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The two music stars have acted in response as Florida’s voter registration deadline is fast-approaching, with public support from Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy Schumer, Kerry Washington, Uzo Aduba, and Sacha Baron Cohen. Over 56,000 donations have been made to the organization, with the goal of raising $25 million.
by One year ago, Floridians voted to pass Amendment 4 to restore voting rights to individuals with felony convictions who have completed their sentences – the single largest expansion in voting rights since women's suffrage. Scroll on for more details. © 2019 Billboard.
The effort would help Florida’s 700,000 previously convicted participate in the election. Billboard is a subsidiary of Valence Media, LLC. TWITTER
More than 56,000 donations have been made to the organization, with the goal of raising $25 million. Green Bay, WI, USA / Green Bay's Best Variety | KZ 104.3. “Reaching this [$20 million] milestone means more Floridians will be able to help chart the direction of this nation’s future.
With the 2020 presidential election quickly approaching, John Legend and Camila Cabello have teamed up for crowdfunding campaign Free the Vote, which aims to restore voting rights in Florida for the formerly convicted.
Advertising. Legend will appear with Warren at two rallies on Wednesday, including… Terms of Use Musician John Legend will go out on the campaign trail for Elizabeth Warren next week in advance of the South Carolina primary. In addition to the public campaign, Legend has also quietly helped raise more than $20 million for the cause from private donors including Jeffrey and Marilyn Katzenberg, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, Michael Bloomberg, and LeBron James for the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
"Florida’s pay-to-vote system unjustly prevents some formerly convicted individuals from casting their ballots," she adds. The two music stars have acted in response as Florida's voter registration deadline looms on October 5th, with public support from Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy Schumer, Kerry Washington, Uzo Abuda and Sacha Baron Cohen. Cheese and crackers are a mood. FACEBOOK Legislators tried to limit the new law by imposing the fees and fines requirement, which was struck down in court, but then upheld on appeal Sept. 11. It is full of unique and compassionate people from all backgrounds and lived experiences," Cabello tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Legislators tried to curb the new law by imposing the fees and fines requirement, which was struck down in court, but then upheld on appeal Sept. 11.
I'm proud to launch #FreeTheVote with @FLRightsRestore & @LetsFreeAmerica.
“As our democracy is under attack by so many, including the president, a bipartisan supermajority of the people of Florida voted for Amendment 4 in order to expand democracy to returning citizens who had already served their sentences,” Legend said in a statement. "I am so proud to call Florida my home. John Legend & Camila Cabello Kick Off Campaign for Florida Voting Rights September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020 / News / By Andrew Kreeger With the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, some of entertainment’s brightest stars have teamed together in an effort to restore voting rights for formerly convicted in Florida. Today, Miami-Dade County made history by setting up the first court sessions to restore voting rights to people who do not have the financial ability to pay their fees or fines. Further use of this site implies agreement to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Earlier this month, a Florida court ruled that those with felony convictions in Florida are required to pay off all of their fees and fines before they are allowed to vote, putting 700,000 possible voters in jeopardy. Since its Tuesday launch, the campaign has received more than 5,000 donations amounting to over $400,000. 9/24/2020