People trust #veterans, and more are running for office than ever before. The Vietnam Veterans of America encourages readers of The Organizing Blog to read up on the issues facing veterans, the legislative proposals that could affect their support and the positions of the candidates on those proposals. There are a lot to track; Google a veterans voter’s guide in your area before you go to the polls — and support veterans any day of the week my #donating lightly used #clothing and #household goods to ClothingDonations.org. #VeteransVote
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Veterans Work to Protect Elections
U.S. #veterans fought for #democracy, and veterans continue to protect elections through organizations such as VetTheVote, a nonpartisan initiative of We the Veterans and Military Families. “Its mission is simple: recruit veterans and military family members to serve as poll workers and help strengthen confidence in local elections.” Vet the Vote has recruited more than 165,000 veterans and military family members to serves as poll workers since 2022, and it aims to recruit 250,000 veterans and military family members to protect the sanctity of the midterm elections. #VeteransVote
Dedicate Your Vote to a Veteran
Longtime readers of The Organizing Blog know that they can #donate lightly used #clothing and #household goods to ClothingDonations.org to help fund valuable #veterans programs. But did you know that the U.S. Vote Foundation — an organization dedicated to voter education —lets people Vote in Honor of a Veteran? You can post a tribute to a designated veteran or active service member and pledge your vote in the person’s honor. “America’s veterans defended the right to vote, U.S. Vote Foundation Chairman Mark Ritchie said in a release. “The least we can do is use it. And now, we can honor them when we do.” #VeteransVote
Consider Veterans When You Vote
It’s an election year, and multiple bills affecting #veterans will be coming to a vote in the next months. The Major Richard Star Act finally reached a 218-signature trigger to force a vote; veteran service organizations have pushed for the bill’s passage for years, but the House went into recess before voting. “Combat-injured veterans shouldn’t have to choose between the retirement they earned and the disability compensation they’re owed,” said Mark Takano (D-CA) in a statement. “The time for that debate is over. The only person standing between these veterans and their money is Speaker Johnson, and he’s out of excuses.” #VeteransVote
Gearing Up for America’s 250th Birthday
#America is about to #celebrate its 250th birthday. It’s the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and its subsequent reading in each of the 13 original colonies — a momentous event in the history of the world.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
That call was truly revolutionary — a radical shift away from the top-down monarchies of the past that eventually helped cement democratic rule in nations throughout the world. That’s something to celebrate.
Planned observations may not rival the Bicentennial’s 200-year celebration, when kids (including your author) painted their fire hydrants red, white and blue; Johnny Cash served as Grand Marshal of a huge parade in the nation’s capital; and the Freedom Train roamed the country.
But there are still plenty of ways to observe Independence Day with reverence and patriotism. You can celebrate by learning about some of the courageous individuals who contributed to the United States’ separation from Britain; kids will find their stories inspiring and you’ll have conversational tidbits for your next cookout and fireworks display.
America 250 is inviting communities to join America’s Block Party, a two-day festival with a flagship live event in Los Angeles starring Queen Latifah, Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins. The party will promote a Giving 4th, a new tradition created to make Independence Day an annual day of #charitable #giving.
Speaking of charitable giving, there may be no better way to honor #freedom and #liberty than to #donate to the #veterans who fought to preserve it. ClothingDonations.org makes it easy by #picking up lightly used goods and reselling them to fund valuable #veterans programs throughout the country.
Whatever you choose to do in #celebration — be it a #parade, fireworks/drone display, cookout or a day of rest — you will be exercising those inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Have a safe and happy Fourth!