EXPRESSYOURSELFBLOG’S ‘VOTER GUIDE POST’

<p>‘Voter Guide Post’-Easy access to ExpressYourselfblog ‘Post’ that are helpful in guiding the voter throughout the voting process. This includes voting reminders for ‘All’ elections for all states, during Presidential campaign cycle via website and social media. For non-presidential election cycles, ExpressYourselfBlog will offer active updates on all local elections for the state of NC only. Post will include  information on legislation, policies, or high profile events/news that may have an impact to your day to day, or local legislation that garnered national attention. Up to date voting information for all states will always be available via website links to make it easy to #VoteAllElections and #VoteInformed.</p>

BLACK HISTORY-THURGOOD MARSHALL

Posted on by Tonya R
Marshall named Thoroughgood on July 2 to Norma and William Marshall in Baltimore, Maryland; shortens name to Thurgood in second grade. Thoroughgood Marshall becomes first African American elevated to U.S. Supreme Court (1967-1991. In 1971 Marshall and the other U.S. Supreme Court Justices guaranteed abortion rights in land-mark Roe v. Wade case. Other achievements: 1930 -Graduates from Lincoln U. (cum laude) 1934 –Graduates from Howard University School of Law (magna cum laude); begins...
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MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY-HIS LEGACY REVISITED

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Martin Luther King Day
Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. played a pivotal role in securing voting rights for all Americans. The 'Voting Rights Act' signed into law August 6, 1965 was a landmark piece of federal legislation, meant to prohibit racial discrimination in voting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fast forward 2016 where voting rights are still at the forefront of the political debates, as legislative measures by state continue to threaten disenfranchisement in subtle, but damagi...
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TAKE EXPRESSYOURSELFBLOG’S VOTER REGISTRATION CHALLENGE

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Voter Registration Challenge
Citizens, take ExpressYourselfBlog's 'Voter Registration Challenge'. Encourage two friends, family members or fellow citizens to register to vote 2016, post your civic deed on social media with #VoterRegistrationChallenge #Register2ToVote2016 #RegisterToVote #VoteAllElections. --ExpressYourselfBlog
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How Does Your Presidential Candidates Compare To Your Views?

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The 2016 Presidential Election Cycle is crowded with candidates. How does a voter rein in such a race, and decide who to stomp for in support of their party. Expressyourselfblog 'Creative Commentary'   View image | gettyimages.com Click here to visit 'Votesmart.org' and select an issue to see how your candidates compare to your views      
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