Dean of Arts & Sciences & Political Science Prof @MenloCollege. Expert on Latino & minority politics & LGBTQ rights. she/her. @ProfMichelson@mastodon.social
2 exciting efforts are starting to bridge this gap.
The 1st are the 9 scholars who were funded to do research projects through the Student Vote Research Network subgrant program @profmichelson led this year.
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We're looking forward to meeting Dr. Melissa R. Michelson in person at our Local Author Fair Nov. 19! @profmichelson is Dean of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Political Science @menlocollege. Her latest book is LGBTQ Life in America. bit.ly/3fKUfaB
What message did California voters send on election day? Join us on Wednesday, 11/16 at 10am PT to hear Dr. Melissa Michelson, coauthor of Governing California in the 21st Century, discuss the results of the midterm elections in California. Register here: bit.ly/3UIv6Mn
College student voting rates *doubled* from 2014 to 2018 & reached record-breaking heights in 2020. Join the Student Vote Research Network on November 15 to reflect, debrief, challenge assumptions, & plan for the future of the #StudentVote!
Among the results I am celebrating today: the local school board candidate who called being LGBTQ a "deviant lifestyle" was roundly defeated. Good job, neighbors. #LGBTQRights
VICTORY: Kentucky voters just defeated Constitutional Amendment 2, rejecting an attempt to ban all abortion in the state.
Voters in Kentucky made it clear: Abortion is our RIGHT — and politicians don’t belong in our private medical decisions.
#CongressDistrict15: San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa has conceded to California State Assemblymember Kevin Mullin. Statement here: abc7ne.ws/3TXIZpr
Democrat Wes Moore was elected as Maryland's first Black governor. Only two Black politicians have ever been elected governor in the United States. apne.ws/YKfLnSw
The polling place in El Camino Hall is open until 8pm. @MenloCollege students who live on campus can register and vote! Bring your ID; get your “I Voted” sticker #ElectionDay2022
As polls start to close across the United States, we have a very important message to share: If you're in line when polls close, stay in line.
You can vote.
If anyone says differently, call the Election Protection Hotline ⬇️
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