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Weekly Check In September 23
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tanaquiThis 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
( Ongoing Actions -- Immigration )
( Ongoing Actions -- Elections )
( Ongoing Actions -- General )
( Housekeeping )
So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?
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
( Ongoing Actions -- Immigration )
( Ongoing Actions -- Elections )
( Ongoing Actions -- General )
( Housekeeping )
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
This week, I...
View Answers
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%)
Weekly Check in April 8
Apr. 8th, 2018 10:17 pmtassosssApologies for the late post -- I had guests this weekend. I've been reading the news about Trump's trade threats with China with a little bit of WTF.
New Actions
US State Department Wants to Force Visitors to Hand Over Social Media Information
Immigration notification app: United We Dream
Information
Progressives Win Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat
Run to Win Webinar: How to Work on a Campaign
Ongoing Actions
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
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
( Housekeeping )
So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?
New Actions
US State Department Wants to Force Visitors to Hand Over Social Media Information
Immigration notification app: United We Dream
Information
Progressives Win Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat
Run to Win Webinar: How to Work on a Campaign
Ongoing Actions
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
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
( Housekeeping )So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?
Poll #19776 This week I
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 5
did a thing
View Answers
called my one senator
1 (33.3%)
called my other senator
1 (33.3%)
called my representative
1 (33.3%)
called my governor
1 (33.3%)
called my state reps
1 (33.3%)
sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
2 (66.7%)
attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)
donated money to a cause
2 (66.7%)
attended an in-person activist group
1 (33.3%)
participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)
.
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went to a protest
0 (0.0%)
signed up for alerts
1 (33.3%)
took care of myself
2 (66.7%)
not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
0 (0.0%)
did something else
2 (66.7%)
committed to action in the coming week
1 (33.3%)
executrixC&Pd from Emily's List:
Hi there,
You're invited!
We're hosting a webinar with EMILY's List experts about how to work on a campaign this cycle, and I hope you'll join.
These campaign pros have lots of experience and will give you the inside scoop about what working on a campaign is actually like.
And if you're thinking about running in the future, this training will give you helpful insight on the basics of staffing a campaign for state and local office.
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Sign up for our next webinar "How to Work on a Campaign" on April 4th.
Hope to see you there,
Mũthoni Wambu Kraal
Vice President of National Outreach and Training, EMILY's List
Hi there,
You're invited!
We're hosting a webinar with EMILY's List experts about how to work on a campaign this cycle, and I hope you'll join.
These campaign pros have lots of experience and will give you the inside scoop about what working on a campaign is actually like.
And if you're thinking about running in the future, this training will give you helpful insight on the basics of staffing a campaign for state and local office.
YOU'RE INVITED Online Training How to Work on a Campaign Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 7:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. ET
Sign up for our next webinar "How to Work on a Campaign" on April 4th.
Hope to see you there,
Mũthoni Wambu Kraal
Vice President of National Outreach and Training, EMILY's List
executrixUndocuBlack and other organizations are hosting a Webinar today (Sept. 11) at 5 pm Pacific, 8 pm Eastern: Know Your Rights training for undocumented people. Registration at http://bit.ly/BlackImmKYR.
BAJI Webinars
Jul. 18th, 2017 10:48 amexecutrixThe Black Alliance for Just Immigration (www.blackalliance.org) is having two webinars on the State of Black Immigrants. Part 1 is July 18, tomorrow, at 5pm; part 2 is July 25, both 5 pm EST. Registration: goo.gl/u8Eckc.
executrixEnvironmental Defense Fund presents two climate scientists in a one-hour webinar on Thursday the 20th, 8 pm Eastern time. Registration:
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Webinar Apr 19: Advocating for Science
Apr. 13th, 2017 01:08 pmexecutrixhttp://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=1843186185801525&et_rid=299452169&et_cid=1272099
Free webinar, 2-3 pm Eastern time, April 19, by the American Association for the Advancement of Science: how to be an effective advocate for science after the Science March--communicating to policy-makers, media, and the public about the value of science.
Free webinar, 2-3 pm Eastern time, April 19, by the American Association for the Advancement of Science: how to be an effective advocate for science after the Science March--communicating to policy-makers, media, and the public about the value of science.
