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I Voted Early – Did You?

The most satisfying part of my day yesterday was marking my ballot, walking half a mile to get it into an official ballot box and receive my precious “I voted early!” sticky badge from the Board of Elections. It felt such a shining accomplishment, like getting a gold star back in preschool.

Such a simple act, yet so very powerful! The most beautiful and emotional part of being an American citizen. Since I had filed an absentee ballot which is available to all during the pandemic, it took me all of two minutes at the very orderly polling place on 75^th Street with the line of voters stretching around the block. There were families, friends, seniors, teens and mothers with babies in strollers, all patiently waiting on line to get their voices heard.

After voting, I seemed to walk a little lighter than usual and felt a-glow for the rest of the day. When the world seems to be chaotic and sad and out of control, voting is a sure-fire antidote.

Tips from Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

“Democracy does not just come around in November – it actually happens every single day of every single month of every single year.”

Here’s some great advice from Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, the first Indian woman elected to the House of Representatives, and who’s had a hand in so much of the legislation to improve the lives of Americans. If you are not happy about the way things are and want to bring about change, do the following:

1. Vote – and vote early.
2. Talk to your friends and your parents about voting. This is really, really important because it’s not just your vote, its other people’s votes.
3. Really be engaged in democracy: find the groups that really speak to you and to your interest and participate all year round because democracy does not just come around in November – it actually happens every single day of every single month of every single year.

“We really need people engaged in the issues that matter to them and understanding that they have power,” says Jayapal. “Every single person has the power to make a change so use the power you have!”

 

From The Atlantic

The Election Is in Danger. Prepare Now.

So join the South Asian community in reaching those who haven’t voted yet or who need help in getting their voice heard. Only nine days to go for a new tomorrow. Every. Vote. Counts.