#gotv2020

[desultory-suggestions]

I know we are all terrified of what may happen this Election Day, but I am here to remind you that no matter what the results are we will not let this cruelty turn our hearts to stone. We will continue to reach out for compassion, for justice, for love. We will persevere.

[nanowrimo]

#WriteTheNextChapter

Dear Writers,

Earlier this year, we launched #StayHomeWriMo in response to the pandemic and the lockdowns that many of us in the world were experiencing. #StayHomeWriMo offered prompts and suggestions to care for your mental, creative, physical, and social well-being as we sheltered in place.

As we prepare for the American elections, a potentially long wait for the results, and the uncertainty about what will follow; and as many people across the world are once again being asked to stay home to stop the rising spread of COVID-19, we've decided to launch #WriteTheNextChapter, in the spirit of #StayHomeWriMo.

We'll send regular prompts: one for Creative Action—to give those of you finding comfort in writing a boost—and one for Community Action—with action items for how to lift up and support those around you, even from a distance. Whether you're participating in NaNoWriMo this year or not, we hope you'll find these emails supportive and galvanizing during a time that might be full of uncertainty, anxiety, and loneliness.

We don’t know what comes next. But we do know that whatever happens in the weeks and months to come, there is still work to be done, communities to support, and stories to be told. By standing together and lifting each other up, we can #WriteTheNextChapter.

With you,

The NaNoWriMo Team

Today’s #WriteTheNextChapter prompts:

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A grey and white graphic with an open book and a hand holding a protest sign with the NaNoWriMo logo on each. Text reads:

1. Creative Action

Check in with a writing buddy and see how they’re doing, and make a plan to do a virtual writing sprint together even if it’s just for five minutes

2. Community Action

Have you voted yet? If you’re an American citizen and planning to vote or drop off you ballot in-person, find your nearest voting sites by going to: https://gttp.votinginfoproject.org

[frankwolftown]

AOC is on Twitch right talking to first time voters while playing. This is amazing outreach.

[tonomato39]

How to Seek Out Election Protection if You Encounter Intimidation at the Polls

What to Do if You're Intimidated at Your Polling Site

If someone tries to deny you your right to vote, here's how to fight back.

[cannabissavedmylife]

VOTE.

[thezrex]

Let's Take it Back

“Millenials and the latter half of Gen X (ages 18-45) will be the largest voting block in the 2020 election. This is the most educated, most diverse, and least financially stable voting block in American history. Today, at Donald Trump’s inauguration concert, an estimated 10,000 people attended compared to an estimated 400,000 for Obama’s first inauguration. 200 buses are carrying people from across America to attend the inauguration. 1,200 buses are carrying people from across America to protest it. When you’re feeling down about this administration (and just from the cabinet hearings, you have enough to fret about already), just remember that you’re not alone. People are mad. And we outnumber the people who are happy with trashing the institutions we have in place to make this society function. We outnumber them by a lot. If you’re mad, stay mad, but don’t lose your head. We have fought before, and we can fight again. Keep your goals in sight. November 6th, 2018. November 3rd, 2020. Put those days in your calendar. We can win the day. Make America Ours Again.”

Words borrowed from a friend.

[tonomato39]

Polling Place Locator - Vote.org

Polling Place Locator - Vote.org

Wondering where you vote on Election Day? Use our polling place locator to find out.

Find your polling place using the link above.

[frankwolftown]

Let's talk about what's really going to happen after this election if we vote the wrong way.