List 15: Vote (An Election Year to Do List)

Early voting in Chicago has begun. (Click here for times and locations.) If you have already voted here or elsewhere, thank you. If, however, you are a U.S. citizen and have not yet voted, here is a to do list: Vote. Vote because you can. Vote because so many others cannot. Vote because so many … Continue reading List 15: Vote (An Election Year to Do List)

What to Do if You Missed the Voter Registration Deadline

Yesterday I was surprised to discover that my voter registration was inactive. Luckily I found out in time to get my registration updated,  but if you didn't register in time you may still be eligible to vote during grace period voting. In Chicago, grace period voting and registration starts today and continues through Saturday, November … Continue reading What to Do if You Missed the Voter Registration Deadline

Are You SURE You Are Registered to Vote?

Today is the voter registration deadline for Illinois and a bunch of other states if you want to vote in the November 6th election. I have smugly been tweeting reminders to people to register to vote. You know, those other people who need such reminders. Then I saw something on Facebook about checking your voter … Continue reading Are You SURE You Are Registered to Vote?