There is still a lot of work to do to protect our country and democracy, but the road looks so much brighter ahead.
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How To Convince People to Vote in 2020
A guide to talking with people about the importance of voting, and overcoming their objections.
Election 2020: Tweets Don’t Vote
The Democratic and Republican nominating conventions are over, which means that the nominees are now official. The general election begins today, and I want to win. So when I saw that headline in my inbox, it got my attention. I’m… Read More ›
What Are You Doing For Week of Action?
Michelle Obama’s organization, When We All Vote, kicks off their Week of Action today — Monday, February 17. When We All Vote is a 50-state effort aimed at getting people registered to vote. They focus on three main activities: ✦… Read More ›
Want to Flip the Senate? Indivisible Does, Too.
Flipping the Senate in 2020 is a high priority in order to protect our democracy. The Republicans keep proving just how untrustworthy they are in that regard, so they must go. And in pursuit of that goal, we have a… Read More ›
Republicans Don’t Deserve To Govern Anymore
The GOP-led Senate did not vote to convict Trump on two counts of impeachment. Every Republican, except for Mitt Romney, completely disregarded their oath to do impartial justice and not only voted to block any kind of witnesses or documents… Read More ›
How You Can Help Get Voters Registered in Arizona
If winning the White House is one of your goals for 2020, then winning the Electoral College is how you achieve the goal. As much as I’d prefer that we go by a national popular vote, the fact remains that… Read More ›
How You Can Help Get Voters Registered in North Carolina
If winning the White House is one of your goals for 2020, then winning the Electoral College is how you achieve the goal. As much as I’d prefer that we go by a national popular vote, the fact remains that… Read More ›
Take Action Tuesday: Tiny Actions Count!
“Nothing changes if nothing changes.” We all want to see big changes in our country. Well, those aren’t going to happen if none of us change anything about how we go about living our lives. Changing the country isn’t a… Read More ›
Time to Get (Re)Inspired
I’ve been seeing lots of chatter about how we need to get more folks to move away from ranting and raving on social media, and getting back into organizing and activism. Compared to the beginning of 2017, where are you… Read More ›
5 Reasons to Attend Town Halls
When was the last time your U.S. Representative held a public event in your community? The reason why Congress takes numerous breaks from their legislative work is so elected officials can get back to their districts and spend time with… Read More ›
Gerrymandering is a Scourge on Democracy. But It’s Beatable.
Should politicians be allowed to choose the constituents they want to serve? No, of course not. That would be ridiculous. Their job is to represent the voters and their needs. But, essentially, that’s what gerrymandering does–it flips the script. Gerrymandering… Read More ›
How Our Activism Changes with the New Congress
The new 116th Congress has been sworn in and we have a Democratic majority in the House. How do these new dynamics change our approach to organizing and activism? Short answer: It doesn’t. One of the wake up calls for… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
It’s easy to miss great articles when we’re so busy. Here are some of the pieces that I found intriguing, or ended up thinking about long after I read it. Against Activism I saw this article posted in a reply… Read More ›
The Women of the Resistance
You’ve heard the saying, “The Resistance is your mom.” Well, evidence points to the fact that a lot of the energy is coming from women. Women are becoming activists, they are getting organized, and they are running for every level… Read More ›