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This week, the country is mourning the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- civil rights advocate, feminist icon, and the second woman to ever sit on the Supreme Court.

Throughout the 27 years she served, RBG helped drive the court to decisions that were monumental to the protection of civil liberties and equal opportunity under the law. She fought for gender discrimination to be recognized under the 14th Amendment, for same-sex couples to secure marriage equality, and for the right to access reproductive health care without “undue burden.”

When she wasn’t leading the majority opinion, RBG often handed down scathing dissents, never hesitating to let the court know where they went wrong. She did so in a landmark decision that gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which protected against race-based voter discrimination. As she sat in the minority among her fellow justices, she said the following:

“The arc of the moral universe is long…but it bends toward justice if there is a steadfast commitment to see the task through to completion.”

We can honor RBG’s legacy of advocacy and dissent by taking up her fight for equality and continuing in the bend towards justice. Today is National Voter Registration Day, so let’s start by registering to vote, and making sure our voices are heard.

Let’s Do This,

Jackie, DoSomething

National Voter Registration Day Is Tuesday, September 22

Today is all about you, your vote, your power to create a better future.

The DoSomething community helped power historic youth voter turnout in the midterms, and in 2020, your vote is even more powerful.

This year, your vote won’t just help decide the next leaders. Your vote will help decide the next gun safety bill for your state. The next climate change policy for your community. The next affordable education plan for your school. And more.

You are a Voter. We are The Voters. Let’s Do This.

• If you’re eligible to vote, take 2 minutes and register to vote.
• If you’re not eligible to vote, you can still get your friends and family registered.
• If you’re already registered, you can pledge to vote now.

Healthy students are better learners. That’s why DoSomething member ShyAsia, 17, donated health and hygiene products to benefit these kiddos at her local Boys & Girls Club. Learn how you can get involved with the Healthier Us campaign, and ensure local students are feeling and learning their best.

This week in Dogs of DoSomething… Paige, a 19-year-old member, donated personal care items with the help of her outrageously adorable pup.

Our Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, Savasti… is now an Inclusivity Advisory Board Member of Just a Girl, Inc, a digital platform for womxn’s empowerment and mental health!

This week in Black joy… nine-year-old Kaitlyn Saunders has gone viral for figure skating across Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC.

DoSomething Community: “We are The Voters”

Over 250,000 young people have registered to vote through DoSomething since the midterms. Meet a few of them below and take 2 minutes to register here.

“Exercise your right to vote that so many people have fought for!” says DoSomething member Jontae, 18.

“Got my absentee ballot in today!” says DoSomething member Emily. “Go vote!”

“My voice matters and I can make a change by voting,” says DoSomething member Fati, 21.

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