Shirley Vilca · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Have you gotten your We Vote, We Rise tote yet?

Rock the Vote Our new merch celebrates women's voting rights and reminds you to vote safely. John — Did you hear? Rock the Vote launched a new tote bag this week commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment!  This design reminds us where we are in 2020, and will inspire you and…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 3:05 PM

We Vote, We Rise: #DemocracySummer2020 honors the ongoing fight for women's voting rights

Rock the Vote Join us for these upcoming events celebrating women + check out our new merch! John — Today, August 26, is the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which made it illegal to deny the right to vote to any citizen based on sex. Rock the Vote is proud to honor…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 6:05 PM

John, join us for the final week of #DemocracySummer2020

Rock the Vote #DemocracySummer2020 is ending strong – join us for these upcoming events! John — Since June, #DemocracySummer2020 has brought together a diverse group of partners, celebrities, elected leaders, performers, and activists to create moments of remembrance, recognition, and actio…

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  Nathaniel Babitts · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 8:13 PM

🗳 “I, alongside millions of other high school Seniors, will get our first chance to cast a ballot this November” - Nathaniel Babitts

Rock the Vote My name is Nathaniel Babitts and I’m Rock The Vote’s Pennsylvania State Coordinator.       Dear John, My name is Nathaniel Babitts, and I’m Rock The Vote’s Pennsylvania State Coordinator. It’s a busy time of year for me, between balancing my time organizing with Rock the Vote…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 6:03 PM

#DemocracySummer2020 continues with the #VRAToday weekend of action!

Rock the Vote Rock the Vote's #DemocracySummer2020 continues this weekend as we commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. John — 55 years ago, thanks to the powerful advocacy of the civil rights movement, the Voting Rights Act (VRA) was signed into law. This weekend, we're …

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 7:07 PM

What do Taylor Swift, The Little Mermaid, and the Nintendo Game Boy have in common?

Rock the Vote Rock the Vote's #DemocracySummer2020 continues on July 30 at 9pm ET with a virtual event celebrating the progress made during 30 years of the ADA and highlighting the continuing fight for disability justice. John — Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 6:03 PM

John, #DemocracySummer2020 celebrates the ADA at 30!

Rock the Vote Rock the Vote's #DemocracySummer2020 continues on July 30 at 9pm ET with a virtual event celebrating the progress made during 30 years of the ADA and highlighting the continuing fight for disability justice. John — As we wrap up Disability Awareness Month, we also mark the 30t…

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  Teryn Shipman · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 4:01 PM

“I, too, am one of the lead voices in this movement for voting rights” -Teryn Shipman

Rock the Vote My name is Teryn Shipman; I am a Southern Black girl representing the state of Georgia in Rock the Vote’s Ambassador program.       Dear John,   My name is Teryn Shipman; I am a Southern Black girl representing the state of Georgia in Rock the Vote’s Ambassador program. In 20…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Join Rock the Vote on Friday to #MakeGoodTrouble!

Rock the Vote Join Rock the Vote tomorrow, July 3, for the virtual premiere of John Lewis: Good Trouble. The first 500 people to RSVP with code DEMSUM20 will get free tickets! John, Congressman John Lewis was only 19 years old when he led the Selma-to-Montgomery Marches for voting rights a…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Voting with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

Rock the Vote As Pride Month comes to a close, we want to highlight some voting resources that might be particularly useful for LGBTQ+ folks. Dear John, Each year in June, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This year’s Pride looked a little different, but we still honored our hard-won progres…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Justice Summer. Democracy Summer.

Rock the Vote Youth have always been at the forefront of change in our country. Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed young people pour into the streets to recognize Black Lives Matter and to demand changes that reflect that truth. At the same time, we have seen a surge in voter registrations …

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  Rock the Vote · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 5:33 PM

New Merch In Our Store! VOTE Face Mask, Hats, & More!

Rock the Vote We’ve added new merch to our online store, and wanted you to be the first to know! Check out our new line of hats, mugs, and face mask alongside our iconic logo tee and hoodie.       Dear John,   We’ve added new merch to our online store, and wanted you to be the first to kno…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Commemorating Juneteenth

Rock the Vote On Juneteenth, we remember the celebrations that broke out as Black Americans learned of their freedom in the months after the Civil War. But we also recognize that there is still much work to be done to fully realize the citizenship of Black Americans. [First Name] — Each yea…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Today's the day — join Rock the Vote for #DemocracySummer2020 at 8PM ET/5PM PT!

Today's the day! At 8pm ET/5pm PT, Rock the Vote is kicking off Democracy Summer with an amazing livestream event. Hi John, Today's the day! At 8pm ET/5pm PT, Rock the Vote is kicking off Democracy Summer with an amazing livestream event. I got a sneak peek today, and you're not going to want to m…

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  Olivia Guerrieri · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 6:03 PM

John, you’re invited to #DemocracySummer2020!

Rock the Vote Rock the Vote is launching #DemocracySummer2020, kicking off with a virtual event featuring a powerhouse lineup of artists, activists, influencers and elected officials on June 18th at 8pm ET. John — A pandemic. Changes to elections. A global protest movement. It's more import…

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  Melissa Wyatt · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

John, Election Day is tomorrow, 6/16!

Hi John, The District of Columbia Special Election for Ward 2 is tomorrow, June 16! Vote Centers will be open from 7am until 8pm. Before you vote, find out if you live in Ward 2 and see if you'll need to bring an ID. If you're voting by mail, your completed absentee ballot must be postmar…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Rock the Vote Statement: Youth Lead a Nationwide Tipping Point

Rock the Vote Protesting is one of the highest forms of civic participation. As we fill the streets with our bodies and risk everything to be heard, let us also prepare to shock the system in November by filling ballot boxes with our votes. Youth Lead a Nationwide Tipping Point  Rock the Vot…

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  Melissa Wyatt · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 11:45 PM

John, Election Day is tomorrow, 6/2!

Hi John, The District of Columbia Primary Election is tomorrow, June 2! 20 vote centers will be open, and voters can vote at any vote center from 7am until 8pm*. The usual 144 precincts will not be open on Election Day. Before you vote, find if you need to bring ID and use our ballot tool…

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  Melissa Wyatt · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM

John, voting starts TODAY, 5/22!

Hi John, Voting for the DC Primary Election is available today, May 22 through Election Day, June 2. In order to ensure safe elections during COVID-19, there are many options for how to vote: Absentee Voting   Early Voting   Election Day Voting Request ballot by: May 26 Postmark ba…

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  Melissa Wyatt, Rock the Vote · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM

John – your mail ballot request deadline is Tuesday, 5/26!

Hi John, The DC Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 2, and the deadline to request a mail ballot is Tuesday, May 26.  Request your absentee ballot here! The June 2 Primary Election will be held with a limited number of in-person polling locations, so voters are strongly encouraged to vot…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 7:17 PM

We’re Working Together to Give the Youth Voice More Power This November

Rock the Vote       Dear John, Rock the Vote is working harder than ever to ensure election protection and fight for safe voting options for young voters, many of whom will be navigating the voting process for the first time and whose experiences will be further complicated by the the unce…

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  Melissa Wyatt · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Ward 2 – your voter registration deadline is Tuesday, 5/26!

Hi John, The District of Columbia Ward 2 Special Election is on Tuesday, June 16 and the deadline to register to vote online or by mail is Tuesday, May 26. Before the deadline, find out if you live in Ward 2, and if so, make sure you're registered to vote at your current address. Here's w…

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  Olivia Guerrieri, Rock the Vote · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 6:02 PM

An Important Message for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Rock the Vote Dear John, During the month of May, we recognize, honor, and celebrate the heritage of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans — the fastest growing of any major racial or ethnic group in the United States with incredible power to determine the direction of our country. With COVI…

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  Melissa Wyatt · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 4:02 PM

John – your voter registration deadline is Tuesday, 5/12!

Hi John, The District of Columbia Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 2 and the deadline to register to vote online or by mail is Tuesday, May 12. Before you can vote, make sure you're registered to vote at your current address. Here's what we have on file for you: Washington, DC xxxxx…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Your Donation Today will be Matched! COVID-19 Threatens Not Only Our Health, But Democracy Itself!

Rock the Vote Turning out the youth vote is tough in normal times, but nothing is normal about what we face today.        Dear John, The momentum needed in a major election year has been derailed. Elections postponed. Rallies cancelled. On-the-ground efforts stalled. Our collective civic ex…

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  Aunna Dennis · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Thank you!

Rock the Vote You’re helping your community – and Rock the Vote is here to help you. John— We know everyone is doing their part during this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. From adapting to online teaching (and online learning!), to delivering groceries, to working at a polling place, to ca…

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  Aunna Dennis · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Next steps for the Census

Rock the Vote We need all hands on deck to ensure a complete, accurate count – can we count on you to help spread the word about the Census? Hi John, We know we’ve emailed you a lot about completing the Census lately – we promise it’s only because it’s SO important! As you probably know by n…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Our Role Is More Critical Than Ever Before

Rock the Vote       Dear John, Rock the Vote continues to charge forward with an even greater responsibility to its mission to build the political power of young people and to protect their right to vote in 2020. One of our strongest assets has always been our ability to meet young voters…

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  Melissa Wyatt · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 6:03 PM

How we’re keeping you informed about COVID-19 changes to elections

Rock the Vote is committed to providing clear, accurate, and up-to-date election information, especially as things change rapidly due to COVID-19. Hi John, In this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, everyone is adjusting to our new reality and adapting to the evolving uncertainty that has acco…

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  Aunna Dennis · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 6:04 PM

🎉 It’s Census Day! 🎉

Rock the Vote Today, April 1, is Census Day, the official day marking the effort to count everyone in the country. If someone lives in your household as of April 1 – they count! John— IT’S HERE! Today, April 1, is Census Day, the official day marking the effort to count everyone in the coun…

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  Aunna Dennis · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 7:58 PM

One task for today.

Rock the Vote Hi John, The Census is all about the distribution of power and money from the federal government to our communities. Money that goes toward things like emergency services, school lunches, hospitals, schools, fire departments, and affordable housing. And power, which is determi…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 11:20 PM

How we are supporting and showing up through COVID-19

Rock the Vote Rock the Vote will continue our work to expand the political power of young people through this unsettling time because it is truly more important than ever before. Dear John,   Forty-nine years ago today, Congress passed the 26th Amendment, which lowered the national voting ag…

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  Aunna Dennis · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 11:03 PM

We’re in this together – and it’s time to be counted!

Rock the Vote Across the country and the world, communities are coming together to protect each other from COVID-19. There’s one more thing you can do right now to help your community – complete the 2020 Census. Hi John, Across the country and the world, communities are coming together to pr…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Young Voters Are Dedicated

Rock the Vote       Dear John,   Young voters overcame numerous barriers to cast a ballot earlier this week. Reports likes those out of Austin, Texas where undecided young voters waited three hours to cast a ballot tell us what we already knew:   Young people are determined the use the mo…

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  Aunna Dennis · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 9:34 PM

The presidential election isn’t the only big deal in 2020.

Rock the Vote Hi John, Yesterday was Super Tuesday, when 14 states held their primaries for the 2020 presidential election. The presidential election has been dominating the news cycle, but something else just as critically important is happening this year, too - the 2020 Census. Later thi…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Uplifting the Power of the Youth Vote

Rock the Vote       Dear John,   February is almost over. The South Carolina Primary is on Saturday and Super Tuesday is next week. We've been working to reach, empower and energize young leaders across the country who will be instrumental to organizing their peers for turnout in 2020.   Mo…

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  Aunna Dennis, Rock the Vote · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 7:02 PM

What do dogs have to do with the Census?

Rock the Vote Hi John, The Census determines your community’s representation in government at all levels and the amount of federal funding it receives, so it’s critical that everyone is counted. Although Census Day isn’t until April 1, the nationwide count officially began on January 21 in …

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Youth Are the Change We’ve Been Waiting For

Rock the Vote Dear John,   Last night, Michigan Governor, Gretchen Witmer, delivered the english-language response to the President’s State of the Union address. From her daughter’s public high school in East Lansing, Governor Witmer closed her speech by highlighting the millions of young Am…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 6:31 PM

January 2020 Rock the Vote Updates: The Launch of our New Ambassador Program

Rock the Vote       Dear John,   It’s 2020 and we are in high gear with less than a week until the Iowa caucus.    We are starting the year with a bang by launching our first-ever ambassador program that will train over 200 ambassadors and scale up to 10 target states. Ambassadors will use r…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Thank you for your investment in young people and in our democracy

Rock the Vote Dear John, Last month we gave you a call to action to help us raise $50,000 before the new year, and you answered with a roar! Your support helped us reach our end of year goal, surpassing our expectations and demonstrating that you understand the urgency of this moment and the…

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  Olivia Guerrieri, Rock the Vote · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 7:02 PM

John, 2020 is here.

Rock the Vote John, We’ve been waiting for this year, and now it’s here: 2020. It’s a big year — a presidential election, the Census, and so much more. And young people will be at the center of it all. Rock the Vote wants to know — with everything happening this year, what issues are the mo…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Just One Day Left In the Decade to Support Our Democracy in 2020!

Rock the Vote Dear John, It’s hard to believe, but the decade ends tomorrow! We’re so grateful to all who have donated already and helped to get us close to our $50,000 goal! We need to raise these funds before the end of the year to support our initiatives in 2020, which include: Continui…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Happy holidays from Rock the Vote! There is still time left to help us break records in 2020!

Rock the Vote Dear John, Did you know nearly 40% of the 2020 electorate will be comprised of Millennials and Gen Z? Youth have the power to determine our future. Help us engage young voters in this critically important time in history. To ensure we reach our 2020 goals, it's vital that we r…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 4:35 PM

We’re Breaking Records in 2020!

Rock the Vote Dear John,   In 2020, Millennials and Gen Z will comprise nearly 40% of the electorate, giving them the power to determine the direction of our country and our communities.   We need your help to build on the momentum of record youth turnout in 2018 and 2019! Rock the Vote nee…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 2:09 PM

Happy Holidays from Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote Dear John, As we look to the possibilities of next year, our hearts are filled with hope and gratitude for our incredible community of volunteers, donors, alumni, and allies who support us each and every day. Next year, Rock the Vote turns 30! And, we could not have gotten h…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 7:06 PM

We are Thankful for You

Rock the Vote Dear John, This holiday season we are thankful for many things, but most of all we are thankful for you! Yesterday, Rock the Vote participated in #GivingTuesday by encouraging our donors and supporters to give back.    We are thinking a lot about 2020 and the ambitious pla…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 4:54 PM

The Spirit of Giving

Rock the Vote   Dear John,   #GivingTuesday is here! Rock the Vote invites you to partner with us on this National Day of Giving, meant to celebrate the spirit of the season and invest in empowering our communities. In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, we hope you will support Rock the Vote by…

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

November 26, 2019 at 7:12 PM

It's the Season to Give

Rock the Vote       Dear John,   The holiday season is upon us, and so is the time to give and invest in the causes you believe are most urgent! Democracy is at the top of our list. How about yours?   Join the #GivingTuesday movement and help save our Democracy. Empower young people to make …

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  Carolyn DeWitt · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 7:38 PM

Welcome to Rock the Vote!

Rock the Vote Hi John, Welcome to the Rock the Vote community! We’re so excited that you’d like to volunteer. There are lots of great ways to start getting involved -- you can host a voter registration drive, promote Rock the Vote resources on social media, share why civic engagement matters…

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  Melissa Wyatt · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 5:05 PM

John, today is National Voter Registration Day!

John,   Today is National Voter Registration Day! Join us in celebrating our democracy by making sure you’re registered to vote.   Here's the address we have on file for you: Washington, DC xxxxxx   Will you take two minutes to confirm or update your voter registration?    The 2020 election…

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