Thursday, October 23, 2008

Twin Cities League of Youth (aka Pissed Off) Voters


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Endorsement Slate Introduction

Who we are…We are young people from the Twin Cities who are pissed off at politics as usual and want to have a say in the policies that govern our lives. There are a whole lot of us, and if politicians want our votes they need to get serious about the issues we face every day.

What we want… At the end of the day, what we want is simple—a fair chance to get an education, a job and a place to live in a safe and sustainable world regardless of sex, race, class, identity or ability. We pay taxes, we vote and we want to live in a country that respects young people and invests in us to succeed. We're not asking for handouts. We're demanding fairness and smarter priorities.

We did the research…And man was it a lot of work! Here are the candidates we think best reflect the needs and values of young people in the Twin Cites. But as LeVar Burton always said, “You don’t have to take my word for it”—We HIGHLY encourage you to do your own research as well!

What You Need to Know

WHEN, WHERE:
• Polls are open on Nov 4, 7am - 8pm.
• To find out where you vote, go to: http://maps.google.com/vote

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE:
• If you have been convicted of a felony, your right to vote is automatically restored when you finish probation/parole; if you are off paper, you can register and vote
• If you need assistance with a disability or a language other than English, you can bring someone with you into the polls to mark your ballot.
• Out-of-state college students: you can vote absentee in your home state OR you can register to vote in MN (but not both)
• You have the right to be absent from work, to vote, for up to two hours on the morning of Election Day—without reduction in pay
• YOU CAN TAKE THIS ENDORSEMENT SLATE INTO THE VOTING BOOTH

REGISTERING TO VOTE:
• Register by October 14th so your name is on the voter rolls on Election Day, OR….
• Election Day Registration -- bring proof of who you are and where you live to your polling place:
o Option #1: MN driver’s license, MN state ID, or photo tribal ID (ID can be expired, address must be current)
o Option #2: A photo ID + a current utility bill in your name
o Option #3: A voucher -- someone registered to vote in your precinct who can swear that you live there

VOTER HOTLINE:
• If you have any questions about where or how to vote, or if anything sketchy or confusing goes down, call:
• 1-866-OUR-VOTE



Hit us up!

For questions, or to get involved with the Twin Cities League of Pissed Off Voters, contact Camille: Camille@theleague.com, 651.414.6040. Check out our website: www.theleague.com/tc

Download PDF of guide: Final_Endorsement_Slate.pdf

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