Welcome to Thursday, October 27th, potatoes and eggs...

Today Maryland begins early voting.

You don't have to wait until November 8th to cast your ballot.

Check when your state begins (or began) early voting below.

When can you cast your ballot?

BILL: Do You Support Republicans' National Abortion Ban?

The “Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act” -  introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and co-sponsored by more than 100 House republicans - will ban abortions, in every state, after 15 weeks.

The bill would allow stricter state bans, criminalize legal abortions, create penalties for doctors performing abortions, and more. Lawmakers are even introducing the idea of banning birth control.

Demand your reps take action on abortion rights.

5 Examples of Greenwashing

Companies are seeing the increasing interest in eco-products and learning that by marketing themselves as environmentally friendly, they can draw in a more extensive consumer base. This is a tactic known as greenwashing. Some brands take simple actions, like turning a container green or tagging a product with a seemingly environmentally friendly icon, while others create entire campaigns to deceive their audience. 

Read more to learn about 5 examples of greenwashing that you may have seen in recent years. 

How do you feel about companies greenwashing their products?

11 Days Until the Election 

Can't make it to the polls in person? Not a problem—participate in democracy any way you can. 

Simply click here and request your mail-in ballot.

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Welcome to Sylvia Plath day, celebrating the life and work of the poet, novelist, and short-story writer. Today would have been Plath's 90th birthday. Do you have a favorite piece from her work?

—Jamie Epstein

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