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Monday, October 18th, 2010

If You Don’t Vote, You Don’t Count

45 years after the passage of the Voting Rights Act American voter participation ranks near the bottom of all countries in the world. We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, who fought for and won the passage of the Voting Rights Act, in this new public service for the 2010 midterm elections.

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Thursday, October 16th, 2008

A Famous PSA

In our new get-out-the-vote PSA, a famous actress gives her perspective about voting. The PSA is directed by Derek Waters, creator of Drunk History. You can find your polling place and register to vote if the deadline hasn’t passed in your state using Google Maps. Election Day is November 4. Don’t know why we vote on Tuesday? Click here for the answer.

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There is no doubt in my mind that there would be higher voter turnout on Saturday than Tuesday. Most people work on Tuesday, and getting to the polls (usually before or after work) and often standing in long lines can be a time-consuming hassle...

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