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Adam Russell Taylor In the Bible, a span of 40 days means something significant is happening: When God floods the earth in Genesis, it rains for 40 days and 40 nights (7:12). When the Israelites spy on the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:25), they do so for 40 days — and later, when they grumble against God, they’re forced to wander 40 years before they enter the Promised Land. Before Jesus begins his public ministry, the devil tempts him for 40 days in the desert (Matthew 4:1-2). With the midterm election day just 40 days away, we’re about to confront our own set of temptations. For many of us, these temptations may include moments of cynicism, despair, or even apathy, especially when we remember all we’re up against: Over the past 60 years, only about 40 percent of eligible voters go to the polls in midterm elections compared to 50-60 percent in presidential elections. On top of that, since the 2020 election, 18 states have passed new laws that will make it harder for people to vote and these laws will disproportionately affect people of color. And 60 percent of Americans will have at least one candidate on their ballot who supports former president Donald Trump’s false claims that he won the 2020 election. With these formidable challenges, it’s easy to wonder: Where do we even begin? [...] While there's no magic solution, now is the perfect time to make sure every eligible voter nationwide has everything theyneed to cast their vote, which increasingly means posessing knowledge, motivation, and determination. Here are five concrete and actionable ways that each of us can help empower and inspire every eligible voter this November.
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