5/ In 2020, our Fair Fight U chapter students showed the power of mobilization at UGA, turning a decision to close on-campus voting into a win for democracy. Their action opened not just UGA's arena for voting but inspired GA Tech and ASC to do the same. change.org/p/university-o…
6/ Fighting big to small battles, we ensured Pooler, GA, as an example, couldn't deny voters a drop box. Our rapid response mobilized the community, proving that when we stand together, we can overcome attempts to suppress our votes. savannahnow.com/story/news/pol…
7/ FF went all in to win in 2020/2021; our RockTheRunoff event was a testament to the power of voices united for justice, raising $1.3M+ to help elect Warnock + Ossoff to the Senate. Big thanks to @kerrywashington and everyone else who stood w/ us. facebook.com/FairFightActio…
8/ Launching #CivicsForTheCulture, we bridged education and action, bringing regular voters along with celebs like Selena Gomez into the fight. It's a movement empowering voters with knowledge and tools to make their voices heard. newsone.com/4357380/fair-f…
9/ In 2021, amidst a wave of voter suppression bills in backlash to 2020 wins, we launched PeachVote.com, so Georgians knew how to vote under new rules. Our efforts provided essential tools for navigating the voting process. peachvote.com
10/ Our advocacy didn't stop at the state line. FFA supported the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act, taking our fight to Congress to protect voting rights nationwide washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/…
11/ Through #HotCallSummer, we empowered voters to take action, flying advocates to DC to demand the passage of critical voting rights legislation. Our voices were loud, clear, and united for democracy. cbsnews.com/news/stacey-ab…
12/ We expanded our impact across the South with MyVotingStory.com, capturing and sharing voter experiences to build a stronger case for protecting voting rights in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. myvotingstory.com
13/ Our battle against the new voter suppression law of 2021 SB 202 was relentless. We debunked myths, educated the public, and highlighted the harm of this anti-voting bill, ensuring voters understood the stakes. This battle continues to this day. fairfight.com/wp-content/upl…
14/ Tackling more than just voting rights, FF launched a campaign to abolish $212M in medical debt for over 108,000 people, addressing another facet of suppression by lifting financial burdens. #MedicalDebtRelief wsbtv.com/news/georgia/f…
15/ We also launched Seasons 2 & 3 of #CivicsForTheCulture, our innovative program aimed at empowering young voters of color. Dubbed "Gen Z's Schoolhouse Rock," it's our answer to engaging the next generation in democracy's call. youtube.com/@fairfightacti…
16/The AZ Voter Empowerment Task Force shone a spotlight on the unjust conviction of Latino community advocates. With FFA's support, we built crucial media relationships, leading to national attention including a pivotal NYT piece just before E-Day. nytimes.com/2022/11/04/us/…