Selfies are a common form of expression on social media. They can be funny, serious, awkward or emotional. They can also be an impactful way of participating in a cause, which is a big reason we are launching a selfies/photo submission project for the Ask Your Candidates! national voter education initiative. As part of this effort, participants are encouraged to take a photo with a sign (download here), indicating why they support medical progress, or they can create their own sign, framing the issue in a way that speaks to their own experiences or organization’s mission.
The goal is to generate buzz for the initiative and increase the volume of the conversation surrounding medical progress, hoping to inspire more Congressional candidates to email statements to Ask Your Candidates on what they will do to accelerate medical progress, if they are elected. These statements will then be archived on…
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