R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen, My Morning Jacket, Bon Iver promote democracy on National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and on November 3 we’ll be participating in a crucial and consequential national election in the United States. As such, a lot of artists have shared messages to encourage voter registration and participation in November, and some of them are even adding some extra incentives. (Check to see if you’re registered here.)
My Morning Jacket have released a new 7-inch limited to 2,020 copies, which benefits Fair Fight, which advocates for fair voting practices.
The limited 7" features two versions of “Bring The Power Back Home” (acoustic & electric) and proceeds support @fairfightaction’s initiative to promote fair elections, educate voters on their rights, and bring awareness to election reform. Pre-order –> https://t.co/MTUpWjf7pv pic.twitter.com/eJSWUgsjve
— my morning jacket (@mymorningjacket) September 22, 2020
Angel Olsen is giving away test pressings of All Mirrors and Whole New Mess to fans who sign up at Pledge46.
I'm giving away signed test pressings of All Mirrors and Whole New Mess + each color gradient to one lucky fan! All you have to do is @Pledge46 to enter! https://t.co/GFznXob78p#Pledge46 is helping fans vote & take action to help elect a new POTUS on Nov. 3. pic.twitter.com/TgnqXSBd9g
— Angel Olsen (@AngelOlsen) September 21, 2020
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon has announced an initiative to personally meet with people who are on the fence about voting. (!)
Do you know someone who’s on the fence about voting? Someone who hasn’t registered to vote, and maybe won’t? Justin Vernon would like to visit with them. Open to Eau Claire county residents this week; more to follow.
— Bon Iver (@boniver) September 22, 2020
NOMINATE: https://t.co/eykb72q8wh pic.twitter.com/HznwkHygvK
Plus Run the Jewels already announced that their upcoming RTJ4 live stream will also be an opportunity to help spread the message to get the vote out.
With some help from @BenandJerrys, we’re celebrating your right to vote by doing our first-ever performance of #RTJ4 on @AdultSwim – October 10. Pledge to vote this November by texting RTJ2020. Plot. Plan. Strategize. Organize. Mobilize. #HolyCalamavote pic.twitter.com/g3HmLfKP5O
— Run The Jewels (@runjewels) September 21, 2020
A long list of other artists, including R.E.M., Bruce Springsteen (who’s been doing this since at least 1984), Neko Case, The National and Q-Tip, have also chimed in. See their posts below.
"I’m excited to work alongside #PlanYourVote, a 2020 artist initiative to promote and empower citizens to exercise their right to vote." – Michael Stipe
— R.E.M. HQ (@remhq) September 22, 2020
Actions you can take: Today you should: Register if you haven’t already. Verify your registration if you have any doubt. pic.twitter.com/PziBy4Gqb9
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Check your registration status and get vote ready at https://t.co/h06awnLaL9 pic.twitter.com/Kgi01MaZsJ
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) September 22, 2020
#NationalVoterRegistrationDay
— Neko Case (@NekoCase) September 22, 2020
I'm encouraging everyone to make sure you’re registered to vote & check your status. Visit https://t.co/P1mJDELn7f for more details pic.twitter.com/DUVrJlmgnG
It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Don’t wait another day. Register to vote or verify your status with @headcountorg at https://t.co/mitY0M37OR — then reply #VoteReady when you’re done! pic.twitter.com/5Ojk8uMqkw
— The National (@TheNational) September 22, 2020
National Voter Registration Day Are you registered? https://t.co/bJdriTUg3k
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) September 22, 2020
Are you registered to vote? Make a plan at https://t.co/G4zf7ir6VM pic.twitter.com/QNik58hV42
— WILCO (@Wilco) September 22, 2020
It’s National Voter Registration day! Register to vote, check your registration status, and find more ways to get involved at https://t.co/9V3UPnCNgn 🖖 pic.twitter.com/Wm7Qqwg44f
— Sylvan Esso (@SylvanEsso) September 22, 2020
