PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!

You may have seen news headlines about the Supreme Court taking up a case that could gut voting rights for Black Voters. While the ACLU fights in court, take a moment to tell Congress to pass the the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power and expand its protections, putting a check on diluting minority voting power and other forms of voting discrimination. Send a message to Congress to act now to pass this vital legislation with the ACLU’s easy-to-use form.

TAKE ACTION: Make sure you are registered to vote! 

• Verify with your town clerk in person if possible. They will be able to review your status and advise you on required documentation if you need to make changes. 
• If you can’t get to your town clerk’s office, check your status easily right here.
• Urge your friends to check and update their voter registration if needed.
  • Remind newly married friends and others that a change of name can render them ineligible to vote
  • Check the most up to date document requirements here, as rules have changed.

TAKE ACTION: Volunteer at the polls or as a notary

• Learn about poll working opportunities here
• Become or volunteer as a notary.

PROTECT FREE SPEECH

Free speech is under attack at both the state and federal level. Books are being removed from schools, history re-written, and voices critical of those in power are being threatened and silenced.

TAKE ACTION: Join the Conversation

Our friends at Black Lives Matter NH are diving into a critical dialogue: Stories Matter: Protecting our books, voices, and communities

TAKE ACTION: Sign the Letter to the Governor

SB 33 threatens to silence diverse voices and erase stories that deserve to be heard especially those of Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities. This bill impacts what our children can learn, who they see represented in classrooms, and how they understand the world around them.

BLM NH believes that every child deserves access to honest history, inclusive education, and the power of stories that reflect all of us. When we limit stories, we limit imagination, empathy, and truth.

 Add your name and share your thoughts on how SB 33 affects our children, educators, and communities. Let’s remind our leaders that our voices — and our stories — matter.