“Everyone has the right to take part in the government of their country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.”
The countdown to #StandUp4HumanRightsCT continues! Today we take time to celebrate one of the most overlooked rights of the UDHR, the Right to Democracy.
Voting is the cornerstone to any free and fair democratic system. Everyday people need to feel an investment and voice in their government. The ability to vote for representatives to voice one’s concerns, beliefs and ideas for the direction of a country, state, or locale is something aspired to across the world, yet not always achieved. We know that free and fair elections do not always happen. We know that people are excluded based on race, identity, or other factors. We know that systems of influence exist, from voter intimidation, to gerrymandering, to one of the most extreme and dangerous threats to this right, interference by foreign governments. Still, it is the duty of both governments and individuals to fight for the right to democracy, and ensure that everyone has access and ability to participate and elect representatives that will speak for the people’s interests.
Today is Primary Day in Connecticut! Over the past weeks and months, we have seen an incredible groundswell of mobilization and activism to elect candidates from all parties. Today will decide the future of our great state, and push some candidates one step further to representing the people of Connecticut’s interest.
Here’s an explanation of all primaries happening today:
Also, March For Our Lives just released a great set of resources to mobilize and register young voters before the midterm elections:
March For Our Lives-Young Voter Toolkit
We ask you today to not only look at this post and admire it, but live out it’s creed, and
GO OUT AND VOTE! Your voice and vote matters in making CT an incredible state and national leader.
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Be sure to spread the word about the celebratory rally on September 8th! Follow #StandUp4HumanRights on Facebook and Instagram