{"id":181,"date":"2020-11-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calchurches.planetpov.com\/impact\/index.php\/2020\/11\/02\/assuring-a-free-and-fair-election-november-3\/"},"modified":"2020-11-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-02T00:00:00","slug":"assuring-a-free-and-fair-election-november-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/churchimpact.org\/index.php\/2020\/11\/02\/assuring-a-free-and-fair-election-november-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Assuring a free and fair election November 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n

We imagine most of you have already voted where early voting is possible.\u00a0 However, many of you will be doing poll watching, helping out at ballot counting, and simply observing our fundamental system of elections.\u00a0 Some of you may be bringing water, snacks, masks to those waiting in line. We know this is a most contentious year, and we bring you a few tips – just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n

The FBI has told us that they are committed to watching out for anything like voter suppression, intimidation, anything that prevents someone from getting access to their polling place or ballot drop off location.\u00a0 If you see anything, there is a nationwide number for the FBI that is easy to remember: it is:\u00a0<\/span>
1-800-CALLFBI.\u00a0 That is 1-800-255-4324.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You will need to tell them exactly where you are, give your name and contact information if you have photos or videos of voter harassment.\u00a0 An FBI agent will be deployed to that site.\u00a0 Of course if there is actual threat or danger, first call 911.\u00a0 If you live where the police are not very proactive, do it anyway. Their mere presence helps guarantee better safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

The United Church of Christ has posted an outstanding resource guide for a free and fair election day, spiritual resources to help us through what may be dark days ahead, and other resources you may find useful.\u00a0 To find this excellent guide please go\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We all want our nation to engage\u00a0 peacefully is what has been the foundational principle of our democratic republic: voting.\u00a0 We hope these suggestions are not actually needed.\u00a0 Routine, peaceful, even boring election ritual now seems quaint but actually is highly desirable.\u00a0 So we wish you a dull November 3 as you do the essential work of democracy:\u00a0 VOTE!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yours in hope of an event-free, cheerful election day-<\/span><\/p>\n

California Church IMPACT<\/span><\/div>\n

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