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Working on my Civics Center Az letters from your previous post right now! Thank you so much for all the wonderful necessary work you do!

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Amazing, Zora! Thank you for what YOU'RE doing! It really matters.

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I’m writing letters to AZ as well 😊

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Thank you, Monica!

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If anyone needs motivation to take action just remember Plato, "The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men." Think Paxton and Abbott and so many, many more. That should get your participatory fires burning. Happy Friday everyone!

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God I love this. Thank you!

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Thanks and enjoy the weekend. You more than deserve it😊

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Help! We want to make a contribution to NY-03 Tom Suozzi's campaign and remember that you have a donation matching offer in progress up to $20k. Can you please refresh us on the link so we can donate so we can support him via your CWCW network, Jess? Thank you for everything you do!

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My matching fund is for the MOvement Voter Project, not NY. Although they do support orgs in NY! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mvpac?refcode=jess-craven-2024-01

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But if you want to give to Suozzi's campaign directly or a great grassroots org in NY working on his race the links are in my ELECT SUOZZI doc here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dQjZWAPiGI3pHoVxMXrT82fevzWh7FitRcjNoCy7Rkw/edit

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It will be done! Thank you!

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Thank YOU!

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Calling your attention to Joyce Vance's Substack, Civil Discourse (which I'm sure you are aware of). She has an awesome "call your congresspeople" suggestion in tonight's entry: https://joycevance.substack.com/p/if-congress-can-do-this . I'd love to see you amplify it:

Congress has just passed a law (413-7 in the House) allowing victims in the Lockerbie bombing case to view the trial remotely if they can't get to the courtroom.

"So call your Senators. Write your Representatives. And get a message to Merrick Garland. Ask, or better yet demand, a similar measure for the case of United States v. Donald J. Trump."

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Yup. A few people have pinged me about it. I’ll have it in Monday’s.

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Awesome week and thank you! Just put together a summary to all the good news for a friend’s monthly newsletter and for all my people on social media. If anyone wants to use it, here’s a link to my post on Twitter (you can save the graphic and use it on your social media - no credit needed) - https://x.com/truthjusticehph/status/1748476066128429213?s=46

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I will do that. Thanks so much.

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I devoted a recent blog post to postcard and letter writing campaigns and several of my readers especially appreciated the link to your newsletter. Thanks for all you do. http://livingonlifeslabyrinth.com/2024/01/16/intention-for-2024-responding-to-what-can-i-do/

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Thank you so much! That's a beautifully written post. And since the Civics Center campaign is now over, you might like to share this document with your readers, which has other postcarding and letter writing campaigns that are now active--I'll be updating it all year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADX8_k9WoPJDFwKiMRLYfTEThGP23yGyqytylpSxn8M/edit

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Volunteers are texting unregistered voters in NC, TX, VA and GA here. Glad to have more join the effort!

https://www.mobilize.us/buildbridges4am/event/597093/

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Hello! All my Zoom friends from Postcards to Voters and Markers for Democracy follow you! I have started a YouTube channel showing people very easy techniques for decorating their cards, getting voters’ attention, saving money (so they can donate)! The channel is DIY Voter Postcarding. Links so far: https://youtu.be/YIyjTEbbxKQ https://youtu.be/mmbcj6Fc_S4 https://youtu.be/gpdlRu6eCh0 https://youtu.be/d5Z-9_nGKfA https://youtu.be/_uFBpxeMJwM?si=cttA9kDXOI_XzUBa https://youtu.be/O4Fcb22cXuU

😘

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Ooh I love this! Thank you!

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Oops Lesson 5 is https://youtu.be/_uFBpxeMJwM?si=cttA9kDXOI_XzUBa, printing with found objects!

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Good morning Jessica, another busy night on Joyce and Heathers posts last night. Gloria Horton-Young is a serious fan of yours, obviously. Did you read Joyce last night? Serious letter writing issue building in regard to TV live in Federal Courts. Joyce makes a very strong case. Quite a few folks think your site could be the clearing house for this effort.

Gloria sent this to me last night:

"I posted this on Mary Trump’s Substack: Are you holding voter registrations at these rallies? Are you going to send detailed information to your subscribers on how to get the vote out? A list of dates for each state’s election days? Why not partner with Jessica as well as your nerd avengers? For example: If you want to help Biden, Katie Porter, and other Democratic candidates, navigate over to CHOP WOOD, CARRY WATER. https://open.substack.com/pub/chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions/p/coming-soon?r=a4vn&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post Jessica's Substack is a sacred space, a whiteboard that holds the wisdom and knowledge needed to ignite change in the upcoming 2024 elections. It is a platform where the power of information and action converge, where the importance of getting the vote out is passionately emphasized. In a world where voices often go unheard and the significance of civic engagement is overlooked, Jessica's Substack stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. It serves as a guide, a roadmap that navigates through the complexities of the political landscape, providing invaluable insights and strategies to mobilize communities and ensure that every voice is heard. Just as the ancient proverb reminds us to "chop wood, carry water," Jessica's Substack embodies the essence of diligent work and unwavering commitment. It recognizes that change is not achieved through mere wishes or passive hopes, but through the persistent effort to educate, inform, and inspire. With each article and post, Jessica's Substack paints a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It delves deep into the intricacies of voter turnout, unraveling the complexities and shedding light on the importance of active participation in the democratic process. But it doesn't stop there. Jessica's Substack goes beyond mere information-sharing. It fosters a sense of community, a collective spirit that unites individuals with a shared vision. It encourages dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas, recognizing that true change is born from the collective efforts of many. Through her Substack, Jessica becomes a trusted guide, a mentor who empowers her readers to take action. She provides practical tips, actionable steps, and resources that equip individuals with the tools they need to make a difference. She reminds us that the power to effect change lies within each and every one of us, waiting to be unleashed. As readers peruse the pages of Jessica's Substack, they are not just passive consumers of information. They become active participants in a movement, a force that strives to create a more inclusive and equitable society. They are inspired to engage, to educate, and to mobilize, knowing that their actions have the potential to shape the future. So, let us embrace the wisdom of Jessica's Substack, let us heed the call to action. As we chop wood, carrying water, let us also champion the cause of voter engagement, knowing that our collective efforts can pave the way for a brighter, more democratic future."

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Wow. Thank you for posting this. I’m humbled.

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You are just like my wife. Doing so much so fast and so well that she doesn't even know if the sun is still up, let alone notice that people DO think she is doing a great job of ALL of it.

And one of these days, neighbor, we got to do breakfast at Millie's, Pasadena.

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I’m posting Joyce Vance’s Substack column from yesterday. Long story short, she’s encouraging everyone to contact their representatives to have Trump’s federal trial televised.

Jessica--could you please add this to one of the “actions” your readers could take?

https://open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/if-congress-can-do-this?r=4at3i&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

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Sure. I’ve done it before but it was a while back. I’ll do it again on Monday!

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Hmmm, should have read all the other comments first. Ann beat me to it, but Gloria is making a point of getting the word out about you to lots of other Substacks.

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Jess, when is this closed door fiscal commission on SS

and M/Care supposed to take

place?

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They're trying to pass a bill to establish it right now. Highly suggest subscribing to Social Security Works's email list. They are watching this closely. https://socialsecurityworks.org/

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Thanks a million 👍

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Oooh can you send me a link so I can add it to the doc?

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