classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 1hDay 2 of #NationalVoterEducationWeek: get to know your ballot. Your community is voting on candidates and measures that shape housing, schools, public safety, and more. See what's on yours → buff.ly/eYte4Co #VoteReady 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 05/10/2026ClassACTHR73 is celebrating #NationalVoterEducationWeek Oct. 5-9! All week we're helping our community get #VoteReady, starting today with voter registration. Check your status at buff.ly/cnOsMQn 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The federal government plans to impede the elections by: 🚫 restricting information 🚫limiting poll access 🚫intimidating citizens 🚫creating an atmosphere of fear 🚫interfering with ballots 🚫filing suits The time to take action is NOW. buff.ly/agBpEcZ 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 01/10/2026On November 16th, our #ClassACTHR73Forum will cover the history and contemporary issues surrounding union membership and power in the United States. Featuring Steven Pitts '74, Peter Olney '73, @jessjtang.bsky.social '04 and Patric M. Verrone '81 Register: buff.ly/Z6tkrJHbuff.lyLabor, Unions and Democracy ForumDonate 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 28/09/2026ClassACT HR73 continues to feature our classmates sharing their thoughts about democracy. This month, Tom Cooper asks important questions about the state of voting in our country today. buff.ly/n8m9FY4buff.lyClassACT HR73 - Our Voices for Democracy: Tom Cooper '73Donate 001
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A Call to ClassACTion: Vote.org has an early voting resource. If you vote by mail or absentee ballot, track your ballot. buff.ly/dRmoBFFvote.orgEverything You Need to Vote - Vote.orgRegister to vote. Check your registration status. Get your absentee ballot. Fast, free, easy, secure, nonpartisan. 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In a discussion with @apnews.com Julie Pace and @oliverdarcy.bsky.social at the Status Summit earlier this month, Reminck reminded the audience of the courage displayed by journalists in Russia and China who were not afraid to speak truth to authoritarian regimes. buff.ly/NrNXNeMbuff.lyAP Executive Editor Julice Pace REVEALS What Outlet Will Call Lake OntarioNew Yorker Editor David Remnick and Associated Press Executive Editor Julie Pace joined Oliver Darcy at the Status Summit to discuss the Trump administration’s assault on the First Amendment. The duo… 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 27/09/2026If journalists in America, for as tumultuous as the business can be, aren't going to have the chutzpah and sense of what the First Amendment is as a legacy and a privilege and a distinction...then how do you call yourself a journalist?" -David Remnick @newyorker.com buff.ly/NrNXNeMbuff.lyAP Executive Editor Julice Pace REVEALS What Outlet Will Call Lake OntarioNew Yorker Editor David Remnick and Associated Press Executive Editor Julie Pace joined Oliver Darcy at the Status Summit to discuss the Trump administration’s assault on the First Amendment. The duo… 111
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Freedom of the Press and efforts to control reporting have been a hallmark of the administration. Check out our recent #ClassACTHR73Forum featuring Mr. Brown and others described the challenges facing the press. www.classacthr73.org/Freedom-of-t... buff.ly/eOZXMRr 021
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"It makes even plainer what is at the heart of these cases, whether it is the misuse of the FCC against broadcasters or the expulsion of journalists from the Pentagon — that the administration will come after you if it doesn’t like what you report” 121
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Many voters lack transportation to get to the polls. Form a carpool or volunteer with organizations such as VoteRun. voterun.orgvoterun.orgVoteRun 012
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Poll Watchers or Election Observers observe different steps in the voting process and report irregularities to election officials. The guidelines vary by state. buff.ly/fME9LHSbuff.lyPoll Watchers | U.S. Election Assistance CommissionPoll watchers, sometimes referred to as "election observers," are individuals who may observe steps in the election process. Each state has its own laws and procedures on when and where observers can… 111
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Poll Workers ensure the legitimacy of elections from the time they start checking in voters to when they secure ballots after voting ends. Find out the qualifications and sign up in your local community at United States Election Assistance Commission. buff.ly/fME9LHSbuff.lyPoll Watchers | U.S. Election Assistance CommissionPoll watchers, sometimes referred to as "election observers," are individuals who may observe steps in the election process. Each state has its own laws and procedures on when and where observers can… 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Here are some Calls to ClassACTion we suggest to help ensure the Midterm Elections are safe, fair, and free! ✅️ Volunteer for “Help Lines” at voteriders.org to support voters by answering questions about Voter ID, registration, poll locations, etc., as well as writing letters and texts.buff.lyVoteRidersEliminating barriers to voting 111
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Join us on December 2nd as Gina Myerson, a marketing and communications professional, and Martha Stone-Martin, VP of Marketing and Administration for Charles River CFO (CRCFO), lead a session on successful website development and maintenance. buff.ly/nk1XOe9buff.lyClassACT HR73 - Website Development and Maintenance WebinarDonate 021
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Save the Date! On November 16, 2026, ClassACTHR73 will host a forum on the history and contemporary issues surrounding union membership and power in the United States. Register now: buff.ly/SGpmL14 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Soteni is currently seeking 169 investors to help expand its work. www.soteni.org/donate 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Soteni also has a secondary school serving about 100 students. The community donated 52 acres, which they hope to eventually turn into a larger academic campus. 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Soteni's health care center is one of the only 24/7 health providers in the area, serving over 15,000 residents. 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Community Champions are not a replacement for healthcare providers, but they are key to helping people understand basic health measures and know when to seek help at local health centers. They also provide entrepreneurship training and mentorship. 111
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Community Champions meet with the 160+ support groups SOTENI runs, teach public health classes, and distribute water purification kits. 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Soteni relies on local Community Champions who do the on-the-ground work. 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Soteni is committed to sustainability, so they work closely with communities in Kenya who contribute their own land, buildings, and/or workers. 110
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026SOTENI comes from a Swahili term that means "All of us, together!" 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Starting now! Join us or follow along in this thread! 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If you are turned away from the polls, ask for a provisional ballot and call the Election Protection Hotline for immediate legal assistance. 📞 English: 866-OUR-VOTE 📞 Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA 📞 Arabic: 844-YALLA-US 📞 Asian Languages: 888-API-VOTE buff.ly/xZPAFOS 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 24/09/2026ClassACTHR73 is committed to making sure you are prepared for #ElectionDay! Here's one of our suggested ClassACTions: Vote411 and @rockthevote.org provide state-by-state information to register, validate your registration, and determine where to vote. Check your info, then spread the word! 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Tonight! It's not too late to register for ClassACTHR73's "Meet the Bridges" webinar featuring Soteni International! Register now: buff.ly/GN4VEQw 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 23/09/2026You can watch the full forum on our YouTube Channel. While you're there, subscribe for all upcoming events! buff.ly/6lCCqhZbuff.ly- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On September 14, four distinguished panelists who have spent their careers working to preserve and broaden democracy took up these questions at ClassACT HR73’s 40th online forum, “Democracy at 250: Is Your Midterm Vote at Risk?”buff.lyDemocracy at 250: Is Your Midterm Vote at Risk? Full ForumWill our country be able to conduct free and fair elections this fall, despite the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to disenfranchise voters? What can Americans do to counter those… 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Will our country be able to conduct free and fair elections this fall, despite the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to disenfranchise voters? What can Americans do to counter those threats? buff.ly/6lCCqhZbuff.lyDemocracy at 250: Is Your Midterm Vote at Risk? Full ForumWill our country be able to conduct free and fair elections this fall, despite the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to disenfranchise voters? What can Americans do to counter those… 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Tomorrow! Join SOTENI Board Chair Dr. Victoria Wulsin '75 and Operations Manager Dr. Pooja Rachewad as they share SOTENI’s journey through the people and communities at the heart of its work. September 24, 2026 7:00 PM ET Register: buff.ly/TlMQpS6 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Who are election heroes? They’re the local clerks, office staff, poll workers, officials, and more who ensure our elections are safe, secure, and accessible. This Election Hero Day, join us in thanking them for all that they do! And consider becoming one yourself at buff.ly/thDnX98 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference," the banned outlets said in a joint statement. Via @nytimes.com buff.ly/XvBL5uIbuff.ly3 News Outlets Sue Trump in Widening Fight Over Press FreedomAfter President Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, major TV networks suspended their shared coverage of the president. 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 22/09/2026@cnn.com @ms.now and @politico.com all sued Trump for barring them from the White House, calling it a First Amendment Violation, while the other four major networks, in solidarity, suspended their pool coverage of the President. 111
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Join JusticeAid for "Seizing Control: ICE, Mass Surveillance, and the Dismantling of the Fourth Amendment," a free, in-person public forum, to unpack the growing tension between immigration enforcement, surveillance technology, and Fourth Amendment rights—and what it means for all of us. 000
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Our latest newsletter has a ton of resources and inspiration for getting out the vote. Check it out and let us know how YOU are working to ensure a safe and fair midterm election. 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Do you remember how you felt the very first time you voted in an election? No doubt we all had some belief in the system and making a difference one vote at a time. It’s time to re kindle that belief in ourselves, our family, friends and neighbors, and especially the young people in our lives. 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Elected officials at all levels create and implement health policies, allocate budgets, and set rules for medical research, health insurance, and healthcare service costs. To make your voices heard and your votes count, please consult the resources in our latest ClassACTion Alert! buff.ly/IsJlcVy 011
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Election Day ought to be the day that every person is equal to absolutely every other person. If we lose that, we're losing this extraordinary opportunity to say yes, we're imperfect, but everyone should have a right to have a say. -EJ Dionne 021
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This is a singular threat to our government and our way of life. Please don't thank me for what I'm doing; please do something. Organize; get your friends and neighbors to organize. - Seth Waxman 121
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Our democracy is crumbling around us because we haven't exercised citizenship to the level of rigor that we need to. We can't continue with business as usual. Pressure your institutional leaders, faith leaders, etc to exercise a higher level of citizenship. - @sifill.bsky.social #ClassACTHR73Forum 313933
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Your community needs you to step up and DO SOMETHING. Help other people register and vote, learn the rules of voting, be a poll worker/watcher, volunteer with an organization, combat disinformation--pick something and commit to doing it. Don't stay on the sidelines. - @wendyweiser.bsky.social 111
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It's time for our Calls to ClassACTion. 111
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026If ICE or other federal officers are spotted, it's better to send that information directly to organizations that can challenge that, rather than spread the intimidation. - @wendyweiser.bsky.social #ClassACTHR73Forum 010
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Utilize social media to report what you're seeing at voting places. Civil rights workers are monitoring in real-time and will respond as quickly as possible. Another great resource is @866ourvote.bsky.social- @sifill.bsky.social 110
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026We're in for a long fight against the administration's efforts, says @wendyweiser.bsky.social but people should not despair. The law is on our side and these efforts will be seen as illegitimate. #ClassACTHR73Forum 120
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It's important that people are trained to get out the vote. This administration is likely to prosecute not because they're going to get convictions, but as a way to intimidate. Make sure you are trained and are under the umbrella of an organization that can tell you what you can and cannot do. 100
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026One of the best ways for people to get involved is to find a district near you where people are likely to be intimidated from voting and help them learn how to vote by mail or get to the polls, said Seth Waxman. #ClassACTHR73Forum 110
classacthr73.bsky.social @classacthr73.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It's on all of us to counter misinformation stemming from confusion about the federal government's efforts to interfere in elections. @wendyweiser.bsky.social @brennancenter.org www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...brennancenter.orgFive False Election Rumors to Watch ForVoters should expect recurring false election narratives to resurface in the coming months — and familiarize themselves with the facts. 110
