They Died for Our Right to Vote. We Must Keep Their Sacrifice Alive. By Marvin Dixon | VMGReview.com Some people paid for our right to vote with their lives. We must never allow their sacrifice to become a forgotten chapter in a history book. This is why I continue to write about voting. Our childrenContinue reading “Keep the Sacrifice Alive !!”
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A Right Wort Protecting!
Your Right to Vote: A Right Worth Protecting The right to vote is one of the most important ways citizens can have a voice in their government. Yet having that right written into the Constitution has not always meant people could exercise it safely or freely. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, says that votingContinue reading “A Right Wort Protecting!”
Democracy Requires Participation!!
The Power of the Vote: Democracy Requires Participation The midterm elections are only a few weeks away, and every eligible citizen must understand what is at stake. Voting is not merely a privilege—it is a constitutional right and one of the most important responsibilities we have in a democracy. If voting were not powerful, certainContinue reading “Democracy Requires Participation!!”
Civic Participation!
Civic Participation: When People Get Involved, Communities Become Stronger The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787 to establish the framework for our federal government. Before gaining independence, the thirteen colonies believed that King George III and the British government were treating them unfairly. Those grievances were expressed in the Declaration of Independence, adopted in 1776.Continue reading “Civic Participation!”
Follow The Money and Vote….
America Should Not Be for Sale: It Is Time to Follow the Money and Vote We must be willing to put our personal feelings and political loyalties aside and accept the truth—even when that truth makes us uncomfortable. The current administration’s policies are benefiting wealthy donors and powerful corporations while many working families continue strugglingContinue reading “Follow The Money and Vote….”
While Americans Struggle !!
Millions of Americans wake up every morning and go to work. They pay taxes, buy groceries, cover utility bills, purchase medicine, and try to keep a roof over their families’ heads. Yet for many hardworking people, the money is gone before the next paycheck arrives. Meanwhile, the wealthiest Americans continue accumulating more money, property, stocks,Continue reading “While Americans Struggle !!”
The American People are Tired of Struggling While others Profit!!
There is a growing feeling across this country that something is wrong. You can hear it in conversations at grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, barber shops, churches, and workplaces. People are exhausted. Not just physically exhausted, but emotionally and financially drained. The American people are tired of struggling while others continue to profit from theirContinue reading “The American People are Tired of Struggling While others Profit!!”
The Cost of Looking Away!
There comes a point where silence becomes a decision. Every day, decisions are being made across all branches of the federal government—laws, rulings, and policies that directly affect how we live, work, and provide for our families. Yet many citizens continue to move through life as if none of it matters. Why? Some people areContinue reading “The Cost of Looking Away!”
Why Local Voting Matters More Than You Think!!!
Many people pay close attention to presidential elections, and yes, those elections are important. But the truth is, the politicians who often have the greatest impact on our daily lives are the ones elected at the local, county, and state levels. These are the officials who make decisions about our schools, roads, law enforcement, taxes,Continue reading “Why Local Voting Matters More Than You Think!!!”
Why Voting Matters More Than Ever !
If voting did not matter, there would not be so many efforts to control it. That alone should make every citizen stop and think. Across this country, we continue to see powerful groups, political organizations, and wealthy donors trying to influence how elections are run, who gets access to the ballot box, and how districtsContinue reading “Why Voting Matters More Than Ever !”
