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Enjoy Distill Social’s NEW Irreverent, Insightful Podcast, Point of Disorder
The hosts of Point of Disorder gleefully tear apart the fabric of far-right hypocrisy with the precision of a surgeon on a caffeine binge, dissecting everything from awkward cheerleader dances at Mar-a-Lago to Taylor Swift’s apparent terrorizing of MAGA supporters. Plus, they name their first ever “Loser of Lansing.” Between the snarky commentary on “family values” and the endless supply of political scandals, it’s a wonder anyone has time to actually govern. Listener discretion is advised.
Events and GOTV (Getting Out the Vote) #VoteReady
Help us Register 442,000 Potential Voters
Join our friends at Distill Social, as we work with Field Team 6, Statewide Indivisible Michigan (SWIM), and others who share our values. We’re sending text messages from our computers to help register thousands of new voters. Field Team 6 has successfully registered 31% of the voters they’ve targeted in other states, and they’re providing us with lists, tools, and scripts to make the work easy.
The task is simple! All you will need is a little time, a computer, and the will to make a difference in Michigan in 2024! And don’t worry: we will train you and make sure you have everything you need to get to work—all from the comfort of your own home and on your schedule. Sign up here to receive an invitation to our first round of virtual trainings.
Here’s How We Can Save Our Democracy, Explains Longtime Activist Laura Nathan
The 2024 Election is nine months away. This election really is about saving our democracy. We all need to do our part to ensure that Joe Biden retakes the White House and that “up and down ballot,” Democrats throughout the country win BIG. I absolutely believe we have the power and ability to do this.
We know from public statements and actions that if elected, Trump intends to “rule” as a dictator. Just one example: he’s said on day one he will use (weaponize) the Justice Department to punish his enemies. Another Trump term could dismantle our government and be irreparably destructive to our nation and the entire world.
Biden can win, and Democrats all over the country can as well. In a perfect world, if all eligible adults were registered to vote and then actually did vote, there would be a BLUE tsunami. And yet, we know that approximately 50% of US citizens who are eligible to vote, DO NOT VOTE!
Each of us, doing even a small amount of Get Out The Vote (GOTV) work, can dramatically increase the number of registered voters and the number of votes cast. Here in Michigan, in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton lost the state by approximately 10,000 votes. In Washtenaw County, approximately 60,000 Democrats DID NOT VOTE. Imagine if as few as 15,000 of those voters had been convinced by fellow Michiganders to cast their votes!
Here are a few actions to choose from; many are virtual, so work from your home or anywhere!
1. Donate strategically to Democratic candidates, campaigns, and organizations working to elect Dems.
2. Help flip the House.
- Postcards: Activate America
- Letters: Vote Forward
- Letters, phone banks, text banks, and other actions: SwingLeft.org
3. Register Democratic voters.
- Field Team 6 uses various methods including at-home options.
4. Learn effective messaging to use in person and on social media.
- Indivisible’s Truth Brigade
- Bridges for America
5. Explore other actions.
6. Join a group such as your local Indivisible chapter.
The above are just some options to help you get started. Thank you all for whatever you can do! Working together, we can win in 2024!
Sunday, March 10. FREE Ann Arbor Climate Teach-in SOLD OUT!!
Kudos to everyone who registered for the annual A2 Climate Teach-in. Even if you did not register, you can still make a difference. Download the personal Climate Action Toolkit or Register here for next year!
Thursdays. Ballot Curing Training
When a Michigan voter’s returned absentee ballot is rejected, the voter has until the end of day on election day to correct, or “cure,” any errors or vote a new ballot. Register here to learn how to help. 4—5 pm ET
March GOTV Events with Field Team 6
- Thursday, March 14. ”Register Democrats” Summit 2024
It’s time to bring together a movement-wide coalition focused on registering Democrats across the country. The FREE one-day virtual Summit brings together the best and brightest minds from elected officials to tech leaders to grassroots organizers, and so much more. Register here. 12—8pm ET
- Saturday, March 23. Jumpstart for 2024: Tips for Joyful, Sustainable Activism
This meeting of like-minded folks will leave you feeling refreshed, regenerated, and with the tools you need to get back to full strength… so you can get back out there, and kick some a$$ from a place of joy as we head into the 2024 election cycle! Register here. 7—8:30 pm ET
Thursdays and Sundays. Register 6 million likely Democrats in all swing states before November
- Thursdays: TEXT the unregistered likely Democrats. Register here. 3—6 pm ET
- Sundays: WRITE “Register to Vote” Postcards to likely Michigan Dems Register here. 6—8 pm ET
Tuesday, March 19. Protecting the Right to Vote: One ID at a Time, with Lauren Kunis, CEO of VoteRiders
VoteRiders is a non-partisan, non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that all citizens are able to exercise their freedom to vote. VoteRiders informs and helps citizens to secure their voter ID as well as inspires and supports organizations, local volunteers, and communities to sustain voter ID education and assistance efforts. Register here. 12 pm ET
Empowering youth to vote is key to our democracy. It begins with equipping them with essential voting information. Join NextGen America
- Text young voters. Sign up here. March 12 and 14, 1—3pm ET
- Social media team! Sign up here. Through the end of April, 3—4pm ET
- Learn to text or want a refresher, sign up for this week’s text training. Wednesdays through March 20. 4—5 pm ET
Wednesdays at 8 pm. America at a Crossroads Virtual Series
- March 13. David Frum with Warren Olney. “Politics, Elections, Wars and America’s Standing.” Register here
- March 20. Jonathan Greenblatt with Larry Mantle: “Antisemitism, Bigotry and Hate in America Today.” Register here
- March 27. Jennifer Rubin with Warren Olney: America: Then, Now & Where We Are Headed?” Register here
Visit the PEG Events Page for more upcoming events at www.equalityingov.org/events!
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Supreme Court Lets Stand High School’s New Policy to Diversify Admissions
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court decided not to intervene in a case challenging an admissions policy designed to encourage diversity at an elite Virginia high school. In an effort to be race-neutral, the school no longer considers standardized test scores while guaranteeing admission for top students in a variety of middle schools. With this policy, the number of Asian American students decreased while the Black and Latino numbers increased. The suit was brought by the Coalition for TJ, claiming that these policies are “masquerading as efforts to promote diversity in admissions but actually practicing anti-Asian racism.” The Supreme Court turned away their challenge.
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