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Hey y’all!

I’m prettttty excited. Why? Because it’s National Absentee Ballot Day… and my absentee ballot should arrive aaaany second now! (I’ve been checking the mail, like, thirty times a day. Sorry not sorry, neighbors.) Once my ballot arrives, I’m filling out and putting it in the mailbox faster than you can say “USPS.”

Have you requested your absentee ballot yet? Today’s the day! You can join the millions of young voters voting from afar this year. Because sometimes a ballot box...is a mailbox.

Let’s Do This!

Ben, Editor-in-chief

October 13 Is National Absentee Ballot Day

Request your ballot *now*, so you can receive, complete, and mail it in on time!

In 2020, more young Americans are expected to vote by absentee than ever before. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, but the truth is, during COVID-19, absentee voting is safe, convenient, and the perfect way to vote if you’re away from home.

Here’s how to celebrate National Absentee Ballot Day and use your absentee vote as a powerful force for change.

1) Request your ballot. Use our ballot request tool. Every state has its own request deadlines, but your best bet is to request your ballot now.

2) Receive your absentee ballot in the mail. Research the candidates and issues on your ballot.

3) Complete and turn your ballot to cast your vote. Be sure to read all the instructions and return your completed ballot ASAP. (Definitely *don’t* wait until Election Day.)

DoSomething members Grace (17), Jasmine (17), and Andrew (15) made a total 35 no-sew masks, adding to the 18,980 masks the DoSomething community has created and distributed. Use our easy guides to make your own masks and save lives.

In the wake of Hurricane Delta… help those impacted along the Gulf Coast rebuild and recover using this donation tool from CNN.

I *love* this feature article… on Jerica, one of our all-star former summer ambassadors.

In case you missed it… here’s what you need to know about Indigenous Peoples’ Day and how to support Native communities.

Thanks, Digiday, for the throwback… to the time we won an award for our road safety video with Jason Genao!

Nominate an amazing older adult in your life… to be honored by Wish of a Lifetime. (Email elija@wishofalifetime.org.)

This week in Black joy… a young woman’s happy dance after being hired goes viral.

More Voters in the DoSomething Community

DoSomething has registered over 200,000 voters in 2020 alone! Meet a few more of them, and learn how to get registered and make your voting plan.

“Voting shows the respect you have for the people who fought so hard for you to have that right. Also, it gets you involved in the democratic process that affects your life and your community.” - DoSomething member Neziah, 19

“I want to make sure that I have a voice in what affects my state and my future in this country.” - DoSomething member Celestina, 22

“For everyone before me, for everyone beyond me, and for everyone among me.” - DoSomething member Kathryn

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