August 18, 2007
BlogHers Act: your voice can change the world
I am a committed believer in the democratic process. I think that your vote matters, and that choosing not to participate is irresponsible. And I say that as a Democrat in a Republican state, a liberal in a place where everyone is a conservative, a wee dot of blue in a sea of red.
My vote may not change anything, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t count. It doesn’t mean I should stay home. And it certainly doesn’t mean I shouldn’t take every possible chance to speak up.
The BlogHers Act initiative is just that: a chance for each of us to speak up, to have our voices heard. BlogHers Act is the brainchild of Cooper and Emily, the geniuses behind Been There and The Motherhood.
First, a re-cap: BlogHers Act is a year-long initiative in which members of BlogHer, both on BlogHer’s network and in our extended communities, will work to make a measurable improvement in Global Health (as distinct from BlogHer’s Election 2008 Voter Manifesto initiative focused on the domestic issues of importance to Presidential candidates).
BlogHers Act will take a two-pronged approach to improving Global Health:
The members of BlogHer and our extended communities will work together to select a single global health issue on which we want to effect a measurable improvement in the coming year. . . . BlogHers Act also will encourage members who want to create their own, separate campaigns on issues of their choice to do so, and to report back to the BlogHers Act initiative. Wherever possible and notified, the BlogHers Act team will work to include these efforts in the final report of BlogHers Act project results.
Take thirty seconds to take the BlogHers Act poll below and get YOUR voice in the conversation. And then watch for more ways to participate in BlogHers Act. You have a voice; use it to change the world.
Posted by Susan @ 10:02 pm • BlogHers Act
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August 19th, 2007 at 7:12 pm, jenB Says:
If we have already voted for Blogher ACT CANADA, I assume this poll isn’t for the maple leaves among us?
August 20th, 2007 at 7:12 am, bgirl Says:
As a fellow Oklahoma “blue dot,” I thank you!
August 20th, 2007 at 3:11 pm, Jen Says:
I voted. Thank you!
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:30 am, Stu Mark Says:
Go Dems! Go Hillary!!
January 29th, 2008 at 5:50 am, Kathy Says:
I’d love to take the poll, but it’s been disabled.