By: Alayna Norville
With the 2020 Presidential election coming up, it is important to stay informed about the political environment in the United States and globally. So, why not slay in your “Vote” mask and T-shirt while going to the polls or postal office to cast your vote?
Here are the 3 most fashionable apparel sites to shop from for the election:
The Outrage is a site that promotes activism in all aspects and indulging in communities to engage and shift political environments of the U.S. and to ultimately change the world at large.
Their motto is to act, and to really be on the forefront when it comes to getting people involved in their communities. This organization involves themselves in creating and planning marches, protests, and campaigns that are “equipped with amenities to fuel the resistance”. They are open for people to become members of this organization, emphasizing the importance of relationship building. They partner with non-profits and social movements leveraging fundraising for their work and furthering their idea of resistance.
With every purchase from the site, they donate to progressive organizations and even registering customers to vote at checkout. Talk about using your platform!
Some of their merchandise include shirts, tanks, accessories, face masks, and sweatshirts.
If you are leaning on the more Democratic side in terms of the election, the Balance of Power organization is definitely the right place for you!
Balance of Power is dedicated to sharing “fact-checked information about Democratic candidates and progressive causes”. They give people the opportunity to register to vote by providing a Register to Vote Portal on their website.
With their merchandise, they spread the “Democratic message and Biden 2020”. With every purchase, the organization invests in their operating and marketing costs as well as pay for American “Mom and Pops” and women-owned businesses. They also ship their products through USPS allowing them to aid with the solvency of the Postal Service.
With great generosity, Balance of Power donates the maximum amount allowed by law to the campaigns of Joe Biden, Jamie Harrison, Mark Kelly, and Amy McGrath.
Some of their merchandise include shirts, hats, face masks, stickers, buttons, and mugs.
The Bonfire is a platform that enables anyone to design, sell, and buy custom products. This is a fundraising platform, making it easy for businesses to market and promote themselves via merchandise.
They have helped “thousands of individuals, groups and nonprofits raise money for the causes they care about”. They allow organizations and small businesses create custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, and more.
If you are looking forward to fundraising your own business, this is the perfect website for you! If not, they have plenty of t-shirts, bags, and sweatshirts to choose from. You can even customize your own shirt!
Here are some cute shirts customized by organizations who uses the proceeds from each purchase for funding. With the current political and social climate, these shirts are staple for your wardrobe!
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No matter what your views may be, it is important to use your voice in all spaces and in all forms. Companies like the three mentioned are there to advocate change using their platforms to generate not only creativity but a social movement. With that said, wear your cute “Vote” mask and “Vote Women in” T-shirt and go straight to the voting polls if you have not done so already!
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