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Hello Friend,
During this time, feeling uncertain and
afraid isn't unusual. But before you lose hope, I want you to
remember: 1. the situation we're facing in this country is NOT
hopeless and 2. You are not alone.
In the U.S., there are more than 76
million young people between the ages of 18 and 35, and our numbers
are growing. With that growth comes strength in numbers and — most
importantly — political power. Our attention, activism, and our votes
(ESPECIALLY our votes) will shape the future for decades to come.
At URGE, we work primarily at the local
level to educate voters and drive their engagement. I'm voting in the
2020 General Election not only because I have the privilege of voting,
but because I want to do everything I can to help my community by
voting for candidates who will actually serve the people. Remember,
local officials vote on local policies that affect reproductive
health, rights and justice, such as defunding the police, paid sick
leave, sex ed, and non-discrimination laws. That’s why we must
vote.
Our communities depend on
us, and we need to take care of one
another.
2020 is a big year to show up for our communities, and one
of the biggest ways you can show up for your community is by going to
the polls and casting your ballot on November 3rd.
In
Solidarity,
Preston, He/Him
URGE Director of Policy
PS, tell us why you are planning to
#VoteLocal this November. I would love to hear why you are voting this
year. You can email back or tag us on Instagram/facebook/twitter or
even TikTok and we will repost so you can help get more folks hyped
for voting.
URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender
Equity
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