A Reminder that Green Card Holders Can Donate to Political Campaigns

[Orangesapples 1,954]

So as you all know know, only US citizens are allowed to vote in elections. However, permanent residents are allowed to donate to political candidates, so if you'd like to contribute to your chosen candidate, go ahead and donate (as long as you have a green card). If you don't have a green card, you can't donate money but you can volunteer if you'd like. 

 

My spouse shares my political views, so he could donate but I personally felt good donating myself. I also like that I increased the number of individual donors by one by donating in my name (my preferred candidate already has the highest number of individual donors but more is always beneficial). 

 

So if you want to be involved in the political process, you can. Just make sure you don't vote until you're a citizen. 

[Boiler 45,553]

None of the (not VJ friendly word) will get a cent from me.

[Orangesapples 1,954]

10 minutes ago, Boiler said:

None of the (not VJ friendly word) will get a cent from me.

That's your choice. I'm just informing fellow permanent residents about their rights if they do want to get involved. 

[Orangesapples 1,954]

This is is still true now! Your donations now might be crucial!