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7 Days of Election Week: Is Your Vote Really Your Voice?
If you care about this election, voting should be a no-brainer
Welcome to election week, people. We’ve finally made it to the final stretch. By this time next week, we’ll have some preliminary data as ballots begin getting counted.
I plan to vote on November 5, but I’ve also taken to writing, because that’s a voice, too. It’s unlikely at this juncture that I could change anyone’s mind, but I believe galvanizing people is just as important as swaying them. I also believe that change not only comes from the ballot box, but from continuous dialogue.
For all 7 days leading up to the election, my goal is to write a new piece with a different election-related theme. The hope is to get people talking and get us reflecting with one another. Even better would be to inspire someone to vote, but I won’t pretend to believe I have that much power. This is simply part of a bigger effort.
So in light of that, let’s talk today about what it means to vote, and if your vote is really your voice.
Who can vote in the US (in general elections, at least)?
Let’s start with the basics. We all know civics education in the US is severely lacking in some places, so just…
