Millions who don't cast ballots on Nov. 5 are still voting in US election

VOA News: Millions who don't cast ballots on Nov. 5 are still voting in US election 

US Election Voting Methods: The 2024 U.S. election allows Americans to have their voices heard. But what if they can’t reach the polls on November 5? Luckily, there’s more than one way to vote — here are all the options.

Learn more:

• Voting and Election Resources for Adult Students  long link | bit.ly/voting-padlet

2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 06

 

New York Historical Society: The Declaration of Independence // The Citizenship Project [E01]

06 Practice Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Form N-400 (2024)

Voices of Freedom: Ch 7: Revolutionary War & War of Independence

uscitizenpod: Nithya Deepak: Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs for Independence Day pdf

uscitizenpod: Name One of Several Possible Answers

Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence

More Resources

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for October

What is 'gerrymandering' and how does it work?

VOA News: What is 'gerrymandering' and how does it work?

Many U.S. politicians throughout history owe their success to the drawing of boundary lines on a map that made their election a near certainty. Here is how it worked and continues to work to this day.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Trail Demands Federal Recognition

 

Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay: Muwekma Ohlone’s Trail of Truth | Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

The Trail of Truth is a 90-day horseback journey across the United States, all the way from San Francisco to Washington, beginning August 4th. Led by the members of the Muwekma Ohlone tribe and Chairwoman Nijmeh, the protest aims to raise awareness about the injustice that the unrecognized tribes in the Bay Area have had to endure for decades.

The protest encourages other such unrecognized tribes to join the journey to DC and present their demands to the State & Federal governments and seek justice for their people and communities.

After four Decades of our tribe's struggle to be seen to be heard by the federal government, this Cross Country journey is about honoring our Legacy and sacrifices of our elders who are alive today and our ancestors before us.

It's also about demanding Justice from California, Congress, and this Administration.

Justice delayed is Justice denied and we have been denied justice for way too long. 

We need you to support us.

We need your help to tell the truth and to demand Justice.

POP QUIZ:

USCIS 100:87.  Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

• USCIS Officers will be supplied with a list of federally recognized American Indian tribes. Is your local tribe on this list?  Why or why not?

Also see:

U.S. Citizenship Resources for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day

Naturalization ceremony for 53 new US citizens held at Yellowstone National Park

KPAX-TV: Naturalization ceremony for 53 new US citizens held at Yellowstone National Park

A total of 53 people became American citizens during a ceremony just outside of Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner.

A First-Time Voter’s Complicated Path Navigating Family and Politics

PBS: A First-Time Voter’s Complicated Path Navigating Family and Politics | VOCES: Latino Vote 2024

Jerry Reyes was born and raised in the heart of California’s Central Valley, surrounded by a sweltering expanse of industrial agriculture. He never worked in the fields, but his parents and grandparents did – picking the very grapes that Cesar Chavez once boycotted. And while Jerry is a citizen, his family members were all undocumented and at risk of deportation over the years and administrations. 

Sitting at a crowded taquería, Jerry talks about the upcoming election, and describes what matters to him as a 24-year old, first-time voter: he wants to “make money.” And while he concedes he himself is a product of immigrants, he thinks it’s time to close the border. Jerry sells insurance, is a registered Republican, and is voting for Trump. This decision has meant multiple family members will no longer speak to him, a consequence Jerry believes is an unfortunate necessity of being a “free thinker.”

Also watch:

• PBS: The Issues that Matter to a Future Voter | VOCES: Latino Vote 2024
• PBS: How Latinos Will Impact the Election | Full Documentary | VOCES: Latino Vote 2024 

USCIS Tech Talks - October 8, 2024

USCIS: USCIS Tech Talks - October 8, 2024 

During this engagement, on October 8, 2024, USCIS reviewed the PDF intake filing option and addressed recently received questions on online filing. We also responded to live questions.

Understanding political polls: From history to interpretation

VOA News: Understanding political polls: From history to interpretation 

During any campaign, it is crucial that voters and candidates have a way to measure the state of public opinion. Polling — surveying representative samples of the electorate — allows everyone to understand and adapt to prevailing sentiments. But it has its flaws.