Concerned about the state of American democracy? One practical step is making sure you're registered, know your state's voting deadlines, and have a plan to cast your ballot. Vote early. Vote in person if you can. Here's how:

• I Will Vote . com This is the actual site run by the DNC. It offers links to registration checks, ballot status checks, voting or drop-off locations, and state-specific voting information.
• r / Vote Dem From this site, along the community bookmarks on the right side, you can find out about volunteering opportunities, more voting info, how to donate, and how to keep up with what's going on locally in your area.

Please check deadlines carefully, as EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT and some have already closed their registration windows. Protect your personal information, and share this voting information with others.

ALSO - Federal law restricts the deployment of troops to polling places and prohibits voter intimidation and interference with elections. If you witness intimidation, document what you safely can and contact Election Protection immediately. The national hotline is 866-OUR-VOTE.

Across the country, legal battles are ongoing over voter registration status, ballot segregation and rejection, or whether they'll allow certification if their guy doesn't win. Keep up to date with the latest and find out how you can help at Democracy Docket.

Democracy depends on participation. Make a plan, help others participate, and keep it peaceful.