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Florida’s pay-to-vote system stops formerly convicted individuals with fines & fees from voting. Over 56,000 donations have been made to the organization, with the goal of raising $25 million.
Since its Tuesday launch, the campaign has received more than 5,000 donations amounting to over $400,000. 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. More than 56,000 donations have been made to the organization, with the goal of raising $25 million. “Reaching this [$20 million] milestone means more Floridians will be able to help chart the direction of this nation’s future. "This system also disproportionately impacts people of color, creating obstacles for these communities as they try to exercise their right to vote.". Advertising.
“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. 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. Further use of this site implies agreement to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Aside from 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. The two music stars have acted in response as Florida's voter registration deadline looms on Oct. 5, with public support from Leonardo DiCaprio, Amy Schumer, Kerry Washington, Uzo Abuda and Sacha Baron Cohen. The group had just recently crossed the $5 million mark but the help from Bloomberg and others — including entertainers such as John Legend — pushed them to their latest milestone. “I am so proud to call Florida my home. 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. A post shared by John Legend (@johnlegend) on Jun 26, 2020 at 1:08pm PDT. Terms of Use A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on May 15, 2020 at 2:12pm PDT. Billboard is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC.
© 2019 Billboard. Earlier this month, a Florida court ruled that individuals 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. 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. 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 … TWITTER Cheese and crackers are a mood. John Legend and Camila Cabello are helping raise awareness and have launched a crowdfunding campaign to Free the Vote. A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello), A post shared by John Legend (@johnlegend), John Legend Celebrates Pregnant Chrissy Teigen For Homeschooling Kids. “Voting is one of the most important ways Americans can make their voices heard. by "Reaching this [$20 million] milestone means more Floridians will be able to help chart the direction of this nation’s future. 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. Green Bay, WI, USA / Green Bay's Best Variety | KZ 104.3. Billboard is a subsidiary of Valence Media, LLC. We’re so happy to see these celebs using their platforms to help make our democracy more representative of the people who constitute it. Chicago based writer who enjoys finding the best of the internet. The effort would help Florida’s 700,000 previously convicted participate in the election. EMAIL ME. Musician John Legend will go out on the campaign trail for Elizabeth Warren next week in advance of the South Carolina primary. Since its Tuesday launch, the campaign has received more than 5,000 donations amounting to over $400,000. About Our Ads FACEBOOK A post shared by John Legend (@johnlegend) on Nov 8, 2019 at 2:44pm PST. 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. "Voting is one of the most important ways Americans can make their voices heard.