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Kavanaugh was, to no one's great surprise, confirmed to the Supreme Court yesterday. We're already seeing responses and actions to move forward, like this fundraiser to honor Dr Blasey, particularly in her professional capacity. But the focus is now switching back to the mid-term elections and taking back as much control as possible in Congress.

We've also been swapping advice on how to look after yourself when protesting, in case the Big Orange Baby throws another tantrum and threatens Mueller and Rosenstein again.

So what else has been going on in the comm?

Upcoming Elections - New

For Your Rage-donations
Strategy Call: Moveon.Org
More Postcard Campaigns!
Here Comes The General

Voter Registration, Voting Rights and How to Vote

Useful How-to Guide For Voters
Link(Spam): US Voter Information
Deadlines to register: in table format and in graphical format.
There have been more reports of people being removed from rolls so check your registration and tell others to as well.
Cancelled voter registrations: If You're In Indiana Or Know People In Indiana
Check For Availability Of Provisional Ballots, And Resist And Win Calls

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So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #20543 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 9

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This week, I...

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called my one senator
7 (77.8%)

called my other senator
4 (44.4%)

called my representative
1 (11.1%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
4 (44.4%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
5 (55.6%)

attended an in-person activist group
0 (0.0%)

participated in phone/online training
2 (22.2%)

went to a protest
3 (33.3%)

signed up for alerts
3 (33.3%)

took care of myself
5 (55.6%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
1 (11.1%)

did something else
3 (33.3%)

committed to action in the coming week
2 (22.2%)

sathari

In honor of National Voter Registration Day in the US, here is a lightly annotated list of links to voter information/registration sites and related information for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with an emphasis on getting information about statewide referenda/ballot initiatives/other laws and similar that might be on a given state's ballot. (Edited 10/8/18 with a missed text link!)

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Current Mood: productive

rydra_wong

ProPublica: Voting in America Is WILD. Here’s How to Plan Ahead.

ETA: bless them, they've changed "NUTS" to "WILD". As a mentally ill person, I personally don't object to a lot of the colloquial uses of "crazy" etc., but I appreciate that they're trying to be thoughtful and presumably listening to feedback.

tanaqui

This week has seen more revelations about how unsuitable Kavanaugh is as a nominee for the Supreme Court, so it's important to keep the pressure on your Senators. We've also had lots of great posts in the comm around the upcoming elections and voting rights.

Upcoming Elections and Voting

Deadlines to register: in table format and in graphical format..

There have been more reports of people being removed from rolls so check your registration and tell others to as well.
Cancelled voter registrations: If You're In Indiana Or Know People In Indiana

Check For Availability Of Provisional Ballots, And Resist And Win Calls

Donation matching at the Brennan Center for Justice until Sept 26 (The Brennan Center are, among other issues, concerned with voting rights.)

Ongoing Actions -- Kavanaugh confirmation

Background on Dr Blasey's accusations: There Is Some Serious Wobble Happening and Unfortunately They're Stabilizing The Wobble
Buttons In Support Of Dr. Blasey

Another Problem With Kavanaugh if you don't want to talk to your Senators about sexual assault.

Phone script for pro-"life" Republican senators

Vote tracker and directory of undecided senators and their phone numbers
… particularly important for for anyone in Missouri
… and Maine

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So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #20480 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 5

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This week, I...

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called my one senator
3 (60.0%)

called my other senator
2 (40.0%)

called my representative
1 (20.0%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
2 (40.0%)

attended a town hall
1 (20.0%)

donated money to a cause
3 (60.0%)

attended an in-person activist group
0 (0.0%)

participated in phone/online training
1 (20.0%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
2 (40.0%)

took care of myself
3 (60.0%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
1 (20.0%)

did something else
2 (40.0%)

committed to action in the coming week
1 (20.0%)

teaotter

Let America Vote made a graphic with all of the state voter registration deadlines.

( whoops, that's large! )

(I'm sorry; it didn't come with a text transcript, but I'm happy to respond to requests in the comments for particular state deadlines. The list includes the states, general registration deadlines, and some details about in-person, online, and mail-in postmark due dates.)

tassosss

Manafort flipped! Also, I hope everyone in the path of Hurricane Florence and Typhoon Mankhut are safe.

Voter Registration

Deadlines to register. There have been more reports of people being removed from rolls so check your registration and tell others to as well.

Ongoing Actions -- Kavanaugh confirmation

Phone script for pro-"life" Republican senators

Vote tracker and directory of undecided senators and their phone numbers
… particularly important for anyone in Missouri
… and for anyone in Maine

Ongoing Actions -- Immigration

NILC Webinar on Immigration Issues
Family Separation
RAICES fundraiser on Facebook (This post also includes a link to a Google Doc where you'll find lots more resources and ideas for action if you scroll down.)
#Families Belong Together Recess Toolkit

Ongoing Actions -- Elections
Info to Share: Lyft are going to be providing half-price or free rides to the polls on Nov 6 for those in need
Register or check your voter registration
ACLU Voter Postcards for midterm turnout
Crush the Midterms and NC GoVote
The Protect American Votes and Elections Act 2018
Florida - Voting Restoration Amendment
C&P from Indivisible: Action for the 100 Days Pre-Midterm
GOTV Resources from Organising for Action
Make a difference in the 2018 Midterms - organization organizing for all levels of elections
District funds for the mid-terms
Support progressive Congressional candidates in competitive rural districts
Information on State Primary Dates and list of pro-NRA Republicans who are vulnerable

Ongoing Actions -- General

Eat tacos. Drink beer. Fund abortion.
ACLU Newsletter Subscriptions
Indivisible's Save SCOTUS strategy
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Action: SNAP benefits -- the comment period is closed, but you may still want to contact your reps about this to help move it up their agendas.
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
Racial Justice Toolkit (see comments for a shorter link)
Information on the Poor People's Campaign, an anti-poverty campaign.

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So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #20456

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 10

View Respondents

This week

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called my one senator
5 (71.4%)

called my other senator
4 (57.1%)

called my representative
2 (28.6%)

called my governor
1 (14.3%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
4 (57.1%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
2 (28.6%)

attended an in-person activist group
2 (28.6%)

participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)

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went to a protest
1 (11.1%)

signed up for alerts
2 (22.2%)

took care of myself
4 (44.4%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
2 (22.2%)

did something else
4 (44.4%)

committed to action in the coming week
3 (33.3%)

tassosss

It's mid-August - are you registered to vote? This is a good time to check registration deadlines in your state and to double check that you haven't been removed from the rolls. Hat tip to

rydra_wong for the link to Vote.org. It takes 30 seconds to check. Better safe than a provisional ballot.

Upcoming elections
Alaska and Wyoming: August 21

Reads
Why Education May Be the Issue That Breaks Republicans’ Decade-Long Grip on Wisconsin (New Yorker)
Activists push to re-legalize affirmative action in Washington state (Seattle Times)
Missouri just showed that unions are winning again (Vice). I would have liked a much longer look at this topic, with more sources. If anyone has come across one, that'd be great to drop in the comments.

New Actions
Eat tacos. Drink beer. Fund abortion.

Ongoing Actions -- Immigration
NILC Webinar on Immigration Issues
Family Separation
RAICES fundraiser on Facebook (This post also includes a link to a Google Doc where you'll find lots more resources and ideas for action if you scroll down.)
#Families Belong Together Recess Toolkit

Ongoing Actions -- Elections
ACLU Voter Postcards for midterm turnout
Crush the Midterms and NC GoVote
The Protect American Votes and Elections Act 2018
Florida - Voting Restoration Amendment
C&P from Indivisible: Action for the 100 Days Pre-Midterm
GOTV Resources from Organising for Action
Make a difference in the 2018 Midterms - organization organizing for all levels of elections
District funds for the mid-terms
Support progressive Congressional candidates in competitive rural districts
Information on State Primary Dates and list of pro-NRA Republicans who are vulnerable

Ongoing Actions -- General
ACLU Newsletter Subscriptions
Indivisible's Save SCOTUS strategy
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Action: SNAP benefits -- the comment period is closed, but you may still want to contact your reps about this to help move it up their agendas.
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
Racial Justice Toolkit (see comments for a shorter link)
Information on the Poor People's Campaign, an anti-poverty campaign.

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So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #20355 This week I

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

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...

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registered or verified my voter registration
4 (66.7%)

called my one senator
3 (50.0%)

called my other senator
3 (50.0%)

called my representative
2 (33.3%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
2 (33.3%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
3 (50.0%)

attended an in-person activist group
0 (0.0%)

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participated in phone/online training
2 (40.0%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
3 (60.0%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
2 (40.0%)

did something else
2 (40.0%)

committed to action in the coming week
1 (20.0%)

tanaqui

This week's focus has been on elections again: primaries in early August, more ways to take action for the midterms, and a call to support legislation to strengthen the voting process.

New Actions

Crush the Midterms and NC GoVote
Next elections: August 2nd and August 7th -- Tennessee -- Kansas -- Michigan -- Missouri -- Washington
The Protect American Votes and Elections Act 2018

Ongoing Actions -- Immigration

NILC Webinar on Immigration Issues
Family Separation
RAICES fundraiser on Facebook (This post also includes a link to a Google Doc where you'll find lots more resources and ideas for action if you scroll down.)
#Families Belong Together Recess Toolkit

Ongoing Actions -- Elections

Florida - Voting Restoration Amendment
C&P from Indivisible: Action for the 100 Days Pre-Midterm
GOTV Resources from Organising for Action
Make a difference in the 2018 Midterms - organization organizing for all levels of elections
District funds for the mid-terms
Support progressive Congressional candidates in competitive rural districts
Information on State Primary Dates and list of pro-NRA Republicans who are vulnerable

Ongoing Actions -- General

ACLU Newsletter Subscriptions
Comment on Trump’s reinstatement of the domestic gag rule on abortion (Deadline: July 31)
Indivisible's Save SCOTUS strategy
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Action: SNAP benefits -- the comment period is closed, but you may still want to contact your reps about this to help move it up their agendas.
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
Racial Justice Toolkit (see comments for a shorter link)
Information on the Poor People's Campaign, an anti-poverty campaign.

( Housekeeping )

So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #20280 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 7

View Respondents

This week, I...

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called my one senator
3 (42.9%)

called my other senator
3 (42.9%)

called my representative
3 (42.9%)

called my governor
1 (14.3%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
3 (42.9%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
3 (42.9%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (14.3%)

participated in phone/online training
1 (14.3%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
2 (28.6%)

took care of myself
2 (28.6%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
0 (0.0%)

did something else
3 (42.9%)

committed to action in the coming week
2 (28.6%)

teaotter

If your friends are wondering what they can do to help the Democrats in the election this year, there's a new website that can help.

Crush The Midterms is a simple tool that asks you a few questions (whether or not you're registered, what kinds of issues interest you, your zip code) and crafts a plan of action and a personal list of important dates -- like the voting registration deadline in your area.

You can transfer that list directly to an electronic calendar. (The list doesn't mention 'check your registration right before the deadline and make sure it's ok,' but that should absolutely be on everyone's to-do list!)

....

North Carolina is one of the worst states for voter suppression tactics that target registered voters. This year, there's an app available that will monitor your registration for any changes. You can find out how it works here at NC GoVote.

I'm hoping more apps like it appear for other states!

tanaqui

While the Orange One has been spreading his unique brand of "diplomacy" in Europe, the focus this week in the comm has been on action around abortion rights and GOTV. We've still got plenty of ongoing actions as well.

New Actions

GOTV Resources from Organising for Action
Comment on Trump’s reinstatement of the domestic gag rule on abortion (Deadline: July 31)

Ongoing Actions -- Immigration

NILC Webinar on Immigration Issues
Family Separation
RAICES fundraiser on Facebook (This post also includes a link to a Google Doc where you'll find lots more resources and ideas for action if you scroll down.)
#Families Belong Together Recess Toolkit

Ongoing Actions -- Elections

Make a difference in the 2018 Midterms - organization organizing for all levels of elections
District funds for the mid-terms
Support progressive Congressional candidates in competitive rural districts
Information on State Primary Dates and list of pro-NRA Republicans who are vulnerable

Ongoing Actions -- General

Indivisible's Save SCOTUS strategy
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Action: SNAP benefits -- the comment period is closed, but you may still want to contact your reps about this to help move it up their agendas.
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
Racial Justice Toolkit (see comments for a shorter link)
Information on the Poor People's Campaign, an anti-poverty campaign.

( Housekeeping )

So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #20224 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 11

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This week, I...

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called my one senator
5 (45.5%)

called my other senator
4 (36.4%)

called my representative
1 (9.1%)

called my governor
1 (9.1%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
3 (27.3%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
6 (54.5%)

attended an in-person activist group
2 (18.2%)

participated in phone/online training
2 (18.2%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
2 (18.2%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
1 (9.1%)

did something else
3 (27.3%)

committed to action in the coming week
2 (18.2%)

rachelmanija

Today I registered voters at the rally and march for March For Our Lives in Santa Clarita, CA. It was a large-for-the-area, enthusiastic crowd, full of teenagers, children, and parents.

In CA and some other states you can pre-register to vote at age 16, and will be automatically registered when you turn 18. I met a lot of teenagers raring at the bit to vote.

Did any of you attend a march?

tassosss

It's 2018 folks, and a lot of big issues are still pending - DACA, Children's Health Care, and yes, keeping the government open, once again.

Also, another reminder that we now have a Friending Meme and a (locked) post where you can connect with others with live in the same area. We hope you find both of these posts useful!

Posts in the comm since the last check-in covered:

Actions
Support Florida Voting Rights
Support the Net Neutrality Bill in Congress
Support Children's Health Insurance Program. Day of Action was on the 10th but you can still contact your Congress people
Webinar on Sanctuary Policies

Information
We the Resistance Newsletter with info on #MeTooK12 harassment prevention in schools, as well as other sexual equality and people with vaginas health issues
Report on Climate Change censorship
Summary of the Organizing for Action Volunteer Call including DACA, Civic Engagementin and upcoming volunteer opportunities
Run to Win Online Candidate Training - anyone on the comm planning to run for office, or know someone who is?

Housekeeping (the usual stuff)
Reminder that we have a suggestion post if there’s a topic that you’d like to see discussed but would like to ask the mods to look into. This can be anything from general information, or a how-to-do-a-thing, or something you may want to discuss as a community. Folks are welcome to post directly to the comm as always, but if you’re not comfortable/don’t have spoons, we can help too.

As we don't always get the time to pull things out of the suggestions post into their own separate posts, it may be worth checking every week (or tracking the post) to see if there's any new information you're interested in.

Also if you need help with tags, PM

redbird, who is our tag guru. Both tanaqui and I are very grateful for the help.

So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Personally, I've been trying to make Wednesday my call Congress day.

Poll #19317 This week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 6

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called my one senator
1 (25.0%)

called my other senator
1 (25.0%)

called my representative
1 (25.0%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
3 (75.0%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
1 (25.0%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (25.0%)

participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)

View Answers

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
2 (50.0%)

took care of myself
2 (50.0%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
0 (0.0%)

did something else
2 (50.0%)

committed to action in the coming week
1 (25.0%)

tanaqui

Control of the House in 2018 will be decided by a small number of Swing Districts, places where the last election was decided by a thin margin. The House of Representatives has 435 seats, 70 of which are considered competitive; to gain control, progressive candidates need to win back at least 24 of them (and hold existing seats, of course).

SwingLeft lets you find your closest Swing District and join its team to learn about actionable opportunities to support progressives — and defeat Republicans — in that district, no matter where you live.

https://swingleft.org/

tanaqui

While we're all celebrating the wonderful result in Alabama, it's worth noting that the (narrow) result was achieved despite confirmed reports of many different attempts at voter suppression.

Various commentators are suggesting the Republicans will only intensify their efforts to suppress votes for their opponents in future races. So it seems a good time to gather together links for a number of organisations who are working to combat voter suppression, improve voter education and get out the vote:

The League of Women Voters

Vote Latino

ACLU (They have a match funding donation drive on right now.)

NAACP

NAACP Legal Defense Fund (Note: this is a separate charity from the NAACP and handles the most prominent cases. They also have a match funding donation drive on at the moment)

VoteRiders

SecondChancesFL -- a campaign to get a voting rights amendment onto the November 2018 ballot which would restore voting rights to 1.6 million felons, many of them people of color, in Florida. They need enough signatures in the next 50 days to get the measure onto the ballot.

If you know of any other resources, please link them in the comments!

executrix

To find or sign up to host an event: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/events/

tassosss

Apologies again for missing last week's check in.

Housekeeping
Reminder that we have a suggestion post if there’s a topic that you’d like to see discussed but would like to ask the mods to look into. This can be anything from general information, or a how-to-do-a-thing, or something you may want to discuss as a community. Folks are welcome to post directly to the comm as always, but if you’re not comfortable/don’t have spoons, we can help too.

Also if you need help with tags, PM

redbird who is our tag guru. Both

tanaqui and I are very grateful for the help.

Healthcare
Submit a public comment on the Senate's Healthcare bill
Link to spreadsheet for actions and groups resisting AHCA/BRCA
Find a town hall event and call your senators about BRCA

Activism
Donation matching for several groups happening right now (or recently. Still good organizations to give to if you're looking)

Voter Registration / Voting Rights
Call to support the Automatic Voter Registration Act
Call State reps/administration against voter suppression tactics

Climate Change
City of Boston hosting climate change data

How's everyone doing?

Poll #18546 this week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

View Respondents

View Answers

called my one senator
5 (62.5%)

called my other senator
5 (62.5%)

called my representative
4 (50.0%)

called my governor
3 (37.5%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a letter/postcard/fax/email
4 (50.0%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated moeny to a cause
2 (25.0%)

attended an in person sctivist group
3 (37.5%)

participated in online phone training
0 (0.0%)

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went to a protest
1 (12.5%)

signed up for alerts
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
4 (50.0%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
0 (0.0%)

did something else
4 (50.0%)

committed to action in the coming week
2 (25.0%)

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