The moment we’ve been waiting for is here: it’s 2020 and there are so many opportunities for the progressive activist! Join Lean Left in fighting for political change across the country from right here in Vermont. This newsletter includes everything you need to know about:
- Lean Left Vermont’s 2020 Strategy
- Our 2020 Kick-Off Events featuring the film Suppressed: The Fight to Vote
- January’s Fundraising Spotlight
- Getting started at our Political Punch Party
- Postcarding opportunities
Yes, there’s a lot going on, let’s get going!
The Lean Left 2020 Strategy
Everyone’s excited about the presidential election but we also know that without change in Congress and at the state level, even a Democratic president will not be enough to confront our current political problems. Through strategic, targeted action, Lean Left Vermont is committed to flipping state legislatures and Congress blue while ensuring the right to vote for all Americans. Our target states for 2020 will be:
- Pennsylvania
- New Hampshire
- Maine
- New York
- North Carolina
We will also engage with critical special elections as needed.
Read our full strategy statement here
Kick-Off 2020 With Fair Fight & Stacey Abrams
We are getting the year started with showings of Suppressed: The Fight to Vote, a documentary showing how Stacey Abrams’ 2018 gubernatorial campaign was sabotaged through voter suppression. We will be showing this film at 8 (and counting) locations around the state later this month.
Check here for viewing locations & dates
Fair Fight, founded by Stacey Abrams, is our fundraising focus for January. Fair Fight is empowering the voters of America to set the direction of our nation by building voter protection teams in 20 key states across the country. They will help staff, fund, and train these teams to ensure that every eligible voter can register and cast a vote and that every vote is accurately counted. We hope you’ll join us in donating directly to Fair Fight today.
Political Punch PartyÂ
January 8th in Montpelier
Wednesday, January 8th 5-7pm at Rabble Rouser, Main Street, Montpelier.Â
Not quite sure how to get started in this critical political year? Join us for a meeting of our local Political Punch Party Giving Circle and learn how you can make your giving more impactful by pooling resources with friends and neighbors and giving strategically. We will also be happy to talk about other actions to take to build the Blue Wave of 2020. We’ll provide snacks and libations will be available at the bar.Â
Postcarding Opportunities!
Need some direct action right now? Join our latest campaign with Reclaim Our Vote contacting de-registered voters because everyone’s vote matters! You can also order your own official Lean Left postcards at the link. Â
Click here for all the postcarding info
For more information, email:Â LeanLeftCVT@gmail.com
