Does My Vote Count?
10/23/20 • 32 min
Questions about the legitimacy of this historic election are rising out of the chaos: a hindered postal service, claims of voter fraud, and a global pandemic. But another question is the legitimacy of our votes. So let's talk about your ballot: What do all the different races mean? Which races are important? How do I pick a candidate? Can my vote actually affect change? How does change actually happen?
And most importantly: Does my vote count?
Because for some Americans, it won’t.
Key Topics:
- Whats On Your Ballot
- The Importance of Local and State Races
- How Do I Choose A Candidate?
- Ballot Initiatives - What They Are And How to Navigate Them
- Voter Fraud - Is It A Thing?
- Voter Suppression: An American Tradition
- 11 States and 3 Countries - We are growing!
- Afterword: We Have to Take Care of Each Other
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
For information on candidates and races at all levels:
For voting information, how to get registered, deadlines, and everything you need to know in your state:
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out to someone:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- 1-800-273-TALK (8522)
- 24/7, 365 days a year
- To learn more information, visit:
- Suicide Prevention Life Line.Org
National Crisis Text Line
- Text: 741741
- To learn more information, visit:
- Crisis Text Line.Org
5 Common Myths About Suicide Debunked
Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
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Questions about the legitimacy of this historic election are rising out of the chaos: a hindered postal service, claims of voter fraud, and a global pandemic. But another question is the legitimacy of our votes. So let's talk about your ballot: What do all the different races mean? Which races are important? How do I pick a candidate? Can my vote actually affect change? How does change actually happen?
And most importantly: Does my vote count?
Because for some Americans, it won’t.
Key Topics:
- Whats On Your Ballot
- The Importance of Local and State Races
- How Do I Choose A Candidate?
- Ballot Initiatives - What They Are And How to Navigate Them
- Voter Fraud - Is It A Thing?
- Voter Suppression: An American Tradition
- 11 States and 3 Countries - We are growing!
- Afterword: We Have to Take Care of Each Other
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
For information on candidates and races at all levels:
For voting information, how to get registered, deadlines, and everything you need to know in your state:
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out to someone:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- 1-800-273-TALK (8522)
- 24/7, 365 days a year
- To learn more information, visit:
- Suicide Prevention Life Line.Org
National Crisis Text Line
- Text: 741741
- To learn more information, visit:
- Crisis Text Line.Org
5 Common Myths About Suicide Debunked
Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
If you've been enjoying the show, please leave me a rating and an honest because that allows me to reach a wider audience and your honest feedback helps me to create a better show!
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