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Devote 1 minute anywhere
Stay Informed.
Text NYDEMS to 56658 and you'll begin receiving targeted action alerts on
your cell. The state party will send you texts about big political rallies in
your area, protests and events, and campaign efforts. Don't miss the opportunity
to stay informed.
Devote 5 minutes...then Election Day
Become an election monitor
and help ensure that the election runs smoothly and securely. Learn how
to be an effective poll watcher at one of the trainings sponsored by the
New York Democratic Lawyers Committee.
Then, put your skills to use and help ensure our most basic right by monitoring
a polling place. Email Hal (hal_hodes@yahoo.com),
Matt (mem41@cornell.edu), or visit the
site to learn more and sign up.
Devote 10 minutes at your desk
Call talk radio shows
to let listeners know what you think. Getting Democratic voices onto the conservative-controlled airwaves is a must. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) gives you the numbers to call and talking points to use. Or, if you have a favorite local radio show, call it, and then
let us know about it so we can recommend the show to others.
Devote a half-hour at your desk
Write letters
to media across the country- the perfect way to express approval of or disdain for the news and views of the day. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) makes it simple. To get issue specific talking points: click on an issue, then enter your zip code. Your letter is emailed automatically.
Devote a few hours at your computer
Make Calls anytime, anywhere as long
as you have access to the internet and a phone. Use
Moveon.org's Call for
Change
program to call voters in crucial districts all across the country. You can
make one or one hundred calls, and take breaks as often as you like. Their
program is user-friendly and proven to work, so get started today.
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Devote a couple weekday hours
Make calls from Manhattan or Brooklyn to key voters in several
competitive New York Congressional districts with the
Working Families Party. Don't let the name fool you- they're as
progressive as the Democrats, and an appealing outlet for swing voters
who don't associate with either party. Contact Patrick (tbcvolunteer@workingfamiliesparty.org,
917.862.2880) to sign up. No experience necessary- they'll happily train
you.
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Devote a Saturday or Sunday
Head to PA, CT, RI, NJ, or Westchester.
Travel to battleground districts to talk with voters and be back by
nightfall with ACT NOW
and
Manhattan Young Dems bus trips. No experience necessary- they will
train you and provide all the necessary materials. Contact MYD:
president@manhattanyoungdems.org, 646-418-7552 or ACT NOW:
info@actnowny.org, 212-714-7125 to learn more about dates and times.
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Devote some cash
Help take back the country.
If you want to help the Democratic Party win in every precinct in all fifty states for decades to come,
help support the
50 State Strategy. Or, if you're more interested in influencing specific
races this year, help support Moveon.org's
2006
Election Plan or check out ActBlue's
fundraising pages
Raise your spirits
You're not in this alone.
If you want to attend fun, energizing events with like-minded liberals, then
find your local Drinking
Liberally chapter, check out the best political comics at the next
Laughing Liberally show,
or watch the latest progressive movie at
Screening Liberally's
monthly viewing.
Take the initiative
Start your own group.
If you're looking for an excuse to get together with other Democrats, then consider forming a progressive book group, starting a liberal knitting group, sponsoring a letter-writing party, or coming up with your own idea. These groups are easy to start and fun to be a part of.
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