Chop Wood, Carry Water 7/3
Hi, everyone.
I tested positive for COVID last night when I got home from the airport and I’m really sick, so I’m sending out this email to say I’m likely down for the count until Monday.
The good news is that I know most of you aren’t. Here’s subscriber Chris O, for example, writing from rural Vaughn WA:
Today the postcarding group that my husband and I started in early February surpassed the 10,000 mark for Field Team 6 voter registration postcards which translates to (on average) more than 2,000 newly registered Dems and Independents! We never dreamed our campaign would grow this large and we’re still getting new writers every week. My goal was to help people feel less helpless and it’s working! Thank YOU for introducing me to Field Team 6 ❤️
Thanks, Chris for giving us a “pep talk” today when I’m too ill to do so myself. I’m bolstered by knowing that there are millions of such American heroes exerting themselves to ensure that we save democracy this November.
If you’ve been busy taking action to fix this mess please post what you’re doing in the comments. Let’s inspire each other by showing each other what patriotism really looks like this 4th of July weekend!
Have a good break, my friends. I promise I’ll be back after the weekend restored and ready to fight. Until then please rest, connect with friends and family, and remember, together we can do this.
P.S. — Everything below was loaded in to the email before I got sick. Hope it makes sense.
Get Smart! 📚
Join Indivisible in battling disinformation at their Indivisible Truth Brigade Big Truths Call -- DEI Lies, Busted! on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT.
Disinformation has woven its way into every corner of the socio-political landscape across the country, and the lies about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are particularly craven. DEI programs educate and unify; lies about them keep us in the dark and divided. It’s time to bust the DEI lies with special guest Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin!
Elizabeth is the founder and CEO of the Gaia Leadership Project recognized worldwide for her leadership, consulting, and coaching on issues including immigration, voting rights, abortion rights, and racial justice. Her lifelong mission is to change the world for the better, and to work to create a safer and more equitable society for all.
In this month’s call, Elizabeth will help us understand DEI historically, expose tactics used by bad actors to undermine and outlaw DEI efforts, and ground us in an awareness of DEI’s profound impact. Then, we’ll take action -- because understanding may be difficult, but common ground on issues like belonging and fairness is easy to find, and we can shift the narrative.
Help us debunk the DEI lies, help yourselves learn a little more about DEI’s importance, and help the country move toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future next Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT.
Give 💰!
Be part of “A Rising Force for Good” fundraiser for Blue CD2 New Mexico with Jessica Craven andRobert Hubbell - Wednesday, July 10, 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern. You’ll hear from me and Hubbell as we headline a presentation of BlueCD2 New Mexico’s work to save democracy, one reluctant voter at a time. We’ll drill down on the importance of reaching young, low-propensity voters in a rural swing district, and how Blue CD2 New Mexico brought 7000 of these voters to the polls in 2022.
Blue CD2 NM’s mission is to help Representative Gabe Vasquez hold this seat and to build Democratic infrastructure in an historically red district. Gabe is a progressive Democrat who won New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District from MAGA Yvette Herrell in 2022 by just 1,346 votes. The folks at Blue CD2 New Mexico will share the methods they used to register new Democrats and motivate reluctant, disengaged voters. They’ll touch on how critical holding this seat is to flipping the house, why we need to double our impact this November, and how you can help by donating and volunteering for their postcard and texting teams. This is a free zoom event. Donations are encouraged.
Click to register for “A Rising Force for Good”.
Win Races—Do Voter Protection! 🗳
The Voter Protection Team for the PA Biden Harris Coordinated Campaign works to ensure that every eligible Pennsylvania voter can cast a ballot and have that ballot count. If you're interested in being a part of this important work, join them on Tuesday, July 9, at 7 PM for a Volunteer Kick-Off with special guest, PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton. Learn how you can help defend democracy and elect Democrats up and down the ballot in PA in 2024! Please sign up here and spread the word!
Can't make it on to the kick-off event? Sign up to join their team here.
Win Races—Talk to Your Neighbors! 🗣️
We need to wake up the electorate. Take our message to the streets. Illustrate the chilling reality -- that a rogue Supreme Court is working as an arm of Trump’s MAGA agenda. We need to talk to voters, explain the stakes, and mobilize them to get involved.
Ready to get started? Please check to see if you’re eligible for Indivisible’s easy-to-use voter contact tool -- Neighbor2Neighbor. It’ll give you the names of ten neighbors who are registered Dems. You’ll knock on their doors and make sure they’re ready to vote. That’s it!
OK, you did it again! You helped save democracy! You’re amazing.
Talk soon.
Jess
Last October, I started a group here in Benicia CA. It’s an HCR Coffee Klatch, for local Heather followers. I advertised on our NextDoor. It’s been an absolute lifesaver! We just had a special meeting last night because of the debate and the SCOTUS ruling. Not only is it a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded neighbors, but we’ve all learned so much from each other and have empowered each other to figure out what we do best and do it! I would highly recommend to everyone to start an in-person group of their own. We meet twice a month at a local café to support each other during this chaotic time in our nation’s history.
Sharlee Beasley
We love you, Jessica! Go hide and rest up. We need to keep taking shifts till November. Xoxo