Interview with Muffy Mendoza, Brown Mamas

Links and resources mentioned in episode:

Healthy Start Inc-https://healthystartpittsburgh.org/

Doula community-https://www.blackmoondoula.com/

When She Thrives-https://www.whenshethrives.org/

Brown Mamas-https://brownmamas.com/

PA Voting info:

whenweall.vote/1kwomenstrong

Registration deadlines

In-person at local election office: Oct 24th

Online: Oct. 24th

By mail (postmarked by): Oct. 24th

Absentee ballot deadlines

Request ballot (received by): Nov. 1st - 5pm

Return ballot by mail (received by):. Nov. 8th - 8pm

Return ballot in person: Nov. 8th - 8pm

Voting deadlines

Early voting: varies by location

In-person: Nov. 8th

Interview with Marsha Gosier- Good Trouble Department, National Campaigner

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:

Resources & Services in GA: https://feministcenter.org/

https://reproductiverights.org/about-us/

https://amplify-ga.org/resources#NeedAbortion

GA Voting info:

whenweall.vote/1kwomenstrong

https://georgia.gov/register-vote

https://thegeorgiavoterguide.com/

Registration deadlines

In-person at local election office: Oct 11

Online: Oct 11

By mail (postmarked by): Oct 11

Absentee ballot deadlines

Request ballot (received by): Oct 28

Return ballot by mail (received by): Nov 8 by 7:00 p.m.

Return ballot in person: Nov 8 by 7:00 p.m.

Voting deadlines

Early voting: varies by location

In-person: Nov 8 7am-7pm

https://hiphopcaucus.org/

https://respectmyvote.com/issues/

Links mentioned in this episode:

Student loan debt resources

https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement

https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application

https://www.whitehouse.gov/publicserviceloanforgiveness/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-boosts-administration-wide-efforts-to-protect-student-loan-borrowers-from-scammers/

Voting info

https://www.votetexas.gov/

https://www.kbtx.com/2022/10/17/your-vote-counts-2022-midterm-election-voting-guide/

Student loan debt affects Black women disproportionately. Listen as our Host, Nikhol J. Atkins speaks with Shamra Spencer about her experience.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Student loan debt resources

https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement

https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application

https://www.whitehouse.gov/publicserviceloanforgiveness/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-boosts-administration-wide-efforts-to-protect-student-loan-borrowers-from-scammers/

whenweall.vote/1kwomenstrong

Registration deadlines

In-person at local election office: Oct 24th

Online: Oct. 24th

By mail (postmarked by): Oct. 24th

Absentee ballot deadlines

Request ballot (received by): Nov. 1st - 5pm

Return ballot by mail (received by):. Nov. 8th - 8pm

Return ballot in person: Nov. 8th - 8pm

Voting deadlines

Early voting: varies by location

In-person: Nov. 8th

Welcome to the Life & Debt series brought to you by 1000 Women Strong. Hosted by Nikhol J. Atkins, our topics will be:

PhDs Die Too: A Black maternal health story

The American Dream Cost Too Damn Much: A student loan debt story

Brenda's Got a Baby: Collaboration with Hip Hop Caucus

Tune in for interviews, commentary and important statistics everyone should know. For more info, visit 1kwomenstrong.com

Interview with Danielle Atkinson (Founder & Executive Director of Mothering Justice)

Links mentioned in this episode:

Planned Parenthood - Jackson Health Center-https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/michigan/jackson/49202/jackson-health-center-2784-90630

Scotsdale Women's Center in Detroit-https://detroitabortioncenter.com/

Heritage Clinic for Women in Grand Rapids-http://www.heritageclinic.com/

Women’s Center of Flint and Saginaw-https://whcofmi.com/

whenweallvote.org

https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/RegisterToVote

To learn about registering to vote in Michigan, watch this short video

https://youtu.be/x4nZKG7H35s

Michigan Voter Guide 2022: Get to know key races, ballot proposals before voting

https://www.clickondetroit.com/decision-2022/2022/09/30/michigan-voter-guide-2022-get-to-know-key-races-ballot-proposals-before-voting/#//

Key dates for Nov. 8 election in Michigan

Sept. 29: Clerks will begin mailing out absent voter ballots by Sept. 29. Voting early in person by absentee ballot begins at your city or township clerk’s office

Oct. 24: Last day to register to vote online

Oct. 24: Return absentee ballot by mail to avoid potential for mailing delays

Nov. 4: Last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail (by 5 p.m.) -- To avoid mailing delays, it is strongly recommended to request an absentee ballot no later than Monday, October 17

Nov. 7: Vote early by absentee ballot at your city or township clerk’s office through 4 p.m.

Nov. 8: Register to vote in person at your city or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m. (Eligible residents must provide official proof of residency if registering to vote between October 9 and November 8)

Nov. 8: Return absentee ballot to your designated drop box or local clerk’s office by hand by 8 p.m.

All voters registered in Michigan are eligible to vote absentee. They can apply online at Michigan.gov/Vote or print an application form from the site and mail, email or hand deliver it to their local clerk. Voters can find their clerk’s contact information at Michigan.gov/Vote.

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