By James Carneiro (writer bio) TFN Student Activist Assembling in San Marcos, six student activists from Texas State University spent the evening dialing their peers. Except they weren’t joking about obnoxious professors or making plans for the weekend. These activists were telling college kids to vote. During a Texas Rising phone bank, activists call other […]
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Guide to voting in TX
What do I need to be able to vote? See the image at the bottom of this post. Does the address on my ID need to match my registration information? No. Only the names must match. Who can vote early? Everyone who is registered. Cast votes between Oct. 20 and Oct. 31. Find more about […]
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I’m Young, I’m Pissed Off, I’m Voting! Our generation is 24% of the electorate – with that kind of power, we can make huge strides in creating a state that reflects our values. This is our state. This is our movement. This is our time to rise. We are educating, registering, and voting in November. […]
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Thanks for signing the pledge to vote on November 4th! We’ll keep you in the loop with campaign updates and important information about the election, like the new Texas voter ID law, how to request a mail in ballot, and where to find your polling location. In the meantime, here are some actions you can […]
Three Days in Austin: A Texas Rising Story
This is the latest in a series of blog posts on Texas Rising, the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund’s campaign to uplift the voices of the rising electorate, 18-29 year olds, across the state. By James Carneiro (writer bio) TFN Student Activist They came from every corner of the state. Some only had to make […]
