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Devote 5 minutes at your desk
Get Informed.
Become a part of MoveOn.org and get
updates and alerts about current issues and easy actions you can take to
influence your lawmakers. And, sign up for the
Center for American Progress's daily report and talking points to stay up to
speed on the political topics of the day.
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 numbers to call and talking points to
use. For some local flavor, try these conservative shows: Jason Lewis on
KTLK 100.3 FM, Mon-Fri 5-7 PM
(651-989-KTLK); or Joe Soucheray on KSTP AM
1500, Mon-Fri 3-6 PM (651-646-TALK). If you prefer to
call a progressive show, try: Minnesota Matters on
Air America AM 950, Mon-Fri
5-6 PM (952-946-6205).
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 an hour at a computer
Make Calls anytime, anywhere as long
as you have access to the internet and a phone. Use
Moveon.org's phone
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 an evening Pick a
night, pick a group, and make some calls.
Take Action Minnesota (651-641-6199), Planned Parenthood of Minnesota
(612-821-6164 or shassell@ppmns.org),
and the Minnesota Young DFL all run
phone banks for progressive candidates. No experience necessary- the organizations
provide lists and scripts, you come ready to talk to voters.
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Devote a couple weekday hours
Call voters while enjoying great
company.
America Votes runs phone banks 3-5 nights a week to call swing voters in
Minnesota. Visit the
events calendar and click on the day that works for you in order to RSVP. No
experience necessary, they provide lists and scripts.
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Devote a Saturday
Knock
on doors. The Minnesota Young
DFL organizes weekend canvasses for progressive candidates. Talking
face-to-face with voters is the best way to ensure their support. No experience
necessary- training and all the necessary materials are provided.
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Devote some cash
Help take back the
country. If you want to help the Democratic Party win in every
precinct for decades to come, help support the
50 State
Strategy. If you're more interested in influencing specific races this year,
help support MoveOn.org's
2006 Election Plan
or Al Franken's Midwest Values PAC.
Raise your spirits
You're not in this alone.
Drinking Liberally
gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. With a
thriving weekly
chapter in Northeast Minneapolis, Drinking
Liberally guarantees you can always find good company.
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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