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Episode 254: Voting 101: Resources, Deadlines, & Why Your Vote Matters with Sara Gonzalez

Less than one month until Election Day! This week we talk to Sara Gonzalez, Project Coordinator for the LA City Clerk’s Election Division. We are talking voting 101: how to properly vote by mail, safety precautions poll workers are taking at voting centers, and most importantly, how to register to vote. She also reminds us if you’re not eligible to vote (because of your age or status), you can still make a difference by learning about what’s on the ballot and talking to those who can vote. Your voice matters and every vote counts! So get out there and make a difference!

More about Sara: Sara Gonzalez is a Project Coordinator for the LA City Clerk’s Election Division focusing on outreach and voter education. She’s worked in election operations since 2009. She’s done everything from programming ballot layout to poll worker recruitment to community poll worker training before managing voter outreach to LA’s homeless, faith-based, new American, and senior communities. She loves engaging the public and how information empowers Angelenos to ask more questions, educate others, and mobilize each other to participate in the voting process."

She was raised in Garden Grove by a strong Mexicana (who was raised by a strong Mexicana) and recently became a proud new super mama at 35 to Eleanor Lola, now 10 months old. She lives in South Gate, CA with her teacher husband, Adrian. They’re both currently working from home. (Eleanor’s room is now a classroom/zoom meeting room.) Sara’s working hard trying to get out the vote during this pandemic in between breastfeeding, cuddles, and reading Eleanor’s whole bookshelf.

Voting 101

For local voters, visit LAvote.net or OCvote.com to register to vote, or check out the video below.

Head to IWillVote.com to check your registration status in every other state

Visit your state’s Secretary of State website for election dates and deadlines. California deadline is 10/19!

Learn more about the General Election, how to send in you mail-in-ballot, early voting, and more below.

Pick or Tip of the Week

Paulina is all about making her life easier right now (aren’t we all 🤣). She recently found Yumble, a pre-made meal service for kids, and it is so YUMMY that she wishes she would have ordered some meals for herself! They’re perfect for days when Paulina is working at home and the girls have school, and there’s no time for lunch. Listeners can use the code SUPERMAMAS30 at YumbleKids.com for a discount on your order.

The targeted Instagram ads strike again for Bricia’s pick this week. She’s always looking for cute and inexpensive clothing for Augustina, and Kate Quinn is just that. They have great options, a lot of new prints and great “basics” for baby’s wardrobe.

Episode 223: Fighting for Our Immigrant Families & DACAmented Youth with Angelica Salas from CHIRLA

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This week, we speak with Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). Since becoming CHIRLA's director in 1999, Salas has helped win in-state tuition and access to financial aid for undocumented immigrant students, and most recently helped win drivers licenses for the undocumented community in California. Salas is also a leading national spokesperson and organizer on federal immigration policy. She is a leader in national coalitions of organizations which have successfully mobilized millions of immigrants to demand comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship, family reunification, and protection of civil and labor rights.

Angelica talks to us about how she got her start with the organization after her own family’s experience with deportation and she’s letting us know how we can help other immigrant families. Angelica also talks about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the resources the organization offers. Get ready to be moved by Angelica's strength - you'll be inspired to make a difference!

Before the episode, we’re reflecting on this weekend’s tragedy where 9 lives were lost in a helicopter accident. Being born & raised in Los Angeles, we were devastated to learn that Kobe Bryant, who embodies everything that is LA, and his daughter Gianna, as well as other parents and children, lost their lives. It’s a reminder to live as Kobe did - love and help others as we are supposed to, just like God intended. Simple as that.

Our Conversation with Angelica Salas

How did you get started in CHIRLA?

What was it about your upbringing that made you want to get involved?

What is the DACA policy? Who does it protect and who doesn’t it protect?

How can we help?

  1. Be vigilant about the DACA decision. If it ends, we need to rally and push for a permanent solution from Congress.

  2. Register to vote & participate in elections.

  3. Become a member of CHIRLA or donate to the DACA trust fund.

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