Democracy is under attack. We fight back year-round.
CIVIC
READY™
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Power.
Voting rights are being restricted. Polling places are closing. Registration purges are real. Civic exhaustion is real. And people are still organizing, still showing up, still winning.
Civic Ready is how we fight back. Not just in October. 365 days a year. Get registered. Know your rights. Make a plan. Build power.
The Power Arc
VOTING IS ONE STRATEGY INSIDE PEOPLE POWER — NOT THE WHOLE FIGHT.
PEOPLE POWER
VOTING POWER
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
CIVICS 101
MAKE A PLAN
TAKE ACTION
GET YOUR RECEIPT
TRACK IMPACT
Civic Ready walks you through every step — from understanding your power to taking action, getting your receipt, and tracking collective impact. Every step builds. Every election. Every year.
Find Your Starting Point
Where are you in your civic journey?
Or skip the tree and use any tool below directly.
Pick Where You Are
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Every action below moves you closer to Civic Ready. Start anywhere. Come back for the rest. Primaries, midterms, local races — this is open 365 days a year.
Guided option — always optional
Build Your Civic Ready Plan
A 5-minute guided flow: registration → polling place → ballot → rights → pledge → receipt.
Voter Suppression Is Real
THEY MAKE IT
HARDER.
Polling place closures. Registration purges. Strict ID requirements. Mail ballot restrictions. These aren't accidents — they're strategies. And they disproportionately target Black, Brown, young, and low-income voters.
1,688+ polling places closed since Shelby County v. Holder (2013) — Leadership Conference Education Fund
17M+ voters purged from the rolls between 2016 and 2018 — Brennan Center for Justice
36+ states require or request voter ID — National Conference of State Legislatures
Voters in the worst-served precincts wait far longer to vote — Bipartisan Policy Center / MIT research
We Make It Clearer.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
In line when polls close?
You stay. You vote. This is your legal right.
Turned away at the polls?
Demand a provisional ballot. It is always your right.
Questioned about your ID?
Know your state's rules before you go. Many states accept alternatives.
Intimidated or harassed?
Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683). Document everything.
Civic Education Engine
LEARN CIVICS FAST
Interactive swipe cards, timelines, quick facts, and quizzes. Any module under 10 minutes. Start anywhere.
Collective Goal · Vote 365™
Civic Ready Americans
One million people — registered, informed, engaged, and ready year-round. Civic readiness is not a season. It's a practice.
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CIVIC READY 365 VOTER
"I pledge to stay civically engaged year-round — not just on Election Day."
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Numbers reflect intent capture and self-reported completions, not verified registrations. Updated periodically.
The Stakes
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?
Voting is how communities shape the issues that shape their lives. Schools. Health care. Housing. Jobs. Safety. Civil rights. Democracy. Pick what matters to you — these are the stakes.
Select everything that matters to you — there's no wrong answer.
Special Populations
JUSTICE-IMPACTED VOTERS
If you have a conviction — past or present — your voting rights depend on your state. Many people with records can vote. Many people on parole or probation can vote. People in pretrial detention often can vote.
Most people with records assume they can't vote. Many are wrong. Get the state-by-state facts before you assume.
Community Voices
WHY DO YOU VOTE?
People connect to people, not platforms. The story wall is what makes Civic Ready a movement, not a website. Share why you vote, what's at stake, and what you want the world to know.
Civic Ready Voices
LEAVE A WORD OF CIVIC ENCOURAGEMENT
Share a short reflection, encouragement, or well-wish for your community. Why do you stay Civic Ready? Your words may inspire someone to find their voice.
“I never voted until I was 34. Now I bring my whole family. It is never too late to find your voice.”
Marcus
Atlanta, GA
“Democracy is not a spectator sport. Show up for your community — every election, not just the big ones.”
Rosa
San Antonio, TX
“My grandmother marched so I could vote. I check my registration every year to honor her.”
Dee
Detroit, MI
“Knowing my rights at the polls changed everything. Confidence is power. Stay Civic Ready.”
Priya
Columbus, OH
I AM
CIVIC READY
SAY IT OUT LOUD.
I Am Civic Ready is a social pledge and a public declaration. Share it. Make it visible. Your network is your power.
Vote 365. Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Power. Bring five people with you.
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★ Amplify it
Tell them you're Civic Ready.
Add your photo, post it, and call your people to get Civic Ready with you. Our voice. Our vote. Our power.
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When you post, bring your people in, your friends, your family, your network, and call them to join you. Tag @theadvocacyleague & @hannahnaomijones to add your voice to the movement.
About Civic Ready™
Civic Ready™ was created by Hannah Naomi Jones, founder of The Advocacy League.
Civic Ready is built so communities can build civic power and act year-round, not only during elections.
The Advocacy League is mobilizing one million people to build power, protect democracy, and repair the nation.
Civic Ready™ is an initiative of The Advocacy League — a mobilization hub building civic, cultural, and advocacy infrastructure.
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