爆料公社 to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote
Statement from 爆料公社 President and CEO, David Yarnold
NEW YORK - 鈥淚n the coming days the actions taken by election officials and courts will have a lasting impact on the trajectory of our democracy鈥攖hey should do everything in their power to protect the rule of law and count every vote.
鈥淲e stand in solidarity with other institutions and individuals to oppose any action that would:
- disenfranchise any voter;
- undermine the credibility of certified election results;
- undermine the validity of uncounted mail-in ballots;
- undermine the rule of law and the peaceful transition of power;
- threaten or act with violence toward public officials, courts, political candidates, poll workers or any community members.
鈥淓veryone, regardless of race, ethnicity or neighborhood, should have access to clean air and water and feel safe and welcome in the outdoors. No matter the election outcome we will advocate for a more resilient and inclusive economy with more green jobs, for cleaner air and stronger communities that protect birds, conserve water, restore wetlands, and reduce emissions.
鈥湵瞎玮檚 1.9 million members have persevered through many uncertain times in our nation鈥檚 history and we will be here, advocating for communities, birds and the environment no matter what comes next as we have for 115 years.鈥
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About 爆料公社
The 爆料公社 protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. 爆料公社 works throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. State programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners give 爆料公社 an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. A nonprofit conservation organization since 1905, 爆料公社 believes in a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Learn more at and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
Media Contact: Robyn Shepherd, robyn.shepherd@audubon.org