Taylor Swift and Her Patriotic Toenails Urge You to Vote Early (Photo)

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Looks like Taylor Swift is diving feet-first into the democratic process.

After recently breaking her silence on her political views, “Shake it Off” singer Swift took to Instagram on Wednesday, to urge her 112 million followers to look into early voting.

Swift punctuated her message with a photo of (presumably hers) toenails, painted red, white and blue.

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“Something I wish I knew about when I was 18 and voting for the first time: EARLY VOTING,” Swift wrote. “It makes it so quick and easy to go and cast your vote before November 6.”

“Early voting starts TODAY in Tennessee,” Swift added. “You can check out your state’s early voting dates at the link in my bio.”

Swift, who traditionally has not been vocal about her political beliefs, took to Twitter earlier this month to make her views known.

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“I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG,” she wrote. “I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.”

Swift said that although she would like to continue supporting female politicians, she cannot support the re-election of Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn. She said Blackburn’s voting record “appalls and terrifies” her.

“She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values,” Swift wrote.

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Instead, Swift said she will vote for Democrats Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate and Jim Cooper for the U.S. House of Representatives.

The singer followed up by urging her fans to vote while accepting Artist of the Year honors at this year’s American Music Awards.

See Swift’s latest message below.

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Something I wish I knew about when I was 18 and voting for the first time: ✨EARLY VOTING✨. It makes it so quick and easy to go and cast your vote before November 6. Early voting starts TODAY in Tennessee and goes to Nov 1 ???????? You can check out your state’s early voting dates at the link in my bio

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Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do' Video: A Breakdown of All the Shade (Photos)

The old Taylor Swift might be dead, but her love of having the last word isn't. Swift premiered the music video for her latest single, "Look What You Made Me Do," off her upcoming album "Reputation" during the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, and it's full of subtle -- and not-so-subtle -- digs at her enemies. Here, we're breaking down the shade. Grab a cup of tea.

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Let's start at the beginning. When zombie Taylor is burying old Taylor's reputation, a headstone in the graveyard reads "Nils Sjoberg." That's the pseudonym she used when co-writing the song "This is What You Came For" with ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris.
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Next up we have the jewel-filled bathtub. Notice the single dollar bill to Taylor's right. She was recently awarded one dollar in her court case against DJ David Mueller, who she accused of grabbing her butt in 2013. Mueller was found guilty of sexual assault and battery.
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In the portion of the video that many have compared to Beyonce's "Lemonade," Swift's backup dancers are wearing crop tops emblazoned with "I <3 TS," which is eerily similar to ex-boyfriend Tom Hiddleston's tank top.

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Swift and her gang rob a streaming service all decked out in cat masks, and Swift wears a sweatshirt with a Tiger on it -- remind you of Katy Perry's "Roar"? And, Perry's fans are known as "Katycats." Swift famously refused to allow her music on streaming services -- until she put all her music on Spotify right before Perry released her new album, "Witness."
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Swift is reaaaaally channeling some serious Katy vibes here, except one thing -- she's holding a Grammy, which Katy has never won, despite several nominations. Swift has won 10.
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Swift is serving up some tea in the video -- literally -- surrounded by snakes, which she banned from her Instagram comments in 2016. After she was outed as having approved Kanye West's lyrics in "Famous" despite her saying otherwise, thanks to video proof by Kim Kardashian West, people started to call her a snake. Looks like now she's embracing that reputation.
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"Et tu Brute," from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," is etched into Swift's snake-covered throne, suggesting Swift feels like friends betrayed her. Fans also recognized the reference to "Mean Girls," when Gretchen Weiners (Lacey Chabert) loses it and screams "We should totally just stab Caesar!" And in 2014, Perry tweeted to "Watch out for the Regina George (Rachel McAdams) in sheep's clothing" after Swift's interview with Rolling Stone.
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Swift is known for her girl squad of famous models and other celebrities -- and she apparently knows she gets mocked for it, too. Here she lies with her mannequin squad, throwing shade at those who call her "fake."
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Swift's favorite number is 13, and it's sprinkled throughout the "LWYMMD" video-- even though, isn't that old Taylor's favorite number? Is it new Taylor's favorite number too? Here it is on one of the old Taylor's hands, but it's also in the license plate, necklace on her cheetah and air plane hangar.
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Here stands new Taylor, on a pile of all the old Taylors of music videos past. We still have one burning question, though: Didn't old Taylor write this song? You can watch the full music video here.

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Grab a cup of tea, because even New Taylor has to have the last word

The old Taylor Swift might be dead, but her love of having the last word isn't. Swift premiered the music video for her latest single, "Look What You Made Me Do," off her upcoming album "Reputation" during the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night, and it's full of subtle -- and not-so-subtle -- digs at her enemies. Here, we're breaking down the shade. Grab a cup of tea.

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