“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. If you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”Words used by Lilla Watson, Aboriginal elder, activist and educator from Queensland, Australia.
“Voting, especially in local elections, is a real way to make a difference. You never know when YOUR vote is going to be the one that changes the outcome. And even when it doesn’t, a hard-fought election can make a candidate think harder about their priorities and their constituents. Voting is the right at the root of all others in our system–make sure to protect that right by voting in every election!”
– Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur
“Well, a whole lot of folks NOT voting is what got us into this mess, right? We are governed by laws, the only way to change things in this country is to make new ones, and if the people in power won’t do it, they’ve got to go. Never before have I been so concerned for my daughters’ future and I can’t sit back and hope for the best.”
– Beth Bell
“It’s important to vote because we do have real power to change the way things are done in this state. It’s especially important to vote in the primary because that’s when the vast majority of competitive races will be decided. I really want to see progressive take hold in the Statehouse, and we have a good chance for that on Wednesday.” – Tammy Brown
” It’s our job. Voting is the responsibility of every citizen.”
– Susan Berman
“I want to do everything I can to ensure compassion, equality, and progress for my sons’ futures. They need to watch their mom be part of the solution by using her voice and her vote.”
– Stephanie Canter
“Not so long ago women weren’t allowed to vote. We weren’t allowed a voice. Everyday since the election I feel like like the government is trying to silence women again. They’re trying to once again control our bodies, silence our demands. We need to vote to reclaim what is ours.”
– Marg Cappelli
“I believe in government of, by, and for the people. Voting is the ‘by’ part.without voting it isn’t really ‘of’ the people and therefore loses its way to being ‘for’ the people.”
– Liana Cassar
“It’s an honor and a privilege and another way to make change happen.”
– Marcia Cone
“Voting is a hard won privilege for women and it matters to actively participate in elections. We make a difference and can influence our future and those of our sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, and theirs.”
– Ann Marie Denelle
“Now, more than ever, we need new voices in the General Assembly. Because this election is our last line of defense against Washington’s cruelty and dysfunction.”
– An excerpt from Alana DiMario all readable here
“Our government was designed to be participatory and representative. That means our values can only be represented if we participate. Women make up approximately half of the population, but we don’t occupy half of our elected offices. We must change that by not only running, finding, and supporting women candidates who support our values, but also by voting for them. When women show up, we all win.”
– Tanya Glover
“Voting is important to me because my voice still matters and I’m going to use it to make sure I never lose it.”
– Ostin Linnehan
“Because women have been underrepresented at every level of government for my entire life. I have the chance to vote for more women than ever in this election, and I am not planning to miss the opportunity!”
– Melissa Jenkins Mangili
“For good women not a part of the problem women”
Maureen McCarthy
“I have voted in every election since I turned 18. To me it’s about believing in our democracy and being civically engaged. Not to vote means you don’t want to hold your elected officials accountable. For me that will never happen.”
– Lauren Niedel
“It is my duty as a citizen.”
– Grace Osediacz
” I voted (emergency ballot) to protect this great country of ours from Trump and the others that would rather personally profit or take rights away from others to stay in power instead of protecting our Constitution. I want people truly representing me, real public servants. That means more women in public service.” #voteblue #beavoter #VotepinkwaveRI
– Donna Personeas
“My vote is my voice. As a women I have been silenced too many times. But not tomorrow. #pinkwave”
– Tara Piecyk
“You can complain all you want about the status quo but nothing will change unless you vote!!!”
– Brenda Santos
“My grandmother was 21 the year that women were able to vote. Remember woman, people of color , we were denied that privilege. I don’t ever take the right to vote lightly. No one ever should!”
– Barbara DeRoche Swanson
“Every election is important. It’s the only way we have any sort of chance to elect people who we feel really represent us. I’m 69 years old and have not missed a single election since I was old enough to vote. This election cycle may be one of the most important of our lives, because everyone who is appalled and sickened by the current regime ruling this nation has a chance to make a dent in its destructive, dangerous and insane policies.”
– Judi Zimmer