#Votes Archives - The () /category/mspvotes/ educates and trains future professional psychologists and psychotherapists Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:55:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png #Votes Archives - The () /category/mspvotes/ 32 32 Make a Voting Plan! /make-a-voting-plan-2/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:43:44 +0000 /?p=38780 Here’s what Michigan residents need to know about voting this year: Voting in Michigan began on September 26, 2024 for absentee voting. Absentee ballets can be summited by mail, by drop box, at a clerk’s office, at an early voting site, or at the voter’s precinct on election day and must be received by 8 […]

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Here’s what Michigan residents need to know about voting this year:

Voting in Michigan began on September 26, 2024 for absentee voting. Absentee ballets can be summited by mail, by drop box, at a clerk’s office, at an early voting site, or at the voter’s precinct on election day and must be received by 8 PM on election day to be counted.

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The deadline to request a ballot must be received by Friday, November 1, 2024. And, block off time in your schedule to fill out your ballot and mail it in.

Early voting runs from 10/26/24 to 11/03/24, but dates and hours may vary depending on where you live. Visit Michigan.gov for more .

If you plan to vote in person, come up with a plan for getting to your local polling station early on Election Day.

Once you’ve cast your vote snap a photo with your I Voted sticker and send it to the communications department (derickson@msp.edu) for inclusion in our #Votes social media posts.

Check out the for complete voting information including information on accessible voting and how to find your polling place.

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]]> Student Perspective: Why Local Politics Matter /student-perspective-why-local-politics-matter/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:59:32 +0000 /?p=8931 Deep into the election season that seems never-ending, we reached out to students to ask why voting is important to them. Adam Duberstein (PsyD 4) sent us the following blog on running for office and the importance of local politics. The views Adam shares are entirely his own, does not support or endorse any […]

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Deep into the election season that seems never-ending, we reached out to students to ask why voting is important to them. Adam Duberstein (PsyD 4) sent us the following blog on running for office and the importance of local politics. The views Adam shares are entirely his own, does not support or endorse any political candidates.

For me, the most meaningful political races exist at the local level of government. I always watch with great interest to see which candidates file for which local offices.

After consulting with my family and some close friends, I made a split-second decision to file for the position of Hazel Park Library Board member. I am running unopposed, and I feel grateful for my community’s trust in me. It is a great privilege for me to help Hazel Park residents to connect with our wonderful library.

Several -related instances inspired me to run for office, but two general experiences in particular set the foundation for this decision. The main reason I run is that I feel that my work as a therapist propels me towards a political path. When clients tell me how some piece of public policy or politics has impacted their mental health, it becomes incumbent upon me to learn more. Through sharing their experiences with me, my clients have reminded me to consider the psychological consequences of legislation, and I hope to do just that as an elected official.

Additionally, the faculty teach students how to use our research skills as an avenue for creating social change. When I realized that research could impact public policy, I knew I had to use what I had learned in the classroom.

When I think about what I want to accomplish in public service, I think about what I want to accomplish as a psychotherapist. In both cases, I feel inspired by the words of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who said: “You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” 

Both my clients and my constituents trust me to implement ideas that will empower them to improve their lives.

Adam Duberstein

Adam Duberstein is in his fourth year of the doctoral program. He worked in the education field before returning to school and changing careers in his mid-30s. Adam earned his MA degree at in July 2017 and started the PsyD program in September 2017.

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]]> President’s Perspective: Voter Suppression /presidents-perspective-voter-suppression/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:23:21 +0000 /?p=8890 Dear Community, The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. In 2013, Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act was struck down by the Supreme Court in Shelby County vs. Holder. Section 4 was a key part of the […]

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Dear Community,

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. In 2013, Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act was struck down by the Supreme Court in Shelby County vs. Holder. Section 4 was a key part of the Voting Rights Act, providing a formula for the federal government to use in identifying jurisdictions with problematic histories of racial discrimination.

Section 4 was written to ensure that jurisdictions previously engaged in egregious voting discrimination such as literacy tests, grandfather clauses, poll taxes, and voter intimidation were kept in check via federal oversight.

The 2013 reversal of this ruling opened the door to a series of policies that could be used to disenfranchise voters, including voter identification laws and voting law changes in a number of states that previously required preclearance with the Department of Justice. Some argue that the 2013 ruling has been used to disproportionately disenfranchise Black and Latino voters, especially, and significantly weakened voter registration, ballot access, and ballot-counting procedures.

If Section 4 was still in place today, certain jurisdictions (and especially those with a history of racist voting policies) would need approval from the federal government prior to implementing any measures that affect voter registration, access to ballots, and ballot counting including .

To learn more about The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and voter suppression in 2020 visit:

Want to get more involved? Check out the for volunteer opportunities.

Sincerely,

President Brown

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]]> Make a Voting Plan! /make-a-voting-plan/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:09:35 +0000 /?p=8802 Here’s what Michigan residents need to know about voting this year: Early voting in Michigan began on September 24, 2020 for what is known as “absentee in-person” voting. The period to vote “absentee in-person” runs from 9/24/20 until 11/02/20, but dates and hours may vary depending on where you live. This year, every registered voter […]

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Here’s what Michigan residents need to know about voting this year:

Early voting in Michigan began on September 24, 2020 for what is known as “absentee in-person” voting. The period to vote “absentee in-person” runs from 9/24/20 until 11/02/20, but dates and hours may vary depending on where you live.

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This year, every registered voter in Michigan can receive a mail-in ballet before November 3rd. Just complete an absentee ballot application (see below!) and .

The deadline to request a ballot must be received by Friday, October 30, 2020. So make sure you’re registered! And, block off time in your schedule to fill out your ballot and mail it in.

If you plan to vote in person, come up with a plan for getting to your local polling station early and safely on Election Day.

Check out the for complete voting information including information on accessible voting and how to find your polling place.

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]]> President’s Perspective: Get Out the Vote /presidents-perspective-get-out-the-vote/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:39:20 +0000 /?p=8737 Dear Community, With just weeks until the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election in November, I am writing to ask you to join me in an institution-wide effort to get-out-the-vote (GOTV). Many will face obstacles to voting this year. The media is reporting on fewer polling stations, longer lines and other anticipated delays come November. That’s […]

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Dear Community,

With just weeks until the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election in November, I am writing to ask you to join me in an institution-wide effort to get-out-the-vote (GOTV).

Many will face obstacles to voting this year. The media is reporting on fewer polling stations, longer lines and other anticipated delays come November. That’s why it’s especially important to get informed, empower one another’s participation, and plan ahead to be prepared to vote on Election Day.

This is a critical time to make your voice heard and empower your family, friends and community to do the same. The process is simple and you can decide how much time and effort you commit.

Here’s how it works: choose 3 or more people within your social circle and commit to helping them vote. These people can be friends, family, neighbors, social media connections, etc. You can use the to check on your contacts’ registration status, send them tailored voting information (like how to receive a mail-in ballot for their state), and remind them to vote as Election Day approaches. Messaging is nonpartisan and the focus is on voter empowerment and participation.

This approach is called relational organizing and it works. Research shows that mobilizing within social networks through social accountability is more effective than door-to-door canvassing with strangers. So, if you choose to participate, you will be strengthening your community and making a big impact on Election Day by giving your community a voice. If you would like to participate, go to  and join. You will receive a link to download their app, OutVote, and get started.

This is a time when our collective action can truly make a difference. Thank you for your commitment to Getting Out the Vote!

In community,

Dr. Brown

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