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Get Involved, Become a Freedom Fighter!

Listen to a special Occupy the Vote message from Alicia Keys

Listen to a special Occupy the Vote message from Cee Lo Green

Listen to a special Occupy the Vote message from Angie Stone

What is a Freedom Fighter?

A Freedom Fighter opposes voter suppression through education, registration, and get-out-the-vote efforts. They are also an advocate for the full participation of all of America's citizens in this nation’s democratic process.

Why become a Freedom Fighter?

Now is the time to stand and fight back against efforts to turn the clock backward through unfair voter purges, cutbacks on voting hours, and discriminatory voter ID laws designed to suppress voter turnout. Are you ready to fight back?
>> Become an Occupy the Vote Freedom Fighter.

Join Angela Bassett, Eric Benet, Reverend Al Sharpton, Lamman Rucker and hundreds of thousands of Urban Leaguers who are becoming Freedom Fighters against voter suppression.

By clicking and joining the Freedom Fighters, you will add your name to a growing list of citizens who are mobilizing to ensure full participation in this nation’s democratic system.

What actions can you take as a Freedom Fighter?

Week 1: Become a Freedom Fighter and encourage a friend to become one too
Week 2: Volunteer to help voters meet their voter registration deadlines
Week 3: Check to see if you are eligible to vote early or by absentee ballot 
Week 4: A special message from Alicia Keys

Additional Actions:

• Get Out the Vote: download and share messages about important upcoming election dates and voting in your state with your Twitter followers and Facebook friends.
• Dial 1-866-MYVOTE-1 (698-6831) to register to vote
• Share this page with your friends on Facebook and Twitter
• Send us your Occupy the Vote videos
• Organize a Voter Registration Drive: the Voter Registration Drive Kit explains the basics of conducting voter registration for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.