Get Out Her Vote!!!

2006 is an election year. With our nation at war, the right to abortion and birth control in jeopardy, global warming increasing, and attacks on affirmative action, it is time for young feminists across the country to register and vote on November 7!

In 2002, the last non-presidential election, less than 20% of 18-24 years olds voted, but more than 60% of senior citizens made it to the polls. This is why social security dwarfs issues young people care about like women’s rights, reproductive choice, affirmative action, civil liberties, global peace, and the environment. This is our future; we must play a part in how it is determined.

The Get Out HER Vote Campaign (GOHV) is a student voter education and registration initiative aimed at significantly increasing registration and voting by young women. GOHV legally targets young women and students of color because they are traditionally underrepresented.

GOHV is a non-partisan campaign in accordance with the laws and regulations governing 501c3 organizations. This means your FMLA cannot support an individual candidate or party – Democratic, Green, Republican, Independent, etc. In addition, your FMLA must afford everyone the opportunity to register to vote regardless of their party affiliation. Feminists have a variety of political affiliations and can be associated with any political party. While partisan groups are focusing on candidates you will focusing on the importance of voting and what is at stake for young people, especially young women and people of color!

Here’s your chance to get involved!

The Feminist Majority Foundation has compiled materials and website www.feministcampus.org/vote to help you launch a successful Get Out HER Vote (GOHV) campaign on your campus. With these materials, the FMLA/affiliate is empowered to get out the feminist vote. Remember – your campus organizers are available and more than willing to help, so feel free to get in touch and make sure to visit www.feministcampus.org/vote for the latest materials and updates.

Vote as if our lives depend on it… They do!!