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Cast your vote from the comfort of your couch. Or get to the polls before November 3rd. There are options to #vote. So look up your state’s early voting dates or apply for your mail-in ballot today! Learn more at http://cartercenter.org/vote CC: @CarterCenter #ElectionTwitter

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As the #W20Summit2020 concludes this week, #LoujainAlHathloul and #NasrinSotoudeh remain behind bars in Saudi Arabia and Iran. Read our statement calling for their freedom: https://pen.org/press-release/as-saudia-arabia-hosts-w20-summit-womens-rights-activists-remain-imprisoned/

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What can YOU do to spot, check, and stop the spread of misinformation? If you see your friends or family sharing misinformation unknowingly, here are some tips on how to talk to them about it: https://pen.org/how-to-talk-to-friends-and-family-who-share-misinformation. #WhatToExpect2020

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