Now that they control a majority of state houses across the nation, Republicans are attempting a bold power grab to disenfranchise voters and repeat the Florida election debacle of 2000.
Right now, states with Republican governors or new GOP majorities are ramming through bills designed to make it harder for people to vote.
They’ll stop at nothing to steal the Presidency.
Ladies of BWFO! We’ve loaded BWFO.org with a ton of information related to voter registration, but now there’s a great new website dedicated to making sure each and every voter knows what they need to get registered in every state! Take a minute right now to check out GottaVote.org, a new site loaded with all the voting info folks need!
The site provides information on how to register, what to bring to the polls, important deadlines, and more. Once you take a look, be sure to bookmark the site — believe me, it’s something that’s only going to become more useful as we get closer to November 6th. Right now, we’re all determining what Election Day looks like. I don’t know about you, but when I’m in line at the polls, I don’t want to be wondering if I could’ve done more. Each of us needs to go after every single vote. No regrets.
Check out GottaVote.org right now, get your voting checklist, and then share it with everyone you know — you’ll be glad you did:
Congratulations, and WELCOME to BWFO’s newest State Chapter Director:
| State | Chapter Director |
| Tamika Buckley | Michigan |
We still need YOU or someone you know! There are still a number of states without a Chapter Director, and time is running out! Please contact us at 770.596.1252 if you’re interested in serving in your state, or if you know someone who is, or email us at statechapters@blackwomenforobama.org, or click ‘JOIN BWFO’ and fill out the form to let us know you’re interested!!!
By Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems
(Source: SomethingWithing.com)
I know. It’s been two years. I’ve been busy.
I dusted off my blog this evening because Twitter only allows 140 characters and Facebook is not suited for long, rambling remarks.
Especially when it comes to talk about the black church and gay marriage.
President Obama declared for the first time on May 9, 2012 in a White House interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts that he supports same-sex marriage, after nearly two years of saying that his views on same-sex marriage were “evolving.” Reactions to the president’s remarks have been swift, predictable, and for the most partisan. 
At least one well-known black minister has not hesitated to voice his disappointment with the president’s comments. Says Rev. Jamal Bryant of Baltimore, Maryland, the president has some explaining to do to his black church constituency.
I disagree. Obama doesn’t have any explaining to do to the black church about his position on same-sex marriage. I co-sign my colleague’s, Leslie Callahan, comment on her Facebook page reminding us that Obama is the president of the United States and not the pastor of the United States.
Don’t forget…tonight is our “Weekly Strategy Call!” If you’re new to BWFO, join us for our strategy call and listen in to learn more about the work we’re doing around the country to help re-elect President Obama in 2012!
IMPORTANT: Tonight, BWFO will discuss our official response to President Obama’s announcement last week regarding gay marriage. Join us to have your opportunity to weigh in!
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(Source: Huffingtonpost.com)
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has a new campaign slogan: “Forward.”
Obama’s re-election team unveiled its new motto in a video released Monday morning. The seven-minute video begins by recalling the grim state of the nation’s economy when Obama took office, then ticks through what the campaign says are the president’s accomplishments, both on the economy and other issues.
The campaign also uses the video to target congressional Republicans, saying Obama had to overcome GOP obstruction on Capitol Hill in order to pass legislation.
The video tries to make the case for Obama’s re-election by saying there is still more work to do going forward.
The campaign says the video will be played for supporters attending the president’s first re-election rallies Saturday in Ohio and Virginia.
In recent months, the mainstream and alternative media have devoted a significant amount of attention on voter suppression and new voter identification laws that have been proposed in states across the country. Proponents argue that these new laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud while critics maintain that voter fraud is relatively rare and that the new laws will result in the suppression of voter turnout and disenfranchise eligible citizens who, for whatever reason, to not possess the appropriate documentation. Yet, on the issue of voter suppression, new identification requirements pale in comparison with the routine disenfranchisement of political Independents.
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Help defend women’s rights and pursuit of equality. Join Americans all across the United States on April 28th, 2012, as we come together as one to tell members of Congress in Washington DC and legislators in all 50 states, “Enough is enough!” UniteWomen.org strongly supports diversity and welcomes men and women of all ages without regard to their race, color, creed, political affiliation, disability, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, education or income level, marital status, employment status, or immigrant status. Everyone is invited to join, plan, and rally as we unite to demand that every person be granted equal opportunities, equal rights, and equal representation.
Tomorrow, Georgians from all corners of our state will converge on Atlanta, and Patricia Wilson-Smith, our Executive Director will represent Black Women for Obama as one of the many speakers for the event. If you’re in Atlanta, join us tomorrow morning at the Georgia State Capitol for this important event!
Black Women for Obama is a grass roots organization dedicated to the re-election of Barack Obama in 2012. In the 2008 election, we played a pivotal role, especially in the southeast, canvassing and volunteering, and we plan to do so nation-wide in the months leading up to the 2012 election as well.
Joining the organization is free - click here for more information, or call us at 302.746.2262.
We are the voice of black women around the nation, who believe that America needs President Obama to stay right where he is.
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