Write NC
We are joining Swing Blue Alliance to write cards to flip North Carolina blue! The Mecklenburg County Democratic Party wants to increase Democratic turnout and show that Democrats can win in North Carolina. The Help Flip North Carolina Blue postcard campaign will focus on the local District 6 Charlotte City Council election, aiming to show…
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Housing Crisis for Newly Arrived Immigrants- What Can We do?
Wednesday, September 27, 7:00 pm, by zoom or in person at the Congregational Church of Harvard, 5 Still River Rd, Harvard, MA SPONSORED BY Senator Jamie Eldridge On August 8th Gov. Maura Healey declared a State of Emergency in Massachusetts due to the severe lack of available shelters amid the “rapidly rising numbers of migrant…
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Elect Progressives in Virginia
Sister District announces the 733 Fund — a fund to support four of their endorsed candidates in highly competitive races in Virginia to make sure we don’t fall short of just 733 votes again this November:
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Write PA-Register Voters
We’re joining MA Flips PA and Field Team 6 to register voters in rural Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania. We are writing to likely Democrats to encourage them to register by 10/23 for the November 7, 2023 election. (And a very important Presidential and Senate election in 2024.) This year, we have an important seat on…
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Friday 411 Event
Friday, Sept 22 from 4-6 PM. Join Indivisible Acton Area for a Friday 411 event! Meet your fellow activists for fun and conversation. We will be meeting at the Acton Arboretum to visit Dawn’s memorial pond in the China Trail Garden. Depending on the weather, we can walk the 0.7 mile trail or just hang…
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Phone VA-Climate Champion
October Mondays from 5-7 ET. Get this crucial phonebank on your calendar now! Hosted by our good friends at Swing Blue Alliance. Why Virginia? The 2023 Virginia elections aren’t just about state leadership. As the only battleground state to hold its major election this year, the outcome will be an important indicator for the 2024 election.…
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Phone VA-Recruit Volunteers
Sundays 6-8 PM EDT. Join Swing Blue Alliance to make some of some of the most fun calls you’ll ever make as a volunteer. You’re calling self-identified possible activists and you’re asking them to become part of a new, effective, fun group of their neighbors. Mecklenburg County has more registered Democrats than the fifty least…
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Write-VA-Lily Franklin
We are partnering with the National Women’s Political Caucus of Virginia (NWPC-VA) to write postcards to women in support of women candidates. They really need our help – not only is protecting abortion in Virginia crucial, there are other national implications. ABOUT THE CANDIDATE: Lily Franklin grew up in Southwest Virginia (SWVA) and has spent…
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Support the Rural Victory Fund
On Sept. 12th, Force Multiplier supports groups doing the critical work of organizing rural voters through the Rural Democracy Initiative’s Rural Victory Fund. Please join them by registering and donating. Why? It’s easy to assume that rural voters are MAGA supporters. The fact is that in 2020, Biden received 30-40% of the rural vote in key battleground…
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Why Should We Care about Rural Voters?
The progressive activist organization Indivisible answers that question for us. Indivisible has one of the largest rural footprints in the country, with rural groups and members in all 50 states. Below, they explain why we Democrats need to seek out and encourage rural voters to join our coalition in order to win elections and turn…
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Practicing David Pepper’s Saving Democracy Conversations
This summer I spent visiting with old friends and traveling to Tennessee to meet new activists. I was reading David Peppers’ new book, Saving Democracy, and thinking about how to strengthen our activism for the upcoming elections. I met new activists in Nashville, preparing for the special legislative session called by the Gov. Lee. There…
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Call to Turn VA Blue!
Let’s turn Virginia blue! Help elect top-priority Dem state legislative candidates & drive votes up the ticket in Virginia in 2023. Join us: NEW! Tues 4pm ET and Sat 11am ET Phonebanks beginning Sept 5! Mon 1pm ET Phonebank beginning Sept 11! This works. Last year, each National Phonebank averaged 4 local volunteers recruited and 12 Undecided Voters Identified. We only…
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Write VA-It’s a Win-Win!
We’re excited to offer Swing Blue Alliance Postcards for Virginia. The goals: 1. Win the State Senate 2. Win Rural Voters 3. Win Women Voters4. Win GenZ Voters5. Bonus: Help Research the Efficacy of Postcarding Currently Democrats have a narrow majority in the State Senate. We can’t take it for granted though – it’s the…
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We Need Wins in Virginia this November
In Virginia, our mission is to reclaim a Democratic majority in the House of Delegates while simultaneously bolstering our presence in the Senate. Virginia supported Joe Biden in the 2020 elections, with his winning percentage standing at 54.11%. We faced challenges as Democrats took narrow losses in both 2021 and 2022. However, the tide turned…
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Vote Forward Letters to VA
Vote Forward is an organization dedicated to increasing voter turn out in a non partisan fashion. They currently are testing issue campaigns, where you tailor your personal note on a certain issue. You can also choose a traditional voter turnout campaign. (messaging guidelines are here) After you choose the campaign you like, simply print the…
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Phone VA
New Day: Thursdays 7-9 PM EDT Join the Grassroots Dems to take back the House of Delegates! in partnership with Michael Feggans, Joshua Cole, and Danica Roem Join us to Phone Bank up through November to #FlipVirginia! Join us as we phone bank for Michael Feggans, Joshua Cole, and more to come! That’s right– the…
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Your Efforts Worked- Victory in Ohio!!!
Last night, Ohio voters soundly rejected Issue 1. This mean-spirited Republican initiative would have toughened the rules for amending the state constitution, making constitutional amendments more difficult to pass. The Republicans’ immediate goal was to defeat a proposition on the docket for this November, which would enshrine abortion rights into the Ohio constitution. Instead, the…
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Write AZ-Gun Safety-Ruben Gallego
We are joining Activate America’s postcard campaigns If you don’t have time to write postcards this month, please consider donating your $15 to Indivisible’s UnRepresentative Campaign. Background: We are writing to voters who are registered Democrats who did not vote in November 2022. The list was also screened to focus on voters scored as open…
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Doing the Work
Last week, I was explaining to a family member that I was going to Indigenous Lobby Day. They weren’t impressed, and it got me thinking about why it is important to support the members of our broad Democratic coalition. This is the hard work in between glitzy yes/no elections. A common and recurring complaint about…
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Force Multipler Montana Fund (Tax-Deductible)
Force Multiplier has identified two strong groups to support: The Forward Montana Foundation and the Western Native Voice Education Project. Both these funds are 501c3s and your contributions are tax deductible. Their outreach to register voters needs early money to be successful. Forward Montana Foundation works to build political power in Montana’s young people. They…
Keep readingForce Mulitipler Ohio Fund (Tax-Deductible)
Force Multiplier raises money for Voter Empowerment Groups who work across the country to ensure that all Americans CAN + DO VOTE! Ohio Women’s Alliance An abortion rights ballot initiative this November presents an important opportunity to register + mobilize voters. OHA is the lead statewide group doing signature collection + organizing around this issue. They have…
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Purple NC: The Synergy between GenZ and Rural Voters
North Carolina, with its 15 electoral votes, continues to be a key state in Federal elections. It’s actually the second most rural state (after Texas); all but 20 counties have less than 50% municipal residents. One in three people live in a rural county. I highly encourage you to watch this 18 minute interview of…
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Spotlight on Montana
Holding the Senate Majority is crucial to protecting and expanding our legislative agenda. Having the Senate Majority gives us important powers: the power to set the Senate rules, chair the committees, confirm judges at all levels, and confirm cabinet members. These are powers we must have, especially if we do not regain the US House…
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The Rise of AAPI Youth Voters
June 10, 2023 Now is the time to prepare for next year’s election and that means voter education and registration. The Democratic Party has been notoriously poor at outreach and development. To counteract that weakness, TurnPurple2Blue seeks out strong ally and grassroot groups who really connect and do the work on the ground. We can…
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UnRepresentative Spotlight: CA 45
Indivisible’s Unrepresentatives campaign is based on a simple premise: There are 18 House Republicans serving in districts that Biden won in 2020. These Republicans are extraordinarily vulnerable because most of them got elected pretending to be moderates, but once they got to Congress they immediately started siding with MAGA extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene. But…
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Support GenZ Climate Activists
Indivisible Acton Area and IndivisibleLAB were excited to co-host our April 2023 Take Action Forum where we met GenZ climate activists. Sara Karp and Eben Bein gave a great presentation on Our Climate, which is part of the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition (MYCC). Sara Karp (she/her) is a Massachusetts Fellow who is currently a sophomore…
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Empower Youth through Comprehensive Sexual Health Education
In today’s world, equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate their sexual health is paramount. That’s where the Massachusetts Healthy Youth Act comes into play. First introduced in 2011, this visionary piece of legislation seeks to implement comprehensive sexual health education in schools, ensuring our youth have access to accurate…
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Help Build our Instagram
It’s clear that the future of our climate and democracy depends on the engagement of Americans under 30. This demographic is not on facebook. We do however, have a fabulous Instragram account managed by Linda in Illinios. (Remember I always say Acton Area is state of mind!) Please help us build strength for our Insta…
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Connecting with Gen Z and Millennial Voters
The 2022 midterms showed an impressive turnout of Gen Z and Millennial voters- for our purposes, any voter under age 40. Pundits call this the “youth” vote, which annoys the heck out of them. So our first order of business is to call them by their names: Gen Z and Millennials! They are Democratic voters. …
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Thrive Act Letter
The Thrive Act (H.495/S.246), filed by State Representatives Jim Hawkins and Sam Montaño, and State Senators Jo Comerford, Liz Miranda, and Adam Gomez, offers an alternative vision. It replaces the failed receivership model with comprehensive support and improvement plans that address root causes with a whole child approach and clear accountability and benchmarks. And while MCAS would still be…
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MAGA Default Crisis: Call your US Rep today
When is a phone call more than a phone call? When it is tallied by your US House Rep as evidence for support! You may have heard cable news talking about the MAGA Default Crisis. You may think, as I often do, thank goodness I live in a Blue State and have Blue US Reps! …
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Pennsylvania: Important Special Election to Protect a Slim Democratic Majority
The graphic above shows the extraordinary progress we have made in Pennsylvania from six years ago. Long considered a swing state up for grabs, the state currently sends 9 democrats and 8 republicans to the US House of Representatives. Historically, a Democratic governor has fought to hold the line against a Republican state legislature. Cut…
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Our Grassroots Activism Works… So Let’s Get Loud and Win in 2024
Here’s a fresh take on the Democratic party by Simon Rosenberg, veteran political strategist, grassroots guru, and author of the substack Hopium Chronicles. Hopium is what detractors accused Simon of smoking before the midterms proved that his astute optimism about Democratic election wins was, in fact, warranted. We defied history in 2022, challenging the myth…
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Phone VA-16
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 PM and Thursdays 1:00-2:30, Saturdays Once a Month Why phonebank: The data proves it: phonebanking is THE BEST volunteering option for remote voter contact. We identify supporters and let them know why their vote matters, speak with undecided voters, and recruit local volunteers. Every call helps us clean our lists, which makes…
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Judge Janet WINS by 11 points.
Thank you for writing for four campaigns! We had two for the primary, and two for the general, drawing from Activate America and Swing Blue Alliance (an Indivisible group). TurnPurple2Blue.org (YOU) wrote a total of 11,813 cards! Our group, stretching from Sudbury to Westford, alone wrote 6,000 out of Swing Blue Alliance’s 50,000 cards. If…
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Emerging 2024 US House Strategy
April 1, 2023 by Christine Brown People ask me what’s next after Wisconsin? Well, one of the things TurnPurple2Blue monitors is emerging strategies for the 2024 US House elections. Many groups are thinking about this, and it’s exciting to see where the strategies converge. I’ve even started a spreadsheet! What goes into making these…
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Indivisible: The Unrepresentative 18
It’s Launch Day here at Indivisible, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring you in on our plans to defeat the MAGA Majority and retake the House in 2024. You may have already heard me share the news last night on Rachel Maddow, but today, we are officially launching The Unrepresentatives — our plan to take…
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Modify your Habits: Ease the Climate Crisis
April 1, 2023 by Christine Brown The latest UN Climate report gives humans about a dozen years to avert the worst climate destruction. As activists, we walk a thin line between stating the dangers and creating a fatalistic “end times” paralysis. There are so many individuals, so many corporations, so many nations it can be…
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Movement Labs Social Media Team
Orientation: Wednesdays, 7:00 – 7:30 PM Ready to start using Social Media – to do GREAT things? Join our rapidly growing team of people who are working to Learn at your own pace. Take action on your own schedule. Most teammate actions take less than five minutes to complete. Get started with the team by…
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Abortion Rights Actions You Can Take to Make A Difference
News from IMC’s Feminist Action Team For an overview of recent developments on this front and suggested actions, read this blog by team member Anita Saville of Concord Indivisible. Battle over Medication Abortion Heats UpAs a followup to Walgreen’s confusing announcements about where it will dispense Mifepristone for medication abortions, Gov. Healey has joined multiple Democratic governors…
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CARE (Coalition for Anti-Racism, Equity and Justice in Education
An Act to Promote Racially Inclusive Curriculum in Schools Dear Friends and Supporters of the Coalition for Anti-Racism Equity in Education, Welcome to the 193rd Session of the Massachusetts Legislature! Bills have been filed, and now it’s time to advocate for legislation. Here’s where YOU come in! We need you to write your legislators in…
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Yes in My Backyard
Tell your legislators to support more homes! Ask your State Legislators to support housing affordability & Co-Sponsor H.3252/S.2006 this session! We need your state representative and senator to co-sponsor and support key legislation and we’ve launched this letter-writing campaign to help you do just that – we invite you to sign and share. (H1379/S858) An…
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Call or Write: No New Prisons
The Legislature passed No Cost Calls (H.1796/ S.1494) and the Prison Moratorium (H.1795/ S.1979) last session, however they decided not to override Baker’s veto. It’s a disgrace, because the moratorium would have stopped our hard earned tax dollars from funding and filling unneeded prisons. A $50 million new prison will just beg to be filled with: Now…
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Write to Support Common Start
The Common Start Coalition is a statewide partnership of organizations, providers, parents, early educators and advocates working together to make high-quality early education and child care affordable and accessible to all Massachusetts families. Our goal is to ensure that all families have the care solutions they need and that all children in our Commonwealth have…
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Text with Movement Labs
6/9/23 I attended a presentation by Focus 4 Democracy, who funded many texting programs through Movement Labs. Although we participated on the other end (volunteers sending the texts) it was very encouraging to hear the in-depth statistical analysis proving that these programs were not only cost effective, they yeilded a higher turnout in all the…
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Pop the Disinformation Bubble
Do you feel like you and those around you are swimming in a soup of disinformation and lies? Why is this happening? How can anyone believe this stuff? What can you do to help pop the bubble and bring people back to reality? Join us as we break down: There is an accompanying handbook that…
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Conversations That Break Through- Talk politics with people who do not care or do not agree
Does directly engaging people to talk politics make you anxious? Check the link for dates and times or find the recording and slide show in this post! Learn to understand and break through to people who may disagree or not care. Get the skills to build up the muscles to keep your cool and have…
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Help End Period Poverty
Write your State Senators and Representatives to add their names as a co-sponsor to H.534/ S.1381: An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products. No one should have to choose between food, a roof over their head, theireducation, and access to menstrual products. Yet every day inMassachusetts, menstruators are forced to make exactly that choice.
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Advance Indigenous Legislation
Updated 6/10/23: Learn about these bills by watching some short videos- you will be energized by the passion! Then email Your State Legislators. The 2023-2024 MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda includes 5 priorities: Remove Racist Mascots, Honor Indigenous People’s Day, Celebrate and Teach Native American Cultures & History, Protect Native American Heritage, and Support the Education…
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Give to Act on Mass
Donate for Transparency in Massachusetts. Act On Mass lets us know what’s really going on at the State House, paying attention to every session of the legislature and what’s going on with 7,000 bills in 3 dozen committees. That takes time and resources that they depend on small donors for.
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Early Money Revisited – Where Your Donations are Needed Right NOW.
By Barbara Head. In previous posts, we talked about a candidate’s special need for “early money,” see But did you know that grassroots organizations typically follow a similar cycle? After a major election, their coffers are depleted. Their infrastructures need to be rebuilt early – trained staff, mailing lists, budgets for their work, and fundraising…
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Donate-Indivisible for Wisconsin
The upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election has been described as “the most important election in America in 2023,” and the race that will “likely have a larger effect on the 2024 presidential race than any other contest” this year. In the coming years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will determine the fate of abortion rights in the state…
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Coffee & Conversation with Your MA State Legislators
Join an Indivisible District Team Sign up to join your district team, and we’ll keep you apprised of opportunities to chat with your Massachusetts state legislators. Not sure who your state legislators are? Use the Find My Legislator tool.
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PA-Stop Book Bans
Pennsylvania currently ranks 3rd nationwide in hateful book bans focused on sexual identity and racism, behind Florida and Texas. Extremist school boards are restricting access to literature as an attempt to silence the diverse perspectives and voices vital to understanding the challenges and complexities of living in a democracy. According to the literary advocacy group PEN America,…
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Now for 2023: 30 Steps to Save Democracy
Update: David Pepper came to our Indivisible Mass Coalition book group! Watch the recording below: Here’s the highly recommended Incorruptible Mass podcast we talked about. Today: A Focus on David Pepper’s Step 12: When in Power, Create Laboratories of Democracy Last year, Indivisibles were so impressed and inspired with David Pepper’s book “Laboratories of Autocracy.”…
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Take Action Forum: Tending the Flame of Democracy through Massachusetts Legislation
by Christine Brown Indivisible Acton Area and IndivisibleLAB cohosted our first Take Action Forum of 2023, Tending the Flame of Democracy: Massachusetts Legislation. After all, the reason we work so hard on elections is to elect people who will reflect our values and make them into law. Not only can we make life better here…
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Save Money and Defend Democracy
Support post-election voter empowerment with tax-deductible donations. Looking for a year-end tax deduction for your political giving? Are you confused about which donations are both meaningful and tax-deductible? Here are the rules plus some of our recommendations. Tax status information about organizations can be found on their websites. Rules: Where to Donate: As a starting…
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2022 Notable Wins for Dems!
Last updated 11/19/22 Candidate/Issue State Office ✅ Healey/Driscoll MA Governor/ Lt. Governor ✅ Andrea Campbell MA Attorney General ✅ Diana DiZoglio MA Auditor ✅ Katherine Clark MA CD 5 ✅ Lori Trahan MA CD 3 ✅ Question 1 MA Fair Share ✅ Question 2 MA Dental Insurance Reform ✅ Question 4 MA Drivers licenses for…
Keep readingYou Acted, Voters Responded
Updated December 4, 2022 – Look what you have achieved through all your hard work! Despite all the negative press about a red wave and polls “proving” how Democrats were going to do poorly in the midterms, we forged ahead strongly. (Never trust polls!) It is important to note that most of these races were…
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Grassroots Champions Don’t Have Off Years
Grassroots groups are still working, even now that the midterm election is over. These dedicated organizers work on the ground and don’t have off years. They build trust and serve their communities every day. Arizona: Northeast Arizona Native Dems Matriarch volunteers utilize all relational organizing tools and strategies customized for their Native communities. Volunteers receive…
Keep readingKeep that Laser Focus
Two weeks to go until the final voting day, November 8. The media is busy whipping us into a frenzy, chasing ratings, and spinning polls. Take a breath. Remember: In Conclusion Here’s more from trusted sources: Leah Greenberg, Co-founder of Indivisible “We are in the Margin of Effort when polls are close. Focus on what…
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NE AZ Successes
We are excited to announce that not only have we met our goals for the Northeast Arizona Native Democrats Postcard Program, we exceeded them! And, with no more addresses to assign, we are officially closing down the regular postcard operation for the 2022 election year. More people on sovereign lands will vote this year because…
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Democratic Association of Secretaries of State (DASS)
In most states, secretaries of state are the top officials overseeing elections. In 2022, at least 10 states have election deniers running for this crucial office. A recent article in the Washington Post asked the question, what if election deniers were elected secretaries of state? The deniers could: In short, profoundly threaten our democracy! The…
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Nevada – Enigmatic Battleground State
Nevada, long a blue state and now purple, is pivotal for the midterms but difficult to call. Elections are uniquely challenging to forecast in Nevada, since the electorate is highly transient – half of all voters are new to the state since 2016 – and the largest bloc in the state is unaffiliated voters. Latinos,…
Keep readingArizona Elections as a Total Abortion Ban Takes Effect
Update: 10/8/22 AZ Court blocks enforcement of total abortion ban. Let’s check in on Arizona after working hard for them all year. Senate: Democrat Mark Kelly seems to be pulling ahead of radical MAGA Blake Masters. Republicans have pulled $9.6 million dollars of ads from the state. There will be a debate Oct 6, and…
Keep readingGeorgia – The fight for Fair Elections and Voting Rights
Georgia’s story is one of a deep-red Southern state that has recently turned purple, transforming it into a fierce battleground. Before 2020, Georgia was staunchly Republican. Georgia had elected only one Democrat, Bill Clinton, in the past 30 years, and he won by only 0.6% of the vote. But things began to turn around in…
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It’s a BFD: The Inflation Reduction Act
August 18, 2022 by Christine Brown The anger resulting from SCOTUS’s destruction of women’s rights has woken the electorate and the tide is turning in our favor. But it sure is nice to have something positive to run on as well! Although it’s not everything in Build Back Better, it is crucial legislation that shows…
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Anti-Democratic Forces in Michigan
By Christine Brown, July 31, 2022 Update: 8/24/22: Good news that that the ringleaders of Governor Whitmer’s kidnapping attempt were convicted in Federal Court today. Update: 8/3/22 Rep. Peter Meijer, one of 10 Republicans that voted to impeach Trump, lost his primary to Trump endorsed challenger John Gibbs. Democrat Hillary Scholten will pursue this House…
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Yes, NYT, Postcards Do Work
August 3, 2022 by Christine Brown Yesterday, the New York Times published an op-ed about Democrat’s failures. I agree that, yes, those fundraising emails are awful (that’s one reason we started TP2B). I also agree that door knocking is an important tool, however, they left out that the reason we didn’t door knock for 2020…
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Can We Win The Midterms?
I hear from so many people that the democratic party is poor at messaging and that our base is discouraged. Where are they getting these ideas? Let’s examine the media narrative for the midterm elections. And I watch “liberal” media. We need to remember what the media business model is: drama, conflict and strife drive…
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GUN SAFETY ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DONATE TO THESE NATIONAL GUN SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS: Why donate to these organizations? Because THEY ARE OUR ANSWER TO THE NRA!! They are fighting for us and against gun violence. These three national organizations are the major opposition to gun lobbies. Their actions include: gun safety advocacy (including wider background checks); development and implementation of laws,…
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Will the decimation of Women’s Rights finally wake up Americans?
Christine Brown, May 5, 2022 (updated May 17) Steven Cobert takes down the radical Scotus Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor would reportedly write in his diary, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” WE ARE THE SLEEPING…
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Climate Change and Economic Renewal in Nevada
By Barbara Head, 5/1/22. Nevada, a working-class blue state, is steadily turning purple! Working-class voters, which include many people of color, have long supported the Democrats but are turning away from party policies and candidates. Working-class voters now disagree with Democrats on many issues. Economy is number one. Climate change is another area of disappointment…
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Empowering Marginalized Voters
By Barbara Head. 5/1/22, updated 5/14/22. We cannot save our democracy if we do not join forces with our communities of color. While our allies within these communities lead the way with their highly effective grassroots organizing, the rest of us can offer advocacy and support their efforts. There are multiple ways in which people…
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On the Precipice in Arizona
by Denise Gieseke, 5/1/22. Political power in Arizona is balanced on a razor’s edge. In many ways, the 2022 Arizona midterms epitomize the struggle for the soul of our nation. There are must-win races this November to reelect Democratic Senator Mark Kelly and for the governorship that Republican Doug Ducey is vacating. We need to…
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Pennsylvania – Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher!
PA played an outsized role in the 2020 election and will need to do it again in the midterms! In 2022, PA will have two of the most important elections in the country, for the US Senate and Governor: Must-Flip US Senate seat! – This Senate race can win a desperately needed seat to enable…
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Autocracy in Massachusetts
David Pepper’s new book Laboratories of Autocracy examines the crisis of the Anti-democratic (small d) condition of Statehouses across our nation, using Ohio’s experience as a test case. But we’re safe here in Massachusetts, right? Unfortunately, we are not immune. First, there are the obvious anti-democratic forces. PAC money is flowing into our state to…
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Autocracy in the USA
I don’t do politics All politicians are the same Democrats are as bad as Republicans There is no real choice Nothing ever changes My vote doesn’t matter That’s what the Autocrats want you to think. Not only is it a cancer at the Federal level, it enables and grows corruption in Statehouses across America, including…
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Democracy vs Autocracy
by Barbara Head, March 31, 2022. In February, Russia brutally invaded Ukraine, in part to replace their democracy with Russian autocracy. As we witness the fierce bravery of the Ukrainians in defense of their homeland and freedom, we cannot help but reflect upon our own situation here at home. Our own democracy of nearly 250…
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What’s Happening in North Carolina?
by Barbara Head, Feb. 28, 2022. North Carolina is not only a swing state, it is a battleground in itself! The 2020 presidential election was close, with Biden losing by only 1.4%, and politics have grown even more fractious since then. There are three major stories in North Carolina: U.S. Senate race – The drama…
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Unexpected Heroes: Secretaries of State & State Supreme Courts
Updated 7/5/22 Watch John Oliver explain the imortance of the Secretaries of States! by Barbara Head, Feb. 17, 2022. With federal voting rights legislation stalled, all eyes are turning to the states. In a previous Letter From the Editors, we talked about the critical roles of Democratic governors as firewalls for our democracy. Through their…
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The Critical Importance of Governors in 2022
by Barbara Head, January 9, 2022 (Updated January 26, 2022) Governors may end up being the star players of the 2022 election! Often hidden from view behind state and federal legislators, governors play increasingly important roles that extend well beyond their states. The failure of federal voting legislation emphasizes the critical importance of democratic governors as…
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Red State in Blue New England? Not On Our Watch!!
Help Save New Hampshire in 2022. by Barbara Head, February 1, 2022. New England epitomizes a political blue alliance – a unified bastion of Democratic values and people. Until 2020, our sister state of New Hampshire fit the New England image by consistently supporting Democratic presidential candidates. And both the New Hampshire Senate and House…
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January Spotlight
by Barbara Head, January 10, 2022 There are 36 (20R, 16D) governors races in 2022, and these may be the most interesting political races of all this year! Here are some overviews: Governor race ratings Best races for 2022 might be for governor 10 Governor’s races to watch TEN INTERESTING RACES AT A GLANCE: These…
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Force Multiplier
Force Multiplier: Our strategy has been to help people with “middle dollar” resources make political donations with an impact. Force Multiplier is an independent, volunteer fundraising organization that supports candidates who will ensure a Democratic majority in the House + Senate, as well as groups that work to make sure that people CAN + DO…
Keep readingBring Back the Blue Wall
By Christine Brown, December 1, 2021 Traditionally the Blue Wall referred to Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin because the union votes of these demographically white states overwhelmingly voted Blue. But with the demise of unions, the devastating impact of globalization, and overt racist messaging, Trump was able to break through and win the electoral college. In…
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Activism in December – Donations
By Barbara Head, December 5, 2021 Is your inbox clogged with desperate appeals from candidates and groups you’ve never heard of to donate before a deadline? Don’t Click! Put your money where it will work hard for the candidates, organizations, and issues you care about. Here’s how to make smart donations that give the most…
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3.14 Action
3.14 Action.org: In Congress and State Legistlatures across the country, we’re changing the face of long-term electoral politicas by helping elect women and men with SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUNDS. Read about our endorsed candidates here
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Citizen Action Wisconsin
From Eau Claire to Milwaukee, Citizen Action brings people together across racial differences to make Wisconsin a better place to live and work. Citizen Action employs an integrated strategy of grassroots organizing, educational programming, earned media, civic engagement, and political lobbying to advance progressive solutions and shape the public and political debate around health care,…
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Coming Soon!
Don’t see the type of action you’re looking for? Watch this space for frequent updates. In the mean time, use the dropdown menu to check out our other actions for ways to make a difference now.
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Contest Every Race
We recruit Democrats to run for office where it matters! For too long, Republicans have been the only ones competing in local races. In states like Oklahoma, Democrats don’t run in up to 75% of local elections! Contest Every Race is working to end GOP dominance in rural America by making sure that no Republican…
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Democratic Governors Association
In the 2022 midterms, the stakes could not be higher for many gubernatorial races. As the Republicans continue to take over states through the legislatures, the only firewalls are Democratic Governors. In 2021, more than 440 bills restricting voter access were introduced across the country. What blocked these bills from passing? Democratic governors and their…
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Down Home North Carolina
Down Home North Carolina are your neighbors, rooted in the community, coming together to grow our state into a place that works for us, not just the rich and powerful. We organize to grow democracy and improve the quality of life so that our grandbabies inherit a state that is healthy and just. All in…
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Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA)
Living United for Change in Arizona is an organization led by changemakers fighting for social, racial, and economic transformation. They are committed to human dignity, inclusion, equity, and collective growth. They work to reclaim shared power alongside their families and community. LUCHA engages in voter registration and education and advocates for progressive policy at all…
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NE Arizona Native Dems
In Arizona, everything will come down to turnout and how much support Democratic candidates receive from Native and rural Democratic voters. The new #FamilyVotes program is aimed at recruiting, training, and supporting matriarchs as they register their families and communities to vote. This program is an extension of year round community organizing efforts and a…
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New Virginia Majority
New Virginia Majority (NVM) works to create a powerful multi-issue, multi-racial movement to transform Virginia through large scale civic engagement, issue advocacy, and strategic communications and community organizing. Working class communities of color have been shut out, silenced and ignored in Virginia, fueling widespread injustice in the state. NVM builds the power of marginalized communities to…
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Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund
The Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund engages in educational and electoral activity, including legislative advocacy, voter education, and grassroots organizing. PPNHAF works to pass and defeat legislation, elect public officials, and influence the political climate in New Hampshire to protect and expand access to reproductive health care. Your donations make their work possible.
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