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On the Road for Democracy: Bus Tour Kickoff, Bishop Budde's Call to Vote, and National Spotlight
This week officially marks the launch of The Vote Is Sacred Tour, our 9,000 mile bus journey for nonpartisan get-out-the-vote rallies and election protection trainings.
To coincide with the start of the tour, Interfaith Alliance in partnership with Protect Democracy United released a new ad featuring Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde encouraging people across the nation to exercise their right to vote. You can watch the full ad here and on YouTube.
The bus tour launch quickly captured national attention, featuring in a segment on The Rachel Maddow Show that highlighted the movement and its impact on voter protection efforts. Watch the segment here and on YouTube.
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Our efforts have drawn widespread interest, even prompting a response from the White House regarding the bus tour. Read further.
As our team heads to upcoming stops across the country, we remain committed to empowering voters and ensuring every voice is heard at the ballot box.
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