| OCT. 13, 14, 15: Know Your Voting Rights Forums |
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| Written by Melanie Knight | |||
| Thursday, 09 October 2008 08:58 | |||
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A panel of national voting rights experts along with key local leaders will discuss the issues and answer questions from the audience. Focused on who can vote in South Carolina and how to do so, specific topics will include voting by provisional ballot, voter intimidation, student voting, voting by people with disabilities, and voting by people with past criminal convictions. This event is sponsored by the SC Progressive Network, SC ACLU, and other local and state organizations. * Greenville: Oct 13, 6 - 8pm, The Open Book, 110 S. Pleasantburg Dr. * Columbia: Oct. 14, 6 - 8pm: St. John Baptist Church, corner of Beltline Blvd. and Farrow Rd. * Charleston: Oct. 15, 6 - 8pm, Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. {courtesy promotion for non-CPRC event} Getting Out the Vote: Immediately after the forum on voting rights, the SC Progressive Network will host a discussion about how non-profits can do GOTV work to get people to the polls and how you can participate in the Election Protection Network. Come prepared to take on a task. For details, call 803-808-3384 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Election Protection Network: 1- 866-OUR-VOTE The Progressive Network will, for the 6th year, participate in the National Election Protection Network that will run a toll free hotline to deal with problems voting. We need volunteers all over the state to help respond to calls for help. Attend the Voting Rights Forum closest to you (see above) or contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to volunteer. Add your comment
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