
← Living OUT Loud Podcast30 sep · 24 min
Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Future.
<p>In this important Solocast, Michele Flamer emphasizes the critical importance of voting and political engagement, particularly for the LGBTQ community. She discusses the upcoming elections, the impact of local and state decisions, and encourages listeners to be informed and active participants in democracy.</p><p><b><strong>Here’s your homework.</strong></b> And I promise it’s not complicated.</p><p>1. <b><strong>Check your voter registration.</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>2. Find your ballot.</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>3. Research the candidates and ballot measures.</strong></b></p><p>4. <b><strong>Make a voting plan.</strong></b></p><p>Check <a href="https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a> to see if you are registered. </p><p>Another place to check: <a href="https://www.usa.gov/confirm-voter-registration" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.usa.gov/confirm-voter-registration</a> </p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Importance of voting</li><li>Engagement in democracy</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Showing Up</li><li>05:09 Understanding the Ballot</li><li>11:01 Engaging with Politics</li><li>16:07 The Power of Participation</li><li>21:03 Visibility at the Ballot Box</li></ul>