let anyone bully you into voting one certain way.

What we are seeing throughout this election cycle (and the last two election cycles) is entirely abnormal. The bullying we see from a certain side and its supporters is childish and dangerous. They spew false information, make racist remarks, and sexualize and discriminate fellow candidates. No single presidential candidate is completely and wholly good, so criticize accordingly.

Vote with those you love in mind, vote with your safety in mind, and vote for those who will be affected for decades to come. Vote for someone who speaks coherently, not for someone who is, let’s be honest, not cognitively alright — and that is the bare minimum of the issue.

If you have anything to add to this post, please do. If anything is incorrect, please let me know and I will gladly change it.

Vote. Vote. Vote.

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Today’s Google doodle is a celebration of Maria Tallchief, a member of the Osage Nation and America’s first prima ballerina, made in collaboration with Indigenous artists Lydia Cheshewalla, Chris Pappan, and Yatika Starr Fields

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WARMING CENTER INFO FOR THE NORTH AND MIDWEST FREEZING WEATHER I will be updating with info as it comes in!

MICHIGAN

Metro Detroit area: https://www.wxyz.com/news/list-of-warming-centers-available-in-metro-detroit?fbclid=IwAR0hkJRTItkYQTA9_k4bU1wnt2J6b0MH3nULRp-NTgbJTwPcrZUJXrmasfQ

CHICAGO

This is only for Chicago: all police stations are warming centers (I know, many folks may not feel safe there), folks can call 311 for the closest warming center.   https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stories/Find-a-Chicago-Area-Warming-Center-405236335.html%3Famp%3Dy Park field houses are also being used as warming centers: https://www.google.com/amp/s/chicago.curbed.com/platform/amp/2019/1/29/18202711/polar-vortex-warming-centers-parks-libraries-schools

les-looups on tumblr is offering to help spread info on how to get to warming centers! 

Pacific Garden Mission 1458 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 492-9410 Catholic Charities seems to be a place a lot of places requires you to contact (idk if its for vouchers) prior to acceptance (atleast thats what i was told) https://www.catholiccharities.net/AboutUs/CareerOpportunities.aspx (312) 655-7525 https://www.obmission.org/about_us https://www.sarahs-circle.org/services/resources.html https://roselandchristianministries.org/programs/

https://www.breakthrough.org/programs/permanent-supportive-housing/

 http://www.cawc.org/contact-us/ http://www.ccolife.org/contact/

 https://www.womenshelters.org/cit/il-chicago 

Lyft is also giving free rides to chicago’s designated warming centers with the code CHIJAYDEN19 – SOURCE chicagotribune DOT com/redeye/culture/ct-redeye-lyft-free-rides-homeless-chicago-20190129-story DOT html

Chicagoland warming centers

In order to be accepted in to a shelter they make you through so many hoops but as far as ive been informed you must be literally living on the streets to be accepted as a homeless person for both temporary or permanent housing. You also must qualify in other assorted areas in order to even get in to a program but ill lost as much information as possible that ive documented over the past 2 years. Featherfist 2255 e 75th street Open from 1-3pm (walkins) (773) 721-7088

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/about-us/news/chicago-park-district-announces-62-park-field-houses-serve-warming-shelters

MINNESOTA

Duluth, MN warming center info: open tonight (Tuesday the 29th) and tomorrow (Wednesday the 30th), 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, 5830 Grand Avenue

WISCONSIN

fox6now.com/2019/01/29/lyft-offers-free-rides-to-warming-shelters-in-milwaukee-madison-amid-the-bitter-cold/

Libraries and town halls in most cities are open to be warming shelters in the southern Wisconsin area

In Wisconsin, particularly the Milwaukee and Madison areas, where temps will be reaching as low as -55 degrees, ppl are being encouraged to call 211 where you will be directed to warming centers. Once you get the address for an open shelter, you can use Lyft, which is offering free rides up to 25 dollars with the code WIJAYDEN19.

IOWA

Des Moines, IA: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/health/news-press-releases/warming-center-locations-throughout-the-metro/ (free DART bus rides)

 Iowa City, IA: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Warming-centers-available-in-Iowa-City-505049421.html Quad Cities: https://wqad.com/2019/01/27/trinity-hospitals-to-provide-warming-shelters-during-dangerous-cold-snap/

 Cedar Rapids, IA is offering free bus rides and the NewBo market building will be open as a warming center.

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GENERAL INFO:

Dont forget the pets. Several animal shelters and vets are offering free boarding!

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Thank you to all the wonderful people who wished me happy birthday on monday!! I tend to get a little lonely on my birthday, so it really means a lot to see all these nice replies!! (*^‿^*)

@filiaadmachina @thestandardbred @theprettypadawan @rose-owl @elizabeththedreamer @imreadytobestrong @kyilani

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Happy Birthday!!! I hope its awesome and you do something fun!!!

Thank you so much @splendiferouslytroublesome!! It wasn’t that awesome but getting all these nice messages made it much more awesome ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶ (b ᵔ▽ᵔ)b

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Happy birthday!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

Thank you, lovely anon!!!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 🎁🎈🎊🎉🎂 I hope you have the greatest day!! 💕

Thank you!!! my day was not that exciting but getting this message made it better!!

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it my birthday y’all

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wow i can’t believe that sergei polunin is fucking canceled

(ok, so i’ve never been a big fan of his so i wasn’t aware of the trainwreck that is his IG account where he goes on misogynistic tirades, talks about how much he loves trump and putin, and shows off the new tattoo of putin he got on his chest but.... that’s gonna be a yikes from me dawg)

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Vienna State Ballet in The Nutcracker

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hi love, I'm also a dancer in the pnw and I just wanted to say hi:)

hello hello! ヽ(･∀･)ﾉ