Summary: Studies show that you are more likely to make it to the polls if you actively make a plan to vote. Our civics teacher walks us through making our plan step-by-step so we can make our voice heard during #Midterms2018.<br> <br> <br> <br> First, L. Joy and the team are celebrating one year with SiriusXM Urban View. They’re giving thanks to the woman that made sure the show had a home there, Professor Karen Hunter and shouting out our great channel mates <a href="https://twitter.com/topekaksam?lang=en">The Topeka K Sam Show</a> (on at 9am EST), <a href="http://www.momentum-advisors.com/on-air/">Momentum Advisors</a> (on at 11am EST) with Tiffany Hawkins & Allan Boomer and <a href="https://www.sylviakalston.com/">Next Nation with Sylvia K Alston</a> (on at 12pm EST).<br> <br> For our anniversary, L. Joy has a present for you: “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/L-Joy-Williams-Political-Strategist/dp/B005A1DWUE">L. Joy Williams Political Strategist”</a> snippet! Now you’ve heard a piece of the origin song! <br> <br> For this week's lesson, L. Joy helps us get our vote plan together! <br> <br> Verify Your Voter Status - Make sure your registration is up to date. Look up your local board of elections or <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/state-election-offices/">Secretary of State</a> for ways to verify online or by phone.<br> Where Is Your Poll Site? - Reach out to your local board of elections, State Secretary of State or google “where is my polling site” with your zip code.<br> When Will You Vote?<br> <br> Are you early voting or voting on Election Day?<br> What time are you going? Before work? At lunch? On the way home from work?<br> How are you getting there - Walking? Driving? Several municipalities and companies are offering rides across the country, google to find out what’s happening in your area and share what you find out.<br> <br> <br> Do You Need ID to Vote? - Some states will require you to have valid identification to cast your ballot. Again, you can reach out to your local board of elections, Secretary of State or organizations like <a href="https://www.voteriders.org/">VoteRiders</a> can help with ID questions.<br> Do You Know What’s On Your Ballot? - Know the candidates and any ballot initiatives etc. on the ballot by again asking your local board of elections, State Secretary of State or groups like the <a href="https://www.lwv.org/">League of Women Voters</a> and websites like <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/">Ballotpedia</a> can help you with info about what and who is on your ballot.<br> * Who Are You Taking With You? - Prime voters don't go to the polls alone. How many people are you bringing with you? Are you texting your friends and neighbors to meet you there?<br> <br> Lastly put your plan into action. Make sure to VOTE on Tuesday, November 6th!
