Alabama absentee deadlines, Nov. 3: 📬 Mail application: Oct. 27 🏢 In-person application: Oct. 29 📮 Hand-deliver ballot: Nov. 2 ⏰ Mailed ballot due by noon Nov. 3. Follow ballot instructions and mail early. Details: AlabamaVotes.gov #AbsenteeVoting

The extra question might be where the real story starts. Bring an investigative lens to every assignment. Check the sources, paperwork, and details that don’t add up. Keep going. That extra effort can turn a routine story into enterprise reporting. #BlackJournalists

Don’t let Census changes blur the picture of our communities. Byron Laws compared it to a family portrait. Everyone may still be there, but remove the details that tell you who they are and you lose part of the story. Speak up: downforthecountal.org/resour… #Census2030

Ever looked at a district map and thought, “How did they draw THAT?” Gerrymandering can shape district lines to give an advantage to a group or party. That matters because maps shape representation. Before November, know your district and ballot. #Civic101 #VoterEducation

Missed the Census briefing? We broke it down. As Anneshia Hardy said, “We’re not starting from ground zero.” History matters when we talk about who gets counted and represented. Catch the briefing on YouTube. Submit your comment at downforthecountal.org/resour… by Nov. 2.

Can’t make it to the polls on Election Day? 📄 Visit alabamavotes.gov to at check your eligibility and request an application or ballot. ⏰ Don’t miss the deadline! 📞 Questions? Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Know your options. Vote Absentee! #ALVotes #DefendTheBallot

ALABAMA STUDENTS, THIS IS YOUR PSA!  The Alabama Election Protection Coalition has received reports of incomplete student voter registration forms that could affect registration status. The Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, October 19.  #VoterRegistration #DefendTheBallot

A story doesn’t always start with an investigation. Sometimes, it starts with paying attention and refusing to let it go. At NABJ, this panel shared how asking one more question helped them find their lane in investigative reporting. That’s what we’re about too. #NABJ

Concerned about adding citizenship questions to the Census? Submit a public comment. For mixed status families, citizenship questions could create fear about sharing information or participating in the process. Submit your comment at downforthecountal.org/resour…. #Census2030

District lines shape who represents you. Redistricting redraws those lines, usually after the Census. Knowing your district helps you understand what will be on your ballot this November. Civic 101 helps you know what you’re looking at before you vote. #VoterEducation

Local leaders make decisions that impact our neighborhoods every single day. City of Montgomery, District 3, the City Council Special Runoff Election is today.  Go vote and let your voice be heard! Every vote counts!  #MontgomeryAL #Di3 #RunoffElection #ALVotes #DefendTheBallot

Don’t wait until changes are final to pay attention. Byron Laws shared how NC Counts mobilized 120+ community organizations to help people understand proposed Census changes. Learn more at downforthecountal.org/resour…. Submit your public comment via the link in bio. #Census2030

Democracy isn’t just a word you hear around election season. It shows up in who represents your neighborhood, what gets decided at the State House, and whether you have a say in those decisions. Alabama’s General Election is Nov. 3. Know how elections work. #VoterEducationWeek

Don’t just say you disagree. Tell them what you see. Detailed Census comments can put your concerns, data, and experiences on the public record. Need help? Find templates, scripts, and submission links at downforthecountal.org/resour…. #Census2030 #PublicComment

We’re going live tonight. Pull up! Join Down for the Count at 6 PM CST / 7 PM EST for a breakdown of what’s proposed for Census 2030 and what it could mean for how our communities are counted and represented. Get the info before the Oct. 13 public comment deadline. #Census2030

We’ve got the wisdom. We’ve got the energy. What happens when we bring them together? The stories we tell today become something the next generation can carry, remix, and build on. That’s the future we’re imagining with the Southern Narrative Project. #SouthernNarrativeProject

This is not a drill! Proposed Census 2030 changes could shape how our communities are counted. We will not be erased. Join Down for the Count to learn what’s on the table and how to make your voice heard. 📅 Oct. 1 | 6 PM CST 🔗 downforthecountal.org/census… #Census2030

Voter suppression can shape more than access to the ballot. It can affect whose stories are preserved, whose history is taught, and whose contributions are recognized. Civic participation helps communities carry their stories and legacies forward. #VotingRights #CommunityPower

The best stories don't sound rehearsed. They sound like you. At the NABJ Storyteller Summit, we were reminded to stop chasing perfect words and tell stories the way we'd tell them to our mama or best friend. Tell it like you mean it. 🤎 #SouthernStories #NABJATL

The Callais decision created new questions around voting rights and redistricting. With November ahead, stay informed. Check your registration, know your ballot, make a voting plan, and share trusted election information. #VotingRights #FairMaps #DoTheVoteThing