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The SAVE Act DESTROYS Democracy!

Apr 18, 2025

Last week, the GOP-controlled House passed the SAVE Act, which makes voting much harder, as people are now required to prove that they are citizens, via a passport or birth certificate. Make no mistake--they are trying to take the right to vote away because your vote MATTERS! They know that it's unlikely that they'd win in a fair & free election. Here's what you can do NOW to protect the right to vote: (1). Register to Vote ASAP: You can use our voter assistance & protection...

We're Working to Make Our Content Accessibly, Intersectional, & Inclusive--Join Us!

Apr 14, 2025

As an intersectional-disability led & primarily disability focused nonprofit for many years, 10 Minutes A Day understands that even when those of us in our community do our best with our limited spoons, accessibility & inclusion are always works in progress. This is where you can help! How to Make Sure Everyone Is Included: Give Us Feedback on What We Can Do to Be More Accessible & Inclusive: Keep in mind that we're disabled chronic pain patients with other issues...

Don't Get Disenfranchised: Some Easy Tips to Make Sure You Get to Vote

Oct 06, 2020

This is urgent, so we are publishing it now to make sure everyone who is eligible is able to vote. The Atlantic published an article this month detailing recordings made that the GOP is planning in effort to suppress or intimidate voters, and to target, in particular vote by mail ballots to get them thrown out. Here is what you need to know and what you (and everyone you know) should be prepared to do to make sure everyone who is eligible is able to vote: If you're voting by mail:...

Are You Homeless? You Can Still Vote. Here's How:

Sep 01, 2020

COVID19 has taken a toll on everyone, from the tragic toll to its economic impacts. It is estimated that some 40 million people may be evicted (and still more are already homeless), which raises a difficult issue: can people who are homeless still vote? According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, "Studies show that 70% of those registered to vote by volunteer efforts in welfare and food stamp offices actually go to the polls and vote in presidential elections." So, we want to...

A Historic Moment, A Historic Candidate

May 06, 2020

On May 6, 2012, Vice President Joe BIden publicly stood up in support of legalizing same-sex marriage. This was a watershed moment, and it was a courageous action regarding an issue that did not have widespread support at the time. In fact, Joe being an ardent proponent of love being love led to President Obama repealing the DOMA policy, & deciding to openly support same-sex marriage. As a result of Joe's advocacy, he will be endorsed today by the Human Rights Campaign--@HRC--as a way...

Welcome!

Sep 20, 2019

Hello! We're so glad you're here! 10 Minutes A Day started as a group led by activists who felt (and still believe) that if we all take just 10 minutes a day to improve the world around us, we can do a lot of good. In 2017, we tested this theory with a project to order and distribute emergency contraception (also called "Plan B") to women in need in states that were most likely to be at risk of losing this fundamental form of healthcare. We successfully raised money and provided emergency...