Knowledge IS Power
“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power that knowledge gives.” ~James Madison
One of my friends sheepishly shared with me that she had no idea who she was going to vote for tomorrow or even what the issues were on the ballot this November. I was stunned. I am by no means a political pundit, but I know where to look when it comes time to start the research process of candidates and issues during election time. In this day of connectivity through the internet, social media, smart phones and other methods of searching out information, I was just surprised to hear someone say, “I have no idea…” The League of Women Voters is one of many organizations that provides information to those who have no idea…and they try their level best to get the information of each candidate and issue out to the voting public. The following is from their website and gives a brief bio on who they are:
“VOTE411.org ( www.vote411.org )
Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the following aspects of the election process:
Absentee ballot information
Ballot measure information (where applicable)
Early voting options (where applicable)
Election dates
Factual data on candidates in various federal, state and local races
General information on such topics as how to watch debates with a critical eye
ID requirements
Polling place locations
Registration deadlines
Voter qualifications
Voter registration forms
Voting machines
An important component of VOTE411.org is the polling place locator, which enables users to type in their address and retrieve the poll location for the voting precinct in which that address is located. The League has found that this is among the most sought after information in the immediate days leading up to, and on, Election Day.
The League ( www.lwv.org )
The League of Women Voters has fought since 1920 to improve U.S. systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from its grassroots nature, with members operating at the national, state, and local levels working towards the goal of "making democracy work."
There are Leagues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, in addition to the hundreds of local Leagues nationwide.
The League of Women Voters is strictly nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government. The League makes a difference at every level of government because of the energy and passion of thousands of members around the country who work together to safeguard our democracy.”
I’m not going to prattle on about how important it is for you to get out and vote…(and I hope you do!) but I am going to give you a tool to help you become self-empowered and knowledgeable so when you do go out and vote, you know who and what you’re voting for.
ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 6TH 2018! GET OUT AND VOTE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND POWER!!!