With fewer than fifty days left before the pivotal 2024 US election, we urge all eligible voters to check or submit their voter registration and make a plan to vote on or prior to the November 5th Election Day.
Contrary to claims that “both sides are the same,” this year’s candidates vary widely in their views on most major issues: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/harris-trump-stance-issues-policies-president-race-rcna150570
Your Vote Matters
In 2016, Michigan was decided by an average of just two votes per precinct.
The turnout in that election was so poor, however, that if the refusal to vote counted as a vote for “nobody,” nobody would’ve won the election by a landslide.
Failing to vote transfers your power to those who do – amplifying their voices at the cost of your own.
The 2024 election will decide more than just the Presidency. Local elections will determine who, in your area, will be entrusted with housing/zoning policies, public school policies, prosecutorial decisions, managing police personnel, regional transportation, and more.
In ten states, voters will will determine access to reproductive healthcare through ballot initiatives.
Click here to check your voter registration status and make sure your information is up to date.
This election will likely be one of the most scrutinized in American history. Outdated or inaccurate registration information could invalidate your vote.
If you’re not registered, you can register online now. Registration deadlines vary by state. Some states, including Texas and Ohio, require voters to register 30 days before the election. You can check your state’s registration deadlines here: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/
How To Vote By Mail
More and more voters have begun submitting their votes by mail to avoid large crowds and long lines at the polls. To vote by mail, you’ll need to ensure that you’ve requested an absentee ballot. In some states, you may register as a “permanent mail-in voter” and automatically receive ballots by mail for upcoming general and primary elections.
Click here for help submitting your absentee ballot request online. If you intend to vote by mail, you must place your request soon enough to ensure that you both receive your ballot and mail it in time for your votes to be counted. This guide can help you plan: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/
As in 2020, delivery delays could prevent some mail-in ballots from being counted. Avoid potential disfranchisement by submitting your ballot as soon as you’re able.
You can bypass the USPS by depositing your absentee ballot at your local elections office, or by using one of the drop boxes available in most states. To find your nearest ballot drop off location, consult your local election office.
Don’t forget to sign your ballot envelope in the appropriate space, or it will not be counted.
How To Vote Early
If you receive an absentee ballot, we recommend that you complete, sign, and return your ballot as soon as possible. You do not need to wait until election day.
If you plan to vote in person, please consider participating in early voting if available in your area. Voting early could help you avoid long lines and prevent a “mirage victory,” in which election night results will be contradicted after the final absentee ballots are counted – a scenario which would almost certainly result in a protracted dispute over the election’s outcome.
Many key states allow early voting up to 45 days prior to the November 5th election. To find out when you can cast your ballot, refer to this early voting calendar:
How To Make Sure Your Vote Counts
- Check your voter registration and ensure that all information is up to date – including your signature.
- If you’re voting in person, make sure you bring any required ID with you. Check your state’s voter ID requirements here: https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/voter-id.aspx#Laws in Effect
- If you are still waiting in line when the polls close, don’t leave – you still have the right to vote.
- If voting the voting machines at your polling place go down, you have the right to a paper ballot.
- If you need help obtaining the correct ID, Vote Riders offers assistance, including financial and legal assistance if necessary.
- If you use an absentee ballot, be certain that you’ve sealed and signed the envelope in the appropriate location.
- Be sure to visit the appropriate polling site. Find yours here: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/
- If an election judge raises any questions about your eligibility, you may request a provisional ballot – but these ballots have been historically under-counted and should be treated as a last resort.
- If you have a felony conviction, you are still eligible to vote in most states. Visit this site for more information: https://campaignlegal.org/restoreyourvote
In 2020, thousands of Americans reported instances of voter intimidation. If you witness or experience voter intimidation, or if anyone attempts to prevent you from voting for any reason, call the election rights hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Voter intimidation is a crime. Know your voting rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights/#someone-is-interfering-with-my-right-to-vote
How To Help Others Vote
There are many ways to help protect our democracy and promote voter turnout. Here are a few basics:
Encourage friends and family to register and vote.
You have the right to assist a friend or family member who has difficulty communicating in English.
In many states, you can help deliver your family members’ sealed absentee ballots to a drop box or election office to keep them safe and encourage them to vote. Learn the requirements for your state here: https://www.ncsl.org/research/elect…-an-absentee-ballot-other-than-the-voter.aspx
Sign up to serve as a poll worker. Elections offices across the country are reporting record turnover for poll workers, due in part to threats and intimidation from conspiracy theorists. Poll workers are critical to our ability to conduct free and fair elections. If departing workers are not replaced, the resulting delays to vote casting and counting could effectively disfranchise many Americans. You can help fill the void, keep lines reasonable, and ensure that all those eligible to vote will have their ballots counted.
Poll workers are paid, and wages vary by location. Many areas are raising wages to help meet their demand. In New York, poll workers could make up to $2,750 over ten days. In Chicago and Cook County, poll workers will earn $230 on election day, and $150 per day during early voting. In Miami Dade County, poll workers earn up to $269 between election day and training.
Document and report attempted interference or intimidation.
If you’re interested in discussing the candidates or politics in general, feel free to check out NikeTalk’s Political Discussion Thread.
It's not surprising his supporters haven't either
Reactions danikerhino, tr1ll, adobecs4 and 11 othersI know he was trolling but SHIIIIIIIIIII
Red wing Blue wing its the same bird pooping on the american citizens they dont like us at all
What industry?
Sounds like you should be really pissed at TFG due to his absolute ****show of how he handled Covid? 🤷But what do I know.
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Reactions trappedintime and ShoeGod1423What did what I post have ANYTHING to do with feeding oneself. He screwed up the response which screwed up the actions to take and so many died that didn't need to. But keep on drinking the Kool aid.
Reactions danikerhino, Blake P and Public EnemyYou got any links?
Trying to do my own research too
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Reactions Beans, danikerhino, ShoeGod1423 and 4 othersNot surprising from today's MAGA choads! To MAGA, women are "property" they want to control. Like @haddix posted, TFG didn't look at her ONCE SINGLE TIME! Couldn't do it. He can't look any woman who is powerful, successful, influential in the eye because he knows he can't control the narrative. The moment she walked to shake his hand, he was shook! He didn't expect her to do that.
If the OP, who posted that sexist comment, honestly thinks TFG would be tough on Putin, or any other of the gruesome group of dictators, he has his head in the sand! He would give Ukraine up to Putin in a second if Putin asked and that would be a crime in itself. But some people just don't see the truth in front of them.
Reactions danikerhino, staffsgtdignam, Public Enemy and 2 othersDudes will trust an 80 year old grifter before a woman. It’s crazy stuff
Reactions cubanref, daruma, brendasdeadbaby and 4 othersSome women pointed out that Trump didn't say Kamala's name once during the debate. I never caught it.
In Helsinki, Trump looked like a lost dog who found his owner. Dude wrote love letters to the North Korean leader from the Oval Office. Even right now, he is telling us that his position on Ukraine is to make them agree to a land-for-peace deal.
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Reactions shadynine, jape, cubanref and 13 othersThe choice is a no brainer. Anyone with a 5th grade education should know who to vote for and it's not for the Trump/Vance/Putin ticket
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It makes a lot of arguments I disagree with (I think they're mostly too simplistic); however, the paragraph about the "diploma divide" made me reflect on the long-term outcomes of the Bush admin's No Child Left Behind policies and the for-profit college travesty, and I can't help but think that the general decrease in Americans' ability to comprehend discourse at the level necessary to discuss policy is rooted in those two educational failures.
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Thanks for sharing
The real safeguard of democracy is education
- President FDR
Democracy is only as good as the education that surrounds it
- Socrates
Reactions danikerhino, ShoeGod1423 and gry60What Trump is talking about today of course is an order of magnitude more insane. That's because he's more in charge. I think part of his strategy is to sanitize his first term by making it look sane in comparison while counting on people to react to his present musings as "Trump just talking ****", etc
We can't forget that his first term was an unmitigated disaster, while hewing pretty close to traditional GOP thinking. In related news GOP thinking has been an unmitigated disaster for a long time
Reactions Public EnemyIf you're part of this whole sneaker culture thing you probably woke up early or stood line or camped outside a store for less important things (like shoes you never wore and turned to dust or ones you tried to sell and lost money on). Just do it. You can find the time.
Reactions noskey and Public EnemyYou should have stopped after your first paragraph.
It's like the people who don't prep for hurricanes or take them seriously. If the news says there is going to be a hurricane hitting in 5 days, they don't do anything because when they look outside right now it's a sunny and nice day. It's only when the hurricane hits (punches them in the face) do they realize that something is happening and wish they had prepared a little more.
These are the same type of people who don't vote because there is no immediate gratification afterwards. There is no sandwich waiting for you when you turn in your ballot. You just have to do it and trust that the people and policies you voted for will benefit you.
From my perspective, republican (Trump) ideology is outdated. Their principles and beliefs do not fit where we are now or where we are headed 5, 10, 25 years from now. Republicans have normalized beliefs that would have put you in a mental institution as little as 15 years ago if you said these things out loud.
Democratic ideology (Harris) is better suited for the future. There are a lot of reasons for that which could take hours to explain. But to keep it brief, we need people and policies that look out for the masses and not just the elite. You can only try to improve something so much before you end up ruining it by doing too much. We need to feel safe and secure. We need to trust science. and scientists and not superstitions and pastors. We need to get away from 2000 year old archaic morals. We need to be progressive for the sake of humanity.
Contrary to claims that "both sides are the same," this year's candidates vary widely in their views on most major issues: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/20...nce-issues-policies-president-race-rcna150570
Your Vote Matters
In 2016, Michigan was decided by an average of just two votes per precinct.The turnout in that election was so poor, however, that if the refusal to vote counted as a vote for “nobody,” nobody would've won the election by a landslide.
Failing to vote transfers your power to those who do - amplifying their voices at the cost of your own.
The 2024 election will decide more than just the Presidency. Local elections will determine who, in your area, will be entrusted with housing/zoning policies, public school policies, prosecutorial decisions, managing police personnel, regional transportation, and more.
In ten states, voters will will determine access to reproductive healthcare through ballot initiatives.
Click here to check your voter registration status and make sure your information is up to date.
This election will likely be one of the most scrutinized in American history. Outdated or inaccurate registration information could invalidate your vote.
If you're not registered, you can register online now. Registration deadlines vary by state. Some states, including Texas and Ohio, require voters to register 30 days before the election. You can check your state's registration deadlines here: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/
How To Vote By Mail
More and more voters have begun submitting their votes by mail to avoid large crowds and long lines at the polls. To vote by mail, you'll need to ensure that you've requested an absentee ballot. In some states, you may register as a "permanent mail-in voter" and automatically receive ballots by mail for upcoming general and primary elections.Click here for help submitting your absentee ballot request online. If you intend to vote by mail, you must place your request soon enough to ensure that you both receive your ballot and mail it in time for your votes to be counted. This guide can help you plan: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/
As in 2020, delivery delays could prevent some mail-in ballots from being counted. Avoid potential disfranchisement by submitting your ballot as soon as you're able.
You can bypass the USPS by depositing your absentee ballot at your local elections office, or by using one of the drop boxes available in most states. To find your nearest ballot drop off location, consult your local election office.
Don't forget to sign your ballot envelope in the appropriate space, or it will not be counted.
How To Vote Early
If you receive an absentee ballot, we recommend that you complete, sign, and return your ballot as soon as possible. You do not need to wait until election day.If you plan to vote in person, please consider participating in early voting if available in your area. Voting early could help you avoid long lines and prevent a “mirage victory,” in which election night results will be contradicted after the final absentee ballots are counted – a scenario which would almost certainly result in a protracted dispute over the election's outcome.
Many key states allow early voting up to 45 days prior to the November 5th election. To find out when you can cast your ballot, refer to this early voting calendar:
Early Voting Calendar - Vote.org
How To Make Sure Your Vote Counts
- Check your voter registration and ensure that all information is up to date - including your signature.
- If you're voting in person, make sure you bring any required ID with you. Check your state's voter ID requirements here: https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/voter-id.aspx#Laws in Effect
- If you are still waiting in line when the polls close, don't leave - you still have the right to vote.
- If voting the voting machines at your polling place go down, you have the right to a paper ballot.
- If you need help obtaining the correct ID, Vote Riders offers assistance, including financial and legal assistance if necessary.
- If you use an absentee ballot, be certain that you've sealed and signed the envelope in the appropriate location.
- Be sure to visit the appropriate polling site. Find yours here: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/
- If an election judge raises any questions about your eligibility, you may request a provisional ballot – but these ballots have been historically under-counted and should be treated as a last resort.
- If you have a felony conviction, you are still eligible to vote in most states. Visit this site for more information: https://campaignlegal.org/restoreyourvote
In 2020, thousands of Americans reported instances of voter intimidation. If you witness or experience voter intimidation, or if anyone attempts to prevent you from voting for any reason, call the election rights hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.Voter intimidation is a crime. Know your voting rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights/#someone-is-interfering-with-my-right-to-vote
How To Help Others Vote
There are many ways to help protect our democracy and promote voter turnout. Here are a few basics:Encourage friends and family to register and vote.
You have the right to assist a friend or family member who has difficulty communicating in English.
In many states, you can help deliver your family members' sealed absentee ballots to a drop box or election office to keep them safe and encourage them to vote. Learn the requirements for your state here: https://www.ncsl.org/research/elect...-an-absentee-ballot-other-than-the-voter.aspx
Sign up to serve as a poll worker. Elections offices across the country are reporting record turnover for poll workers, due in part to threats and intimidation from conspiracy theorists. Poll workers are critical to our ability to conduct free and fair elections. If departing workers are not replaced, the resulting delays to vote casting and counting could effectively disfranchise many Americans. You can help fill the void, keep lines reasonable, and ensure that all those eligible to vote will have their ballots counted.
Poll workers are paid, and wages vary by location. Many areas are raising wages to help meet their demand. In New York, poll workers could make up to $2,750 over ten days. In Chicago and Cook County, poll workers will earn $230 on election day, and $150 per day during early voting. In Miami Dade County, poll workers earn up to $269 between election day and training.
Document and report attempted interference or intimidation.
The effects of this election will likely be felt for generations. Participating is worth the effort.
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Reactions shadynine, jape, cubanref and 13 othersSN to post ratio ain’t even close.
Reactions p0tat0 5alad, Benny Hinn, the coolness and 12 othersbut seriously, we gotta exercise our hard earned right fam
Reactions DripNick, calibeebee, earldagoat and 16 othersIt's not surprising his supporters haven't either
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Reactions jape, Blake P, Based Jesus and 8 othersYou know she's NOT the President for those 3.5 years right? That would be like saying why didn't Pence do better during his 4 years? 🤦🏻♂️ And you do understand how bills are actually passed? The President doesn't just wave his arms and things are done! Or do you need to take a civics course? Better get I'll give you this. An oldie but a goodie.
And lastly, go ahead and vote for that piece of ****! You're lying to yourself if you believe he will actually help you! I sure hope you don't have any sisters or daughters who WILL lose rights if he gets back in! And same for any of your older relatives on SS & Medicare! Because they will suffer as well. And any relatives or friends who use the ACA for insurance. Because they will be ROYALY ****** if he gets back in because they will repeat it and 10s of millions will be without insurance instantly! Want to talk about a recession? That would definitely do it! But hell, what do I know? 🤷
Reactions vaphenom06, Blake P, johnnyredstorm and 7 othersSo please explain to me like I’m a five year old why a Trump presidency would be better for me.
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Reactions vaphenom06, DripNick, ShoeGod1423 and 5 othersThat's right. Putin wants Kamala to win. That way, he'll know exactly our most secret plans:
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Reactions Blake P, staffsgtdignam, spfraiche and 5 othersThen tell your Republicans you plan on voting for to leave women and their bodies the **** alone! It's between them and their doctors. Not some geriatric politicians who can't spell OB-GYN! 🤬
Reactions Blake P, DripNick, staffsgtdignam and 4 othersDudes will trust an 80 year old grifter before a woman. It’s crazy stuff
Reactions cubanref, daruma, brendasdeadbaby and 4 othersMisogynist & sexist much? JFC! But I'm not surprised!
Sure have TFG in there, Putin's little orange pet! 🤦🏻♂️ Maybe he'll use condiment bottles to help show who's in charge.
Reactions danikerhino, Blake P, WASHED KING and 4 othersVoting is so much fun for me. Been doing it since forever. It's one of the few voluntary things, like pickup basketball, where there is a range of people coming together and not getting paid, to participate in something with each other.
Also for folks like me, our ancestors fought and marched and died for this right. I'm voting 100%
Reactions Based Jesus, DripNick, PremioBinSoleFlyUnion and 4 othersSo Kamala?
Reactions danikerhino, Blake P, WASHED KING and 4 othersThe choice is a no brainer. Anyone with a 5th grade education should know who to vote for and it's not for the Trump/Vance/Putin ticket
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