Action! 7.30-8.1.2018

It’s a puzzle. There are so many issues, it’s hard to remember. And there are so many really good candidates, it’s difficult to support them. And there are only so many days left to build the blue wave that, like a tsunami, can sweep this president’s power centers away.

What are we going to do?

Resist. Rally. March. Call. Write. Act. And VOTE!

ACTIONS
Campaigns are engaging again as they work toward November. Some of our neighboring states still face special elections. We can help.


July 31
Santa Rosa Postcard Writing Every Tuesday at Lunchtime

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
12 - 2 PM
Round Table Pizza Montgomery Village    
2424 Magowan Dr., Santa Rosa CA
Contact: Gloria
Email: beauty@sonic.net

Time to put Democrats over the finish line! Postcards are fun and easy! Bring cash to help defray the cost of pizza and supplies - we will have all the supplies at the event for you to purchase! Please RSVP so we can know how much we need - beauty@sonic.net or call (707) 545-1305. Or if you have your own postcards and stamps - bring 'em - we have open stock addresses for you! See you there!

Complete packets to purchase! All necessary supplies will be available for everyone to use at the site!


July 31
Petaluma Postcard Pod
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Aqus Cafe at Foundry Wharf    
189 H St., Petaluma CA

Join us to write postcards encouraging citizens to vote in the upcoming elections.  

Bring postcards and stamps if you have them; if not, we have some on hand for a small contribution to our Stamp Kitty; don’t let lack of supplies slow you down! Bring markers, pens, even a friend or two. It’s fun to write in community, in a congenial supportive atmosphere.

And what better place than Aqus, eh?

Soothe your soul and write some postcards.
Email: lakhan@sonic.net


August 4
Help Turn Congress Blue

Saturday, August 4
1 PM
Petaluma

Please help turn Congress Blue to have a check on this horrifying president and GOP!!!

We are working with the Sonoma County Democratic Party to host a phone bank for Andrew Janz (CA district 22 to replace Devin Nunes).

Please use the sign up link below if you can come. There are only 30 spots left, so if you're interested, please sign up ASAP. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DA5AC2FA5FC1-come.

  1. Scroll down the page.
  2. Check box next to small red Sign Up button.
  3. Scroll down more – click on big red Submit and Sign Up button.
  4. Fill out form.

The energy is buzzing in Sonoma County to Flip the House to a Democratic majority. We only need to Flip 23 House seats to gain the majority, and many of these potential flips are in California! Indivisible members are working with Swing Left Sonoma County to staff upcoming canvasses. We welcome new and experienced campaigners. For more information, email swingleftsoco@gmail.com


Come canvass door-to-door in CA-07!
Congressman Bera has won last few elections by only few thousand votes. This is a critical seat and the nearest geographic battleground District to Sonoma County! To Flip 23 net seats, we must win every race that is in jeopardy, too.

Canvasses start early in Elk Grove, CA on Saturday mornings – in order to beat the heat. We suggest you arrive at Bera HQ 9332 Elk Grove Blvd Suite 110, Elk Grove, CA 95624 by 10 am. Each canvassing shift is about 3 hours, and we encourage to complete a full canvass shift! You will be guided along the way by the pros; bring your own water and lunch to help you stay energized.

  • Saturday, August 4
  • Saturday, Aug 25
  • Saturday, September 22
  • Saturday, October 6

Use this link to select your dates:
https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/swingleft/event/4775/
 
After you sign up using the link for one or more canvass events, please email swingleftsoco@gmail.com with your dates and contact information and we will email you a group carpool link. Carpools are the best way to get to know each other and save resources!


Make Calls About the Supreme Court Pick
Usually, we urge you to call only our local elected officials - our Senators, our Representatives. But the urgency of the Supreme Court pick is such that we encourage you to call your friends and family members to urge them to make calls.

And Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski say that they aren’t hearing from many callers — so they are looking toward voting for Mr. Kavanaugh. We need you to reach out again and again to encourage your friends, family members (even relative strangers!) to make those phone calls.

Judge Kavanaugh has a difficult record on Roe v. Wade, Presidential culpability, impeachment, torture of prisoners, and  Civil Rights issues. His full record is being hidden from evaluation.

Continued calls help reinforce both Democratic and Republican Senators who prefer a moderate and thoughtful Supreme Court. Mr. Kavanaugh’s own advertising indicates that he is a ‘strict constructionist’ and therefore too rigid to find ways to apply our constitution to new situations.

Encourage your friends and family to make calls respectful and firm calls to their senators. Quiet voices have impact - let’s all call.

Joe Manchin (WV)
Phone: (202) 224-3954
Twitter: @Sen_JoeManchin

Joe Donnelly (IN)
Phone: (202) 224-4814
Twitter: @SenDonnelly

Heidi Heitkamp (ND)
Phone: (202) 224-2043
Twitter: @SenatorHeitkamp

Lisa Murkowski (AK)
Phone: (202) 224-6665
Twitter: @lisamurkowski

Susan Collins (ME)
Phone: (202) 224-2523
Twitter: @SenatorCollins

Doug Jones (AL)
Phone: (202) 224-4124
Twitter: @SenDougJones


Watch for postcard parties, canvassing, texting, and phone calling campaigns for the November election. And continue to check out our calendar! There are new opportunities every week.


It’s been 166 days since Stoneman Douglas became a high school we had all heard of.
It’s been months since parents and children were separated at the border - and for some, there is no reunion in sight.
It’s 101 days until the midterm election is over.

What are we going to do? We’ll call.

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