One: The Power of the Vote

from UPLIFT: Twelve Pieces for Positive Action in 2018 | Preview by Dave Douglas

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One: The Power Of The Vote

The most powerful voice we have in making change is the power of the vote. Vote in every election, no matter how local. The right to vote is under attack around the country, through voter suppression, voter ID laws, scarcity of polling places, and gerrymandering. The struggle for the vote intersects with almost every social movement and every population—the challenge to voting rights disproportionately affects minorities, poor people and young voters. It’s up to us to fight to keep the vote accessible and universal. These organizations are doing important work on behalf of our right to be heard. Support them if you can.

NAACP www.naacp.org
ACLU www.aclu.org
Brennan Center For Justice www.brennancenter.org

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Personnel:
Dave Douglas, trumpet
Joe Lovano, tenor saxophone
Mary Halvorson, guitar
Julian Lage, guitar
Bill Laswell, bass
Ian Chang, drums and electronics