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Thanks to everyone who has been kindly visiting Pop Culture Activist over the past five months since I began to share more regularly. I hope something you've seen here has been useful in these challenging times.
Now it's Time for a Break
Now it's Time for a Break
I am taking a break from the computer. See you when the break ends and I begin sharing regularly again.
Please take care of your health.
Also, please don't forget:
Election Day in the United States is Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Also, please don't forget:
Election Day in the United States is Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Remind your friends with American passports to check their voter registration record to make sure it's up to date. They will need to fill out a new voter registration form if they have changed their address, changed their name, or changed their political party affiliation since they last voted.
They can check their voter registration status, update their status, or register to vote for the first time at www.headcount.org.
Please also let your friends know they can request a mail-in ballot. (Learn the difference between an absentee and a mail-in ballot on www.dictionary.com.)
Information for Americans in the US
I received this email from HeadCount on August 11, 2020.
"It’s official: as of today, you can request your mail-in ballot for the November election from coast to coast.
"If you’re planning to vote by mail this November, we recommend you start today by requesting your ballot. Because of increased demand due to COVID-19, your local election offices and post offices might be moving slower than usual. Don’t leave your vote until the last minute– request your ballot today.
"Then make sure you complete every step of the process correctly and well in advance (millions of mail-in ballots get rejected because of arriving late or small errors).
"Voting by mail works differently in every state. Bookmark our Vote From Home page to stay up to date on how the process works in your state.
"Pro tip: You must be registered to vote in order to request an absentee ballot. Need to register? Click here.
They can check their voter registration status, update their status, or register to vote for the first time at www.headcount.org.
Please also let your friends know they can request a mail-in ballot. (Learn the difference between an absentee and a mail-in ballot on www.dictionary.com.)
Information for Americans in the US
I received this email from HeadCount on August 11, 2020.
"It’s official: as of today, you can request your mail-in ballot for the November election from coast to coast.
"If you’re planning to vote by mail this November, we recommend you start today by requesting your ballot. Because of increased demand due to COVID-19, your local election offices and post offices might be moving slower than usual. Don’t leave your vote until the last minute– request your ballot today.
"Then make sure you complete every step of the process correctly and well in advance (millions of mail-in ballots get rejected because of arriving late or small errors).
"Voting by mail works differently in every state. Bookmark our Vote From Home page to stay up to date on how the process works in your state.
"Pro tip: You must be registered to vote in order to request an absentee ballot. Need to register? Click here.
"Happy Voting!
HeadCount"
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Information for Americans Overseas
Americans overseas should visit www.fvap.org to request an absentee ballot. They should do this as soon as possible. The ideal date to request an absentee ballot was August 1 but it's not too late.
I received this email on August 3, 2020, from the Federal Voting Assistance Program.
"COVID-19 ELECTION UPDATE - FVAP is working closely with state election offices, the Military Postal Service Agency and other federal agencies to bring you up-to-date information on state election changes and mailing delays. Please visit FVAP.gov/COVID-19 for the latest information on any international postal disruptions or contact your installation military post office.
"Here are some important things to remember:
"Submitting your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) early is the best way to help ensure the absentee voting process goes as smoothly as possible.
"The FPCA provides you, as Service members, and your eligible family members as well as any overseas citizens, with an option to request that your blank ballots be delivered to you electronically.
Submitting the FPCA allows you to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as a backup ballot, if needed.
"To register to vote and request your ballot, fill out the FPCA using FVAP’s easy online assistant. You may also use the fillable PDF or pick up a hard copy version from a Voting Assistance Officer on your installation or at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate’s American Citizen Services Office.
"FVAP recommends all military members and their eligible family members, as well as U.S. citizens overseas, who are currently away from their voting jurisdictions or who have recently changed their address to send in a new FPCA as soon as possible to ensure receipt of absentee ballots for all federal office elections in this election year.
"To find your state's election website for specific information on candidates, elections, contact information, and links to your local election offices, visit our contact page. You can also reach out directly to your election office for status updates on your registration and absentee ballot.
"*The Department of Defense is required to send this email notification monthly, starting 90 days before each election for federal office. You will receive these messages through the 2020 General Election.
"If you would like more information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or need help with the absentee voting process, please go to FVAP.gov or call 703-588-1584 (toll free 1-800-438-VOTE or DSN 425-1584) or email (vote(@)fvap.gov)."
Americans overseas should visit www.fvap.org to request an absentee ballot. They should do this as soon as possible. The ideal date to request an absentee ballot was August 1 but it's not too late.
I received this email on August 3, 2020, from the Federal Voting Assistance Program.
"COVID-19 ELECTION UPDATE - FVAP is working closely with state election offices, the Military Postal Service Agency and other federal agencies to bring you up-to-date information on state election changes and mailing delays. Please visit FVAP.gov/COVID-19 for the latest information on any international postal disruptions or contact your installation military post office.
"Here are some important things to remember:
"Submitting your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) early is the best way to help ensure the absentee voting process goes as smoothly as possible.
"The FPCA provides you, as Service members, and your eligible family members as well as any overseas citizens, with an option to request that your blank ballots be delivered to you electronically.
Submitting the FPCA allows you to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as a backup ballot, if needed.
"To register to vote and request your ballot, fill out the FPCA using FVAP’s easy online assistant. You may also use the fillable PDF or pick up a hard copy version from a Voting Assistance Officer on your installation or at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate’s American Citizen Services Office.
"FVAP recommends all military members and their eligible family members, as well as U.S. citizens overseas, who are currently away from their voting jurisdictions or who have recently changed their address to send in a new FPCA as soon as possible to ensure receipt of absentee ballots for all federal office elections in this election year.
"To find your state's election website for specific information on candidates, elections, contact information, and links to your local election offices, visit our contact page. You can also reach out directly to your election office for status updates on your registration and absentee ballot.
"*The Department of Defense is required to send this email notification monthly, starting 90 days before each election for federal office. You will receive these messages through the 2020 General Election.
"If you would like more information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or need help with the absentee voting process, please go to FVAP.gov or call 703-588-1584 (toll free 1-800-438-VOTE or DSN 425-1584) or email (vote(@)fvap.gov)."
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| www.fvap.org. |
Information for Americans in India
I received this email on July 26, 2020, from the US Mission to India.
"Overseas Voting in the 2020 U.S. General Election
"July 27, 2020
"Only 100 days remain until the November 3, 2020 General Election! Register to vote and request your absentee ballot now if you haven't already. All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. Some states allow you to return your completed, signed ballot electronically and others do not. Please visit FVAP.gov for complete information.
"If your state requires you to return paper voting forms or ballots to local election officials by mail, you can do so through international mail, professional courier service, or through the U.S. Embassy New Delhi or U.S. Consulates Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Mumbai.
"Ballot Submission Through the U.S. Embassy or Consulates
"Ballots must be placed in postage paid return envelopes or in envelopes bearing sufficient U.S. domestic postage so they may be delivered to the proper local election authorities.
"Overseas Voting in the 2020 U.S. General Election
"July 27, 2020
"Only 100 days remain until the November 3, 2020 General Election! Register to vote and request your absentee ballot now if you haven't already. All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. Some states allow you to return your completed, signed ballot electronically and others do not. Please visit FVAP.gov for complete information.
"If your state requires you to return paper voting forms or ballots to local election officials by mail, you can do so through international mail, professional courier service, or through the U.S. Embassy New Delhi or U.S. Consulates Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Mumbai.
"Ballot Submission Through the U.S. Embassy or Consulates
"Ballots must be placed in postage paid return envelopes or in envelopes bearing sufficient U.S. domestic postage so they may be delivered to the proper local election authorities.
"Please note that postage from India to the United States is not required if you submit your ballots through the U.S. Embassy New Delhi or U.S. Consulates Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Mumbai. It can take up to four weeks for mail to reach its destination if sent through the embassy or consulate.
"U.S. Embassy New Delhi: Please mail your ballot to U.S. Embassy New Delhi, C/O American Citizen Services, Panchsheel Marg, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021.
"U.S. Consulate Chennai: Please mail your ballot to U.S. Consulate Chennai, C/O Voting Office, Gemini Flyover, 220 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006, India. You may also drop off your ballot in the ballot box placed at the Consulate’s entrance on Cathedral Road.
"U.S. Consulate Hyderabad: Please mail your ballot to U.S. Citizen Services Unit, U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad 1-8-323, Paigah Palace, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad-500003, Telangana, India. You may also drop off your ballot in the ballot box placed at the Consulate’s entrance.
"U.S. Consulate Kolkata: Please mail your ballot to U.S. Consulate Kolkata, C/O American Citizen Services, American Center, 38A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071.
"U.S. Consulate Mumbai: Please mail your ballot to U.S. Consulate Mumbai, C/O American Citizen Services, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051. You may also drop off your ballot in the ballot box placed at the Consulate’s main entrance.
"Learn more at the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s (FVAP) website, FVAP.gov.
"Questions?
"New Delhi: VoteNewDelhi(@)state.gov
Chennai: chennaics(@)state.gov
Hyderabad: hydacs(@)state.gov
Kolkata: kolkataACS(@)state.gov
Mumbai: votemumbai(@)state.gov"
