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Action Alert #1: Urge Gov Healey to Defend Our Values
Dec 01, 2024
At our final Frontline Update on November 23, 2024, Swing Blue Alliance announced that we are taking action in five directions in 2025. Swing Blue Alliance 2025 Strategy Reform […]
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November 2, 2024 Newsletter
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Aug 31, 2024
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Wrap up of August SBA Frontline Update
Aug 28, 2024
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Aug 26, 2024
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August Frontline Update: Gearing Up for 2024
Aug 24, 2024
As we exit the summer, Swing Blue Alliance is ramping up efforts to ensure that we have the strongest possible impact leading up to Election Day. From voter registration to […]
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August 17, 2024 Newsletter
Aug 19, 2024
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Jul 27, 2024
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Frontline Update: A Historic Moment and Our Path Forward
Jul 26, 2024
First off, I want to recognize that a lot has happened in the past week! We witnessed a rare moment when President Biden withdrew from the Presidential race and endorsed […]
Action
Project 2025 Resouces
Jul 25, 2024
Courtesy Ruth Suyenaga and Norah Dooley Here you’ll find information on Project 2025, a 900-page Heritage Foundation plan to end government as we know it. Project 2025 would give the […]
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July 20, 2024 Newsletter
Jul 21, 2024
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July 13, 2024 Newsletter
Jul 15, 2024
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July 6, 2024 Newsletter
Jul 06, 2024
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June 29th Frontline Update: Focus on In-Person Engagement
Jun 29, 2024
With the fourth of July around the corner, we have just over four months until Election Day and the momentum for the upcoming election season continues to build. We have […]
Action
Having affordable healthcare is a fundamental need and right of every human being.
Jun 12, 2024
Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, or consider yourself moderate, MAGA, or progressive, if you need prescription medicine for a chronic illness, you hope that the cost is […]
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June 8, 2024 Newsletter
Jun 08, 2024
Action
June 1st Frontline Update: Halfway to Voting Day
Jun 01, 2024
June marks the halfway point to Tuesday, November 5. In the last five months we’ve had some great wins – including Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business […]
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May 25, 2024 Newsletter
May 26, 2024
Election
Letters and Postcards
*Ohio
SBA Postcards Increased Turnout in the 2023 Ohio Special Election
May 24, 2024
Action
AIM HI – the Hallmark of Swing Blue Alliance
May 22, 2024
Internship
Intern Profile: Rachel Kurlandsky
May 22, 2024
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May 11, 2024 Newsletter
May 12, 2024
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April 27, 2024 Newsletter
Apr 27, 2024
Action
April 2024 Frontline Update: Actions for Voter Registration
Apr 27, 2024
The theme of the April Frontline Update was voter registration. Identifying unregistered voters and reaching them effectively are key actions for our efforts this election season. Swing Blue Alliance provides […]
Internship
Intern Profile: Jacob Himelfarb
Apr 26, 2024
Canvassing
Voter Registration
*Arizona
Swing Blue Sets Its Sights on Arizona
Apr 25, 2024
In the last two months, six Swing Blue volunteers have traveled to Maricopa County, Arizona, where we have worked with several organizations to test out new data-informed approaches to registering […]
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April 13, 2024 Newsletter
Apr 13, 2024
Action
Stories from Arizona
Apr 09, 2024
Perennially purple Maricopa County represents 60% of Arizona’s electorate. For over a decade, Maricopa County, Arizona, has been the largest-gaining county in the nation, adding 56,831 residents in 2022. Swing […]
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March 30, 2024 Newsletter
Mar 30, 2024
Action
March 2024 Frontline Update: Key actions to get involved and make an impact
Mar 23, 2024
March 2024 Frontline Update: Key actions to get involved and make an impact With another matchup more than likely between President Biden and former president Trump, the 2024 Presidential Election […]
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March 16, 2024 Newsletter
Mar 18, 2024
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March 2, 2024 Newsletter
Mar 05, 2024
Action
Get to Know the Swing Blue Volunteers Behind Our Mailing Campaigns
Feb 22, 2024
Action
2024 Mailing Campaign Recap: A Big Write-In Win in New Hampshire
Feb 22, 2024
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February 17, 2024 Newsletter
Feb 19, 2024
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February 3, 2024 Newsletter
Feb 04, 2024
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Nov 18, 2023
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November 4, 2023 Newsletter
Nov 04, 2023
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October 21, 2023 Newsletter
Oct 26, 2023
Action
Engaging Voters in Face-to-Face Conversations: Ringing Doorbells in Rural Wisconsin
Oct 24, 2023
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October 7, 2023 Newsletter
Oct 19, 2023
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September 23, 2023 Newsletter
Sep 23, 2023
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September 9, 2023 Newsletter
Sep 09, 2023
Action
What Do You Need for a Well-Run Mail Campaign?
Sep 06, 2023
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August 26, 2023 Newsletter
Aug 25, 2023
Action
Organizers Letter: Meeting the Virginia Candidates
Aug 24, 2023
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August 12, 2023 Newsletter
Aug 12, 2023
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July 29, 2023 Newsletter
Jul 30, 2023
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July 15, 2023 Newsletter
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July 8, 2023 Special Ohio Weekend of Action Newsletter
Jul 09, 2023
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July 1, 2023 Newsletter
Jul 01, 2023
Action
Get to Know the Swing Blue Volunteers Behind Our Mailing Campaigns
Jun 27, 2023
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June 17, 2023 Newsletter
Jun 17, 2023
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May 6, 2023 Newsletter
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April 22, 2023 Newsletter
Apr 22, 2023
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*Wisconsin
April 8, 2023 Newsletter
Apr 08, 2023
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*Wisconsin
March 25, 2023 Newsletter
Mar 25, 2023
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*Wisconsin
March 11, 2023 Newsletter
Mar 11, 2023
Action
Some Good Political Discourse: An Interview with Swing Blue Intern Eli Kanner
Feb 27, 2023
By Natasha Butler-Rahman In winter 2023, I sat down with fellow Swing Blue Alliance media relations intern Eli Kanner. Eli is a senior at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, a […]
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*Wisconsin
February 25, 2023 Newsletter
Feb 26, 2023
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*Wisconsin
February 11, 2023 Newsletter
Feb 17, 2023
Canvassing/Voter Registration
*Pennsylvania
Notes from the Road in Pennsylvania
Feb 10, 2023
Action
Why Wisconsin’s Spring Supreme Court is the Most Important Race Shaping 2024
Jan 31, 2023
Newsletter
January 28, 2023 Newsletter
Jan 28, 2023
Action
“Yo voto porque mis padres no pueden votar”: A Swing Blue intern, Carla Marin, speaks of politics and pride
Jan 19, 2023
[Scroll for English Translation] Por Natasha Butler-Rahman Hoy en día, es más importante que nunca que los Latinoamericanos estén presentes en la política de los Estados Unidos. La gente Latinx […]
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January 14, 2023 Newsletter
Jan 14, 2023
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December 17, 2022 Newsletter
Dec 21, 2022
Action
Election
*Georgia
The Church Project - Swing Blue Alliance Gets Early Voting Information to Churches for the 2022 Georgia Run-off
Dec 21, 2022
by Susan Labandibar and Andy Liebman Not long after the polls closed in November, Georgia election officials announced the Senate race would go to a runoff. Around the country, left-leaning […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
La Importancia de los Bancos Telefónicos (The Importance of Phone Banking)
Dec 12, 2022
By Carla Marin *English speakers, please scroll toward the bottom to read the translated version Interview with John Barry (Jack) ¡Hola! Todos soy Carla Marin y soy un estudiante en […]
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December 10, 2022 Newsletter
Dec 11, 2022
Canvassing
*Georgia
Foiling Voter Suppression in Georgia
Dec 09, 2022
Absentee ballot voting is devilishly hard in Georgia – especially with the new short turnaround times for Runoff elections. That is one reason that the Warnock campaign put out the […]
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December 3, 2022 Newsletter
Dec 04, 2022
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Nov 26, 2022
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Nov 11, 2022
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Nov 01, 2022
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Oct 22, 2022
Election
Letters and Postcards
Ballot Chase in Full Swing
Oct 17, 2022
What comes after the sprint, friends? Well, we are in it! As a tight contender for the US Senate seat for Pennsylvania, John Fetterman recently told an audience that Delaware […]
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October 15, 2022 Newsletter
Oct 16, 2022
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
*North Carolina
*Pennsylvania
4 Weeks to Midterms
Oct 11, 2022
I hope that your groups are, as mine is, sprinting full speed to Election Day. Even though volunteers here are just finishing up their letters to Pennsylvania, they responded quickly […]
Action
The Trouble with Instagram Infographics
Oct 11, 2022
High Stakes on Instagram Recently at Swing Blue Alliance, we have been using different social media platforms to engage with wider audiences and spread the word on issues we care […]
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October 8, 2022 Newsletter
Oct 08, 2022
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October 2, 2022 Newsletter
Oct 02, 2022
Action
*North Carolina
*Pennsylvania
Let’s Get Out the Vote
Oct 01, 2022
Thank you for working hard with your groups to keep our huge effort strong. Every postcard is a potential vote, and each vote increases our possibility of a win. We […]
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September 24 2022 Newsletter
Sep 24, 2022
Action
6 Weeks to the Midterm Elections - Keep up the Amazing Work!
Sep 24, 2022
You are all doing an amazing job of energizing your groups, educating them on our campaigns, and placing orders that are making a difference for our partners. Our democracy may […]
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September 17 2022 Newsletter
Sep 18, 2022
Action
Election
Letters and Postcards
*North Carolina
*Pennsylvania
*New Hampshire
Swing Blue Postcards - Just What the Candidate Ordered!
Sep 17, 2022
Swing Blue Alliance volunteers often wonder whether the voters we target are going to receive multiple postcards and letters. The answer is yes, they will. But that’s not a bad […]
Action
Letters and Postcards
"Don’t Despair! Organize!"
Sep 14, 2022
“Don’t despair! Organize!” That’s John Meiklejohn’s takeaway after responding to a survey for this blog. “The questions gave me a chance to reflect on why we started our small group […]
Action
Special Events
Swing Blue Organizational Challenge (SBOC) Relational Organizing Gets Your Favorite People Involved
Sep 13, 2022
It Started with Wendy During the 2020 election cycle when Massachusetts resident Wendy Machmuller contacted her seven nieces and nephews in Iowa. She challenged each of them to become the […]
Newsletter
Saving Democracy Is Within Our Power
Sep 11, 2022
Action
Swing Blue Alliance Works Every Day to Uphold Democracy
Sep 10, 2022
Over the next eight weeks, we will be working together to preserve our democracy. Together, we are the largest volunteer organization in Massachusetts. Whatever your role, as host, postcard and […]
Action
Testimonial from Jack Barry on Volunteers TBD Phone Banks
Sep 07, 2022
I want to report on the exceptional success of the use of VoteBuilder last Wednesday for the Matt Cartwright for Congress campaign. In this session I contacted very motivated volunteers […]
Newsletter
September 3 2022 Newsletter
Sep 05, 2022
Online
Outreach/Public Relations/Media
Swing Blue Interns Reimagine Our Social Media Strategy
Aug 31, 2022
How do you spread the word? Most young adults like me wouldn’t think of printing a flier. We turn to social media. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter are […]
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August 27 2022 Newsletter
Aug 27, 2022
Action
Letters and Postcards
MA Western MA
*New Hampshire
Why My Group Is All in for NC and NH
Aug 25, 2022
Two months ago I was discouraged: Biden was down in the polls; pundits were warning that we would lose the House and the Senate. Everything has changed. We have passed […]
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August 20 2022 Newsletter
Aug 20, 2022
Action
Outreach/Public Relations/Media
Combat Disinformation – Become a Social Media Monitor!
Aug 19, 2022
If you’ve ever been on social media, it is likely that you’ve come across disinformation posts—false or inaccurate information online deliberately intended to deceive. Disinformation is distinct from misinformation, which […]
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August 13 2022 Newsletter
Aug 13, 2022
Letters and Postcards
Leader Bulletin
Activist Profile: Meet Tracy Walton and Reena Freeman
Aug 12, 2022
Tracy Walton, like many of us, felt moved to act after the 2016 election. In 2018 she hosted a few in-person gatherings for the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, in support […]
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August 6 2022 Newsletter
Aug 08, 2022
Letters and Postcards
Event Hosting
Birth of a Postcard Organizer
Aug 04, 2022
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July 30 2022 Newsletter
Aug 01, 2022
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July 23 2022 Newsletter
Jul 24, 2022
Action
Canvassing
Real Conversations with New Hampshire Voters
Jul 21, 2022
Newsletter
July 16, 2022 Newsletter
Jul 16, 2022
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Training and Education
Leader Bulletin
Meet Organizer Becc O’Brien: A Mom Who Makes and Answers the Calls
Jul 15, 2022
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July 9, 2022 Newsletter
Jul 10, 2022
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July 2, 2022 Newsletter
Jul 04, 2022
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June 25, 2022 Newsletter
Jun 26, 2022
Candidates
General/General Meeting
Info-Packed Roundup Recap
Jun 24, 2022
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June 18, 2022 Newsletter
Jun 18, 2022
Newsletter
A Glimpse into the SBA Newsletter
Jun 17, 2022
Action
Internship
Young Voters
Networking Opportunities
Meet Swing Blue Alliance's Summer 2022 Interns
Jun 14, 2022
Action
Letters and Postcards
Swing Blue and Galvanize Action Aim to Change the National Narrative Around CRT
Jun 08, 2022
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June 4, 2022 Newsletter
Jun 04, 2022
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May 28, 2022 Newsletter
May 29, 2022
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May 21, 2022 Newsletter
May 22, 2022
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May 14, 2022 Newsletter
May 15, 2022
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May 7, 2022 Newsletter
May 15, 2022
Action
Letters and Postcards
Online
*Colorado
Help Elect a Democrat in a New Colorado House District
May 05, 2022
The Environmental Voter Project (EVP) believes there are many Americans who care about the environment, but seldom show up to vote. Motivating enough climate-conscious folks to vote could swing the […]
Newsletter
April 30, 2022 Newsletter
May 02, 2022
Action
Leader Bulletin
From Investment Advisor to Democracy Defender: Meet Organizer Shaw Yang
May 01, 2022
Like many Swing Blue Alliance (SBA) activists, Shaw Yang transitioned from Democratic voter/supporter to activist in the wake of Donald Trump’s election. Now, he’s all in. A Swing Blue organizer […]
Newsletter
April 23, 2022 Newsletter
Apr 24, 2022
Newsletter
April 16, 2022 Newsletter
Apr 18, 2022
Resource
Action
Letters and Postcards
Training and Education
Why My Group Is Writing Postcards to Georgia — and Yours Should, Too
Apr 09, 2022
“Every citizen should play a role in shaping our nation’s democracy” — E.J. Dionne, Washington Post, 3/23/22 Our efforts helped to turn out 66.8% of Americans in the 2020 election; […]
Resource
Action
Letters and Postcards
Training and Education
To Postcard or Letter-Write, that is NOT the Question!
Apr 06, 2022
For organizers evaluating potential mailing campaigns for groups of volunteers, your first consideration is not to decide between postcards and letters — although that may seem an intuitive first step. […]
Newsletter
April 9, 2022 Newsletter
Apr 03, 2022
Newsletter
April 2, 2022 Newsletter
Apr 03, 2022
Resource
Action
Networking Opportunities
March SBA Roundup Recap: Celebrating Grassroots Activism in MA
Apr 01, 2022
“Spring is a time for renewal, growth, and new opportunities. In this spirit of hope, we kick off this Celebration of Grassroots Activism in Massachusetts. After the isolation of COVID […]
Resource
Action
Training and Education
Statistics
The Results Are In: Check Out the Latest SBA Volunteer Survey Results
Mar 31, 2022
As we advance through this election year, Swing Blue Alliance’s corps of veteran campaigners are ready and willing. That’s the baseline finding of a survey of more than 2000 volunteers […]
Newsletter
March 26, 2022 Newsletter
Mar 27, 2022
Action
Leader Bulletin
Meet Swing Blue Alliance Cofounder Susan Labandibar
Mar 23, 2022
If you’ve interacted with Swing Blue Alliance (SBA), it’s likely you know Susan Labandibar. Susan is a tech entrepreneur, mentor, and co-founder of SBA, a grassroots network organization that […]
Newsletter
March 19, 2022 Newsletter
Mar 20, 2022
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March 12, 2022 Newsletter
Mar 13, 2022
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March 5, 2022 Newsletter
Mar 06, 2022
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February 26, 2022 Newsletter
Feb 27, 2022
Resource
Action
Field Leaders Network for Research and Innovation
Feb 24, 2022
After the enormous outpouring of volunteer actions in 2020, a group of activists from grassroots groups across the country wanted to explore how they could direct this energy to its […]
Action
SBA Roundup Recap - February 2022
Feb 24, 2022
Newsletter
February 19, 2022 Newsletter
Feb 21, 2022
Newsletter
February 12, 2022 Newsletter
Feb 13, 2022
Newsletter
February 5, 2022 Newsletter
Feb 05, 2022
Action
Leader Bulletin
Questions to Ask before Starting a Postcard Campaign
Feb 03, 2022
In honor of Groundhog’s Day, the Swing Blue Alliance research team hosted an event to discuss the results of our 2020 mailing program and how we can apply what we’ve […]
Newsletter
January 29, 2022 Newsletter
Jan 30, 2022
Action
Active Listening for Phone Bankers
Jan 26, 2022
Internship
Young Voters
Meet Swing Blue Alliance's Winter 2022 Interns
Jan 24, 2022
Newsletter
January 22, 2022 Newsletter
Jan 23, 2022
Newsletter
January 15, 2022 Newsletter
Jan 16, 2022
Newsletter
Communicate Kindly with Busy People
Jan 13, 2022
Todd Rogers, who is professor of public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, is a leading scholar in applying lab-style scientific analysis to voter behavior in elections. When […]
Newsletter
January 8, 2022 Newsletter
Jan 10, 2022
Leader Bulletin
To Build Strong Coalitions, ‘Engage Directly,’ says Volunteer Sylvia Galván
Jan 07, 2022
Sylvia Galván has been a leader for more than 40 years in Western Mass. In the 1970s, she came from Mexico, where she was born, to join her husband in […]
Newsletter
December 18, 2021 Newsletter
Dec 23, 2021
Action
*Georgia
*Pennsylvania
Virginia
Voter Suppression
Rally
A Big "Thank You" to the 2021 Swing Blue Alliance Volunteers
Dec 22, 2021
We are so grateful to all of you who have grappled with phone dialing software, suffered postcard-writing cramps, braved COVID to deliver supplies, and challenged yourselves to apply deep canvassing […]
Action
Letters and Postcards
*Florida
Broward Postcard Campaign Yields Positive Results
Dec 17, 2021
Newsletter
December 11, 2021 Newsletter
Dec 13, 2021
Action
Meet Swing Blue Alliance Intern Kiran Houri
Dec 10, 2021
Voter Suppression
The gift of voting rights postcards
Dec 10, 2021
Newsletter
December 4, 2021 Newsletter
Dec 05, 2021
Action
Meet Swing Blue Alliance Intern Marianna
Dec 03, 2021
Newsletter
November 27, 2021 Newsletter
Nov 28, 2021
Action
November 13 Standout
Nov 27, 2021
Action
Recap: SBA All Volunteer Roundup November 2021
Nov 26, 2021
Newsletter
November 20, 2021 Newsletter
Nov 21, 2021
Action
Why Do We Write Letters to the Editor?
Nov 18, 2021
Newsletter
November 13, 2021 Newsletter
Nov 14, 2021
Action
Rally
Pictures from the Freedom to Vote - Time to Act Standouts in Massachusetts
Nov 12, 2021
Internship
Freedom to Vote Internship Program Is Accepting Applications for the Spring Semester
Nov 12, 2021
Do you know of any highly motivated undergraduates looking to help run evidence-based interventions and combat voter suppression at all levels, ensuring that disenfranchised voters have equal opportunities to exercise […]
Leader Bulletin
Do Not Stand Idly By: Meet Swing Blue Organizer Janet Nelson
Nov 12, 2021
Action
Media Coverage for Freedom to Vote Civil Disobedience Actions
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 3 Event Media Hits 11/3 – The Grio, Martin Luther King III arrested, later released after voting rights protest outside White House 11/3 – Fox 5 interview with […]
Leader Bulletin
Effective Relational Organizing with Volunteers TBD
Oct 29, 2021
What a difference a year makes! When Jeff Lobo first signed up to volunteer with Swing Blue Alliance back in 2020, phone banking felt pretty daunting to this self-described “off-the-charts […]
Action
Event
In Their Own Words
Oct 28, 2021
Event
October 17th Roundup Recap
Oct 20, 2021
Here’s some of the feedback we received from the 80 folks who joined the first Swing Blue Alliance All-Volunteer Roundup with special guest Luisa Boyarski: great event with exactly the […]
Leader Bulletin
Have Questions about Organizing? Ask Julia Rabkin
Oct 20, 2021
Swing Blue Alliance volunteer Julia Rabkin may have started slowly — an afternoon here, a few postcards there — but these days she’s a critical go-to contributor in our Freedom […]
Leader Bulletin
Meet Alix Smullin, Postcard Champion
Oct 13, 2021
President Biden’s safety net proposals may be stalled in the Senate, Trump and his Big Lie refuse to budge from social media, but Alix Smullin isn’t standing still. From her […]
Newsletter
October 9, 2021 Newsletter
Oct 11, 2021
Leader Bulletin
Stay the Course, Organizers
Oct 06, 2021
Dear Fellow Organizers, In the fight for voting rights over the past six months, I was running at full speed, doing all I could to raise my voice and the […]
Newsletter
October 2, 2021 Newsletter
Oct 02, 2021
Newsletter
September 18th Newsletter
Sep 20, 2021
Newsletter
September 11th Newsletter
Sep 20, 2021
Newsletter
September 4th Newsletter
Sep 20, 2021
Event
Swing Left Greater Boston Becomes Swing Blue Alliance
Sep 17, 2021
Swing Left Greater Boston is announcing that we have changed our name to Swing Blue Alliance. This new name and rebrand has been in the works for a long time. […]
Leader Bulletin
What I’ve Found Successful as an Organizer
Sep 01, 2021
Dear Fellow Organizers: On Saturday, August 28, thousands marched for voting rights in Washington, D.C., and across the country. Our Swing Blue Alliance was headed by Susan Labandibar who took […]
Newsletter
August 28th Newsletter
Aug 30, 2021
Training and Education
Canvassing
Voter Registration
You and the 34%: Connecting with High Potential Voters
Aug 29, 2021
Conventional Democratic campaigning calls for volunteers to target a known “universe” of likely voters. This has often left me wondering, while door-knocking or making calls for a political campaign, about […]
Newsletter
August 21st Newsletter
Aug 20, 2021
Newsletter
August 14th Newsletter
Aug 18, 2021
Newsletter
July 31st Newsletter
Aug 18, 2021
Newsletter
August 7th Newsletter
Aug 13, 2021
Action
The 2020 Latino Vote: Implications for Future Organizing and Elections
Aug 13, 2021
During the 2020 elections, many were counting on the Latino vote to be a big booster for Joe Biden, whose democratic ideals stood for policies that are commonly assumed to […]
Action
Analysis on what's next for S. 1
Aug 12, 2021
Wondering what it means that the Senate has gone on recess without passing the crucial For the People Act?Wondering whether this means a change of focus, of targets, of tactics for our […]
Action
Republicans Block the For the People Act - Democrats Persist
Aug 12, 2021
Action
Want to Make a Big Impact? Become a Swing Blue Alliance Host!
Aug 09, 2021
If you’re a Swing Blue Alliance/Swing Left Greater Boston volunteer and want to get more involved, consider becoming a host! With guidance and support from Swing Blue Alliance, hosts organize […]
Statistics
What Works and What Doesn't--Postcards
Aug 06, 2021
To say the year 2020 was a turbulent year which presented its own unique set of challenges to overcome would be an understatement; its election cycle was no different. Whether […]
Internship
Fall 2021 Swing Blue Alliance Internship Is Accepting Applications
Jul 31, 2021
Action
Announcing Our Strategy for 2022
Jul 30, 2021
In preparation for the 2022 midterms, Swing Blue Alliance is building relationships with groups on the ground, learning where we can fill in the gaps, and creating opportunities for volunteers […]
Fundraiser
Meet Candidates & Causes, Our Newest Partner to Elect Dems Up and Down-ballot
Jul 29, 2021
Exciting news! Swing Blue Alliance/Swing Left Greater Boston has a new partner in our shared mission to boost Democratic voter turnout and win elections: Candidates and Causes (C&C), an all-volunteer […]
Newsletter
July 24th Newsletter
Jul 24, 2021
Newsletter
Newsletter July 17th
Jul 21, 2021
Action
When it Comes to Voting Rights, Do Not Stand Idly By
Jul 20, 2021
Dear Fellow Organizers, At the July 9th Swing Blue Alliance meeting, coordinator Susan Labandibar declared that “activism should be a happy and sustainable part of your life.” This is always […]
Action
Blueprint to '22 Skill Building Training Series
Jul 15, 2021
Blueprint to ’22 is a first-of-its-kind relational organizing and community building initiative from the MassDems. Guided by Town & Ward Captains, grassroots organizers are invited to participate in 5 relational […]
Action
Join The Voting Rights Fight: For the People Act (S1)
Jul 14, 2021
Action
July 10th Newsletter
Jul 10, 2021
*Arizona
*Maine
Voter Suppression
Statistics
Qualitative Evaluation of S.1 Constituent Activities
Jul 07, 2021
In the new era of Jim Crow policies, state legislatures are implementing voter suppression laws, while candidates enjoy unregulated campaign spending. These anti-democratic laws and the indifference for money in […]
Action
July 3rd Newsletter
Jul 02, 2021
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Voter Suppression
Why We’re Prioritizing Voting Rights (When Everyone Else Is Talking about Infrastructure)
Jul 01, 2021
Newsletter
June 26th, 2021 Newsletter
Jun 29, 2021
Voter Suppression
Indivisible
Rally
Meet Our Alliance Partner: Indivisible
Jun 22, 2021
When on-the-ground grassroots groups coordinate with large-scale organizations, powerful progress can be made at the local, state, and federal levels. Swing Left Greater Boston/ Swing Blue Alliance is proud to […]
Newsletter
June 19, 2021 Newsletter
Jun 18, 2021
Action
Anywhere
General/General Meeting
Voter Suppression
Indivisible
Activism in MA: Strategies, Effectiveness & Next Steps with Susan Labandibar
Jun 18, 2021
Swing Left Greater Boston’s Susan Labandibar is speaking at Indivisible Northampton during their Zoom meeting this Monday, June 21 at 7PM. Indivisible Northampton is a chapter of Indivisible MA, a […]
Newsletter
Newsletter June 12th
Jun 16, 2021
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Letters and Postcards
Meet our Alliance Partners: Common Cause
Jun 15, 2021
Action
MA Metro Boston
MA Western MA
Special Events
The Strategy for the Next Ten Years Depends on What We Accomplish Now
Jun 12, 2021
Action
2021 Grassroots Reboot Recap
Jun 11, 2021
The 2021 Grassroots Reboot: Building Massachusetts Infrastructure Now to Win in 2022 and 2024 was amazing. It brought together 180 participants and numerous presenters, all exploring ways to take collective […]
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Voter Suppression
Why Fight for Voting Rights?
Jun 10, 2021
Action
Outside New England
Voter Suppression
Encouragement from Indivisible
Jun 09, 2021
Newsletter
Newsletter June 5th
Jun 07, 2021
Action
SLGB Team helps Marty Flynn Win State Senate Campaign
Jun 03, 2021
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Conference
Talking to Voters So They Will Listen
Jun 03, 2021
Newsletter
Newsletter May 29th
Jun 01, 2021
Action
Voter Suppression
How Effective Is Our Advocacy for the For the People Act?
May 28, 2021
Newsletter
May 22nd Newsletter
May 24, 2021
Action
Announcing the 2021 Grassroots Reboot Conference
May 19, 2021
Newsletter
May 15th Newsletter
May 18, 2021
Newsletter
May 8th Newsletter
May 09, 2021
Action
Dial New England for Democracy: Pass the For the People Act
May 04, 2021
Action
2022 Senate and House Outlook
May 01, 2021
Newsletter
May 1st Newsletter
May 01, 2021
Action
April 24th Newsletter
Apr 24, 2021
Action
Host a Postcard Distribution Event to Help Pass For the People
Apr 23, 2021
Action
Ready to Make Some Good Trouble? Join Activist Afternoons Climate Edition on April 25th
Apr 17, 2021
Action
April 17th Newsletter
Apr 17, 2021
Newsletter
April 10, 2021
Apr 11, 2021
Newsletter
April 3, 2021 Newsletter
Apr 03, 2021
Action
Progress Report: Postcards Fuel the Movement to Pass Historic Democracy Reform Bill
Apr 02, 2021
Swing Left Greater Boston/Swing Blue Alliance and our allies care about democracy and are willing to do the work necessary to preserve it. Currently, that means joining the movement to […]
Newsletter
Is There a Reverse Coattail Effect?
Mar 30, 2021
Newsletter
March 27, 2021 Protect the Vote, Support For the People
Mar 28, 2021
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
North Carolina Democrat Finds Winning Strategy: Keeping His Constituents Safe from Coronavirus.
Mar 26, 2021
This week, my partner Bob and I scheduled vaccine appointments for people in low-income Alamance County, North Carolina. In Alamance, Coronavirus vaccines have been hard to come by. FEMA had just opened two new vaccination […]
Newsletter
March 20, 2021 Swing Left Greater Boston Newsletter
Mar 21, 2021
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
*Georgia
URGENT: Help the Center for Common Ground Call Georgia Voters to Oppose Voter Suppression Bills
Mar 06, 2021
Calling all Volunteers! The Georgia Senate is voting on two horrendous bills this week (SB241 and HB531) that would suppress thousands of Georgia voters – especially voters of color. We need all […]
Action
Google Drive System Volunteer
Mar 01, 2021
Swing Left Greater Boston (SLGB) is looking for someone to develop a file system for electoral activism using free tools. Description: As the largest grassroots organization of its kind in […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Take Action: For the People Act of 2021 (HR 1/S 1)
Mar 01, 2021
Newsletter
January 9th Newsletter
Jan 09, 2021
Newsletter
January 2 Newsletter
Jan 02, 2021
Resource
Statistics
Why Swing Left Greater Boston focuses on volunteer hosted events
Dec 30, 2020
Newsletter
12-26 Newsletter
Dec 26, 2020
Action
Swing Left Greater Boston Is on Pause from January 9th through March 6th
Dec 25, 2020
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Election
Ring in a Blue Year: GA Phone Banking Weekend of Action
Dec 22, 2020
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Event
Training and Education
Anywhere
The Swing Left Greater Boston calendar has a fresh new look!
Dec 20, 2020
Newsletter
December 19th Newsletter
Dec 18, 2020
Action
12/20 at 7pm - This Really Happened - Election Day 2020 Traveler's Tales
Dec 18, 2020
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Special Events
*Georgia
*Maine
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Leader Bulletin
The Leaders Bulletin #45 - The Pause
Dec 17, 2020
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Anywhere
Give the Gift of Democracy This Holiday Season With Our Georgia Phone Banks!
Dec 16, 2020
Register Now, for the Forsyth County Phone Bank. Send this Special offer to your loved ones too. Offer ends Thursday December 17! We are working directly with the Forsyth County […]
Action
Canvass in Georgia – with costs covered
Dec 12, 2020
Election
Training and Education
Time to Reflect on the Past Election and the Road Ahead
Dec 12, 2020
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Election
Event
O Phone Banker, Where Art Thou?
Dec 09, 2020
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Election
Event
Weekend of Action for Georgia: We Won’t Forsake Our Friends in Forsyth
Dec 09, 2020
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Election
Event
You'll be glad you phone-banked for Georgia with Swing Left Greater Boston
Dec 09, 2020
Action
Newsletter: December 5, 2020
Dec 05, 2020
Newsletter
Newsletter: November 29, 2020
Dec 05, 2020
Action
Election
Newsletter
Brenda Davies - Ballot Cure in North Carolina
Dec 03, 2020
Action
Election
Newsletter
Proof: What We Are Doing Makes a Difference
Dec 01, 2020
Action
SLGB Event: Writing Letters with Working America
Nov 27, 2020
Networking Opportunities
Maximize the SLGB Community
Nov 21, 2020
You can leverage LinkedIn to promote Swing Left Greater Boston, build your own network, and support the other volunteers you’ve come to know and appreciate throughout this election. Start at the […]
Action
It's Not Over
Nov 21, 2020
Dear We-Won-But-It’s-Not-Over Activist Leaders, This week, volunteers in New England are being thoughtful about taking action in the Georgia runoff elections. Our discussions have been shaped by two recent articles in […]
Newsletter
Newsletter: November 13, 2020
Nov 14, 2020
Action
Election Defenders Countdown
Nov 13, 2020
Why a Countdown? A countdown is a public declaration of the time remaining between now and a long-anticipated change. A countdown not only measures time: it also reminds us of […]
Action
Vote by Mail
Nov 08, 2020
Newsletter
Newsletter: November 7, 2020
Nov 07, 2020
STATUS: NOVEMBER 7, 2020 Thank you. “Hanging in the balance” takes on an even-more-fraught meaning in these days after the election. Yet, while we wait for final results, we have […]
Newsletter
Newsletter: October 31, 2020
Oct 31, 2020
YES, IT MATTERS Swing for the Fences! A new video from Swing Left featuring Hillary Clinton, Mandy Potemkin, Kerri Sedgwick, Corey Booker, Piper Perabo and Nancy Pelosi and others explaining […]
Action
Good News from the Resistance: Interview with Susan Labandibar
Oct 29, 2020
Newsletter
Newsletter: October 24, 2020
Oct 24, 2020
Just 10 days left … take a stand! That landslide better reach all the way down the mountain Will we win the NC jackpot? Door-to-door (!) canvassing in Maine Florida […]
Newsletter
Newsletter: October 17, 2020
Oct 17, 2020
Just two weeks left to get out the vote (GOTV)! Read all about it: Canvassing is back Pick a day, pick a state Republican shenanigans In the home stretch Stories […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
*Florida
Help South Florida Dems Make a Plan to Vote with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Oct 17, 2020
Our friends at Force Multiplier are calling for Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida’s 26th Congressional District. Force Multiplier has hosted several fundraisers for Mucarsel-Powell and she has family in this […]
Action
Newsletter
Newsletter: October 9, 2020
Oct 09, 2020
Highlights of this issue: Pledge Your Time campaign takes off Upgrade to captain RBG memorial concert Alaska? Pick a day, pick a state GOTV It Comes Down to Just One […]
Action
Newsletter
Don't-miss events!
Oct 03, 2020
DON’T-MISS EVENTS Chip In to Attend the Veep Cast Reunion! Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Matt Walsh, and other members of the Veep team are teaming up to raise money for […]
Action
Newsletter
The Swing Left Greater Boston Difference
Oct 03, 2020
The Swing Left Greater Boston Difference SLGB presents a wide spectrum of events — run by multiple activist organizations — giving volunteers options that fit their strengths and personal sense of […]
Action
Election
Newsletter
Super States and Voter Protection
Sep 26, 2020
SUPER STATE: MAINE Want to Do Something Special for Maine? This week, there are a few special opportunities to help that could make it even easier to win Maine. Can […]
Action
Election
Newsletter
Make Room for Student Activism
Sep 26, 2020
PASS THIS ON! Make Room for Student Activism You must know young people who realize what an important role they have in this election. Many have decided to vote but […]
Action
Election
Newsletter
Upcoming Opportunities
Sep 26, 2020
GET ON THE BANDWAGON II Get Your Ducks in a Row Set yourself up for successful activism at the Election 2020 Virtual Activism Workshop. You’ll learn the latest on the […]
Action
Election
Newsletter
Get on the Bandwagon!
Sep 26, 2020
GET ON THE BANDWAGON I Miss the Star-Studded Get-Out-the-Vote Virtual Rally? Were you one of the 350-plus attendees at the Zoom rally on Sept 25? If not, you can still […]
Action
Newsletter
Honor RBG by Adopting a State
Sep 19, 2020
ADOPT A STATE STRATEGY Honor RBG by Adopting a State Let’s dedicate this weekend to Ruth Bader Ginsberg. There’s no better way to honor her than to fight for democracy. To […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Online
Anywhere
Movie Night/Film Screening
Special Events
*Michigan
Voter Suppression
Protect the Polls in Michigan
Sep 14, 2020
Michigan Democratic Party Voter Projection Program Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Voter Protection Program is protecting Michigander’s voting rights, and helping to elect Joe Biden and Michigan Democrats up and down […]
Action
Newsletter
"Make a Commitment to Yourself"
Sep 11, 2020
Volunteer Lisa Smith is a mother, a grandmother of seven, and a full time mediator and collaborative attorney. She also organizes two Wellesley phone banks. While it can be hard […]
Action
Newsletter
From Apolitical to Activist
Sep 11, 2020
Elisa Ely, a Boston Globe columnist, spoke about her transition from apolitical to activist at our August 18 Florida Briefing call. Below are excerpts from her remarks.Click the image to […]
Action
Newsletter
Take Back Florida and Swing Trump’s Own District
Sep 11, 2020
From the signs above, you can see how volunteers are gleefully making signs that will go up in yards across Donald and Melania Trump’s neighborhood. You can apply your creativity […]
Action
Newsletter
All About Joe
Sep 11, 2020
Something for Everyone, Everyone for Joe For the Night Owl Swing Left Greater Boston for Biden now offers a Wednesday Night Owl Shift, creating phone bank opportunities for people who […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Event
Online
Anywhere
*Michigan
Dialing for the Michigan Democratic Party One Campaign (Coordinated Campaign)
Sep 08, 2020
Why Michigan? Michigan’s 16 Electoral College votes are critical to winning the White House in 2020. In 2016, Democrats didn’t get enough voters in traditional Democratic strongholds—and lost crucial votes […]
Action
Newsletter
September 5th Newsletter
Sep 05, 2020
8 WEEKS TO GO A New Video and Phone Banking Pledge At an eight-weeks-to-go kickoff event on Wednesday, Swing Left Greater Boston launched the best phone banking video and phone […]
Action
August 28th Newsletter
Aug 28, 2020
STRATEGY UPDATES Michigan Swing Blue Michigan Volunteer Monthly Meeting Monday, August 31 @ 5:30 pm MA for Maine Strategy Briefing Tuesday, September 1 @ 5:30 pm Pennsylvania Strategy Briefing Call […]
Action
Note from a Florida Postcard Host to Volunteers
Aug 28, 2020
Thank you for everything you’re doing to help flip Florida for Biden/Harris. I just checked my spreadsheet, and you’ve collectively picked up more than 19,000 postcards from my front porch. […]
Action
Join Swing Left Greater Boston for a 30-min Sprint on Weds, Sept 2.
Aug 27, 2020
Hosts, Captains and Organizers: Thank you for all of your hard work up until this point—your activism has already made an incredible difference! Now, as we enter the final eight-week […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Online
Anywhere
Voter Registration
*Michigan
Michigan GOTV Voter Calls with Rust Belt Rising/8 Million Voter Project
Aug 26, 2020
Phase 1 virtual voter registration with StateWide Indivisible Michigan (SWIM) and Rust Belt Rising is complete! Together we made 250,000 phone calls to unregistered Michigan and Wisconsin voters, plus […]
Action
Online
Anywhere
House Party
Movie Night/Film Screening
*Michigan
*Wisconsin
Voter Suppression
Slay the Dragon: Gerrymandering in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Beyond
Aug 26, 2020
Powerful new documentary about the successful grassroots campaign to end partisan gerrymandering in Michigan, Wisconsin, and beyond “The most important political film of the year, and it may prove to […]
Action
Letters and Postcards
Online
Anywhere
House Party
*Michigan
Michigan At Home GOTV Letter Writing/Movie Night
Aug 25, 2020
Grab your favorite beverage, print 20 Vote Forward letters for Michigan, and queue up a documentary or film set in Michigan! FAQ How Do I Write Letters? If […]
Action
August 21st Newsletter
Aug 25, 2020
STRATEGY UPDATES North Carolina Super State Strategy Briefing Thursday, August 27 @ 5:00 pm Mass for Michigan Monday August 31 @ 5:30 pm SUPER STATE: NORTH CAROLINA All in for […]
Action
Making Connections to Win the Elections
Aug 17, 2020
STRATEGY UPDATES Swing Left Greater Boston for Biden Team MeetingSaturday, August 15 @ 12:00 pm Florida Super State Strategy Briefing Wednesday, August 19 @ 5:30 pm North Carolina Super State […]
Action
Sample letter to recruit your friends
Aug 17, 2020
Dear Family & Friends, Hi. I’m writing the sort of email that I’ve never written before — about the upcoming elections in November which I believe will be the most […]
Action
Keep the Faith
Aug 14, 2020
Dear Bombarded-from-All-Sides Activist Leaders, There are moments in every campaign when leaders, faced with complications and assailed by doubts, are tempted to change course. Any strategy, no matter how data-driven, […]
Action
Postmaster's Pledge
Aug 10, 2020
The U.S. postal service has committed to doing its part to help make our elections safe and secure by prioritizing the mail delivery of absentee ballots. Ask your local post […]
Action
Y'Art Signs for Change
Aug 10, 2020
DID YOU KNOW? Y’ART Going Up in PA Make your own Y’ART sign, and we’ll put it up where it has the greatest impact. The hand-crafted sign above — created […]
Action
August 8th Newsletter
Aug 08, 2020
WHAT’S THE PLAN? Upcoming Super State Strategy Meetings Get the latest on happenings in… WISCONSIN, Wednesday, August 12 @ 5:15 pm FLORIDA, Wednesday, August 19 @ 5:30 pm THE CASE […]
Action
Post your event to the calendar
Aug 07, 2020
Events that meet the Swing Left Greater Boston criteria will automatically appear on the Swing Left Greater Boston calendar. All you need to do is post on Mobilize America. Haven’t […]
Action
Introducing...
Jul 22, 2020
Swing the country, no matter where you live. Swing Left Greater Boston is launching Swing Blue Alliance, a program that helps you and your volunteers make meaningful connections with Democratic […]
Resource
Fundraiser
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Letters and Postcards
Training and Education
Online
Anywhere
General/General Meeting
House Party
Movie Night/Film Screening
Texting
*Arizona
*Colorado
*Florida
*Georgia
*Iowa
*Maine
*Michigan
*North Carolina
*Ohio
*Pennsylvania
*Texas
*Wisconsin
Outreach/Public Relations/Media
Host a Virtual Event
Jul 19, 2020
We bet a lot of folks you know—friends, family, and colleagues—are eager to take back *all* the Houses. Together we can flip the White House, Senate, and state houses key […]
Action
July 18 Newsletter
Jul 17, 2020
Maine Meet Sara Gideon, the next Senator from Maine “November is Coming” Post-Primary Kickoff Congratulations to Sara Gideon, who won a well-fought primary on July 14 to become our Senate […]
Action
Save Our Voters Fall Internship
Jul 17, 2020
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW Swing Left Greater Boston, in conjunction with volunteers across New England, is conducting a program of evidence-based interventions to encourage low frequency voters to apply for absentee ballots […]
Action
July 11 Newsletter
Jul 12, 2020
Join one of this month’s Super State Strategy Meetings In a blue bubble? You still have power. Markey to Speak at MetroWest Volunteer Summit You’re a Massachusetts Democrat in a […]
Action
July 4th Newsletter
Jul 03, 2020
Pick up a Packet of Postcards Pronto! Find a pick-up spot near you Maine Help us get to 150,000 dials before the Maine Senate primary on July 14 Last Bash […]
Action
June 27 Newsletter
Jun 27, 2020
Pick up a Packet of Postcards Pronto! Find a pick-up spot near you MAINE 100,000 Calls Yup, that’s how many phone calls out-of-staters have made for Maine since February. Without […]
Action
June 20 Newsletter
Jun 20, 2020
Pick up a Packet of Postcards Pronto! Find a spot near you Michigan Be part of flipping Michigan blue in 2020! Battle for Must-Win Michigan with MI Lt. Gov. Gilchrist […]
Action
June 12 Newsletter
Jun 12, 2020
The past three months have been full of worry and the unknown. The past three weeks have been full of worry, anger, and the determination to fight for what’s right. […]
Action
June 6 Newsletter
Jun 05, 2020
Black Lives Matter The death of George Floyd, the terrible way he was killed, is heartbreaking. The violence of some protests — and the violence inflicted on many peaceful protests […]
Action
May 30 Newsletter
May 29, 2020
What Will You Do This Week? Call for Joe Biden on Tuesdays through July 14 Call PA Dems to Vote on Primary Day June 2 Pick a Time to Oust […]
Action
May 23 Newsletter
May 22, 2020
What Will You Do This Week? Get someone to vote by mail today … and tomorrow … and the day after …. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania is key to winning the country, […]
Action
PA Vote by Mail Campaign Launches
May 19, 2020
For release on Tuesday, May 19th Swing Left Greater Boston is launching a five-part campaign to help Democrats in Pennsylvania apply to receive mail-in ballots and begin voting in the […]
Action
May 16 Newsletter
May 15, 2020
What Will You Do This Week? Pennsylvania Florida Michigan Maine You don’t have a choice Unity: the Only Way to Reclaim the Country Do you want […]
Action
Effect of Vote-by-Mail Postcards With and Without Return Postage on Behavior of Registered Democrats in Sarasota County
May 15, 2020
February-March 2020 Investigators Peter Grey, Richard Segan, Julia Rabkin, JoAnne DeVries, John Loewenstein, Susan Labandibar Abstract A previous study demonstrated that a two part postcard was effective in increasing enrollment […]
Action
May 14 Maine Digest
May 14, 2020
Welcome to the ninth edition of Swing Left Maine’s News Digest. Between now and the November, we will periodically offer concise summaries of news stories related to the state of […]
Action
What Are “Passive Liberals”?
May 12, 2020
To win in November, Democrats need to motivate a substantial increase in voter turnout. While the behavior of swing voters who voted for Trump in 2016 is important, the election […]
Action
Many Americans Don’t Vote: Who Are They?
May 11, 2020
The United States has the lowest voter turnout of the world’s mature democracies and has had for many decades—nearly 92 million people, nearly half of all eligible votes, in recent […]
Action
May 9 Newsletter
May 09, 2020
What Will You Do This Week? Get a head start with Team Joe! Michigan Florida Pennsylvania emerge a leader Let’s get started It’s Time to Support Joe Biden […]
Action
This weekend’s PA postcard/phone bank/TWITTER events!
May 08, 2020
First, a special request for those of you who are on Twitter (or know someone who is) to follow our new Twitter account at swingleftflipPA. The more followers we have […]
Action
May 6 Maine News Digest
May 06, 2020
Welcome to the eighth edition of Swing Left Maine’s News Digest. Between now and the November election we will periodically offer concise summaries of news stories related to the state […]
Action
May 2 Newsletter
May 02, 2020
What Will You Do This Week? Get a head start with Team Joe! phone calls write postcards send and answer texts join the leader team One […]
Action
Protect Our Elections!
Apr 27, 2020
Swing Left Greater Boston has just reviewed a brief outlining Republican plans for a $50 million dollar multifaceted voter suppression effort in the fall of 2020 that is cynically titled […]
Action
April 25th newsletter
Apr 24, 2020
State by State Calendar Maine Michigan Pennsylvania Florida “Meet” Cal — he’s key to flipping the U.S. Senate Cal Cunningham, Democrat for NC Senate Cal Cunningham is currently running for […]
Newsletter
ME Maine
*Maine
Swing Left Maine: News Digest
Apr 20, 2020
April 20, 2020 Welcome to the sixth edition of Swing Left Maine’s News Digest. Between now and the November election we will periodically offer concise summaries of news stories related […]
Action
April 18 Newsletter
Apr 17, 2020
Check out the New Together for 2020 Calendar Swing Left Greater Boston’s calendar is now available on the Together for 2020 site and incorporates a wider array of events. Read […]
Action
Swing Left Greater Boston Joins Together for 2020
Apr 17, 2020
Since 2018, Swing Left Greater Boston has been creating campaigns, providing support resources, coordinating events and launching countless new activists into the fight to take back the White House, flip […]
Action
Swing Left Maine: April 13th News Digest
Apr 14, 2020
Welcome to the fifth edition of Swing Left Maine’s News Digest. Between now and the November election we will periodically offer concise summaries of news stories related to the state […]
Action
April 11 Newsletter
Apr 11, 2020
State by State Calendar Maine Wisconsin Pennsylvania Florida Senator Elizabeth Warren announces the launch of Together for 2020 Activists Spur Collaboration with Together for 2020 Be part of the launch […]
Action
T2020 Launch Invitation
Apr 10, 2020
You are invited to be part of the launch of an exciting new collaboration of volunteers across the state working to defeat Trump and win in 2020. Join us at […]
Newsletter
*Maine
Maine News Digest - 4th Edition
Apr 08, 2020
Swing Left Maine: News Digest April 7, 2020 Welcome to the fourth edition of Swing Left Maine’s News […]
Action
Greater Andover Indivisible’s First Blue Power Hour
Apr 06, 2020
By Pam Poindexter Tonight we had 15 people attend GAI’s first official Blue Power Hour via Zoom. Even though this weekly event is scheduled at the same time as our […]
Action
Managing Volunteers
Apr 06, 2020
By Lisa Zankman Some of us have a lot of experience managing people and some of us have less, but it’s probably true that very few of us have had […]
Action
*Pennsylvania
Turn PA Blue
Apr 04, 2020
Talented activists in Pennsylvania who pivot off the pandemic to become even more creative in the effort to turn PA Blue. Turn PA Blue Candid Candidates Series Turn PA Blue’s Candid […]
Action
Newsletter April 4
Apr 04, 2020
Why, how, and where to get online for Democrats Defeat Susan Collins while Staying Safe Make calls for Critical WI Supreme Court Election April 7 COVID-19 is no reason to […]
Action
*Maine
Maine Phone Banking
Apr 02, 2020
We can’t say this often enough: making personal or phone contact with voters is one of the most valuable tools we have! Though we can’t (yet!) canvass, we can still make lots […]
Action
Flipping PA While Staying Safe – April 1st Update
Apr 01, 2020
Thanks to the close to 20 activists who joined us for our virtual huddle March 27th and gave us feedback on the best ways to win Pennsylvania in November. We’re […]
Action
Swing Left Maine News Digest
Mar 30, 2020
March 30, 2020 Welcome to the third edition of Swing Left Maine’s News Digest. Between now and the November election we will periodically offer concise summaries of news stories related […]
Newsletter
March 28th Newsletter
Mar 28, 2020
New! Virtual Activism Opportunities Tired of sitting at home alone? Get ACTIVE and join others with virtual activism. Click the kind of event that interests you and see what’s available. […]
*Pennsylvania
Doubling Down on PA
Mar 23, 2020
We had tough news from Pennsylvania last week. Despite strong efforts from Swing Left Greater Boston and seven other states, we lost all three special legislative elections on March 17th. […]
Action
Virtual Fundraiser Raises $30,000 for Lucy McBath campaign in GA-06
Mar 23, 2020
Force Multiplier is not skipping a beat. This perspicacious group of Massachusetts grassroots fundraisers has moved its candidate events online during this public health crisis. They remain committed to supporting […]
Action
Voting without Viruses
Mar 23, 2020
A record 122 volunteers attended Voting without Viruses: The Dems’ Secret Weapon to Win in 2020. Huge thanks to our awesome presenters, Mike Coleman, Peter Grey, Richard Segan, Dr. Robert […]
Action
Win Wisconsin => Defeat Trump Virtual Fundraiser
Mar 23, 2020
RSVP DONATE Sponsored by: Act Together 2020Co-sponsored by: Swing Left Boston, Brookline BOOST, Brookline PAXQuestions? Contact laura.derman@gmail.com, oragladstone@gmail.com
Action
Newsletter March 21
Mar 20, 2020
Statewide Virtual Activism Calendar Social distancing doesn’t need to slow down our activism! Swing Left Greater Boston’s on-line event calendar is chock-full of virtual events. Click the calendar that interests […]
Action
Event
Training and Education
Anywhere
Voter Registration
*Florida
Voter Suppression
Democratic Party
Voting without Viruses - the Dems' Secret Weapon to Win Florida in 2020
Mar 19, 2020
Democrats have very narrowly lost in the last two statewide elections, so a big effort in Florida in 2020 could be the clincher. Tune on Sunday, March 22 at 7pm […]
Fundraiser
Event
Online
Anywhere
*Wisconsin
Event Hosting
Democratic Party
Win Wisconsin- Defeat Trump 1/29 at 1pm
Mar 19, 2020
In 2016 Trump won Wisconsin by only 29,000 votes. Wisconsin Democrats turned it around in 2018, electing a full slate of Democrats in virtually all of the competitive races! Wisconsin […]
Training and Education
Online
Together for 2020 Office Hours for Virtual Activism
Mar 17, 2020
Learn new ways to connect for virtual activism via the computer! Together for 2020 is offering one hour drop-in tech support sessions. Topics we can cover include computer equipment, teleconferencing, […]
Action
Swing Left Maine: News Digest
Mar 17, 2020
Swing Left Maine: News Digest March 16, 2020 Welcome to the inaugural edition of Swing Left Maine’s News […]
Newsletter
March 14 Newsletter
Mar 14, 2020
March 14, 2020 See it all! Read the newsletter online. COVID-19 Is No Match for Activism Don’t let COVID-19 dampen your Democratic spirit. Read on and see how Swing Left’s […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Training and Education
Online
PA HD-18 Special Election Phone Bank Events
Mar 13, 2020
Hope you and your families are all safe and healthy and that we can lessen the impact of this virus by ignoring Trump and following our local leadership and the […]
State
Janet Singer - 3/7
Mar 08, 2020
Janet Singer (right) is putting her networks to work Consider Other Venues for Volunteer Activism Last June, Janet Singer used her 35th college reunion in June to promote volunteer activism. […]
Action
Online
Anywhere
*Michigan
Michigan - 3/7
Mar 08, 2020
MICHIGAN Activists just like you are going to MI Targeting Change in the MI State House Swing Left is currently targeting seven districts — five GOP-held seats and two Democratic […]
Type
Anywhere
*Florida
Florida - 3/7
Mar 08, 2020
FLORIDA How the Dems will win. Don’t Let Apathy Discourage Volunteers in Florida last week were surprised at the number of people they spoke to who don’t plan to vote. […]
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Canvassing
Outside New England
*Pennsylvania
Travel/Democracy Holiday
Swing Left National
Weekend of Action
Pennsylvania - 3/7
Mar 08, 2020
PENNSYLVANIA Our own Carolyn Fuller, Bill McAvinney, Bob Scheier, and Ann Eldridge (shown with Andrea Koplove, Director of Engagement with Turn PA Blue) knocked on more than 200 doors this […]
Planning
Anywhere
Now, because October is too late.
Mar 08, 2020
It takes multiple touches to activate a voter Now, Because October Is Too Late According to Forbes, “Simplicity and repetition are the most important tools you can use to get […]
Newsletter
March 7 Newsletter
Mar 06, 2020
March 7, 2020 See it all! Click here to read the newsletter online. Canvassing and Voter Registration Bensalem, PA Saturday- Sunday, March 7-8 Canvassing for Harold Hayes in Bucks County […]
Action
The Leaders Bulletin #9
Mar 05, 2020
Hello Devoted and Frequently Overwhelmed Activist Leaders, One of the strengths of Swing Left is that we are ‘candidate agnostic’ – we are committed to supporting Democrats, regardless of whether […]
Action
Turn PA Blue Needs
Mar 04, 2020
I know many of us are eager to work on Vote by Mail in PA. Plans are moving along–yay! If you are interested in learning more about how you can […]
Newsletter
February 29th Newsletter
Feb 28, 2020
February 29, 2020 There’s a whole newsletter after the calendar, so be sure to scroll down. In Gmail, click “View entire message” on the bottom left of the email to […]
Action
Election
Event
Anywhere
House Party
Social/Bar Night
*Colorado
*Maine
*North Carolina
*Texas
Alabama
Virginia
Swing Left National
Event Hosting
Attend a Super Tuesday Watch Party
Feb 26, 2020
Time to hit the ground running with a Super Tuesday Watch Party. Regardless of who wins the presidential primary we are working hard to defeat Trump and the GOP up […]
Action
Newsletter
February 22 Newsletter
Feb 21, 2020
February 22, 2020 There’s a whole newsletter after the calendar, so be sure to scroll down. In Gmail, click “View entire message” on the bottom left of the email to […]
Fundraiser
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Canvassing
Outside New England
Voter Registration
*Pennsylvania
Travel/Democracy Holiday
Weekend of Action
PA Blue March
Feb 17, 2020
We are just nine seats away from turning the PA State House blue. The work starts now! There is a special election in House District 18 (HD-18) Tuesday 3/17 in […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Training and Education
Online
Anywhere
*Maine
Event Hosting
Maine Phone Bank Training
Feb 15, 2020
Call Maine Voters to Help Oust Susan Collins! The Maine Dems are using the cold winter months to clean up the voter list and hone their messaging so they (and […]
Action
Newsletter
February 15 newsletter
Feb 15, 2020
February 15, 2020 There’s a whole newsletter after the calendar, so be sure to scroll down.Click View entire message to display the entire gmail, Where do you want to see […]
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Fundraiser
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Letters and Postcards
Training and Education
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Canvassing
General/General Meeting
House Party
Movie Night/Film Screening
Social/Bar Night
Special Events
Texting
Voter Registration
Miscellaneous/Other
Swing Left National
Event Hosting
Swing Left Host Resources
Feb 15, 2020
MobilizeAmerica www.swingleft.org/mobilize-guide Use these links to post a: Letter-writing/postcard event Canvassing event Grassroots fundraising event House party event (use for texting events) Unity presidential debate watch party event Super Tuesday […]
Resource
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Canvassing
Anywhere
Voter Registration
*Arizona
*Colorado
*Florida
*Georgia
*Iowa
*Maine
*Michigan
*North Carolina
*Ohio
*Pennsylvania
*Texas
*Wisconsin
Travel/Democracy Holiday
Weekend of Action
Event Hosting
Canvassing and Voter Registration Resources
Feb 14, 2020
Ready to knock on doors (canvass)? That’s great! Studies show that face to face conversations are twice as effective as phone calls, and even more effective than texting. Canvassing is […]
Resource
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Anywhere
*Arizona
*Colorado
*Florida
*Georgia
*Iowa
*Maine
*Michigan
*North Carolina
*Ohio
*Pennsylvania
*Texas
*Wisconsin
Event Hosting
Phone Banking Resources
Feb 14, 2020
About Phone Banking Want to attend or host a phone bank? That’s great! Phone banking is the next best thing to canvassing. Phone bank parties can be a fun way […]
Action
Election
Event
Anywhere
House Party
Social/Bar Night
*Colorado
*Maine
*North Carolina
*Texas
Alabama
Virginia
Swing Left National
Event Hosting
Host a Super Tuesday Watch Party
Feb 13, 2020
Time to hit the ground running with a Super Tuesday Watch Party. Regardless of who wins the presidential primary we are working hard to defeat Trump and the GOP up […]
Resource
Action
Canvassing
Voter Registration
*Arizona
*Colorado
*Florida
*Georgia
*Iowa
*Maine
*Michigan
*North Carolina
*Ohio
*Pennsylvania
*Texas
*Wisconsin
Travel/Democracy Holiday
Weekend of Action
Event Hosting
Super State Trip Planning
Feb 11, 2020
Ready to knock doors and register voters in Swing Left Super States? We are with you—#WinningisEverything ! Thinking of a #DemocracyHoliday and #vacaycanvassing? Check out our trip planners: Arizona Colorado […]
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Canvassing
Outside New England
Voter Registration
*Arizona
Travel/Democracy Holiday
Swing Left National
Weekend of Action
Event Hosting
Swing Left Arizona Weekends of Action
Feb 10, 2020
Arizona is a must-win state for Democrats. In 2020, Democrats have the best chance of winning Arizona’s 11 electoral votes than any Democrat since 1996. Because the demographics in Arizona […]
Canvassing/Voter Registration
*Arizona
*Florida
*Georgia
*Maine
*Michigan
*Pennsylvania
*Texas
Nevada
Statistics
Good News You Can Use
Feb 10, 2020
Voter registration numbers We at Swing Left don’t get thrown by the doom and gloom over primaries and polls. We’re focused on the general election, tied up with actions that […]
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Fundraiser
Action
Training and Education
Online
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*Arizona
*Colorado
*Florida
*Georgia
*Iowa
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*Michigan
*North Carolina
*Ohio
*Pennsylvania
*Texas
*Wisconsin
Event Hosting
#ShowBlueLove 2020
Feb 08, 2020
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Action
Newsletter
Swing Left Newsletter 2/8
Feb 08, 2020
February 8, 2020 Can’t see the whole email? At the bottom left of the email, you might see [Message clipped] View entire message. Click the link to view the rest […]
Fundraiser
Action
Outside New England
Voter Registration
*Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Building Unity Tour in Wisconsin
Feb 07, 2020
Defend Democracy! Register & Vote! All Hands On Deck! Starting the weekend of March 8th (International Women’s Day), Building Unity groups and partners will launch a 35-weekend tour calling on Wisconsin citizens to Defend Democracy – Register […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Letters and Postcards
Canvassing
Online
Anywhere
Voter Registration
*Florida
Travel/Democracy Holiday
Weekend of Action
Fight for Florida - Webinar 2/13 at 2pm
Feb 06, 2020
On the next Swing Left Greater Boston trip, February 24-28, we’ll be knocking on doors in Manatee County. Or volunteer from home by calling or sending postcards. Find out more […]
Fundraiser
Action
Outside New England
*Wisconsin
Event Hosting
Democratic Party
Wisconsin Is the Tipping Point in this Election
Feb 06, 2020
Lew Friedland, a professor of mass communication and sociology at the UW-Madison has been studying the political transformation of Wisconsin for almost ten years, as it moved from the original […]
Action
Online
Anywhere
Miscellaneous/Other
Help Turn PA Blue with an Easy Data Project
Feb 02, 2020
Help Turn PA Blue with an Easy Data Project Help turn Pennsylvania blue with an easy—but crucial—data project! Help Turn PA Blue verify candidate petitions, so they can run for […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Online
Anywhere
*Florida
Event Hosting
Help Florida Democrats Vote by Mail. Give 'Em a Ring!
Feb 01, 2020
Swing Left is working with the Florida Democratic Party to support their campaign to encourage inconsistent Democratic voters to sign up for vote by mail (VBM). They’ve got a big […]
Action
Newsletter
Feb 1 Newsletter
Jan 31, 2020
February 1, 2020 Maine is where all the action is this week. Phone Bank and Texting Andover Tuesday, February 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuesday Daytime Texting Action […]
Action
MA for Florida! Let's Go to Beautiful Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Jan 30, 2020
Want to win the fight for Florida and how it’s playing out in Sarasota and Manatee Counties? Don’t miss this call! Kate Kavanagh and Susan Labandibar will meet with Manatee […]
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Canvassing
ME Maine
Voter Registration
*Maine
Register Maine Voters
Jan 27, 2020
We have registered well over over 1,000 voters since June! Join us! We are registering voters at community colleges, courthouses, shopping areas, and colleges throughout southern Maine. New—indoor and outdoor […]
Action
Newsletter
January 25 Newsletter
Jan 25, 2020
January 25, 2020 Postcard and Letter Writing Cambridge Saturday, January 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Swing Left House Party Learn more Providence, RI Sunday, January 26 @ 2:00 […]
Action
Leader Bulletin
The Activist Leader's Bulletin 1/22/2020
Jan 25, 2020
Take Care of Yourself Before we jump into our more formal business for the day, a word for you, our activism leaders, as we slog through this long and frequently […]
Action
Newsletter
January 18 Newsletter
Jan 18, 2020
January 18, 2020 Every article has a call to action, so find something you’d like to do and DO IT!See more below(If you don’t see five articles, look in the […]
Action
Newsletter
January 11 Newsletter
Jan 10, 2020
January 11, 2020 Strategize with Swing Left on January 12.Sign up to hold your own house party or to rescue a voter in a voter-suppression state this week. See more […]
Fundraiser
Action
Training and Education
Online
Anywhere
*Arizona
*Colorado
*Florida
*Georgia
*Iowa
*Maine
*Michigan
*North Carolina
*Ohio
*Pennsylvania
*Texas
*Wisconsin
#ShowBlueLove 2020 Fundraising Toolkit
Jan 08, 2020
Looking for an Easy Circle of Friends/Online Fundraiser? #ShowBlueLove 2020! Join other volunteers to maximize early donations and help Democrats win *all* Houses! #ShowBlueLove with this super easy email and […]
Action
Newsletter
January 4 Newsletter
Jan 07, 2020
January 4, 2020 Don’t put it off, many of the articles are about meetings that happen this week. see details below Recurring Concord Sunday, January 5 @ 2:00 pm – […]
Action
Newsletter
December 28th Newsletter
Dec 28, 2019
December 28, 2019 HOLIDAY SPECIAL EDITION Postcard and Letter Writing Cambridge Friday, January 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Postcards to Stop Voter Suppression (Joe […]
Action
Newsletter
December 21 Newsletter
Dec 21, 2019
December 21, 2019 In this issue… Visit Florida and Register a DemocratResearch on the Effectiveness of Postcarding Super State: What’s at Stake in Maine Needed: Maine OrganizerStay in the Loop […]
Action
Newsletter
December 14 Newsletter
Dec 19, 2019
December 14, 2019 In this issue‘Tis the season for giving to family, friends, and Swing LeftA quick recap of the Indivisible MA 2019 ConferenceSee more below Call for Peacekeepers for […]
Resource
Action
Join Indivisible-MA and Swing Left on Slack
Dec 11, 2019
Why would Indivisible-MA and Swing Left both want me – a busy activist who is already inundated with emails — to join YET ANOTHER communication platform? To answer that question, […]
Action
Training and Education
MA Western MA
Conference
Together for 2020 Conference Recap
Dec 11, 2019
On December 7th, a crew of 13 committed members of Swing Left Greater Boston led workshops and breakout sessions at a statewide activism conference. Together for 2020 & Beyond, sponsored […]
Action
Letters and Postcards
Anywhere
*Florida
Postcards and Other Mailings
Dec 11, 2019
On December 7th, Susan Labandibar led a workshop on the effectiveness of postcards and other mailings. The three main takeaways were: Most postcard and letter studies show only marginal effectiveness […]
Resource
Action
The Power of Slack
Dec 11, 2019
Slack: It’s where we organize for the WIN in 2020 Be in the Know with Swing Left Slack Want to be part of the scene at Swing Left or Indivisible-MA? […]
Action
Newsletter
December 7 Newsletter
Dec 10, 2019
December 7, 2019 In this issue…Goals and plans for PennsylvaniaThe new Swing Left podcastsThe power of Slack See more below Recurring Worcester Saturday, December 7 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 […]
Action
Newsletter
November 30 Newsletter
Dec 03, 2019
November 30, 2019 In this issue GET A HEAD START ON 2020: Attend Indivisible MA’s Together for 2020 Conference on December 7 Get a Sneak Peek at Our 2020 Strategy […]
Internship
Environmental Voter Project Spring Internship
Nov 27, 2019
The Environmental Voter Project is now accepting applications for its Spring Internship Program. Can you help us spread the word by forwarding this email to anybody who might be interested […]
Event
Movie Night/Film Screening
*Georgia
Voter Suppression
Activist Afternoons
Bostonians Fighting Voter Suppression
Nov 27, 2019
Last Sunday, over 75 people came to Workbar on a rainy afternoon to learn about voter suppression in Georgia, and how it changed the elections in 2018. Much of the […]
Action
Event
MA Western MA
Conference
Statewide Activist Conference
Nov 24, 2019
On December 7th, let’s get together in Worcester at the Together for 2020 conference, organized by our friends at Indivisible MA. At this conference you’ll learn how to be most […]
Action
Newsletter
November 23rd Newsletter
Nov 22, 2019
November 23, 2019 In this issue Laying groundwork for 2020 Swing Left Super State Strategy Kickoff Indivisible MA Together for 2020 Conference Plans for PA Collaboration in 2020 Recurring Concord […]
Action
Newsletter
November 16th Newsletter
Nov 16, 2019
November 16, 2019 In this issue – ways to … Build relationships with organizers on the ground in Swing States Join organizers who want to set the course for 2020 […]
Action
Swing Left National
Swing Left Volunteer Leaders Call
Nov 12, 2019
RSVP for the Swing Left December Leaders’ Call: Please join us Thursday, December 12th at 8 PM ET for a special training edition of our monthly Leaders’ Call. We’ll be […]
Action
Newsletter
From Swing Left Headquarters
Nov 11, 2019
Hey Swing Left, This is how we want to feel after an election! What you helped achieve in Virginia this week is major. For the first time in 26 years, […]
Action
Newsletter
November 9th Newsletter
Nov 10, 2019
November 9, 2019 Articles in this issue Dems turn Virginia blue Sister District MA-RI’s impact on VA success Indivisible MA 2019 Conference: Learn how you can make a Dem 2020 […]
Action
Newsletter
November 2nd Newsletter
Nov 06, 2019
November 2, 2019 Articles in this Issue Today’s issue on voter suppression is based on an essay by Swing Left’s own Laurie Covens. See her complete article here. Join Maine’s […]
Action
Movie Night/Film Screening
*Georgia
Voter Suppression
Activist Afternoons
Voter Suppression: A Threat to Fair Elections
Nov 01, 2019
A dozen activists gathered at the Newton home of Swing Left member Joanne Hooker last Friday to watch Suppressed: The Fight to Vote, the riveting documentary by Brave New Films producer […]
Fundraiser
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Canvassing
Blue Wave 2020 Starts in Virginia
Oct 30, 2019
What You Can Do to Help We don’t need to wait for 2020: Virginia is the most important battleground state of 2019. If we flip just 4 seats in the […]
Action
Newsletter
October 26th Newsletter
Oct 26, 2019
October 26, 2019 Articles in this Issue Postcard and letter writing delivers value for recipients and writers alike Ten days to flip Virginia Postcard and Letter Writing Boxford Sunday, October […]
Action
Letters and Postcards
Canvassing/Voter Registration
Anywhere
House Party
Event Hosting
Upside of Writing to Voters
Oct 23, 2019
“Creating the postcards is a positive outlet for my political angst. I don’t need research to show me that.” Rose Hendricks, science communication advocate and researcher When a potential voter […]
Action
Canvassing
ME Maine
*Maine
Bye Bye Susan 2019
Oct 23, 2019
Finale Canvass with the Maine Dems The Cook Political Report is now calling Susan Collins’ Senate seat a toss-up! We can win that seat, but we have to work for […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Election
Outside New England
Virginia
Voter Suppression
Reach Out to Voters of Color in Virginia!
Oct 22, 2019
In just a few weeks, Virginia has the chance to completely change the face of the General Assembly; all 140 State Senate and House seats are up for re-election. We […]
Action
October 19 Newsletter
Oct 19, 2019
October 19, 2019 In this Issue November 5 is a real chance to Flip Virginia Activist Afternoons Second Anniversary Celebration Organizing Corps 2020 puts local organizers into inner city and […]
Action
GREAT BARRINGTON: MAINE… YES! COLLINS… NO! FUNDRAISER FOR THE RURAL FREEDOM NETWORK
Oct 19, 2019
October 25, Great Barrington: On Friday, October 25th from 4-6pm, join hosts Bobbie Houston & Eric Shamie for cocktails at the Green Houses, former site of Dolby Florists, in Great […]
Action
Swing Left Pioneer Valley Sponsors Letter-Writing at Elections 2020 Mini-Summit
Oct 19, 2019
October 16th, Florence: A crowd of more than sixty came to an Elections 2020 mini-summit organized by the Northampton Democratic City Committee. Swing Left Pioneer Valley sponsored Get Out the […]
Action
Swing Left Greater Boston Has Fun at the Honk Parade
Oct 19, 2019
October 13, Somerville: Swing Left Greater Boston had lots of fun marching in the Honk Parade, part of an annual festival of activist street bands. Would you like to marching […]
Action
First Concord Activist Huddle Goes Off Like Gang-Busters
Oct 19, 2019
September 28, Concord: The first Concord Huddle on September 28 was a lively affair, with a host of opportunities to postcard, text, and gather signatures. Next Huddle: Saturday, October 26, […]
Action
Flex Your Activist Muscles at Activist Afternoons!
Oct 19, 2019
October 27, Cambridge: Every Sunday in Cambridge, Activist Afternoons provides a time and a space for “Activism without the Hassle.” For two hours from 4-6 pm, organizers from local activist […]
Action
Why I'm all in for Maine
Oct 15, 2019
By Rebecca RiccioMom, Social Change Educator, ActivistArlington, MA Among the many emotions I’ve experienced as a direct result of Donald Trump’s election, there are several I never would have predicted. […]
Action
October 12 Newsletter
Oct 12, 2019
October 12, 2019 In this issue Local elections matter … Supporting Wisconsin local groups that empower GOTV efforts VA Weekend of Action with election only one month away The potential […]
Action
Swing Left Weekend of Action
Oct 09, 2019
As the impeachment inquiry has been leading in the news, I wanted to send an important reminder: We’re just a few weeks away from Election Day in Virginia. Democrats are […]
Action
Help Train Organizers for 2020!
Oct 09, 2019
As many of us who have volunteered for campaigns have seen, field organizers typically come from affluent backgrounds. They do not look like or relate to the lives of residents […]
Action
October 5 Newsletter
Oct 08, 2019
October 5, 2019 Help us turn Virginia Blue!Organizer Barry Lawson Profile Join the Tech Guru on Wednesday See more below Canvassing and Voter Registration Epping, NH October 5-8 @ 10:00 […]
Action
Tipping Point 2020: Wisconsin
Oct 07, 2019
The Case for Investment By Chet Atkins Wisconsin was the tipping point state for Trump’s victory in 2016 and will almost certainly play a similar role in next year’s race. […]
Action
Barry Lawson, NE Vermont on Guard
Oct 03, 2019
Organizers Barry and Lynn Lawson (top); Gil (bottom left in red) and Cynthia (not shown) Steil, and Emmy (middle right) and Rick (bottom left in blue) Hausman A New Definition […]
Action
September 28th Newsletter
Sep 29, 2019
September 28, 2019 Join a Canvassing Trip in Virginia Berl Hartman ProfileSwing Left Rhode Island See more inside Training Online October 6 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Learn about […]
Action
SwingLeft is growing– in tiny but mighty Rhode Island!
Sep 26, 2019
Announcing the official launch of “SwingLeft Rhode Island” (SLRI) the newest local chapter of SwingLeft’s national organization! SLRI was created to bring concerned citizens of Rhode Island together and provide […]
Action
Teamwork is Key to Swing Left Volunteer Berl Hartman's Maine Voter Registration Success
Sep 26, 2019
With nearly 1,000 new voters registered in Maine as of September 12, Berl Hartman and her fellow Swing Left volunteers in Maine are making significant progress with new voter registration. […]
Action
Canvassing in Virginia to turn the State Legislature BLUE.
Sep 26, 2019
Canvass with Swing Left to flip the House of Delegates and the State Senate from November 1 through November 5th, 2019. This could be our best and last chance to […]
Action
Organize an Event
Sep 24, 2019
We created this page for you. We know you want to stop Trump and we want to help you do it. Whether you are an organizer with a large group […]
Action
A vote for Susan Collins is a vote for Mitch McConnell
Sep 23, 2019
In her 2020 reelection campaign, Susan Collins plans to emphasize her bipartisanship and her ability to deliver results for Maine. But will Democrats who have voted for Collins in the […]
Action
September 21 Newsletter
Sep 21, 2019
September 21, 2019 Organizing in MaineBerl Hartman ProfileLessons from NC-09 See more below Postcard and Letter-Writing Natick 2019-09-21 @ 10am-12pm Three Town Letter-writing Party Learn more Acton 2019-09-21 @ 10am-12pm […]
Action
Susan Collins: Protect Our Elections!
Sep 19, 2019
Hold Susan Collins accountable with us — the time is NOW to make election security a reality in 2020. The Senate has until Oct 1 (beginning of new fiscal year) […]
Action
Register Students to Vote in Maine
Sep 18, 2019
Now is the time to register students as they head back to school in Southern Maine. Three-quarters of Maine’s voters have voted for Susan Collins for Senate at least once. […]
Candidates
Election
Beating the Republican Playbook in NC-09
Sep 12, 2019
Thirty Swing Left Greater Boston volunteers have just returned from Union county, North Carolina, where an election redo after Republicans cheated has taught us some valuable lessons about the Republican […]
Action
Event
Training and Education
Canvassing
Maine Matters. Mass Mobilizes.
Sep 04, 2019
It’s Time to End Mitch McConnell’s Stranglehold on the Senate. Help Us Defeat Susan Collins in 2020! Announcing the Maine Matters/Mass Mobilizes Fall Canvassing Campaign Three intensive days of issue […]
Action
Protect the Vote in NC-09
Aug 27, 2019
Voter protection recruitment is in full swing in North Carolina. Needed: Election Day volunteers who are flexible, unflappable and can multitask while assisting would be voters. We spoke with Jonah […]
Action
Dialing for Dan: Whichever Side Gets Out the Votes Wins!
Aug 25, 2019
Want to make a difference in a race where every vote will count? Join us to Get Out the Vote for the Sept. 10th NC-09 special congressional election, where a […]
Action
Swing Left Greater Boston and Sister District MA-RI Raise Money for Virginia Candidates
Aug 23, 2019
This November, we have the chance to make Virginia a blue state. If we win just 4 additional seats in the state legislature, Virginia will have Democratic leadership at all levels […]
Action
Movie Night at Activist Afternoons
Aug 22, 2019
Activist Afternoons started off last Sunday with its normal volley of phone calls, letter writing, and postcards to voters in Massachusetts and far beyond, including to North Carolina’s 9th congressional […]
Action
Working for Change in North Carolina
Aug 21, 2019
In 2016, Laverne Berry, an attorney from Brooklyn, NY, heard that North Carolina Republicans were illegally purging thousands of black voters from the rolls. She and three of her friends […]
Action
Join the "Battle of the Dans" Fundraiser in Lexington on 8/28
Aug 21, 2019
On Wednesday, August 28th, join us from 6:45-8:45 pm for our last event to support Dan McCready before his long-awaited September election redo. This memorable evening will feature special guests […]
Action
Early Voting Starts on August 21st for Dan McCready Special Election
Aug 16, 2019
Early voting starts next week for an epic election redo in North Carolina’s Ninth Congressional District, where Democrat Dan McCready is duking it out with Dan “Bathroom Bill” Bishop. Both […]
Action
Swing Left Charlotte Spotlights Dynamic Canvasser from Boston
Aug 16, 2019
The founder of Swing Left Charlotte created this glowing profile of Boston-based volunteer Ed Loechler, after he stayed at her house during a canvassing trip to NC-09. Ed is a […]
Action
Go MAD on August 18th!
Aug 08, 2019
On August 18th, it’s time to go MAD to help Dan McCready over the wire in his epic two-year battle against Republicans in NC-09. Here in Greater Boston, you’ve got […]
Action
Volunteers Celebrate! Voter Registration Has Flipped in Orange County, CA
Aug 08, 2019
Field Team 6 voter registration volunteers in Orange County, CA today are celebrating a milestone. For the first time since about 1940, the number of registered Democrats overtook Republicans in […]
Action
Write Letters to Dems in NC-09!
Aug 02, 2019
On Tuesday, September 10th, the most important election of 2019 will take place in North Carolina’s 9th district. This election “redo” pits solar entrepreneur Dan McCready against a nationally known […]
Action
So Long, Susan Collins! Issue Canvassing in Southern Maine
Aug 02, 2019
Maine Dems are seeking our help with issue canvassing in easy to reach York County.This is door-to-door outreach to gauge voters’ interest in choosing the eventual Dem candidate over Collins so […]
Action
A remarkable turnout for Postcards to Florida
Jul 29, 2019
There was a remarkable turnout for today’s postcards to Florida – 24 volunteers on this beautiful summer day. There were volunteers from Wayland, Sudbury, Lexington, Wellesley, Concord and Natick. Eleven of […]
Action
Working for Change in North Carolina 9
Jul 29, 2019
This event has reached capacity. We are no longer accepting additional RSVPs for this event. Please consider hosting your own event for Dan McCready. Get started at https://swingbluealliance.org/host-an-event/ Join us […]
Action
Capturing the Flag: A Firsthand Account of Voter Suppression in North Carolina
Jul 29, 2019
As the 2016 National Election unfolds around them, a diverse team of charismatic voter protection volunteers travel from New York City to Fayetteville, North Carolina, where they learn that their skills at the polls - years in the making - are no match for the insidious game of modern-day voter suppression
Action
Registering Voters at Portland's Festival of Nations
Jul 29, 2019
Jackie Kung and her family went to the Festival of Nations on Saturday, July 27th to register voters. They invited Kheyro, their Somali-American friend who lives in Maine, to come […]
Action
9 Ways to Beat Republicans in NC-09
Jul 29, 2019
On Tuesday, September 10th, the most important election of 2019 will take place in North Carolina’s 9th district. Democrat Dan McCready has been running continuously for the seat since early […]
Action
Summer Days in Maine
Jul 24, 2019
The hard work to unseat Susan Collins is underway, and Democrats in Maine need our help! Swing Left Greater Boston has made it easy for us to get involved. Grab […]
Action
Sarasota County Dems Get a Boost from Margaret Good
Jul 24, 2019
Swing Left Greater Boston has an affinity for Sarasota County, where many Massachusetts snowbirds spend their winters. That’s why we’re happy that Margaret Good is running for Congress in Florida’s […]
Action
Massachusetts groups send 10,000 postcards to NC-09
Jul 21, 2019
Over 20 different grassroots groups from all over Greater Boston, the Cape and Islands have completed a large postcard-writing project to remind Democratic voters of the importance of an upcoming […]
Action
Canvass with the Maine Dems!
Jul 21, 2019
WHAT IS CANVASSING? Canvassing involves knocking on doors in an assigned neighborhood (or “turf”) to gather information from pre-identified registered voters. Canvassers follow a script and enter people’s responses in […]
Resource
Join Swing Left in North Carolina
Jul 20, 2019
North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District Special Election Dan McCready is running again for the NC-09 seat left vacant after the 2018 election thrown out for ballot fraud. His new opponent […]
Action
Swing Left College Fellowship by July 26th.
Jul 18, 2019
Young voters are the future of this country. When young people turn out to vote, they change the outcome of elections. And what’s the best way to get young voters […]
Action
Scout Out Places to Register Voters in Maine
Jul 18, 2019
If defeating Susan Collins is one of your major goals and you are looking for fun, a bit of adventure, and have the flexibility to travel to Maine on weekdays, […]
Action
Swing Left Volunteer Leaders Call
Jul 18, 2019
Please join Swing Left’s next volunteer leader update and training call on Sunday, July 21st at 8 PM. We will cover team building, including recruitment, retention and especially leadership development […]
Action
Write a Letter - Register a Voter as a Democrat
Jul 18, 2019
Swing Left Pioneer Valley has just finished their batch of 1,000 survey postcards to inactive Florida Dems. Join dozens of volunteers who are organizing letter writing events at their homes, […]
Action
House Party Hosts Unite!
Jul 11, 2019
In 2019, the Swing Left Greater Boston house party support team has served over 70 activists hosting over 180 events. Nearly 20 hosts, including members of Blue Revolution, Swing Left […]
Action
New: Easy-to-use Voter Registration by Mail party kit
Jul 10, 2019
Voter turnout in 2020 could be record-breaking, according to the experts. In presidential elections, where turnout is high, registering new voters can be more effective than efforts to turn out […]
Action
Voter Registration at Lewiston Pride
Jun 27, 2019
Organizers are planning to try to match or exceed their voter registration performance at Lewiston Pride this weekend, where members of the Lewiston Resistance will join Swing Left Greater Boston […]
Action
A Record Week for Swing Left Events
Jun 27, 2019
Swing Left volunteers seeking to build the Blue wave for 2020 hosted dozens of events across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine this week. Angel Butts, a new volunteer at Swing […]
Action
Activism + music = new voters
Jun 21, 2019
Lisa Kolarik made it easy for volunteers to learn how to register voters in Maine by setting up a training at Joe Sent Me where her husband was playing in […]
Action
The Burning Man of Voter Registration: Portland Pride!
Jun 18, 2019
Swing Left Greater Boston, Left Field and Swing Left Maine had a field day at the Portland Pride parade registering Democrats. Here’s what Jason Berlin from Field Team 6 had […]
Action
Volunteers from Mass Register 250 Voters at Portland Pride
Jun 16, 2019
Volunteers from Greater Boston and Great Barrington teamed up with Swing Left Maine and Field Team 6 to register over 250 voters at Portland Pride on June 15th. Other Massachusetts […]
Action
Canvassing/Voter Registration
War Veterans: We're in this Together
Jun 10, 2019
War veterans have earned the moral authority to speak out about our nations values and policies. Today our veterans are often used as pawns by Trump and right-wing ideologues, who […]
Action
The Florida Dems - Can they pull it off in 2020?
Jun 10, 2019
With last year’s stinging defeats still fresh in memory, many of the members of the Florida Democratic party we met at the Leadership Blue were questioning their ability to deliver […]
Action
Host a Swing Left Debate Watch Party
Jun 06, 2019
On behalf of Swing Left National, Swing Left Greater Boston invites you to host your own Debate Watch party on June 26th or 27th (or both!). Hosting a Debate Watch […]
Action
Meet Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI 08) and Help Hold the House!
Jun 05, 2019
Keeping the House Blue is the surest way to maintain a check on the power of a Republican President – and the surest way to get the right things done […]
Action
Meet Dan McCready in Cambridge on June 12th
Jun 05, 2019
This Special Election in “Super State” North Carolina Is Key to Defeating Trump in 2020 Republican election fraud invalidated the midterm results in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. A win […]
Action
Swing Left National Call Night at Activist Afternoons
Jun 05, 2019
Swing Left Greater Boston is hosting Swing Left National Call Night at Activist Afternoons. Swing Left volunteers across the country are calling Democrats in Pasco County, Florida for a special […]
Training and Education
How to Download and Print a PDF File
Jun 01, 2019
Don’t have a printer? Here are directions on how to download a PDF from a: Apple computer iPhone or iPad Windows (click on the PDF file, and it will automatically […]
Action
Give a boost to Swing Left Volunteers in PA
May 25, 2019
This was a tough week for Democrats in Pennsylvania. Republicans swept all four of the special elections, including PA-12 (a Congressional seat) and three state legislative seats. On May 30th, […]
Action
Postcard Parties - Beacon Hill-style
May 25, 2019
In 2019, Swing Left activists in Massachusetts have attended 90+ parties and sent over 12,000 letters and postcards. None of the parties have been on space-constrained Beacon Hill–until this one. […]
Action
Candidates
Election
MSNBC reports on Swing Left Massachusetts volunteers
May 16, 2019
On 5/11/2019, MSNBC met up with five Swing Left groups that had gathered in Charlotte to canvass for Congressional candidate Dan McCready. Chris Jansing and her film crew trailed Swing […]
Action
Candidates
Election
Register New Democrats in Maine
May 16, 2019
A Great Opportunity to Help Win the Most Important Election of Your Lifetime In 2018, we took back the House. In 2020, we have the opportunity to do something even […]
Action
Candidates
Election
Susan Boser, (PA House SD-41, West-Central Pennsylvania)
May 16, 2019
About Susan Susan is running to flip PA Senate District 41. In doing so, she can move Democrats within two seats of controlling the state senate. Susan currently teaches at Indiana […]
Action
Newsletter
Swing Left Boston Newsletter is Out
Apr 06, 2019
Swing Left Boston newsletter is out—grab a PDF here. Join us! Don’t worry, we never share your email address, and only send a weekly newsletter. Let’s keep in touch! Swing […]
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Election
Hala Ayala Virginia Election (VA House D-51, Northern VA, Prince William County)
Apr 03, 2019
About Hala From Sister District: Hala Ayala was newly elected as Delegate in 2017, and she has been a much needed voice for the 51st House District of Virginia. As […]
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Election
Larry Barnett Virginia Election (VA House D-27, Richmond Area)
Apr 03, 2019
About Larry From Sister District: Larry has a commitment to Chesterfield County that runs deep. He has served its residents for three decades. As a leader with Chesterfield County Mental […]
Action
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Election
Dan McCready North Carolina Election (NC-09)
Apr 02, 2019
About Dan Dan McCready is a Marine Corps veteran, small business owner, husband, and father of four. After serving in the Marines, graduating from Harvard Business School, and working at […]
Action
Election
Turn Florida Blue
Apr 01, 2019
Take Action with the Sarasota Democrats Florida: Democrats’ Heartbreak Trump won it by 1 percent over Hillary Bush notoriously won it over Gore by just 537 votes Andrew Gillum and […]
Action
Election
Event
Letters and Postcards
National Call Night for WI Supreme Court Race Sun. March 31 4-8 pm EST
Mar 30, 2019
Swing Left volunteers have written over 40,000 letters and raised thousands of dollars for Judge Neubauer. Now, it’s time to call Democratic voters in Wisconsin: make sure they understand the […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Election
Time to Phone Bank for April 2nd! Let's Make the Critical Calls
Mar 26, 2019
Great news! By now, we’ve written over 6,000 letters in support of local elections in other states. NOW it’s time to phone bank. There are just a few days left […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Critical Call for Phone Banking
Mar 22, 2019
Even if you HATE making phone calls, don’t stop reading! We’re only 11 days (fewer if you didn’t open this email on Saturday…) from several crucial special elections in swing […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Phone Banking: It's Easier than You Think
Mar 22, 2019
Here are some other hints to get over any qualms you might have about joining a phone bank. Take advantage of everyone around you: Phone bank leaders start by explaining […]
Action
Election
Event
Letters and Postcards
Take Action in Gerrymandered Wisconsin before the April 2 Election
Mar 19, 2019
Update Wisconsin law specifies that any candidate who loses an election by less than 1% may request a recount. As of April 3, it appears there will be a recount. […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
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Event
GOTV Phone Bank for Super States GA and FL
Mar 18, 2019
Help the Environmental Voter Project (EVP) ramp up in Georgia and Florida. Join the Environmental Voter Project as we activate volunteers across the country for key ballot initiative and municipal […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Candidates
Letters and Postcards
Special Election in Gerrymandered Pennsylvania: Pam Iovino PA Senate D-37 April 2
Mar 18, 2019
Update: Pam Iovino Wins Pam Iovino has won the special election in SD-37 for the Pennsylvania Senate, flipping the seat from red to blue. Congratulations, Pam! The ramifications cannot be […]
Action
Election
Why Work on A Local Election in a Different State?
Mar 17, 2019
Swing Left Greater Boston is now focusing on GOTV in local elections across the country, elections that really matter, even to you. Why? City and state officials lay the foundation […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Election
Event
Letters and Postcards
Attend a PA GOTV Letter-Writing Party or Phone Bank
Mar 17, 2019
Join us at a house party near you to write letters to Pennsylvania voters! Pam Iovino is running in the special election April 2 for PA State Senate District 37 […]
Action
Event
Letters and Postcards
Engage Voters with Handwritten Postcards
Mar 16, 2019
Postcard parties are a great way to engage volunteers and build community. This week, Swing Left Greater Boston salutes Indivisible-RISE in Newburyport, where a group of dedicated volunteers hosts the […]
Training and Education
How to Customize and Print a Flyer
Mar 11, 2019
A lot of our directions say, customize and print. But what if you do not have a printer? Go to the flyer and handout folder e.g., the house party flyer […]
Action
Election
Event
Letters and Postcards
Postcards to WI Voters for April 2
Mar 07, 2019
Why the Wisconsin Election is So Important If Brian Hagedorn is elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 2nd, the conservative majority will help ensure that Wisconsin remains gerrymandered […]
Election
Event
Training and Education
How to Organize Your Own Out-of-State-Campaign Trip
Feb 22, 2019
Want to travel out-of-state for more than a weekend to get out the vote (GOTV) or help with voter registration? Come hear from some folks who traveled for the midterms. […]
Event
Training and Education
Action Network Training
Feb 14, 2019
Swing Left Greater Boston trains local organizers and other Swing Left groups to Action Network for emails, events and more. Ready to learn about Action Network? Check out upcoming Action […]
Planning
Election
Swing Left 2020 Strategy
Feb 01, 2019
In 2018 we started organizing early and spent nearly two years doing the work—and that planning and hard work paid off! That’s why we’re getting an early start on 2020. […]
Planning
Election
Event
Attend a 2020 Kickoff House Party
Feb 01, 2019
In 2018 we started organizing early and spent nearly two years doing the work—and that planning and hard work paid off! That’s why we’re getting an early start on 2020. […]
Planning
Election
Swing Left 2020 Strategy
Jan 29, 2019
In 2018 we started organizing early and spent nearly two years doing the work—and that planning and hard work paid off! That’s why we’re getting an early start on 2020. […]
Election
Swing Left College Fellowship
Jan 27, 2019
Do you want to lead the way in organizing young people to get involved in elections and help make real, lasting change? Check out the Swing Left College Fellowship. As […]
Event
Training and Education
Security Training/Two Factor Authentication for Activists
Jan 26, 2019
Join Activist Afternoons and Ragtag for this essential security training. Protect yourself and the organizations you volunteer or work for. This free, instructor-led training will show you how to prevent […]
Event
Training and Education
Voter Recruitment Training with Activist Afternoons and Environmental Voter Project
Jan 24, 2019
Join Activist Afternoons and the Environmental Voter Project for a one-hour special training on volunteer recruitment. The focus will be the Environmental Voter Project’s message and strategy to turn […]
Event
Training and Education
Protect Your Activism from Phishing
Jan 18, 2019
Join Activist Afternoons and Ragtag for a half-hour training on protecting yourself and your organization from phishing. We will talk about the signs of a phishing attempt, what to do […]
Event
New Year, New (Calendar) Look
Jan 18, 2019
New year, new look! We are trying Google calendar and a Google event map. Let us know what you think, and if it is helpful.
Planning
Event
Host/Attend a 2020 Kickoff House Party 2/2-2/16
Jan 05, 2019
Attend a house party near you February 2-16! House parties are scheduled in Amherst, Belmont, Brookline, Cambridge, Jamaica Plain, Newton, Newport RI, Roslindale, Somerville, Swampscott, Wilmington, and Winthop. In […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Candidates
Letters and Postcards
GOTV for VA's Jennifer Boysko
Jan 04, 2019
Tuesday 1/8 VA Special Election Flip the Virginia House of Delegates! A seat held by a Democrat, Congresswoman-elect Jennifer Wexton, is up for grabs in a special election to be […]
Event
Boston Women's March
Jan 03, 2019
It’s time to march again. And to recruit for 2020 Kickoff House Parties the weekend of February 2nd, and for Swing Left Greater Boston! RSVP here. Meet 9:30 am at […]
Action
Letters and Postcards
What are Your Activist New Year Resolutions?
Jan 01, 2019
What are your activist new year resolutions? I know, I know—a lot of us did not call ourselves activists a couple years ago! I admit, I am enjoying getting back […]
Action
Letters and Postcards
Keep Calm. Send a Postcard
Dec 30, 2018
Sister District MA/RI is off to a strong start in 2019! Connect with the MA/RI team, and see their event calendar. Learn more about Sister District national. Postcards to Voters […]
Election
You are Invited to #HouseWarming2019!
Dec 28, 2018
Gather Your Best Campaign Trail Photos and Celebrate #HouseWarming2019! On Wednesday, January 3, join Swing Left in celebrating our new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives by posting and […]
Action
Election
Letters and Postcards
Sister District in 2019
Dec 26, 2018
2019 Here We Come Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Jeff Merkley all have something to say about the important work Sister District is doing […]
Election
Event
Activist Afternoons Free Screening Dark Money 1/6 and 1/9
Dec 24, 2018
Free Movie Night at Cambridge Activist Afternoons! Dark Money, Sunday 1/6 and Wednesday 1/9 Follow the money. The true story of real people who fought back against the Koch brothers—and […]
Election
The Blue Wave 2018 Did Not Save Us. You Did.
Dec 20, 2018
It took a movement to take back the House. Across the country, thousands of people like you volunteered for candidates, raised money for their campaigns, and built momentum for the […]
Planning
Election
What is Next Swing Left? 2020 Starts in 2019!
Dec 16, 2018
Swing Left Greater Boston is developing a 2019-2020 crowdsourced key state strategy for 2019 and the first half of 2020. We started to identify battleground states for the presidential election, […]
Election
We Won the House
Nov 07, 2018
Because of you, we did it—we took back the House. Curious about the 2018 Swing Left results, and the results of each district? Learn more.
Candidates
Election
Swing Maine to Blue Action Guide
Oct 17, 2018
How many days left until the Midterm elections? Check here. What’s the best way to turn New England’s congressional delegation blue? Come to Maine and knock doors! Face-to-face conversations with […]
Fundraiser
Happy Birthday, Stanley
Oct 03, 2018
Happy Birthday, Stanley! What does Stanley want for his birthday? To #flipthehouse, and to #swingleft, of course! Help Stanley get his birthday wish. Donate, then RSVP to the GOTV dance […]
Candidates
Election
College and University Democrats Canvass for Chris Pappas
Oct 03, 2018
NEW! Harvard Law Democrats and College & University Democrats Canvass for NH-01/Chris Pappas Join other college and university Democrats, and help keep New Hampshire blue! Harvard Law School Democrats are […]
Brian's Birthday Party Invitation
Sep 28, 2018
Happy Birthday, Brian! Thank you for celebrating democracy. What does Brian want for his birthday? To #flipthehouse, and to #swingleft, of course. Help Brian get his birthday wish! Donate, then […]
NY-22 Offices
Sep 27, 2018
See canvassing page to sign up with MobilizeAmerica canvasses. Campaign Contact:Mitch McVeighOut-of-State Volunteer Coordinatormitchmcveigh18@gmail.com818-621-0066 All offices are open seven days a week.See Travel for regional travel resources. New Hartford Office3899 […]
Action
Host a Take Back the House Event
Sep 26, 2018
Want to host a house party, fundraiser, phone bank, canvassing trip, or do high-traffic canvassing? See the Swing Left Greater Boston reference document for event-specific instructions, guides, and how to […]
New York Action Guide
Sep 24, 2018
How many days left until the Midterm elections? Check here. Where will *you* be on the Last Weekend? Take the Last Weekend pledge! Sign up for carpool/rideshare canvasses from the […]
Fundraising Guide
Sep 24, 2018
Donate to Chris Pappas (NH-01) Donate to Antonio Delgado (NY-19) Donate to Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) Planning a fundraiser? We can help. Complete this form to get in touch. Guides: Grassroots […]
New York Travel Resources
Sep 24, 2018
See the campaign office page for information on nearby restaurants, hotels, and activities. Visiting the Lake George area Visiting the Adirondacks Visiting the Catskills Visiting the Hudson River Valley Bethel […]
New Hampshire Travel Resources
Sep 24, 2018
Lodging Centers West side of White Mountains/I93; Manchester, Concord, Lincoln/Woodstock (exit 32), Franconia, Littleton, Berlin East side of White Mountains/I95 and Highway 16: Portsmouth, Ossipee, North Conway, Jackson, Berlin Major […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Candidates
Phone Banking
Sep 24, 2018
Want to attend or host a phone bank? That’s great—phone banking is the next best thing to canvassing. You will average about 30 calls per hour, with about 5-10 conversations […]
Canvass for Chris Pappas with Swing Left Boston
Sep 24, 2018
Every Saturday between now and the election, Swing Left Boston will organize a carpool to New Hampshire to canvass for the Chris Pappas campaign. Starting on November 3rd, there will […]
Keep New Hampshire Blue Action Guide
Sep 24, 2018
How many days left until the Midterm elections? Check here. Where will *you* be on the Last Weekend? Take the Last Weekend pledge! Sign up for carpool/rideshare canvasses leaving from […]
NY-19 Offices
Sep 23, 2018
See delgadoforcongress.com/offices for new office locations. See canvassing page to sign up with MobilizeAmerica canvasses. Campaign Contact:Jason SutherlandField Organizerjason@delgadoforcongress.com508-446-6007 Cobleskill Office548 East Main St.Cobleskill, NY 12043 Approximately 3-1/4 hours from […]
The Last Weekend
Sep 22, 2018
Take the Last Weekend Pledge! Will you be there when it matters? Watch Bob and Susan tell their colleagues and friends why it’s important to volunteer on #TheLastWeekend before the […]
ME-02 Training
Sep 22, 2018
Canvassing for the First Time in ME-02? Want to learn more? Email us for Erin’s How to Canvass in ME-02 Video. Fellow volunteer Erin of Maine put together this amazing […]
Fundraising
Sep 20, 2018
Poliquin is running attack ads with money raised from Wall Street, corporations, and dark money donors, while Jared has pledged to not take corporate PAC and is endorsed by End […]
Other Resources
Sep 20, 2018
SLGB Web Site SLGB Events Page SLGB Local Events Calendar District Calendars ME-02 District Calendar NH-01 District Calendar NH-02 District Calendar NY-19 District Calendar NY-22 District Calendar SLGB Canvassing Hub […]
ME-02 Canvassing
Sep 20, 2018
Come to Maine and knock doors! Face-to-face conversations with voters can swing this election in Jared Golden’s favor. Self-Organized Canvasses Have your own ride, or carpooling with friends? Have a […]
Canvassing Q&A
Sep 20, 2018
Canvassing Q&A: Q: What happens when I sign up for a Swing Left Greater Boston canvass? A: We have documented the process here. Q: I’m a group leader. How do […]
Candidates
Anthony Brindisi NY-22
Sep 19, 2018
Ready to canvass, phone bank, and support Anthony’s campaign? Check out the NY-22 district calendar swingleft.org/district/NY-22/calendar. For more information about NY-22 events, see the Swing Left Greater Boston local events […]
Rumford Campaign Office and Travel Resources
Sep 18, 2018
Canvasses MobilizeAmerica signups (search by zip code 04276) See MobilizeAmerica for all campaign activities General information about canvassing and ridesharing/carpooling MiniVan app Find a great place to eat or stay […]
Aroostook Campaign Offices and Travel Resources
Sep 18, 2018
Canvasses MobilizeAmerica signups (search by zip code 04769) General information about canvassing and ridesharing/carpooling MiniVan app See MobilizeAmerica for all campaign activities Find a great place to eat or stay […]
Farmington Campaign Office and Travel Resources
Sep 18, 2018
Canvasses MobilizeAmerica signups (search by zip code 04938) See MobilizeAmerica for all campaign activities General information about canvassing and ridesharing/carpooling MiniVan app Find a great place to eat or stay […]
Ellsworth Campaign Office and Travel Resources
Sep 18, 2018
Canvasses MobilizeAmerica signups (search by zip code 04605) See MobilizeAmerica for all campaign activities General information about canvassing and ridesharing/carpooling MiniVan app Find a great place to eat or stay […]
Bangor Campaign Office and Travel Resources
Sep 18, 2018
Canvasses MobilizeAmerica signups (search by zip code 04401) See MobilizeAmerica for all campaign activities General information about canvassing and ridesharing/carpooling MiniVan app Find a great place to eat or stay […]
Lewiston Campaign Office and Travel Resources
Sep 18, 2018
Canvasses Carpool/rideshare canvasses MobilizeAmerica signups (search by zip code 04240) See MobilizeAmerica for all campaign activities General information about canvassing and ridesharing/carpooling MiniVan app Find a great place to eat […]
MiniVan
Sep 17, 2018
MiniVan shows your canvassing turf on an online map, and you can sync data as you go. So easy! Some campaign offices allow canvassers to use the MiniVan app, or […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Candidates
ME-02 Phone Banking
Sep 17, 2018
Want to attend or host a phone bank? That’s great—phone banking is the next best thing to canvassing. Every contact is valuable, no matter what the outcome. A script and […]
Information for Canvassers
Sep 17, 2018
When you sign up for canvasses on the carpool canvassing hub, you can discuss carpooling/ridesharing on the online discussion board. Useful Information to Share for Carpooling/Ridesharing Who you are and […]
Maine Travel Resources
Sep 17, 2018
Why not combine door knocking with a little R&R (hiking, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, moose safaris, stargazing, leaf peeping, or just relaxing by the lake)? See individual campaign offices for area-specific information. […]
ME-02 Campaign Offices and Canvass Locations
Sep 17, 2018
Click red stars or green cars to RSVP, or click hyperlinks below. Blue markers are volunteer teams. Lewiston/Auburn get out the vote (GOTV) canvasses are now full. Please select canvass […]
Candidates
Chris Pappas NH-01
Sep 11, 2018
“Chris is running for Congress so he can bring his work ethic and understanding of local concerns to Washington. He knows our economy–and democracy–are tilted toward special interests and those […]
Candidates
Swing Left Immediate Impact Fund
Sep 11, 2018
Swing Left Immediate Impact Fund Give where it matters most—donations benefit the Swing Left Immediate Impact Fund. The Immediate Impact Fund is a slate of about a dozen Swing District […]
Candidates
Annie Kuster NH-02
Sep 11, 2018
Keep NH blue! Keeping Annie Kuster’s seat blue is critical towards flipping the House. NH-02 is also particularly interesting—a Democrat holding NH-02 for a fourth term has never happened. So […]
Candidates
Antonio Delgado NY-19
Sep 10, 2018
“Growing up the rules were simple: work hard, do your homework and go to church. The values my parents instilled in me growing up here are the same values that […]
Candidates
Jared Golden ME-02
Sep 05, 2018
Jared Golden (ME-02) is a progressive, military veteran, and experienced political leader in Maine. He has an excellent chance at defeating conservative incumbent, Wall Street millionaire Bruce Poliquin—New England’s only […]
Phone Calls and Phone Banks
Action
Action: Phone Bank for Tabitha Isner AL-02 Tues 9/11 (Newton, MA)
Sep 04, 2018
Make phone calls for Tabitha Isner, who is running for Congress in Alabama’s Second Congressional District. Tabitha Isner has a Master of Divinity and Master of Public Policy from University […]
Fundraiser
Take Back the House: Reception for Colin Allred TX-32 (Newton, MA) Tues 9/25 7-9 pm (note NEW TIME)
Sep 03, 2018
Colin is a North Dallas native, a civil rights attorney, and a standout athlete who played linebacker for the Tennessee Titans. Since earning his law degree, he has worked on […]
Fundraiser
Stanley and the Undercovers Flip the House Dance Party and GOTV Rally 10/20 7:30-11 pm
Sep 03, 2018
Donate here, and RSVP here. Let’s flip the House! Dance for change *and* to get out the vote (GOTV) in ME-02 and The Last Weekend, with classic rock dance band, […]
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