by Emily Keel
Triangle Branch, WILPF US Liaison to Poor People’s Campaign 

October 2022

This is the time we have been waiting for all year, friends! This is the reason that we went to Washington, DC to hear Rev. Barber’s well thought out reasons for voting. This is the reason that we have had state meetings on getting people to the polls. As I have been saying for some months, this could be the last time that you get to have a fair vote in America, so support voting efforts and vote now! 

A great place to act is the Center for Common Ground. This nonpartisan source allows people to text voters that are not commonly contacted regarding their voting plans. The source for all things related to texting these voters can be found here. At that space you will also see the set up for phoning voters. These are spaces in which you can connect with experienced trainers who can guide you through the brief training needed to allow you to participate. Please participate, as every vote counts.  

This video provides an explanation of the process. Here, Georgia is an example; other videos will contain info regarding additional states over the next few weeks. Please check the YouTube site regularly. 

Thousands of volunteers will call, text and knock on doors to ensure that poor and low-income people register and vote this year. As long as there are 140 million poor and low-wealth people in this country and we know it does not have to be this way, we won’t be silent or  unheard anymore! 

This is an excellent way to participate in the election that is already live in a few states. Please vote and get everyone you know to vote! Fight until the last hour of voting, and then watch the outcome of our efforts.