The urgency of the climate crisis is being felt across the globe, from devastating floods in Pakistan and Mississippi to the punishing hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico and Florida. In the face of a crisis of this magnitude, bold and urgent action is required from everyone, and particularly those with greater resources and influence. Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s groundbreaking move to combat the climate crisis challenges the social sector to step up for our planet. 

MTV founded Vote Early Day in 2020 to encourage more young people to vote. Today the annual civic holiday plays an important role in expanding voting access to communities of color and countering voter disinformation through festive celebrations at the state and local level. Learn how you can get involved in this unifying day of action on October 28, 2022, to support every American’s voice being represented in our democracy.  

More than 40 organizations that engage in nonpartisan voter registration and civic engagement activities to close the voter turnout gap and protect the voting rights of communities of color and young people received $9.5 million from Tides Foundation. Selected grantees are community-driven organizations working to employ innovative and sustainable solutions to increase voter registration; counter disinformation campaigns; protect voter security; assure fair redistricting; and address emerging threats to our democratic systems.