Monthly Newsletter, November 2021
“The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor . . . . Indeed, destiny has placed us here at one of history’s fateful moments. Our response to it will be our most important legacy. . . .I believe we all know our responsibility, and whether we like it or not, history will record whether we, each of us, meets that responsibility.”
— Abraham Lincoln, Address to Congress, 1862
Freedom to Vote Act
To pass this legislation, the filibuster must be changed or abolished.
Read the reason why here:
The Freedom to Vote or the Freedom to Filibuster?
Join Common Cause’s team to make calls to senators in target states.
Tuesday, November 2, it’s GOTV time for Virginia & Pennsylvania. Every vote counts.
Virginia: Election for Gov, Lt Gov, Attorney General and entire House of Delegates. Here’s what you can do this week: ballot cure calls will be made to insure every voter has voice.
Pennsylvania: One of the most important races in the country is the Pennsylvania state Supreme Court, where Democrats hope to flip a Republican-held seat and expand their majority on the bench.Text and make calls to get out vote.
. . . .Then we need to start protecting the vote for 2022 midterms.
Wisconsin: One Year To Win! Would you want Republicans controlling your polling location? That is what could happen in Wisconsin if the WI Democrats don’t nominate enough poll workers. In Wisconsin, the two major parties are allowed to nominate poll workers and their nominees must be hired first. Nominees are due in November. If you can spare an hour or two on November 6th, please help recruit poll workers who will be fair and help voters vote!
Check the website to sign up for an action!
Fund the Movement
November 2021
North Carolina’s
Next Generation of Organizing
Long-term, year-round grassroots investment is essential to creating an infrastructure that allows for all voices to be heard. When people have a say in the policies that impact their lives, they are more willing to engage in the political discussion and to vote.
That’s why Lean Left is supporting
North Carolina’s Next Generation of Organizing
These organizations are leaders in engaging hard-to-reach voters, registering new voters, pushing back on voter suppression, and getting out the vote:
- Down Home NC
- The New North Carolina Project
- North Carolina Asian Americans Together
Read more about Lean Left’s November beneficiaries HERE.
November’s month of giving will culminate with an event featuring the founders of these three organizations. Your donation will be your ticket toNew Roots: The Next Generation of Organizing in NC on
Thursday, December 2, 7-8 pm via zoomCo-sponsored by Lean Left and several out-of-state groups working together on behalf of NC voters. More information about the event and your “ticket” will be available soon.
