This
morning several voter defense teams left from the Miami Workers Center
at 6:30. They headed out to check on 21 different polling sites to
ensure they opened on time. There are no report of big problems at the
polls besides the long lines. Below are brief reflections
Chris Rice, LIFFT Member
This
morning we went to several precincts to make sure they opened on time.
There weren't any real problems yet. The lines are long. But people
are ready. A lot of people said they would stay out regardless of
weather. They were determined. I got real pumped up from seeing all
those young people out there. It is great to see all those young folks.
They all want to be a part of history by voting. We pushed the issue of
vote no on 2. [Note: If Amendment 2 is approved by voters it will write
into the Florida state constitution that no union will be recognized
besides a marriage between a man and woman. This will severely limit
rights for gay and straight couples by outlawing civil unions and
domestic partnership]
Mia Dennis, LIFFT member, MWC Canvasser
Speaking about organizing at the polls -
If
you are an outspoken person it is going to be kind of hard. You should
start it off letting people know about their rights. Let them know how
to handle the ballot. Then after that you talk to them about continuing
to build power after the election and inviting them to our party. You
go from talking about voting and their rights and then about building
community power.
The Long Day
Nov 03, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Voter registration in Miami has been going on for the better part
of two weeks. 35% of registered voters in Miami -Dade voted early. We
are expecting about 80% turn out overall. Determined voters stuck it
out through rain and heat on Sunday November 2nd, the last day of early
voting, for up to 8 hours.
Take Back the Vote
Oct 30, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Keep reading below for a full report of take Back the Vote to date.
Take Back the Vote
continues. During the last week, we knocked on over 2000 doors, marched
in an early voting mobilization, and had an Op-Ed published in the
Miami Herald about the elections. Continue reading to learn about news
from our Take Back the Vote campaign.
Miami Workers Center organizer Sarai Portillo and Miami en Accion leader Norma Marguerin are in Guatemala City at the Americas Social Forum. This is a regional Social Forum in the tradition of the World Social Forum, for more information go here: http://www.forosocialamericas.org/show_text2_en.php3?key=316
Keep reading for a report back from the first day of activities (as told by Norma to Sarai):
