Back in July, we wrote a story about how the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks was converting its empty arena into a temporary polling station in order to attract local voters. Following Atlanta’s footsteps, another eight major pro sports teams have signed on to a plan to make their home … [Read more...] about More pro sports teams are offering up their empty arenas for voting
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6 simple ways you can help save the United States Postal Service (USPS)
The US Postal Services are in trouble. It's currently running out of government funding and there are concerns that the agency will collapse completely if the government doesn’t approve a substantial aid package to help the USPS weather the COVID-19 storm. And while the post … [Read more...] about 6 simple ways you can help save the United States Postal Service (USPS)
This NBA team will turn its arena into a polling station to attract voters
Citizens in cities across America have lamented the lack of polling stations in predominately African American precincts, and Atlanta is no different. The June 9 primary elections were beset by logistical problems, with many Georgians enduring waits of several hours to vote. In … [Read more...] about This NBA team will turn its arena into a polling station to attract voters
Patagonia stores closed on Election Day to get voters to the polls
Eco-friendly outdoor retailer Patagonia is encouraging citizens to get out and vote today by closing all its US-based stores. The retailer’s deed is part of a Time to Vote campaign supported by a number of major US companies that have made efforts to provide employees with enough … [Read more...] about Patagonia stores closed on Election Day to get voters to the polls