Doom Resisters

It's not too late: Managing election anxiety with Vote Save America

Episode Summary

Yes, Election Day is around the corner, but a lot can happen in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon, head of Vote Save America, shares some actions it's not too late to take — starting with talking to your friends and family.

Episode Notes

Yes, Election Day is around the corner, but a lot can happen in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon, head of Vote Save America, shares some actions it's not too late to take — starting with talking to your friends and family.

It can still make a difference to get people to the polls, help cure ballots, stay vigilant about misinformation, know where to report voter intimidation and suppression, and counter feelings of helplessness.

Resources and links:

• Fake Or Real? How To Self-Check The News And Get The Facts from NPR
• Misinformation Red Flags from Poynter
• What to expect when we’re electing: The 5 moves of misleading election rumors from the Center for an Informed Public
• Fearing Election Day violence, local cops are becoming fast experts in election law  from Politico
• Ballot-curing events from Vote Save America
• Voter hotlines from Common Cause