Volunteers Taking Back Democracy
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In This Issue
● Let's paint DC Blue
● All about SBA: the picnic, volunteer orientations. and the Frontline Update
● All about canvassing: several levels of training:
SBA state by state
● NC fundraising, meetings, phone banks, and canvassing ● PA writing, voter reg, and training
● NY calls and canvassing ● NH fundraising ● AZ texting
● In person Activist Afternoons and Evenings plus one-on-one tech support
There is a lot going on this week.
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Regardless of all the noise, the mission for SBA is clear: put as many Dems as we can into every seat in the US Senate, Congress, and White House.
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If you want to see a Blue Washington, DC, here’s your chance to put pedal to the metal, feet in the street, pencil to paper, ear to phone, and wallet in hand. SBA will support you at every turn as we collaborate with Dem organizations on the ground, carry out rigorous research on strategies and tactics, deliver strong training, and provide ongoing access to help.
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An Ideal Day for an Indoor-Outdoor Picnic
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The Windshield Cowboys kicked off the SBA/Activist Afternoons picnic with great music.
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Over 75 SBAers of all levels of experience gathered to join old friends, meet new activists, listen to great music, and taste foods from around the world. They made the 2024 SBA and Activist Afternoons Picnic a great success!
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People matched names to real-life faces and introductions to SBA's team leads made it clear how much commitment there is to different paths of volunteering. There was a spirited "what motivates you?" conversation that encouraged people at different tables to make new connections.
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Hey, New SBAers! What’s Next for You?
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As an SBA volunteer, you can have a huge impact on the 2024 elections. Join an upcoming volunteer orientation and learn about our mission, goals, and the many ways you can get involved to protect our democracy and strengthen the Democratic Party from the grassroots level.
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You’ll hear about our user-friendly technologies, processes, and tools, as well as our comprehensive training and support, which will empower you to contribute effectively and grow within the organization. Of course, you’ll also find out about the many types of actions you can take to paint DC Blue.
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Sun, Jul 21 @ 10 - 10:30 am EDT, Wed, Jul 24 @ 6 - 6:30 pm EDT,
and many other dates!
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July Frontline Update On the Horizon
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Once a month, SBA gets everyone together for half an hour to let volunteers know the most important things going on at SBA. This month's Update will review the latest on our canvassing, voter registration, and mail campaigns, including results we've seen so far. We will also take deep dives into AZ and phone banking.
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Sat, Jul 27 @ 10 - 10:30 am EDT
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Let us allay any mixed feelings you might have about joining canvassing events. We'll show you everything you need to know to make it easy to talk to voters in swing states.
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Wednesdays, Jul 31 and Aug 21 @ 5 - 6 pm EDT
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Once you’ve done a couple of canvassing stints or phone banks, you’ll want new ideas about how to make conversations more interactive and effective. Enter Deep Canvassing. This is the first of two classes that will get you on the road to applying your new Deep Canvassing skills.
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Wed, Aug 14 @ 5 - 7 pm EDT
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Fund the Most Effective Dem Groups in NC
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All in for NC (AINC) and SBA are cohosting the 4 Million Doors Fundraiser that aims to give four key NC activist organizations the backing they need to get out the Democratic vote.
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This fundraising campaign will provide the support necessary to reach 4 million doors in the state.
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Tue, Aug 6 @ 7:30 - 8:30 pm EDT
When you complete your donation, your browser will open a mobilize window that enables you to register for the event if you want to attend.
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All in for NC Monthly Meeting
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Come hear from the vibrant young leaders of the Mecklenburg and NC Democratic Parties and learn about their plans to turn NC Blue. These party directors are rising to the occasion with plans to canvass hundreds of thousands of homes and add tens of thousands of Democratic votes in the "gold mine" county of North Carolina.
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Call NC Voters and Volunteers
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Help us turn NC Dems into volunteers and voters in the Charlotte/ Mecklenburg County area, which has many registered Democrats, few of whom go to the polls. Increasing Democratic turnout in Mecklenburg is critical to turning NC Blue.
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Let’s Help NC Become the Next Georgia
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In 2020, volunteers canvassing in Georgia were the reason that Dems won the state and federal Houses and Senates. All in for NC is making it easy for out-of-staters to connect with canvassing opportunities (primarily in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County).
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At the meeting, we’ll help you make connections and provide all the training and support you might need to make your trip to NC effective and memorable.
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Saturdays @ 10 am - 6 pm EDT
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Writing to Working America(ns)
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The letter you write might be the one thing that gets PA working Americans to focus on healthcare as their top voting issue. And with an issue in mind, they're more likely to go to the polls!
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Working America is an association of 4.3 million pro-labor voters who don't have access to unions. The organization carries out incredibly effective campaigns, and SBA is proud to be expanding its reach.
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Have you seen how efficiently SBA hosts support its letter writers? You can exponentially improve your impact by becoming a letter-writing host yourself. Instead of writing 25 letters, you’ll be enabling scores of writers to participate. Learn more here.
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Come spend a week – or a long weekend – in Philly and help ensure that Dems have a voice in November. There’s even housing if you’re interested. Check it out!
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Spend a couple hours in the mornings or afternoons (or both if you want) registering voters and knocking doors with friends you brought plus friends you meet there. You'll learn and use proven strategies for registering new Democratic voters and for connecting with voters who feel disengaged from the political process.
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Register Dems in East Norristown, PA
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Only 45 min from Philly, East Norristown in Montgomery County is a voter-rich location to register Dems. Originally Republican, this part of the state has shifted left as more and more Dems have moved in.
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Now it’s just a matter of getting these Dems to register to vote. Plus, a newly registered voter is more likely to vote in November, so you'll be achieving two for the price of one!
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Fri, Jul 26 - Sun, Jul 28
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Headed to PA to Register Voters?
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If you’re one of the growing number of people going to Pennsylvania to register voters, don’t miss this meeting. Come learn the basics of registering new voters in Pennsylvania (and signing them up to vote by mail!) It's not rocket science, but there are things you need to know.
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Tue, Jul 30 @ 5 - 6 pm EDT
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Already Signed Up for a PA College Campus?
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If you’re going Pennsylvania to register college students, this is the training for you! You'll learn the basics of how to register student voters in PA: what IDs out-of-state students can use, how to handle student addresses, and other quirks in handling student voter registrations.
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Wed, Jul 24 @12 - 1:30 pm EDT
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Get Rid of MAGA Scott Perry
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Call PA voters and encourage them to vote for Janelle Stelson for the PA-10 Congressional seat; this is a critical race to help Dems flip the US House Blue. Stelson has name recognition as an award-winning broadcast journalist. She is an impressive candidate, has a strong campaign team, and is having great success raising money. Recent polling shows that the race is getting too close to call. Let’s close the gap!
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Recruit Volunteers for Pat Ryan in NY-18
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Make sure Pat Ryan holds onto his seat in this leaning-purple district. He represents a Dem view on the House Armed Services Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. You'll be calling people who have been active Democratic volunteers who are primed to help Congressman Pat Ryan get re-elected.
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Recent polling shows that the race is tightening up. Another opportunity to close the gap!
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Spend Next Weekend in Ossining NY
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Help Mondaire Jones flip this winnable congressional seat! In 2022, after redistricting, Democrats lost this seat by less than 2,000 votes. NY-17 is one of the most competitive congressional races in the country. This seat is critical to re-taking the US House, our best bet for success in November.
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Put a Dem in Congress for NY-19
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A Republican won the NY-19 seat in 2022 by exploiting redistricting. Josh Riley is in a good position to win it back for Democrats. A native of working class Endicott, NY, Josh Riley has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee, crafting proposed legislation to restore the Voting Rights Act and a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.
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We’re knocking on doors just over the Mass/NY border, near Albany. Join our team of canvassers for a summer day of talking with voters
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Fri, Aug 9 @ 10 am - 4 pm EDT
Sat, Aug 17 @ 10 am - 4 pm EDT
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States Project Giving Circle $500K Matching Gift
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Our States Project Giving Circle has been working toward the matching gift in support of Arizona and North Carolina. Now we’re expanding the scope to include New Hampshire.
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We have the opportunity to protect and increase Democratic presence in all levels of the executive and legislative branches of the state. These are the groups that control lawmaking, redistricting, and other critical issues that affect elections up the ladder of government, right to DC.
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Funds to NH will go to increasing the incentives for candidate door-knocking, as well as fueling both ad testing and crucial TV and digital messaging. The goal of these actions is to supercharge voter contact efforts.
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(Scroll down the page to find the donation link for NH.)
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Put Memories of Sheriff Arpaio to Bed
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If normal phone bank hours are inconvenient, try this 8:30 pm call time, maybe after the kids have gone to bed! Text to GOTV for Tyler Kamp, the REAL Democrat running for Sheriff in Maricopa County!
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Kamp’s opponent is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a racial-profiling Republican who used to work for Sheriff Joe Arpaio and has suddenly “become” a Democrat.
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Come to a training session and then text at your leisure.
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Sat Jul 20, 8:30 - 9:15 pm EDT
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Brookline Activist Evenings
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Activist Evenings provide opportunities for new and experienced activists to support, learn, inspire, and work together twice a month until November.
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Mondays, Jul 22, Aug 12 and 26 @ 6:45 - 8:45 pm EDT
Coolidge Corner, Brookline
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Cambridge Activist Afternoons
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Take action with other activists at your side. Pick your activity -- perhaps texting or phoning or writing -- and help make DC Blue.
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Sundays Jul 21 and Aug 4 @ 4 - 6 pm EDT
Porter Sq., Cambridge
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Do phone bank tools or zoom meetings or other computer programs get in the way of your success as a volunteer? We can help with training geared to your specific needs.
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Sundays Jul 21 and Aug 4 @ 4 - 6 pm EDT
Porter Sq., Cambridge
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Our Mission
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