California, like New York, has some very blue districts and some very red. In 2022, Democrats ceded five US House seats in districts that Biden won. That’s the same marginContinue reading
Author Archives: Barbara Head
2023 Tax-Deductible Donation: Save Money and Defend Democracy
Support pre-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 areContinue reading “2023 Tax-Deductible Donation: Save Money and Defend Democracy”
Why Postcards are More Effective than you Think
A major strength of postcards is that postcards can be highly impactful on a relational level. These powerful effects involve many interrelated people, e.g., family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. TheContinue reading “Why Postcards are More Effective than you Think”
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.Continue reading “Why Should We Care about Rural Voters?”
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. TheContinue reading “Your Efforts Worked- Victory in Ohio!!!”
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 ofContinue reading “Our Grassroots Activism Works… So Let’s Get Loud and Win in 2024”
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? AfterContinue reading “Early Money Revisited – Where Your Donations are Needed Right NOW.”
Wisconsin
Update 1/24/25: The next big election will take place on April 1. Judge Susan Crawford will face MAGA candidate Brad Schimel for an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Their raceContinue reading “Wisconsin”
Update 1/8/25: Democrats won both special elections this month preserving their narrow majorities in the State Senate and House of Delegates. This will limit Republican Governor Glen Youngkin’s ability toContinue reading
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