Advocacy & education

“When the world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”

— Malala Yousafzai

Your vote is your voice

As a 501c3 organization, JASMYN is a nonpartisan entity and we do not endorse political candidates. In the interest of education and advocacy, we would like to share these important resources with you so that you are ready and able to vote with confidence in the General Election.

DUVAL SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 5, 2024

  • Voter Registration or Party Change Due Date: Monday, October 7, 2024 (more information)

  • Early Voting: October 21 - November 3, 2024 (more information)

  • Due Date to Request Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (more information)

  • Due Date to Return Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot by mail (to be received by the SOE, not just postmarked, by 11/5), or to any of the Early Voting sites during Early Voting hours, or on Election Day, to the Main Supervisor of Elections Office: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

  • Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VOTING ON ELECTION DAY

  • If you wait until Election Day to wield your power to vote, be sure you're in line — at your assigned precinct — by 7 PM and you will be allowed to vote. If you're still in line when the polls close at 7 PM, STAY IN LINE. Bring your ID, water, snacks, chairs if your polling place is a busy one, and maybe a face mask to be super careful. If you're able, offer a ride to those who need a lift.

  • If you haven't already dropped off your mail ballot, do not mail it. Instead, bring your ballot to the Supervisor of Elections main office before 7 PM on Election Day. Or, you may surrender your mail ballot (or report that you lost it or never received it), and vote in person instead.

  • If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.

  • If your eligibility to vote is challenged, you should request and vote a provisional ballot. More info can be found HERE.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU EXPERIENCE OR WITNESS INTIMIDATION AT THE POLLS?

  • Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer.

  • Spanish/English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)

  • Arabic/English: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)

  • Asian Languages/English: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)

NONPARTISAN VOTING RESOURCES

  • Ballotpedia is a free, collaborative, online encyclopedia. It focuses on ballots, ballot measures, ballot access for initiatives and candidates, petition drives, the supporters and opponents of initiatives and, in general, all things ballot.

  • Election Protection uses a wide range of tools and activities to protect, advance and defend the right to vote, including a voter hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE.

  • Guides.vote produces nonpartisan voters’ guides that show where candidates stand. They're produced by veteran journalists with links to credible sources.

  • Jacksonville Today Voter Guides - Compare the candidates and understand the questions on your ballot.

  • League of Women Voters engages in advocacy, education, litigation, and organizing to protect every American’s freedom to vote.

  • Vote 411 provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information. A one-stop-shop for election related information, known for its polling place locator. Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.

  • Voting Rights Restoration in Duval County

  • Voting Rights Restoration / Florida Justice Center

Advocacy Partnerships

JASMYN advocates to ensure the interests and concerns of our local LGBTQIA+ teens and young adult populations are addressed through community planning, education and policy making. JASMYN brings its voice into the room where important decisions are being made.

Looking for a way to use your voice for change? Our partners are deeply rooted in this work and we stand with them.

  • JASMYN stands with CenterLink and our fellow LGBTQ+ Centers across the country in denouncing anti-LGBTQ+ laws, especially those that are targeting the Trans community. JASMYN remains a Safe Place for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults, and we will continue to meet our mission of empowerment of these young people

  • Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

  • PRISM works to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth in South Florida.

  • Through events, projects, community collaboration, resources, professional development, artistic endeavors, and much more they strive to create and inclusive and transformative world for queer youth.

Speak Up Against Violence Project (SUAV)

Have you heard about JASMYN's Speak Up Against Violence Project (SUAV)? The work of the SUAV project is to prevent and/or respond to violence and discrimination that impacts the local LGBTQI community. If you have you experienced or witnessed LGBTQIA-directed violence or discrimination in NEFL in the last five years, visit the button below to learn more about SUAV and to anonymously fill in our form.

Resources for Teens, Young Adults, and Families

Safe & Healthy Schools Project

Equality Florida Institute’s Safe & Healthy Schools Project aims to create a culture of inclusion while countering the bullying, harassment, social isolation, and bigotry that dramatically increase risk factors for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) students.

Gender Spectrum

The Gender Support Plan from Gender Spectrum is a detailed form to help you create a shared understanding among school staff, parents and a student about the ways in which the student’s authentic gender will be accounted for and supported at school.

Seattle Public Library Books Unbanned:

“Teens and young adults ages 13 to 26 living anywhere in the U.S. can access our entire collection of e-books and audiobooks. We believe in your right to read what you want, discover yourself and form your own opinions. Fill out this simple form to get a Books Unbanned card.”

Brooklyn Public Library Books Unbanned

“Brooklyn Public Library joins those fighting for the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own opinions. Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement, BPL's Books Unbanned initiative is a response to an increasingly coordinated and effective effort to remove books tackling a wide range of topics from library shelves. We invite individuals ages 13-21 to apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access to our full eBook collection as well as our learning databases. To apply, email booksunbanned@bklynlibrary.org.” You’ll be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, and date of birth.