Fact #173061
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In an Instagram posting, Taylor Swift announces that she will be voting for Democratic candidates in her home state of Tennessee in the next elections and calls on her fans to register and vote. The post will attract over 2m likes, and will cause spike in voter registrations.Full article:
Taylor Swift (Instagram posting) : In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions. I feel very differently about that now. I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country. I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG.
I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.
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I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.