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March on DC
For the People Party to Introduce Our New Name Internship Opportunities Local Issues Matter |
HAPPENING NOWThe March on DC, Aug 28
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| August 28 marks the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington. Groups have gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to demonstrate against voter suppression and other injustices.
At least ten members of Swing Blue Alliance/Swing Left Greater Boston are already in DC to demand support for voting protection. If you want to support their efforts, consider donating to cover some of their expenses.
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VOTER PROTECTION
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Click the button and choose an action to do this week. Or two or three!
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JOIN THE FUNDiscover, Celebrate, Play, Come Together: Introducing Our New Name
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Join the SBA/SLGB community for a delightful afternoon: Play lawn games with kids and families, try word search challenges, sample homemade goodies, and reconnect with fellow activists.
Then, be one of the first to see our new logo, hear about upcoming SBA/SLGBprograms, and learn about our strategies for NH and beyond. The fun begins on Saturday, September 11 @ 3:30 at Beaver Brook Park Extension in Waltham (enter across from 25 Wilson Road). At 5:00, stroll over to the outdoor taproom at the Mighty Squirrel for an outdoor after-party.
Why all the fuss? In 2020, volunteers working with Swing Left Greater Boston took 4.7 million actions. In 2021, well redouble our efforts to promote Democratic candidates and causes, now under a new name and a new affiliation with Indivisible. This transformation will help activists and activist groups recognize the 'new us' as an independent grassroots organization. At the same time, we will continue providing ways for organizers and volunteers to take effective action to elect Democrats in swing states.
Saturday, September 11 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm and beyond
Please bring lawn chairs, and a pen to the event!
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COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIESLearn, Prepare for Jobs, and Do Good
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Are you -- or do you know -- a college student who wants to get involved in the fight for democratic goals? SBA/SLGB is looking for students who want to apply their skills in posting social media, communications, writing, data management, and research. This is a great way to prepare for a job search. There may even be opportunities for course credit or financial support.
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LOCAL ISSUES MATTERIt Starts in Cities and States
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Democracy in the White House and Congress starts with on-the-ground support at the local level. For example ...
In New Hampshire There's a jungle primary for mayor in Manchester on September 21 and then the city election on November 2. Having a great Democratic mayor in Manchester is key to protecting Senator Maggie Hassan (who may face the very popular Governor Sununu) and Congressman Chris Pappas (whose seat will be redistricted in favor of the GOP). Support the Democratic movement all the way up the ballot, starting with Mayor Joyce Craig, who is working to expand voter registration in a state that makes registering difficult. 
September 8, 14, and 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Carpools are going up on September 11-12 and 18-21
In California
Thursday September 2 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm ET
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
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