Image Description: Horizontal image with a red and gold eagle besides the text Boston College Civic Engagement Initiative, BC Engage Newsletter, November 8, 2018. Finals are Hard...Voting is Easy! You can count on this newsletter to connect you with opportunities to engage in dialogue, find out what fellow Eagles have to say about civic issues, and keep a pulse on civic engagement events across campus. As you close out the semester, below are some resources and reminders to help you prepare for the upcoming IN THIS ISSUE: CAMPUS VOICES: How do BC students stay informed? VOTING 101 The Skimm2020 has put together a helpful, non-partisan guide to the race for the White House. Click here to review the candidates, brush up on hot-button issues, and keep on top of the dates of the remaining primaries. Confused about all of the steps in the presidential election? Here's a guide to help you navigate everything from the primaries to election day! Additional Resources The Boston College Library put together a comprehensive site that includes information on voter registration, where to vote, polling guides, and book lists. Stay Up do Date on Elections During COVID-19 Boston College has partnered with TurboVote to provide you with the information and materials you need to vote in every election from local to presidential. In addition, view the TurboVote website to stay up to date on what's happening with local, state, and national elections during COVID- 19. When you are signing up with TurboVote, if you would like to vote by mail, you can select that option on the second to last page, or you can also opt into TurboVote mailings (on the last page) and you will receive your ballot request form, instructions, and a pre-paid return envelope. If you have any questions please email bcsa@bc.edu. First Time Voter's Guide Rock the Vote Vote.org Vote411.org Ballotpedia: TIME ON YOUR HANDS? Below is a list of books to add to your summer reading list as well as suggestions for TED Talks that focus on civic engagement. In I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening), the two authors, from opposite ends of the political spectrum, contend that there is a better way. They believe that we can
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