Georgia on Our Minds
Early voting in Georgia’s special election began on Monday. That means between now and January 5 (the actual day of the election), Georgians will decide not only who is going to represent them in the U.S. Senate, but what the balance of power in the Senate will be—and therefore which sorts of federal policy will be enacted in the coming years. It is an election whose impact will reverberate from Atlanta, to D.C., to here in Oregon and Washington, where federal policy has a concrete effect on how CAP serves our program participants.
That’s why we’re asking you, CAP supporters, to help “get out the vote” in the Georgia special election, if you’re able. To be clear: CAP does not endorse any candidate or political party in this election (or any other election). However, in an election this important, we believe every single registered voter should be empowered to participate. Unfortunately, Black and Latinx people, people with low income, young people, and other marginalized groups face barriers to taking part in the democratic process. These high-potential voters need a little help to overcome these voting barriers—for example, information about obtaining Spanish-language voting materials, or advice on making sure their vote is counted.
Our colleagues at Positive Women’s Network are partnering with the Atlanta-based, Black-led group Women Engaged to give just that kind of help by calling and texting high-potential voters in Georgia. This is non-partisan work; Positive Women’s Network is telling Georgians to vote, not who to vote for. Will you join HIV activists on the phone lines? Sign up today to ensure that all Georgia voters can make their voice heard.
About Cascade AIDS Project
Founded in 1985 as a grassroots response to the AIDS crisis, Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is now the oldest and largest HIV-services and LGBTQ+ health provider in Oregon and southwest Washington, with more than 100 employees working across four locations. Our organization seeks to prevents new HIV infections; support low-income people living with HIV; and provide safe, welcoming, and knowledgeable healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. Through our vital health, housing, and other social services, we help ensure the well-being of more than 15,000 people each year. More information can be found at www.capnw.org.
