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No government agency is above the law, and we will continue to fight back against these violent and unlawful arrests.

It’s your last chance to register while voting – spooky! In-person early voting ends TOMORROW at 3 p.m. Visit the link in our bio for more information and resources to help you cast your vote.

The North Carolina deadline to register to vote in the midterm elections is this Friday, October 9, at 5 p.m. You can still register and vote at the same time during early voting, but try not to wait. Registering takes just a few minutes, and checking your registration is even faster. Both at the link in our bio.

Early voting starts in just two weeks! Screenshot it, save it, and send it to your group chat. You can find more on voting in the upcoming elections at the link in our bio. Questions or concerns about voting? Call or text the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline: 888-OUR-VOTE

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Missed the registration deadline? No problem, you can still register while you vote during early voting, Oct. 15-31. More voting info at the link in our bio.

Virtual hands-on zine workshop: The History and Power of Zines in Activist Movements Thurs, October 8 @ 6:30 PM EST About the Workshop: This workshop will introduce the history & continued impact of zine-making in activist and organizing spaces. Participants will learn about art advocacy and its impacts on social justice movements, and have the opportunity to create their own art piece in response to 'Young Southern Voting Power'. We invite you to think about what voting in the South means to you. How do you leverage your power as a young, Southern person? What do you hope lawmakers know about your generation? In what ways do your political actions now shape your future? Each eligible participant will have the opportunity to submit their work to our archive, have it shared on our social media pages, and possibly be included in our printed zine anthology. This workshop is open to all ages. Entries for the Future Echoes project are open to 18- to 30-year-olds. Scan the QR code to register or click the link in our bio 🔗

Early voting opens this Thursday, Oct 15-31, and some (us) would argue it's the way to go. Find your early voting site & more at the link in our bio. Questions about the voting process? The nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline is 888-OUR-VOTE.

You can read our full letter to the Winston-Salem City Council at the link in our bio.

Follow @thegabrij for updates. “No matter your views on immigration, no one should experience grave medical neglect leading to death or disability while in detention,” said Gabri Johnson, daughter of Gabriel Johnson, speaking on behalf of the family. “And when someone suffers from a life-altering medical crisis in government custody, the answer cannot be to block their family from seeing them in the hospital, put them on a plane, and send them out of the country. The United States can be better than that. There is time to be better.”

📅 IN TWO WEEKS! ✂️ The History and Power of Zines in Activist Movements 📚 This workshop will introduce the history & continued impact of zine-making in activist and organizing spaces. Participants will learn about art advocacy and its impacts on social justice movements, and have the opportunity to create their own art piece in response to 'Young Southern Voting Power'. We invite you to think about what voting in the South means to you. ✨How do you leverage your power as a young, Southern person? ✨What do you hope lawmakers know about your generation? ✨In what ways do your political actions now shape your future? 🌟 Each eligible participant will have the opportunity to submit their work to our archive, have it shared on our social media pages, and possibly be included in our printed zine anthology. 🚨 This workshop is open to all ages. Entries for the Future Echoes project are open to 18- to 30-year-olds. 🎨 Make sure to bring some paper, something to write with, and your art-making materials! 🔗 Scan the QR code to register or click the link in our bio

Cast your ballot freely, fairly, and accessibly without fear of deception or intimidation. If anything goes wrong while voting, call or text the voter hotline before you leave the polls. Visit the link in our bio for more info and resources to help you get ready to vote. Election Protection Hotline: 888-OUR-VOTE (English/Español) | 1-833-VOTE-NCAAT (Arabic/Asian languages)

🖌OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS, WRITERS, & MAKERS📷 How can you leverage your political power as a young, Southern person? This year, The Future Echoes: A Zine Anthology invites young Southern artists, writers, makers, and activists ages 18-30 to submit their work to our zine series in response to the prompt “Young Southern Voting Power.” We are looking for thought-provoking and honest works that interrogate ideas around voting, power, politics, southerness, and change. Whether you have been creating art your whole life or have never considered yourself creative, we encourage you to submit. Submitters will: ✏See their art featured on our website and social media pages ✏Receive a printed copy of the Year 2 Zine ✏Have a chance to be a published author and be included in the full, printed anthology publication. Deadline: November 2, 2026 Link in bio earn more and apply

Today is Election Day. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line by 7:30 p.m., stay in line. You have a right to vote if you arrive before the polls close. Questions or concerns about voting? Call or text 888-OUR-VOTE (English/Español) | 1-833-VOTE-NCAAT (Arabic/Asian languages).

The deadline to register to vote in the midterm elections is tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. Register or check your registration at the link in our bio. You can still register and vote at the same time during early voting, but try not to wait.

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Contact your local leaders at the link in our bio to say no to youth curfews and advocate for alternative solutions.

Absentee voting? We’ve got you covered. Swipe for important updates and tips to help make sure your absentee ballot is returned correctly and counted. If you’re able, consider voting early in person during the Oct. 15-31 early voting period. Visit the link in our bio for more information and resources to help you get ready to vote!

We won’t back down in the face of efforts to suppress voter turnout. We’re defending our right to vote. Vote early by Oct. 31st if you can or on Election Day, Nov 3rd. If you must vote by mail, review this guidance carefully and follow us, @ncvoterprotection and other organizations protecting our elections. When in doubt, call the nonpartisan NC Election Protection Hotline: 888-OUR-VOTE (888-687-8683) for trusted information and support. Data source: ABC11 WTVD

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