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Bambi Mayer's avatar

Might be Fibro-Fog or might be Covid-Fog, but it's still clear as mud to me. That said, knowing that I will likely not find this my best way to be active, I just signed up for Election Clerk training, and for several shifts at my local polling place to serve in that capacity. Weird to feel both old and empowered, but I'm running with it. There is something for everyone out there--find your best way to be an activist during the next eight weeks.

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Jess Craven's avatar

Well THAT is amazing! Thank you!

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Mary Schlesinger's avatar

Agreed. Resistbot is not user-friendly in the least.

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Barbara Grinell's avatar

The work you do is critical. I will protest on October 18th. I will call my senators and my representatives.

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gildedtwig's avatar

Just signed up thanks to you. In addition to helping get the word out, Resistbot has a quirky and "fun" visual grab with lots of options. Nicely done.

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Jess Craven's avatar

Yeah there's a lot there that even I forget it can do. A wonderful tool.

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TammiD's avatar

Just signed up. Thanks so much for all you do for democracy and helping the rest of us know how to help and where to go. I’m 63, and other than voting, have never been or active in government before. Since the horrors of the last presidency, I can’t just sit by.

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Jess Craven's avatar

I'm so glad you signed up! Welcome! And let us know if you need any help figuring the actions out.

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Ellie Kona's avatar

Thank you, this is enormously helpful! I thought Resistbot was only for sending text messages. Little did I know it could do so much more!

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Jess Craven's avatar

I know, amazing, right?

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Laureen (Austin, TX)'s avatar

Thank you! I generally use the codes to send a text, and wasn't aware that I could edit or send them any other way.

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Jess Craven's avatar

Sure thing! The explanation was long overdue. (:

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Sandy B's avatar

Thank you! Very helpful, and this stuff is really confusing for my old brain. One last confirmation. In your Step 2, you list 3 apps for sending a Resistbot. I just use my SMS text on my Android Messages app. Same thing, right?

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Jess Craven's avatar

Yes you can also text them the old fashioned way by just texting your messages to 50409. Which it sounds like you are doing.

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Judi Burch Linville's avatar

I want to use this but can’t figure out how to get started. Do I go to resistbot and register first so they have my information? I could use messenger or sms, but somewhere it says to download an iOS ap? Which is better. I am usually tech savvy but am a little confused about the first step to get on board. And I’m .81, but I can do online banking and pay my real estate taxes online so I am not a total dunce. I text friends regularly and get text messages I can STOP, etc, so this seems similar. I just want to get started. I am new to this concept because I finally started following you after hearing about you from Robert Hubble and Jess Piper and Small deeds done.

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Susan Troy's avatar

Thanks for this. It helps.

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Kate Bergam's avatar

Thank you for this!!

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Paula Brottman's avatar

Would sending an edited email be equally as impactful as making a phone call?

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Jess Craven's avatar

An edited email that goes through their web portal is equally effective, yes!

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Barbara Grinell's avatar

Trump and his allies are corrupted.

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Barbara Grinell's avatar

Trump and his are allies are corrupted.

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Barbara Grinell's avatar

Trump and his allies are corrupted.

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Barbara Grinell's avatar

Trump and his allies are corrupted.

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Barbara Grinell's avatar

Trump and his are corrupted.

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Barbara Grinell's avatar

Trump and his allies are corrupted.

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