Prologue: Black Lives Still Matter
Start with: 97 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
1. It's A Doggy Dog World
Spiritual Significance of Doggos (Source):
- "trust in yourself and to disregard that tiny voice saying you can’t do it"
- "be loyal to yourself and be your biggest fan, because this is what makes you gain confidence and courage"
- "learn to value yourself by having a healthy sense of self-respect. If you will not start respecting yourself, no one else will!"
- "something exciting happening for you in the future"
- "sense of real curiosity around you"
- "Nurture yourself and do things that will help you grow as a person. You cannot be an amazing friend without being an amazing person yourself!"
TL;DR believe in and value myself, take breaks, set boundaries, nurture my spirit, be curious, and be excited because exciting things are on the way!
2. Bird is the Word
Dead Bird Symbolism (Source):
- "an end to turmoil or pain is coming"
- "marks the end to your search and struggle"
- "the end of something that no longer serves you. It can represent a shift towards doing something new, maybe even your life’s purpose"
- "a dead bird symbolizes a new beginning"
3. Money Flows Easily Freely From Anywhere
Sometimes I have to justify my worth to myself because it is so difficult for me to be unemployed and not feel like a failure. I keep hearing people say other people are "sitting home and doing nothing," and it enrages me. I'm not working 70+ hours at a hospital or restaurant or grocery store, but that does not mean I am doing nothing. I am working hard and doing the best I can with the resources I have. Please support my endeavors and don't tear me down with snide comments. There is no such thing as a "Welfare queen" this is a derogatory term politicians came up with so they could declare a war on poverty and call it a war on drugs. Please, please, please know I am doing my best and I appreciate your care, support, and love. This is NOT easy for me.
4. Examples of Privilege
5. Validation From the Past
6. EARLY VOTING IS HAPPENING NOW!
Info if you need it from Vote.org:
"The Texas Primary Runoff Election is Tuesday, July 14, 2020. EARLY VOTING STARTED YESTERDAY! Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot and make sure it's counted.
COVID-19 and voting:
The COVID-19 situation is quickly unfolding, and there will be daily changes. Please check vote.org/covid-19 for the latest updates.
Request an absentee ballot:
Registered Texas voters that meet at least one of the following requirements may request an absentee ballot to vote by mail:
you are 65 years or older;
you are disabled;
you will be out of the county on Election Day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
you are confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.
You can request an absentee ballot here.
Your request for an absentee ballot must be received by your local election office by July 2, 2020.
Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by 7 PM on Election Day, July 14, and received by 5 PM the day after Election Day. An absentee ballot can also be delivered to your local election office in person on Election Day with a valid form of ID. We recommend returning completed absentee ballots as early as possible.
Vote in person:
Early in-person voting began on June 29, 2020 and ends on July 10, 2020. All registered and eligible voters may vote at any early voting location located in their county of residence. You can look up your early voting location here.
Polls will be open from 7 AM - 7 PM on Election Day, July 14.
If you will be voting in-person at your polling place, please review the CDC's recommendations on protecting yourself and others.
Use the Texas Secretary of State site to find your polling place.
Voter ID requirements:
If you are voting in person in Texas, you must present photo ID at the time you vote. Your photo ID must be current or expired for no more than 4 years. (If you are 70 years old or more, your ID can be expired for any length of time, as long as it is otherwise valid.)
You can see what types of ID are acceptable here.
Become a more informed voter:
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If you have any problems at the polls:
Call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683). The hotline is administered by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
If you have any other questions about voting:
The best source of information is always your local election office. You can look up their contact information here.
Happy voting!
-Your friends at Vote.org"