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  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM

We have 100 days — and everything to fight for 💪

Adrien explains why! Hi John! With just 100 days until Election Day, every conversation, connection, and contribution matters. That’s why we are lifting up voices like Adrien’s — a dedicated volunteer, passionate advocate, and young voter who reminds us what this fight is all about.  But first — ca…
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM

It’s When We All Vote’s 7th Birthday 🎉

So as we blow out seven candles, we’re asking for one thing: Hi John!  Seven years ago, our Co-Chair, Michelle Obama, launched When We All Vote to do something bold: change the culture around voting and ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Since then, with…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Honoring Congressman John Lewis: A Day of Commemoration and Action

Let’s get in good trouble‼️ John,  Today, we honor the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis, a giant of the civil rights movement, a relentless fighter for justice, and a man who taught us that getting in good trouble isn’t just brave — it’s necessary.  Good trouble looks different today. It …
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM

GA blocks new restrictions, MI targets infrequent voters, and DOJ escalates denaturalization — here’s what’s happening:

VOTING RIGHTS UPDATES: The Good, The Bad, The UglyHi John,  Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. In Georgia, the state’s highest court struck down several restrictive election rules, blocking efforts to force hand-counts and add new ID barr…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM

The names we’ve lost. The change we can still make.

Criminal justice is on the ballot. 🗳️ John,  This July, we are thinking about the people we’ve lost and the systems that led us here. It’s the month we lost Philando Castile. The month we mourned Alton Sterling. The month Sandra Bland never made it home. The month we remember Sonya Massey — a Black…
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM

What's Happening with When We All Vote 🗳️

This July, we’re celebrating our birthday, caring for our communities, and building toward what’s next.Hey, John!   July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to recognize how deeply our mental health connects to the systems we live in, including the policies that impact our rights, our…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Real patriotism looks like this 🇺🇸

Because red, white & YOU matter. Hey, John,  It’s the Fourth of July, and everywhere you look, people are celebrating freedom. Real patriotism shows up in how we care for each other and fight for a country that truly works for everyone. If you’re wondering what loving this country looks like i…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM

It’s been 61 years since the signing of the Civil Rights Act.

And now the ballot box is where the next chapter is being written. John,  Sixty-one years ago, on July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law — joined by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders who marched, organized, and demanded that thi…
  Nandi Henderson, When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM

[Newsletter] The Last Word w/ When We All Vote

My favorite things, the current state of voting, and all things When We All Vote.    Hi, John!  The power of the people is greater than the people in power. June has found a way to remind us what that power looks like: through peaceful protests, in organizations stepping up for undocumented families…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM

When young people lead, the world listens.

Celebrate our fellows and help power the next generation of changemakers. John,  As graduation season comes to a close, we’re celebrating the My School Votes fellows who have spent the past few months organizing and turning their passion into real, lasting change. Now, as they take the next step in…
  Stephanie Atkins, When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Meet Stephanie: A volunteer turning freedom into action ✊🏾

Her story is one of family, freedom, and why she shows up for her community every single day. John,   Juneteenth represents more than the emancipation of those enslaved. It is a declaration of dignity, identity, and liberation — a celebration of freedom we claimed for ourselves.   When I say “We Are…
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM

PA expands access, rollbacks in Iowa, and a federal court rolls back voter protections — here’s what’s happening:

VOTING RIGHTS UPDATES: The Good, The Bad, The UglyHi John,  Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. Voting access is on the line, and the latest updates show just how quickly the rules can change. In Pennsylvania, lawmakers are advancing a maj…
  Nandi Henderson, When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM

What’s the best advice your father gave you❓

This Father's Day, we're reflecting on the lessons our fathers taught us. Hey John,  Today is Father’s Day, a moment to celebrate all the dads who lead with love. And while some may not hold the official title of “dad,” many of you fill that role, offering wisdom, advice, and strength to your famil…
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM

What's Happening with When We All Vote 🗳️

Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to. Hey, John!  Father’s Day is coming up, and I’ve been reflecting on the way my dad — and the men in my life — have shown up. Not just with words, but through action. Leading with love, protecting their families, and showing my sister and me what it means to…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM

The SAVE Act puts LGBTQ+ voters at risk‼️

3.3 million trans voters could be impacted. Here's what's at stake: John,  The SAVE Act may sound harmless, but it is anything but safe. It targets LGBTQ+ voters, especially trans and nonbinary people, by making it harder to register and cast a ballot. If passed, it could silence voices already fi…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Pride is resistance. Pride is joy. Pride is power. 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrate Pride month by making your voice heard. John,  Pride is more important than ever. As LGBTQ+ Americans fight relentless efforts to legislate us out of classrooms, libraries, sports, healthcare, and history books, one thing is for sure — we are not going anywhere.   In 2024, LGBTQ+ voters …
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM

10,247 reasons to care about June

June’s elections could decide the future of your communities. John,  When people think about elections, most think about November. But what if we told you that the future of your schools, your cities, your neighborhoods, and so much more could be decided before summer officially begins?  This June…
  Nandi Henderson, When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM

[Newsletter] The Last Word w/ When We All Vote

My favorite things, the current state of voting, and all things When We All Vote.    Hi, John! Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month might be coming to a close, but we can keep honoring the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of AAPI communities. Whether you are diving…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Our power, Our future: 5 years after George Floyd

You have the power to shape justice in your community. Here’s how: John,  Five years ago, the world watched as George Floyd’s life was taken by police violence. His murder ignited protests in many states, inspired global solidarity, and sparked conversations about racial justice and police accounta…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM

You have the right to be seen — and to vote.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by making a plan to vote. John,  The Asian American and Pacific Islander community has shaped the heart of this country through rich cultures, bold leadership, and deep traditions. For generations, Asian Americans were told we did not count as citizens, neighbors, or vo…
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Progress in Nevada, pushback in Texas, and new ID rules in West Virginia — here’s what’s happening:

VOTING RIGHTS UPDATES: The Good, The Bad, The UglyHi John,  Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. Voting laws are shifting fast — and millions of Americans could feel the impact. Nevada is moving to make voting more accessible with new prote…
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM

What's Happening with When We All Vote 🗳️

Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to. Hey, John!  Welcome back to What’s Happening with When We All Vote! This month, more than 26,000 local offices are on the ballot — yes, twenty-six thousand. We’re talking school boards, city councils, mayors, and judges — the people shaping what your neigh…
  Emily Hilty with When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

This Mother’s Day, I’m honoring the responsibility behind the title. Hey John,  This Mother’s Day, I’m not just celebrating and honoring the other incredible moms in my life — I’m also reflecting on the responsibility of being a mom. I come from a long line of strong women, and when I chose to becom…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

What happens in classrooms starts at the ballot box. 🗳️

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day 🍎 Hi, John!  When we think about education, we picture classrooms, teachers, and students. We rarely think about what happens behind the scenes — or who makes those decisions. But school boards can quietly shape nearly every aspect of a student’s school experience.   I…
  When We All Vote · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

🌺 AAPI Heritage Month: Power. Progress. Possibility.

Celebrating the strength of the AAPI community. Hi, John!  This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are honoring a community that is not only rich in culture and history — but also rising in political power.  Did you know Asian American and Pacific Islander voters had the largest …
  Nandi Henderson, When We All Vote · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM

[Newsletter] The Last Word w/ When We All Vote

My favorite things, the current state of voting, and all things When We All Vote.    Hi, John!  Watching people I love get impacted by federal layoffs has been heartbreaking. It’s not just about losing a paycheck — it’s the feeling of instability and the uncertainty that follows. Listening to the 1A…
  Beth Lynk, When We All Vote · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM

A fix in SC, a setback in Indiana, and a federal bill with big consequences — here’s what’s happening:

VOTING RIGHTS UPDATES: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Hi John,  Welcome back to The Good, The Bad, The Ugly — your go-to source for the latest in voting rights. Big changes are underway that could impact how — and whether — millions of Americans can vote. South Carolina resolved a major issue that prev…