Tomorrow is ELECTION DAY here in the U.S.  No, this isn’t a presidential election year, not even a mid-term election year, though there are a couple of congressional seats on the ballot.  But in many states it’s an important election nonetheless.  Voters tend to be a bit lax about these off-year elections, thinking they don’t really matter, but this one really does matter.  Two major issues are on the ballots in several states this year:  democracy, and women’s rights.

Our friend Annie over at annieasksyou has been having WordPress troubles lately.  I well remember how from about mid-July through mid-August I went through similar troubles and some days fewer than half my normal readers even saw my posts, so I can certainly empathise with Annie!  Her most recent post recaps some of the things on the ballots in a variety of states tomorrow – and also has a bonus of a really fun animal video!  I’m sharing her message this afternoon, for I feel it is imperative that we all understand the importance of this year’s election and that we all do our part to protect and preserve the democratic foundations that are teetering on the precipice today.

Thank you, Annie, for all that you do and for allowing me to share your work!

Here is a brief snippet from Annie’s post … then please go check out the entire post titled We Ignore Animals’ Cognition at Our Peril…plus a civics reminder/plea:

Speaking of cognition, if you haven’t voted yet, don’t forget that Tuesday, November 7, is election day. In our house, we’ve been writing postcards and sending modest donations hither and thither.

I’m appealing to all of you to support the candidates whose words and actions demonstrate they want to preserve and extend democracy. I don’t hide my political preference, but from what I hear and read, millions of Independents, Never Trumpers and former Republicans–as well as many Republicans trying to reclaim their party from the far right–recognize that it’s essential in our two-party system to support the Democrats at this critical time in our national life.

Once again, please click the above link to see the cute animal video and to read the rest of the important information about tomorrow’s election!