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Friend, FIRST: Hard right, radical ideologies hit the mainstream. Extremist agendas to undo our democracy became more sinister with a wave of voter suppression laws enacted in the Deep South that harmed Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, immigrant, Jewish and Muslim communities. THEN: In response to these threats, the SPLC launched powerful initiatives that would strengthen our democracy and put power into the hands of those we serve. Launched in 2020, our Vote Your Voice program supports organizations that are using creative ways to increase civic participation in their communities. Our grantees work on a range of activities that go beyond year-round voter registration. They also educate their communities on important state and local policy issues; train and mobilize people to advocate for sensible policy solutions in front of lawmakers; and build leaders in the Deep South. Our voter engagement campaign, The South’s Got Now | Decidimos, unites young people of color in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia and Alabama as drivers of change who can shape the future of our country through their votes. By empowering young voters, we foster more inclusive and equitable spaces where everyone has a seat at the table and ultimately enriches the fabric of a multicultural, inclusive democracy. NOW: We need you to join the movement to safeguard our democracy by making a special gift today. Your partnership is what gives us the lift to launch these important initiatives that give civic power to the communities we serve. Help us sustain these efforts by making a contribution today. Every dollar donated is an investment into our communities and the future they build.
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