Tea Party Group To Profile and Target Latinos At The Polls

The stakes in this election for the Latino community are at an all-time high. Instead, anti-immigrant rhetoric, electoral and issue mis-information has been increasingly latent.

"Latinos Don't Vote" is designed to bring these issue to the forefront of the political discussion in the last leg of this electoral season. We aim to both combat negative stereotypes about Latinos and prove that our community will go out and vote this November.

Suffragist, MLK, and hippies all want you to watch this video before Nov 6th

The stakes in this election for the Latino community are at an all-time high. Instead, anti-immigrant rhetoric, electoral and issue mis-information has been increasingly latent.

"Latinos Don't Vote" is designed to bring these issue to the forefront of the political discussion in the last leg of this electoral season. We aim to both combat negative stereotypes about Latinos and prove that our community will go out and vote this November.

Colorado PSA: Who Are You With? (Full)

The 2012 election is just a few weeks away. As the polls tighten, it's becoming increasingly clear that this election might be decided by just a handful of voters! One of the states in which we have been focusing our efforts is in the swing state of Colorado. Latinos make up 15% of the voting population in the state! Our community will have a powerful and deciding voice.

Arrive With Five

ARRIVE WITH 5 encourages young people to become active participants in the electoral process by asking them not only to pledge to vote but also to turn out other voters on or before election day. ARRIVE WITH 5 is a People For the American Way Foundation and Young People For Civivc Engagement Program initiative which encourages youth, people of color, women, seniors and persons with disabilities to become active participants in the electoral process. ARRIVE WITH 5 asks voters to not only pledge to vote on Election Day, but to list five people they know and are committed to bringing to the polls.

Will you commit to ARRIVE WITH 5 on Election Day? Take the pledge at arrivewith5.org

This Is What Happens When Latinos Don't Vote

The stakes in this election for the Latino community are at an all-time high. Instead, anti-immigrant rhetoric, electoral and issue mis-information has been increasingly latent.

This is a problem - while both sides are working hard to court the Latino votes - they are largely neglecting what is truly essential to our community in this country.

Instead of mobilizing Latino voters to the polls, there is a palpable effort and narrative that Latinos are simply "not enthusiastic" this time around. This is a lie.

"Latinos Don't Vote" is designed to bring these issue to the forefront of the political discussion in the last leg of this electoral season. We aim to both combat negative stereotypes about Latinos and prove that our community will go out and vote this November.

Choices? Youtube Ad From "Ya Es Hora" Campaign

Historically, Latino voters face two primary barriers to full political participation: lack of meaningful engagement, and lack of access to the electoral process. The ya es hora ¡VE Y VOTA! campaign was the second phase of our comprehensive civic participation strategy, designed to ensure that the barriers of low engagement , access to information about the process did not impede Latino participation in the election.

Nevada PSA: Who Are You With? (Vegas)

The 2012 election is just a few weeks away. As the polls tighten, it's becoming increasingly clear that this election might be decided by just a handful of voters! One of the states in which we have been focusing our efforts is in the swing state of Nevada. Latinos make up 17% of the voting population in the state! Our community will have a powerful and deciding voice.

Colorado PSA: Who Are You With?

The 2012 election is just a few weeks away. As the polls tighten, it's becoming increasingly clear that this election might be decided by just a handful of voters! One of the states in which we have been focusing our efforts is in the swing state of Colorado. Latinos make up 15% of the voting population in the state! Our community will have a powerful and deciding voice.

Nevada PSA: Who Are You With? (Reno)

The 2012 election is just a few weeks away. As the polls tighten, it's becoming increasingly clear that this election might be decided by just a handful of voters! One of the states in which we have been focusing our efforts is in the swing state of Nevada. Latinos make up 17% of the voting population in the state! Our community will have a powerful and deciding voice.

Captain Voter Rights Lays The Smackdown on Voter ID Laws

The 2012 election is just a few weeks away. As the polls tighten, it's becoming increasingly clear that this election might be decided by just a handful of voters! One of the states in which we have been focusing our efforts is in the swing state of Colorado. Latinos make up close to 10% of the voting population in the state! Our community will have a powerful and deciding voice.

Cuéntame is producing videos and tools to mobilize voter registrations efforts on the ground. We've established parternships with over 300 groups and our videos are being used for actions, PSAs, mobile phone applications, social media and more. 

Everything Wrong With Voter Id Laws In Under Two Minutes

Ahead of the 2012 elections, a wave of legislation tightening restrictions on voting has suddenly swept across the country. More than 5 million Americans could be affected by the new rules already put in place this year — a number larger than the margin of victory in two of the last three presidential elections. via Brennen Center for Justice

The Most Outrageous Presidential Quotes. Ever.

The stakes for young people are higher than ever this election cycle. That's why the Gen Alliance has created a voter guide to make sure that whatever you stand for, you can vote for the person who will speak for you! Check it out at ourvoiceourvote.org!

Look At All These Badasses Fighting For Your Right To Vote

In 2008, 6 million Americans didn't vote because they missed a registration deadline or didn't know how to register. In 2012, we want to make sure no one is left out.On September 25, 2012, volunteers, celebrities, and organizations from all over the country will "hit the streets" for National Voter Registration Day. This single day of coordinated field, technology and media efforts will create pervasive awareness of voter registration opportunities--allowing us to reach tens of thousands of voters or more who we could not reach otherwise.

Captain Voting Rights Lays The Smack Down On Voter Suppression

Here at JVCEP, we do not support candidates or ballot measures, but we do want to make sure you, the voters, have everything you need to make the most informed decision at the ballot box. Here are some nonpartisan resources we think might help.

What Do Snooki, Ninjas, and Smartphones Have To Do With Voting? 

In 2008, 6 million Americans didn't vote because they missed a registration deadline or didn't know how to register. In 2012, we want to make sure no one is left out.
On September 25, 2012, volunteers, celebrities, and organizations from all over the country will "hit the streets" for National Voter Registration Day. This single day of coordinated field, technology and media efforts will create pervasive awareness of voter registration opportunities--allowing us to reach tens of thousands of voters or more who we could not reach otherwise.

"Show Me Your Papers?" Show 'em Your Voter Registration Card!

Voting is an essential way of expressing our power as a community. Now more than ever, we as Latinos need to assert our rightful place in this great nation. We are suffering from higher rates of unemployment and foreclosure than other communities. Our community is under attack just for being Latino in places such as Alabama and Arizona, and our voting rights are threatened in states throughout the country. Join NCLR and mobilize the Latino vote in your community!

Fighting Voter Suppression. There's an App For That. 

The 2012 election cycle is in full swing and we want to make sure you have all the information you need in order to cast a ballot. The new Election Protection smartphone app gives you all you need to know about voting in the palm of your hand!

This Is How You Fight Voter Suppression! 

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In 2011, Florida made some important changes to its voting laws. Ever Floridian needs to understand these changes particularly African Americans, Latinos, young voters, and women. These changes address how civic groups register people to vote, who is eligible to vote and when people can vote.