crazycatlady
crazycatlady's JournalHelp the Democrats maintain a trifecta
Delaware has a special election for state senate coming up, and a loss here could mean losing control of the Delaware state senate.
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/1/31/1628054/-Democrats-control-the-government-in-just-six-states-Don-t-let-Republicans-shrink-that-to-five#read-more
Sample legislative call script
These calls (if you can get through) take less than a minute.
My name is ____ and I live in town/zipcode and I'm calling to voice my support/opposition to XYZ issue
My name is ___ and I live in town/zipcode and I'm calling to urge the senator to vote against Cabinet Nominee
It is that simple. If you can't get through to DC, try a local office (or both). My senators have 2 local offices and DC. So that's a potential of 3 calls each per day.
Anyone else having trouble reaching their Senator?
I'm trying to get on Bob Menendez to oppose Jeff Sessions. I've called his local and DC offices and can't get through.
My other senator (Cory Booker) is vocally opposed to Sessions.
DCCC release 59 targeted districts
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/dccc-2018-targets-234366THis is the first step to taking back the House.
Iowa special election on Tuesday
https://www.monicakurth.com/First election since Orange Man took office. Let's help her get elected.
Has DU done this before
My time here isn't accurate as I used to post under a different SN (came back after a break) tabbycat31.
But I haven't seen this previously (or missed it). Since we need to build our bench, does DU ever highlight a candidate and do moneybombs (or remote phonebanking) for them?
We have two state legislatures up this year as well as two governor's mansions. Perhaps we should highlight some candidates that we should help.
What's next for the women's marches?
I attended one with half a million fellow sisters in NYC yesterday. As someone who's worked on campaigns before and organized events, I noticed a few things lacking.
1) No sort of sign-in sheets. These marches were a missed opportunity to stay in touch with future opportunities for activism and making your voices heard. Also a good way to generate leads for donors and volunteers.
2) No immediate action to take. No petitions, fundraising, etc.
3) VOTER REGISTRATION. While most people who are marching are probably already registered to vote, it would still be an opportunity to expand the electorate. I noticed many high school aged girls there who will possibly come of age before the next election. In addition, people move and need to update their registration.
4) No communications of what comes next. The work is far from over, people want to help, but what's next?
How to stay involved in politics between elections (article
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-make-your-voice-heard-in-politics-between-electi-1791424641Sign help
So I just bought the materials to make my NYC women's march sign. I want it to be something along the lines of 'pussy grabs back' playing up the double meaning of pussy (other meaning cat) and drawing a 'political' feline (with the stars a la the Democratic Donkey and GOP Elephant).
Would you do THIS PUSSY GRABS BACK or PUSSY GRABS BACK
http://www.cafepress.com/mf/107814976/this-pussy-grabs-back_mugs?productId=2020870067 is the design of the cat.
The Pussyhat project
https://www.pussyhatproject.com/For all who are attending a women's march, here's an idea (especially if you knit).
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