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The Election Is Hot On Our Heels, And Here's What YOU Can Do To Be Ready

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Sean Wesen

Oct 12, 2020

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The Election Is Hot On Our Heels, And Here's What YOU Can Do To Be Ready

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The 2020 election is looking to be one of the BIGGEST elections of our lifetime. With the current administration working their hardest to sabotage and and cast doubt on mail in voting, it is now more important than ever to ensure you are doing everything you can to participate and have your vote counted. Whether you are voting by mail due to the pandemic, or voting in person, here are some tips to help you be prepared.

1. Mail in Your Ballots RIGHT NOW

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If you are choosing to vote by mail, then it is extremely important you fill them out and mail them in as soon as possible. With all the confusion created by president Donald Trump, as per Vox Media, it is imperative that you send in your ballot as soon as possible. That way, if your ballot doesn't reach its intended destination, you can request another. (CNN has a list of sites for tracking your ballot HERE).

2. Check Polling Locations and Safe Ballot Drop Off Spots

You should figure out ahead of time where you will vote or drop off you ballot. Because of COVID-19, your usual polling location may be closed down. Check HERE to see what is open near you. Also, each state has a different website where you can find ballot drop off boxes. For example, if you live in New Jersey, you can check HERE.

3. Double Check Your Ballot

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Each mail in ballot has its own long list of procedures, so if you're not careful, your vote won't be counted due to a small error. For this, double check all instructions before moving to the next step in filling out your ballot. Also check that there are no errors, and request a new ballot if there is.

4. Stay Informed

This election has already been a whirlwind of information and drama, so it is easy to lose track of what is going on. That is why it is more important than ever that you are an informed voter. Stay informed on the presidential candidates, local news, world news and election news. You should check what you will be able to vote on in your state. Also check your in person polling locations regularly. With democracy in the balance, everyone should be informed about what's at stake and how to do your part in changing our country for the better.

5. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

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If you are thinking of not voting this election, then you are making a grave error. You may feel as if you don't know enough, but it is easier to stay informed now more then ever. If you feel like you don't care, then what you must realize is that you or your loved one's rights may be at jeopardy this election. This is not the time for complacency but action. Now is the best chance this nation will get for a long time to make things right.

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The Election Is Hot On Our Heels, And Here's What YOU Can Do To Be Ready

The upcoming presidential is only weeks away.

1. Mail in Your Ballots RIGHT NOW

2. Check Polling Locations and Safe Ballot Drop Off Spots

3. Double Check Your Ballot

4. Stay Informed

5. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

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12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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