Thread by @Nancy_Kanwisher, With democracy itself at stake in this election, here are some ideas [...]

With democracy itself at stake in this election, here are some ideas of what academics can do. Please retweet, adding your own ideas.

1.Educators should allocate dedicated time in class for their students to a) make a plan to vote, and b) text three friends urging them to do the same. Civic engagement is a nonpartisan value and it is not just our right but our duty to teach its importance.

http://2.Here ’s how to make a plan to vote:
i.Make sure you are registered to vote here: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote/voter-registration-status

Voter Registration Status

Not sure if you're already registered, or need to update your information? Select your state in the drop down menu to check. If you have questions about your voter registration status, contact your...

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ii. Find out if you can vote early but in person here:
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/early-voting-in-state-elections.aspx#Early%20Voting%20Law%20Table
iii.If you plan to vote by mail DO THIS EARLY; Following the instructions here: https://www.betterknowaballot.com/

Better Know A Ballot | Election 2020 | How to Vote

Do you have a plan to vote this year? @colbertlateshow has you covered! #BetterKnowABallot

https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/early-voting-in-state-elections.aspx#Early%20Voting%20Law%20Table

3. Teach your students other ways to have an impact by:
http://a.Contact personal acquaintances living in swing states, making sure they have a plan to vote.
b.Signing up to be a poll worker here: https://www.powerthepolls.org/

Power the Polls

America is facing a record shortage of poll workers this year due to the coronavirus. Sign up now to make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all.

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c.Working with Common Cause’s nonpartisan Election Protection team: https://protectthevote.net/

Election Protection – Nonpartisan Volunteers To Stop Voter Suppression

https://protectthevote.net/

d.Writing letters to voters in swing states (see pic below of me doing this with VoteFW).
e.Donating $$ to favored candidates.

4.Non-US citizens can text their citizen friends telling them how important their vote is. They can also work with Common Cause and write to swing-state voters (I will reimburse for stamps and envelopes for those writing via VoteFW https://votefwd.org/ ).

Vote Forward

Vote Forward volunteers send heartfelt handwritten letters to unregistered and low-propensity voters encouraging them to participate in our democracy. The letters have been shown to significantly...

https://votefwd.org/

4.Non-US citizens can text their citizen friends telling them how important their vote is. They can also work with Common Cause and write to swing-state voters (I will reimburse for stamps and envelopes for those writing via VoteFW https://votefwd.org/ ).

Let's all step it up, folks. As if democracy itself hangs in the balance. Because it does.

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