The Weekly Wrap - My Top 3: Reasons to Vote
Like what you’re reading? Consider sharing it with a friend. My Top 3 is a weekly post where I count down three things I love in a random category. This week, we’re looking my top three reasons to vote. Normally, My Top 3 is a paid subscribers bonus post. Since I think this topic is important, I’ve removed the paywall for the week. If you’d like to keep receiving this post every Thursday, consider upgrading your subscription. Tuesday, November 8 is Election Day in the United States. I’ve voted in every election I’ve been eligible for since I turned 18. Presidential or midterm, local or special, if there is a ballot to vote, I will do it. To me, it’s a point of pride that I always take part in the civic process. I see it as my duty as a citizen. (Along with jury duty, but I’m much less a fan of that one). Voting is one of the few nationalistic things I do. National presidential election turnout sits around 55-60% of voters. Midterm elections, like this one, is closer to 40%. Some 80 million people didn’t bother to vote in the last election. 80 million! Whatever their reasons - whether as protest or problems with logistics - their voices were not counted in the creation of our government. We should make it easier to vote, not harder. (But that is a rant for another day.) If you need a reason to vote in this midterm election, here are my top three. Donuts and Stickers Voting is its own prize but getting stickers and donuts is a nice bonus. I am one of those people who adores getting the “I Voted” sticker after I cast my ballot. When I vote absentee or early, I hold on to my sticker to wear on Election Day itself. As a librarian, I like wearing it around the office as a reminder to our visitors that they can vote too! (Gives a nice prompt for me to help them find their registration status and/or polling place.) Plus, while this may vary regionally, a lot of polling places are in schools, community centers, and churches. (I have issues with that last one - I am a strict separation of church and state person - but I get that space can be an issue.) These organizations often hold donut/bake sales as fundraisers on Election Day. I love buying a generic cake donut from a kid to help support the local schools. To Be Informed I like knowing what is going on in my area. Voting ensures that I stay up-to-date on local happenings. I hate guessing on my ballot and I never want to leave a vote blank. To that end, I pay attention to the news, local email lists, community groups, and civic organizations. I don’t know if I would do this if I didn’t have to vote on things. When the local ballot book comes out, I pay attention to the candidates, resolutions, and other items. This keeps me informed not just so I can vote, but so I can be an active member of my community. I’ve learned about different aspects of our area simply because they were ballot items. Turns out, I have opinions on things I would have never considered if they didn’t come up for a vote. Your Voice Matters I can be as vocal as I want in a newsletter, on social media, or on my blog, but my voice is not officially counted until I submit my ballot. My voice matters. Your voice matters. Elections let us have a say in the leadership of this country. The civic process may be convoluted (and broken) but it still matters. I want my voice to be heard. We are a nation made of individuals. But we each can have a say in what happens. You may think that one vote can’t make a difference. But it can. Votes are like snowflakes. One may seem inconsequential, but hundreds become a snowball, and thousands become an avalanche. Each snowflake is needed to gain momentum. Also, I want to point out that, as a resident of the District of Columbia, I do not have representation in Congress. It sucks. Voting is one way I can scream that we matter. We are a city of just over 700,000 (more people than the state of Wyoming) and we don’t get a vote in Congress. If I can’t have that, I can at least vote on everything else to ensure my voice is included. Next week, we’re taking on a topic that is much less lofty. I’ll be counting down my top three grammar things that I always need to look up. You’re a free subscriber to The Weekly Wrap. For the full experience, become a paid subscriber. Need more to read? The Sample is a dynamic newsletter recommendation tool. Each day, it’s sends a newsletter to your inbox based on your preferences. This is one of my go to tools for finding new things to read. Try it out now! Want more from me? Head on over to my website to read my blog or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. I want to hear from you! I love hearing from my readers. Reply to this email or leave a comment! You may see it in a future post. |
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