By now we all know that Obama is the president-elect, but what about all those other issues that were up for decision? Heather put together a guide to the ballot measures particularly relevant to Scarleteen and our mission and I thought I'd post the results.
ARIZONA
Proposition 102: Approved
Arizona now defines marriage only as the union of one man and one woman.
ARKANSAS
Proposed Initiative Act 1: Approved
I know it's a bit late in the game for those with early voting, but I just wanted to write a letter about voting this year. I do this every election for my friends and family, though I often write it more for those in the concentric circles around the people I know than for those closest to me. I often see or represent some groups plenty of people don't have a familiarity with or a real awareness of.
If you're a U.S. resident, at this point, you've probably given some thought to who you will be voting for for President, and may even know who you'll vote for by now. You may also know, or have some idea, of who you will be voting for when it comes to positions in your state up for the vote this year.
The United States Presidential Election is just around the corner, so it's time again for us to do what we can to help our users in the states best participate in this important aspect of the democratic process. We've got a well-organized and nonpartisan listing of everything you need to inform your vote, particularly in regard to issues central to Scarleteen.
You may have recently seen an email floating around called "Why Women Should Vote" summarizing some of the struggles of suffragists who won us that right.
It is a good account, an important account, and I'd implore you to take a look at it if you haven't already.
Remember, it was not until 1920 that women were granted the right to go to the polls and vote.
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