Hello Ventura Indivisians,
VOTE NO on the Republican’s recall scam.
It’s time to work for California! All hands on deck!
We MUST get out the vote this month to defeat the Republican-led attempt to recall Governor Newsom. The pro-recall strategy is to rely on apathy among Democrats, as well as the Republican’s desperate-for-a-win frenzy.Recent polling suggests that is exactly what may be the case. Replacing Governor Newsom with a Republican for even just one year risks California being represented by a Republican Senator until 2024 (and swinging control of the Senate to Mitch McConnell) if Dianne Feinstein were to retire. We need to do whatever we can to ensure that every Democratic voter in the state submits their ballot with a NO vote.
Background on who is behind this recall and what policy issues are at stake is available in this informative Recall Guide.
What can I do, you ask?
Plenty, we have actions for everyone. Choose the options that best suit you, but FIRST:
- As a registered California voter you will automatically be mailed a ballot on August 16.
- Vote NO on the recall.
- Mail back your ballot immediately before it gets buried under a stack of papers!
- Make sure you and everyone you love is registered to vote. Register here.
THEN volunteer:
Postcards:
- Aug 19 – Thursday Postcard and Pizza Party at Santino’s (you can stay and write if you are vaxxed, masked, and comfortable – or you may pick up a packet, stamps, and a slice or two to write from home)
- Or join Woman’s March postcard campaign
- Or both!
Phone Banking:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Phone Bank to Stop the Recall
Text Banking:
Ongoing – Online:Send text messages to stop the Republican recall of Governor Newsom!
Canvassing/Literature Drops:
- Aug 21 & 28 / Sept 4 – VENTURA COUNTY – Take Action: Door to Door Canvass
- Aug 21 & 28 / Sept 4 & 11 – SANTA CLARITA – Canvass: Stop the Recall Literature Drops
- Aug 21 / Sept 11, 13 & 14 – Online: Canvass – SEIU – Stop the Governor Newsom Recall – Oxnard
Other:
Aug 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 / Sept 6 & 7 – Online: How to get your friends to SAY NO TO THE RECALL Workshop
After your calls to action – more events and resources!
Other Calls to Action:
- Seriously. Can we expel Marjorie Taylor Green NOW? Here’s How – Yes on H.Res. 260
- HR 1374 is a tragedy waiting to happen. Tell your senators to throw it back. Here.
- No recess until the Senate passes S.1 and stops partisan gerrymandering. Here.
- This eviction issue is actually a judge issue. Here.
- Time for some Fox-sequences. Report their COVID lies to the FTC. Here.
- Tell your legislators – stay on the job until essential infrastructure and voting bills are passed! Here.
- Clearcut some outdated logging solutions out of the Conservation Corps Act (HR 1162/S487) Here
- “Hello, I’d like to speak to the man behind the curtain.” Let’s talk to Rupert Murdoch. Here
- It’s not just a drought. It’s “aridification.” “YES” on H.R. 4099. Now. Here
Events (if you are going and interested in carpooling, email us and we’ll do our best to hook you up):
EVENTS ARE HAPPENING CRAZY FAST!!! – Our most up-to-date “calendar” has temporarily been moved to HERE.
Ongoing – Ventura County Covid-19 Testing and Vaccine Updates – California Vaccine Sites and Availability
Ongoing – Join our postcard campaigns! We’re always working on something, whether it’s a campaign to remind people to vote, to get registered, or weigh in on a certain issue.
Ongoing – Online: Send text messages to stop the Republican recall of Governor Newsom!
Aug 16 & 17 – Online: How to get your friends to SAY NO TO THE RECALL Workshop (more dates available)!
Aug 16 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 17 – Online: Ventura Activist Cindy Piester: Climate Disruption and US Militarism
Aug 17 – Online: For the People Phonebank with Common Cause (other dates available)
Aug 18 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 18 – OJAI – Secure Beginnings Free Diaper Bank (10:30am-12:30 pm PDT)
Aug 19 – (we’re back!) Third Thursday Postcard and Pizza Party at Santino’s (you can stay and write if you are vaxxed, masked, and comfortable – or you may pick up a packet, stamps, and a slice or two to write from home) Can’t make it? Help fund this event
Aug 19 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 19 – Online: Join the Stop Disinformation Team, become a Social Media Monitor (other dates available)
Aug 20 – Online: Building Resilience and Wellness with NAMI-VC National Alliance on Mental Illness
Aug 20-22 – VENTURA – Ventura County Pride!
Aug 21 – VENTURA COUNTY – Take Action: Door to Door Canvass to Stop the Recall
Aug 21 – Online: Westside Gas Compressor Station Community Meeting
Aug 21 – Online: Virtual Canvass – SEIU – Stop the Governor Newsom Recall – Oxnard
Aug 21 – SANTA CLARITA – Canvass: Stop the Recall Literature Drops
Aug 21 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 22- Online: Adopt-a-Traitor Phone Bank – California! Flip Mike Garcia – CA-25
Aug 22- Online: Phone Bank To End Filibuster/For The People Act & Voter Reg in Battleground States
Aug 23 & 24 – Online: How to get your friends to SAY NO TO THE RECALL Workshop (more dates available)!
Aug 24 – Online: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Discussion Series: Beyond Labels
Aug 24 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 26 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 26 – Online: For the People Phonebank with Common Cause (other dates available)
Aug 26 – Online: PURPLE Virtual Film Screening and Discussion
Aug 26 – Online: Join the Stop Disinformation Team, become a Social Media Monitor (other dates available)
Aug 28 – VENTURA – March On For Voting Rights Rally
Aug 28 – VENTURA COUNTY – Take Action: Door to Door Canvass to Stop the Recall
Aug 28 – SANTA CLARITA – Canvass: Stop the Recall Literature Drops
Aug 28 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 29 – (we’re back!) – Free IMMIGRATION LEGAL AID Fair – Volunteers Needed! Every last Sunday of the month we assist residents, alongside immigration lawyers, in filling out paperwork for citizenship, DACA, and green card renewals. Can’t make it? Help fund this event
Aug 29- Online: Phone Bank To End Filibuster/For The People Act & Voter Reg in Battleground States
Aug 29 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 29 – Online: Summer Youth Conference – Speak Out! Learn about Prevention and Advocacy for Victims of Gender-based Violence
Aug 30 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 30 & 31 – Online: How to get your friends to SAY NO TO THE RECALL Workshop (more dates available)!
Aug 31 – Online: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Discussion Series: Challenging Ableism
Aug 31 – Online: For the People Phonebank with Common Cause (other dates available)
Aug 31 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Aug 31 – Online: Join the Stop Disinformation Team, become a Social Media Monitor (other dates available)
Sept 2 – Online: For the People Phonebank with Common Cause (other dates available)
Sept 2 – Online: Join the Stop Disinformation Team, become a Social Media Monitor (other dates available)
Sept 4 – VENTURA COUNTY – Take Action: Door to Door Canvass to Stop the Recall
Sept 4 – SANTA CLARITA – Canvass: Stop the Recall Literature Drops
Sept 6 & 7- Online: How to get your friends to SAY NO TO THE RECALL Workshop (more dates available)!
Sept 7 – Online: Join the Stop Disinformation Team, become a Social Media Monitor (other dates available)
Sept 9 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Sept 11 – Online: Virtual Canvass – SEIU – Stop the Governor Newsom Recall – Oxnard
Sept 11 – SANTA CLARITA – Canvass: Stop the Recall Literature Drops
Sept 11 – Online: Calls Against the Recall – Democratic Volunteer Center (more dates available)
Sept 13 – Online: Phone Bank to Stop the Recall of Governor Newsom (more dates available)
Sept 13 – Online: Virtual Canvass – SEIU – Stop the Governor Newsom Recall – Oxnard
Sept 14 – Online: Virtual Canvass – SEIU – Stop the Governor Newsom Recall – Oxnard
EVENTS ARE HAPPENING CRAZY FAST!!! – Our most up-to-date “calendar” has temporarily been moved to HERE.
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