"I am Asian American and I vote!"

From some participants at our November 1 rally. I am voting on November 4, 2008 because...

"...I want the voice of Asian Americans to be heard and our issue will be taken care of."

"...This is a historic election and moving forward, I can foresee that Asian American President of the United States of America."

"...I want to participate in the process and make a difference."

"...It is my right. I want to vote for the candidate that will make America safe."

"...I think our country is going in the wrong direction and we really do need a change!"

"...I want to have a voice in deciding who will run our country. Many people have died or suffered for us to have this right. Many other countries don't have this freedom."

"...If I don't vote, I don't have a say in how the economy and government impacts my life and the lives of my family members."

"...I want to help make a better difference in America, which is so necessary during a time like this."

"...I care a great deal about the economic health and the geopolitical standing of this republic in the global order."

"...It matters who we elect!"

"...I am a citizen who wants to be a responsible citizen."

"...I want my voice to be heard on issues that affect my community."


Thanks everyone for voting in this historic election!

Vote on November 4, 2008!
The Asian American Vote = Our Voice Counts!

Voting represents an opportunity to voice your opinion on issues that affect your family, friends and community. Will you be voting on Tuesday, November 4? This is a historic election, and Asian Americans can and should be a part of this history. Please be sure to get out and vote! Our vote is our voice! Polls are open from 7am-8pm. If you are unsure of your polling location or would like information about how to vote absentee, go to www.michigan.gov/vote.

** YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE! **

If you have any problems on Election Day, call the Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund at 800-966-5946 or call 866-OUR-VOTE. You have the right to ask for assistance from a pollworker. You have the right to bring someone of your choice into the voting booth to assist you with voting (except employer or union official). Election workers will ask voters to show a photo ID as part of the usual ballot application process at the polls. If you do not have identification, you can still vote! You just need to sign an affidavit at your polling location saying you do not have identification in your possession.

Questions? Email michigan@apiavote.org or michiganfellow@apiavote.org.

Let's get the Asian American vote out in November!

APIAVote Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Phone Bank Schedule

Sign up today to volunteer, by contacting Napapond at 248-895-4107 or michiganfellow@apiavote.org.

Free food!! Training, call lists, and scripts will be provided. Phone banking is FUN, easy, and an amazing way to ensure that our community turns out to vote on Election Day and is informed about their rights! APIAVote-Michigan’s phone banks are non-partisan.

[Oakland] Saturday October 11: 2:00-4:30 pm [Meeting begins at 1:30pm, with apple cider, pie, and doughnuts!]
Philippine American Community Center of Michigan, 17356 Northland Park Court, Southfield, MI
*15 volunteers

[Macomb] Thursday October 16: 5:30-8:00 pm
Clinton Township MEA, 38550 Garfield, Suite B, Clinton Twp., MI 48038-3406
*10 volunteers

[Wayne/Washtenaw] Monday, October 20: 5:30- 8:00 pm
Plymouth MEA, 40500 Ann Arbor Road, Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170
*10 volunteers

[Oakland] Friday October 24: 5:30- 8:00 pm
Center for Progressive Leadership office, 104 W. Fourth Street, Ste. 306, Royal Oak, MI
*2 volunteers

[Oakland] Monday October 27: 5:30-8:00 pm
Center for Progressive Leadership office, 104 W. Fourth Street, Ste. 306, Royal Oak, MI
*2 volunteers

[Oakland] Wednesday October 29: 5:30-8:00 pm
Center for Progressive Leadership office, 104 W. Fourth Street, Ste. 306, Royal Oak, MI
*2 volunteers

[Wayne/Washtenaw] Monday November 3: 5:30-8:00 pm
Plymouth MEA, 40500 Ann Arbor Road, Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170
*10 volunteers