Go Vote! Democracy Still Needs Defenders

Even though voting is today, anyone can still participate in Get Out the Vote activities in order to give their fellow citizens that extra little push. Do More Than Vote has a great resource here for what you can do from your computer at work today until the polls close.

Devote 5 minutes at your desk
Get Informed. Become a part of MoveOn.org and get updates and alerts about current issues and easy actions you can take to influence your lawmakers. And, sign up for the Center for American Progress's daily report and talking points to stay up to speed on the political topics of the day.

Devote 10 minutes at your desk
Call talk radio shows to let listeners know what you think. Getting Democratic voices onto the conservative-controlled airwaves is a must. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) gives you numbers to call and talking points to use. For some local flavor, try these conservative shows: Jason Lewis on KTLK 100.3 FM, Mon-Fri 5-7 PM (651-989-KTLK); or Joe Soucheray on KSTP AM 1500, Mon-Fri 3-6 PM (651-646-TALK). If you prefer to call a progressive show, try: Minnesota Matters on Air America AM 950, Mon-Fri 5-6 PM (952-946-6205).

Devote a half-hour at your desk
Write letters to media across the country- the perfect way to express approval of or disdain for the news and views of the day. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) makes it simple. To get issue specific talking points: click on an issue, then enter your zip code. Your letter is emailed automatically.

Devote an hour at a computer
Make Calls anytime, anywhere as long as you have access to the internet and a phone. Use Moveon.org's phone program to call voters in crucial districts all across the country. You can make one or one hundred calls, and take breaks as often as you like. Their program is user-friendly and proven to work, so get started today.

However, let's not forget the basics. In Minnesota you can find your polling place here. You can find the candidates on your ballot anywhere at Vote-USA.org. Keep in mind that Vote-USA.org may not have the most accurate information. I found that the Democratic incumbent was listed as an Independent on the Vote-USA.org website. Also their servers have been overloaded with visitors, so it may be very slow to load.

The local blog Eleventh Avenue South is providing the a Minnesota Big Gay Voter Guide with a rundown of who, what, where, when and why.

Now, go vote!