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Stay the Course Freedom to Vote Postcards Freedom to Vote Phone Banks LEARN Grassroots Reboot Recap Ayanna Pressley on the Future of the Dem Party Disinformation Recap |
PROTECT THE VOTEStay the Course![]() |
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Last weekend, Senator Manchin (D-WV) announced he would vote against S. 1, the historic Democracy reform bill "For the People" that was 15 years in the making. Does that mean we should slow down our support for S. 1? No! In fact, Manchin's defection only ratchets up the urgency to stay the course.
After Sen. Warnock spoke with Sen. Manchin Sunday night, Warnock said he remains "hopeful" about getting Manchin on board. If Sen. Warnock is hopeful, we can be hopeful, too. At our Grassroots Reboot conference last week, Kimberlyn Carter, leader of Represent Georgia Action Network, asked, “What’s our what’s next?” Our "What’s next?"is pressuring moderate Senators about the importance of S.1 and ensuring access to the ballot. The first vote in the Senate on For the People (S.1) has been scheduled for the week of June 21. That's just the beginning. The battle for the freedom to vote is expected to continue well into July (and possibly into August).
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WRITE POSTCARDSPostcards Packets Already Available!![]() |
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Within 36 hours of the start of the new postcard campaign, volunteers like you picked up 50,000 postcards! And that's just a drop in the bucket. It will take a mountain of postcards to a substantial number of voters to make the U.S. Senate see the light. The goal of postcard campaign is to counteract Republican pressure on moderate senators and strengthen support for S.1, the For the People Act. These senators need to hear how much their constituents support S.1 so they'll exert pressure right back on the Republicans! The postcard task is totally streamlined:
Can you pick up and mail postcards to constituents of various senators, including NH Senator Maggie Hassan?
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MAKE CALLSChoose a Phone Bank![]() |
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Many grassroots organizations are collaborating on phone banks to support
For the People. Most are calling likely supporters, connecting them directly to their senators. Once the constituents are connected with a senator's line, they can leave a message asking the senator to support S.1.
This campaign is extremely successful: 40% of people they reach are patched through to the senators. Very gratifying for us volunteers!
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Education is the Most Effective WeaponThe more you understand about the news, issues, events, and media, the more power you have to counteract anti-democratic forces. Here are some great opportunities to catch up on the flow of information about grassroots activities. |
WHAT YOU MISSED #1Grassroots Reboot Recap![]() |
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The star-studded Grassroots Reboot conference on June 5 brought 180 participants and numerous presenters together to explore what's next. The speakers and group leaders covered so much ground that it would be impossible to present it all here. Swing Blue Alliance summer intern, Valerie Infante, wrote an excellent summary of the conference. A great way to catch up!
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DEMOCRACYHear Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the Future of the Dem Party![]() |
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Come to the final session of the Arlington Democratic Town Committee series, Strengthening Our Democracy. This interactive forum explores the obstacles and the opportunities that confront our democracy and the Democratic Party on national, state, and local levels.
There’ll be analysis and first-hand perspectives from Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and other leaders. Then, you’ll have the chance to engage in a breakout strategy session of your choosing. You’ll come away with specific insights and action items that will equip both experienced activists and first-timers alike with concrete ways to make a critical difference. ![]()
LOCAL POLITICS FORUM
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WHAT YOU MISSED #2The Evils of Disinformation Recap![]() |
Did you hope to attend the presentation on
The Evils of Disinformation and What You Can Do About It
... but you couldn't fit it in? Well, Greater Andover Indivisible has your back. Click any of these links to catch up on the latest data and opportunities.
The Recording The Chat The Slides Christine Brown’s Truth Brigade Presentation Rose Lang-Maso’s Common Cause Stop Disinformation Program 2020-2021 The Truth Brigade Guide Combatting Disinformation Follow-up Action and Resources |
News-MAGIC CALENDAR!![]() |
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