I AM A VOTER. JOINS HEADCOUNT FOR HISTORIC MERGER!
We are so excited to announce that we are merging with I am a voter. I am a voter. (IAAV) is a fellow nonpartisan group creating a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement, and today we are bringing them into the HeadCount family to strengthen voter participation through the sharing of resources, expertise, and…
Thirst Dies; Democracy Lives
In 2021, Georgia passed a law that made it illegal to hand out water within 150 feet of a polling place in the state of Georgia. So we’ve teamed up with Liquid Death to hand out water all over the state – just about everywhere except at polling places. With each can we also hand…
Did you hear? Congress is up for grabs!
It’s September, marking the end of summer, back to school for some, the return of pumpkin spice lattes, tailgates, planning Halloween costumes – and most importantly, time to get ready to vote on November 8th! If your fall is looking as busy as mine, please stop reading now and request a mail-in ballot for this election immediately. Or,…
HeadCount | Up To Us
Today, HeadCount announced a strategic partnership with Up to Us to educate, register and turn out young voters in 2022. We are collaborating through a shared belief that democracy should represent all Americans. Young voters’ diverse and passionate voices make us a better union and must be heard on Election Day. Up to Us is…
You’re SO ready—Vote Local on Tuesday!
Tuesday, November 2nd is Election Day! In 35 states there are thousands of local elections that directly impact the daily lives of all the people that live in our country – those who are eligible to vote, and those that are not. In Virginia and New Jersey there are also important elections for governor and…
We gotta SAVE THE VOTE!
Voting rights are under attack in the United States. In almost half of the U.S., states have enacted new laws restricting access to the vote, and they’ll continue to roll back voting rights if we don’t stop them. This is a fight that must be won at home – which is why we are asking…
Black History Month: Today’s Changemakers
*We do not endorse any political party or candidate. These are the personal opinions and stories of others.* We got a chance to check in with a few Black changemakers. We got to ask them some questions about their work. We’re honored to feature these 5 powerful changemakers and even more honored to build community…
Global Citizen Teams Up With HeadCount to Engage 1 Million Young Voters in 2020
International advocacy organization Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount announce a nonpartisan multi-year partnership to engage young Americans to check their status, register and vote. Through their joint initiatives, Global Citizen and HeadCount will mobilize support from artists, entertainers, media, corporations and nonprofit organizations, to give young Americans the tools to use their voice…
Power The Polls – Become a Poll Worker
The election will be here before you know it– and the country needs your help to make sure everyone who chooses to vote in person on Election Day can do so safely. There is a shortage of poll workers due to the coronavirus. Most poll workers are over the age of 60 and in the…
Vote With Pride
This month HeadCount launches its Vote With Pride Center. The idea of the recourse center came from the Pride Centers of my youth that gave me and other LGBTQ+ people the tools to tackle simple things that we as a community had to think twice about or find an approach to that someone non-LGBTQ+ may…