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Out-of-State Morning of Action + Phonebank

Sunday, May 22 The Arizona Democratic Party, Mission for Arizona, and Legislative Districts across Arizona are joining forces for a collaborative Morning of Action Event! Join us on Zoom at 12 pm Arizona time to learn about all the great work the Out of State team has been doing with our group partners across the…

Phone NC – Recruit Volunteers

Mondays: Volunteers Taking Back Democracy Calling Corps (a program of Swing Blue Alliance) is recruiting volunteers in North Carolina to elect Democrats to the General Assembly and prevent a Republican supermajority. Our partner on the ground in North Carolina is County-to-County, a groundbreaking offshoot of the Orange County Democratic Party that backs electable candidates and…

Phone PA – Recruit Volunteers

Fridays: Make a difference in 2022 and build long-term Democratic strength in swing districts. During our phone bank sessions, you’ll talk with like-minded people who often welcome an invitation to re-connect with local efforts. Callers re-energize local volunteers and signal how valuable their contributions are. Right now callers are recruiting local volunteers to re-elect Susan…

HARD WORK PAYS OFF: SUCCESS IN WISCONSIN!

Late last year, we did a postcard campaign to WI through Activate America. We were touting the accomplishments of the Dems with the Infrastructure bill. It was a longish script and a bit of a slog. But you know what? It worked!!! Last month, there was a minor election in WI – the type that…

Write NV – Keep Nevada Blue!

Nevada, a working-class blue state, is turning purple! Many working-class voters feel that Democrats do not listen to their concerns, so they are starting to vote Republican. We must try to stop that drift to the right. Polls show that climate change is a major concern of many Latinos, who make up almost one-third of…

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…

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…

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…

DIY Postcards to AZ Voters on Tribal Lands

In 2022, the Northeast Arizona Native Organizing Campaign must reach every Native Democratic voter on Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache lands in Northeast Arizona. With your help, we can empower Native voices in Arizona politic to defend Mark Kelly’s Senate seat; fight for a Democratic Representative in the newly redistricted CD 1; and defend…

Postcards- Other Actions

Looking for Postcards but don’t live near a pick up location TP2B offers? Here are some other ways to get postcards! (Choices added 5/6/22) In Massachusetts: Look for opportunities on the MAssachusetts Grassroots Information Center (News-MAGIC) calendar here. These are packets with statewide pickup locations that include cards and addresses. Some hosts do not include…

Write AZ-Dems Deliver!

These postcards from Progressive Turnout Project will spread the message “Democrats Deliver!” Biden is only the second Democrat in 70 years to win Arizona. In the final tally, he beat Trump by 10,457 votes, or 0.3 percent of the nearly 3.4 million ballots cast. Since then the shenanigans have been ongoing with multiple fraudits and…

Call PA Voters About Vote by Mail!

Tuesdays & Thursdays: We’re calling around Pennsylvania to remind voters to get their vote by mail applications in! When ballots go out, we’ll switch over to chasing ballots to get those votes returned in time! We may have an uncontested primary for Governor, but there are other important races. If voters check the annual option,…

Phone NV

Saturdays: Join Field Team 6 in calling eligible voters (likely Dems) in Nevada! You’ll be reaching out to get people registered as Democrats, or signed up to vote from home (vote by mail) if they’re already registered. Making sure people are registered to vote, and that they can vote safely from home, is a super-effective…

Write NV-Dems Deliver!

These postcards from Progressive Turnout Project will spread the message “Democrats Deliver!” Six years ago, Catherine Cortez Masto became the first Latina Senator in American history, narrowly pulling off a victory to defeat a tough challenger. (The two previous senate elections in NV were decided by 5%) Now, she will be running for her second…

Phone NH – Dialing for Democracy

Tuesdays at 7pm: We are now making calls with Organize NH since the Pappas field team has now merged with Hassan and the rest of the coordinated campaign.

Phone NH- Deep Canvass Training with Team Pappas

Sundays and Tuesdays: THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW! Join us to make calls to Democrats in NH and have meaningful, issue-based conversations to identify what matters most to voters! We’ll start with calls and move on to door-to-door canvassing later in April! There will be a short refresher training at the beginning of the phone bank…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Phone WI

Wednesdays! Register Dems or sign them up for Vote By Mail. Join Field Team 6 in calling eligible voters (likely Dems) in Wisconsin! You’ll be reaching out to get people registered as Democrats, or signed up to vote from home (vote by mail) if they’re already registered. Making sure people are registered to vote, and…

Phone GA

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs: Help Stacey get out the Vote for a win in GA! It’s GOTV time—again! The Georgia House District 45 Special Election & statewide General Primary are just around the corner, and Fair Fight needs your help getting out the vote! Join us for a phonebank to call Georgia voters to make sure they make…

Phone NC

TUE/THURS Early voting begins on April 28th for the May 17th primary in North Carolina, and we are calling Black voters to make voting easier for historically disenfranchised communities. Join us and we will walk you through the process of making these phone calls, which you can do on your own time after being trained.…

Phone NC

TUESDAYS Join this virtual community of enthusiastic and supportive phone bankers as we reach out and connect with folks in North Carolina. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We have amazing trainers to help you all along the way. Training is available during the first 30 minutes of each phone bank, but if you are already trained on the ThruTalk…

NH Canvassing

We are canvassing in Manchester in May – Saturdays 5/7 and 5/21. If volunteers have been trained, they can use deep canvassing techniques.

Text NC

SATURDAYS Text bank from home with the New North Carolina Project! Join our virtual community of enthusiastic and supportive text bankers as we reach out and connect with folks in North Carolina. **NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!** We meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 12-3pm at the same time as the phone…

Phone PA

Mondays! Register likely Democrats in Pennsylvania or sign Democrats up to vote by mail if they’re already registered. Join Field Team 6 and Indivisible-RISE in contacting eligible voters (likely Democrats) in Pennsylvania! You’ll be reaching out to get people registered as Democrats, or signed up to vote from home (vote by mail) if they’re already…

Phone NC: Register Dems, Flip NC Blue!

SUNDAYS Join Field Team 6 in calling eligible voters (likely Dems) in North Carolina! You’ll be reaching out to get people registered as Democrats, or signed up to vote from home (vote by mail) if they’re already registered. Making sure people are registered to vote, and that they can vote safely from home, is a…

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…

Phone AZ or NV

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Swing Left San Francisco is asking for your help talking to voters about Democratic candidates up and down the ticket. A phone bank is a great way to reach voters and talk about issues we all care about. New daytime phonebanks on Saturday too! With the importance placed on Arizona and Nevada…

Phone AZ: Out of State Volunteers

Tue/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun: June dates now available! We need your help talking to voters about Democrats up and down the ticket. A phone bank is a great way to reach voters and talk about issues we all care about. With the importance placed on Arizona this Midterm Election, we need to reach out and talk to voters…

Phone WI: Save the Senate

Sundays! This is a critical year for our Democracy and Wisconsin is key to keeping the Senate. Join us. Call 4 Change has partnered with Wisconsin Dems to phone bank in support of Governor Evers. Join us as we talk with voters in Wisconsin ahead of the midterm elections to find out what issues are…

Unexpected Heroes: Secretaries of State & State Supreme Courts

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 veto powers, Democratic governors fight against radical GOP legislatures and their attempts to…

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Phone GA: Register and Vote By Mail

Tuesdays! Join Field Team 6 in calling eligible voters (likely Dems) in Georgia. You’ll be reaching out to get people registered as Democrats, or signed up to vote from home (vote by mail) if they’re already registered (and 65 or over, or disabled). Making sure people are registered to vote, and that they can vote…

Redistricting and Silver Linings

by Barbara Head, Feb. 7, 2022. Republicans boast that they will take back the US House of Representatives through redistricting alone. They have been encouraged by Republican successes in red legislatures in states such as Wisconsin and New Hampshire, as well as far-right Trump-appointed justices on the Supreme Court. But Democrats are making an unexpectedly…

Phone WI

Saturdays! Win Races! WisDems is hosting a phone bank every Saturday— from 4:00pm- 5:30pm CST. Folks will be calling Democrats in Wisconsin and encouraging them to sign up for Vote by Mail for the April 5th elections—they’ll then stay signed up for the November elections, so win win! Moderators will do a great training first.

Phone AZ or PA

Mon/Wed/Thurs Join Activate America and Commit to Democracy as we call key voter constituencies in Arizona and Pennsylvania, encouraging them to register to vote by mail. Keeping a Democratic House and Senate majority in 2022 will largely depend on voter turnout – and voting by mail is a crucial tool in boosting Democratic turnout. Voting by…

Text PA

Tuesdays and Saturdays: PA Dems have texting campaigns every Tuesday and Saturday. This is very rewarding texting , because Pennsylvanians really appreciate help navigating the barriers to suppress voting. If you have already trained on SPOKE, you can sign up to text. To sign up: OR EXPERIENCED TEXTERS CAN Join the PA Dems slack workspace…

Deep Canvassing Training

Thursdays! Let’s join Swing Blue Alliance’s NH team to WIN Blue in in New Hampshire! Learn how to talk and listen to voters effectively. You can really make a difference by talking to voters this way! We must defend the House and Senate to maintain our majority. In NH, this means holding Rep. Pappas’ and…

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…

Get Energized to Forge a Coup-proof Victory!

By Christine Brown 2/1/22 Last month, the Senate failed to pass federal voting rights when 50 Republicans and 2 Democrats voted against them. The Atlantic states one success however: we changed the conventional wisdom about the filibuster (Read here). Shaw and I have often said that it is easier to get good people in office…

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…

Give No Ground

Update: January 19, 2022: Sen. Mark Kelly- AZ has been added to Give No Ground after his support for the filibuster carveout! by Christine Brown, January 5, 2022 People ask me all the time 1) What is Indivisible National doing for the Midterms? 2) How can we help in other states before the primaries? Both…

Text with Move On

Thursdays. Texting is a fun way and easy way to reach voters. You use your computer and two programs, Spoke and Slack. If you are one of the 250 people that trained with me in 2018, Move On has great campaigns that change daily. Log into their slack workspace at moveontextteam.slack.com and check out the…

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…

Text with Movement Labs

Thursdays Texting is a fun way and easy way to reach voters. You use your computer and two programs, Spoke and Slack. If you are one of the 250 people that trained with me in 2018, Movement Labs (formerly Resistance Labs), has great campaigns that change daily. Log into their slack workspace at movementlabs.slack.com and…

Bring 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…

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…

Donate to Stacey Abrams for GA Governor

Stacey Abrams is running unopposed in the Georgia May 24th Democratic Primary for Governor. Cook Political Report rates this race as a toss-up. Stacy Abrams is supremely qualified having served as State Representative and Speaker of the House. Only a concerted voter suppression effort kept her out of the Governor’s Office last term. Now after…

Donate to NV Senator Catherine Cortez Masto

Now through Nov. 8, 2022: Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) is the only Latina in the Senate and a former NV Attorney General. She won the 2016 election by only 2.4%, taking over Harry Reid’s seat after his retirement. NV is a purple state, and Cortez Masto helped the Democratic party narrowly win the majority in…

Donate to FL Rep. Val Demings

Now through Nov 8, 2022: Val Demings for US Senate Slate: Can Val Demings unseat Marco Rubio? Florida Politics: Rubio only holds a two point lead over Demings

Donate to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers

Tony Evers, governor of Wisconsin and champion of democracy who is up for re-election in 2022, is a must-save in Wisconsin! He has been a consistent firewall against a relentlessly radical Republican legislature, who are determined to strip voting, reproductive, and other rights from the people of Wisconsin. The extremist lawmakers are even exploring ways…

Donate to NH Senator Maggie Hassan

Now through Nov. 8, 2022: Maggie Hassan for US Senate Emily’s List Endorses Maggie Hassan for re-election. NH Maggie Hassan the most vulnerable Democrat up for Re-election

Donate to AZ Senator Mark Kelly

Now through Nov. 8, 2022: Mark Kelly (AZ) is another at-risk new Senator. In his 2020 special election, he flipped the seat previously held by John McCain, winning by only 2.4%. He will run for re-election in 2022. As a scientist and former astronaut, Kelly is endorsed by 3.14 Action Fund, a non-profit PAC that…

Donate to NH Rep. Chris Pappas

Indivisible Acton Area and Swing Blue Alliance are excited to support Representative Chris Pappas, who will be seeking re-election for a hotly contested House seat. In the coming mid-term elections, we must hold our majority in the House or the January 6th commission will disappear. In addition to his national work, Rep. Pappas has delivered…

Donate to GA Senator Raphael Warnock

Now through Nov. 8, 2022: In January 2021, Rev. Raphael Warnock won the GA special election to become the first Black Democratic Senator from the South. He won by less than 100K votes. His election, together with that of fellow Georgian Jon Ossoff, gave the Democrats control of the Senate in 2021. Now Warnock is…

Donate to MI Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Governor Whitmer’s Democratic primary is August 2nd. Cook Political rates the governor’s race as a toss-up. The MAGAts are stong in Michigan, but Gov. Whitmer has survived kidnapping and recall attempts. She is holding the line against the radical Republican state legislature. We need her veto in Michigan to protect civil rights there. Read more…

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

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Fair Fight

Fair Fight: We promote fair elections around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educate voters about elections and their voting rights. Fair Fight Action brings awareness to the public on election reform, advocates for election reform at all levels, and engages in other voter education programs and communications.

Force Multiplier

Force Multiplier: Our strategy has been to help people with “middle dollar” resources make political donations with an impact. We encourage people to develop the habit of giving early and strategically. Creating political change requires a predictable flow of resources to both candidates and groups. Much political giving is concentrated in the final month of…

Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA)

Update 2/21/22: LUCHA’s current fundraising initiative is super cool! Working in communities to connect people with services, foster relationships, and earn trust are important steps in developing our voter base. This exemplifies why grassroots groups are so important. ACE & LUCHA are providing FREE assistance to help individuals complete their DACA renewal packets. However, there…

NC Asian Americans Together

NC Asian Americans Together: Our vision is for a more inclusive democracy built by drawing on the strength of diverse traditions, common values and community togetherness. We envision a socially conscious and informed society that integrates greater participation and representation by Asian Americans. We believe that for such a society to exist we must work…

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…

New North Carolina Project Foundation

New North Carolina Project Foundation: Registering voters is one thing; NC must work to overcome the transactional nature of most political interactions that take place only during election years and seek to understand what communities need from politics instead of the other way around. NNCP does more than bring voters to the polls – we…

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.

RAZA

Rural Arizona Action (RAZA) seeks to create more equitable and just systems through advocacy, accountability and leadership training in rural Arizona communities. RAZA was founded as a response to the lack of resources and year-round civic engagement opportunities available in rural Arizona. RAZA and Rural Arizona Engage, their affiliated 501(c)3 organization, educate, advocate and coordinate in…

Run for Something

Run for Something: Since launching in January 2017, Run for Something has recruited 70,000+ young people across all 50 states who want to run for local office. We provide a safety net for new and exciting progressive candidates — at all stages of their journey — to help them run efficient, grassroots & voter-contact driven…

Sister District

Sister District: Our electoral strategy is a cornerstone of our organization’s overall strategy to build enduring progressive power in state legislatures. Our electoral strategy involves building power in three types of state legislative chambers: Blue Flips, Blue Holds, and Blue Inroads.

Somos Votantes

(We Are Voters) is a Latino-led, Latino-focused organization aimed at engaging and empowering Latino voters. Somos Votantes and Somos PAC collectively ran the largest independent Latino Voter Outreach Program in the Country. In 2020, they educated and mobilized hundreds of thousands of Latino voters and helped to get Biden and other Democrats elected. In 2021,…

Turn PA Blue

Turn PA Blue: In 2020, Turn PA Blue volunteers made over 4 million calls, wrote over 1 million postcards, and donated over $800,000 to help elect Democrats up and down the ticket.In 2022, Pennsylvania will be the center of the political universe again with control of a vital U.S. Senate, PA Governor and the statehouse…

Working America

Focus for Democracy has chosen Working America as their primary grassroot group to support. In their 2022 Election Landscape Analysis, Senate and Governor elections in key swing states (particularly AZ, NV, WI, and PA) will likely have the most impact on federal legislation and state voter suppression laws going forward. At this point in the…

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