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CrispyQ

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3. Defy the Odds 2022 - a GOTV resource
Wed Apr 20, 2022, 11:11 AM
Apr 2022
Defy the Odds 2022

I love this slogan!

We used to have to walk the precinct, which I always enjoyed, especially those years when autumn was particularly nice. And calling was limited to your own county/state. Today, there are so many GOTV outlets, you can call swing state voters from a solid blue area. That's what I do.

Now is the time to get people registered & aware of changing voting laws. Here are some GOTV sources. Please post if you know of others.


Democratic agenda

https://movement.vote - (I stole "Defy the Odds 2022" from this site.) MVP works to strengthen progressive power at all levels of government by helping donors – big and small – support the best and most promising local community-based organizations in key states, with a focus on youth and communities of color.

We support hundreds of incredible organizations that both turn out unlikely voters and organize communities to grow their power and create transformation, from policy to the streets. We believe that supporting local movement vote groups is the most effective and most cost-effective strategy to transform our country.

https://www.turnoutpac.org - Progressive Turnout Project is the largest voter contact organization in the country, specifically dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and defending democracy.

Our mission: rally Democrats to vote.

https://swingleft.org - Swing Left is building a lasting culture of grassroots participation in winning elections for the Left by making it as easy as possible for anyone to have maximum impact on the elections that determine the balance of power in our country.

When you sign up with Swing Left, you’ll receive updates about ways to take impactful action.

https://fairfight.com - Fair Fight promotes fair elections around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educate voters about elections and their voting rights. Fair Fight Action brings awareness to the public on election reform, advocates for election reform at all levels, and engages in other voter education programs and communications. (I believe this is the org Stacey Abrams advocates for.)

https://postcardstovoters.org - Postcards to Voters are friendly, handwritten reminders from volunteers to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast.

Nonpartisan agenda

https://www.aclu.org - The American Civil Liberties Union has been at the forefront, defending Americans' constitutional rights since 1920 with its team of attorneys. The nonpartisan nonprofit has filed more than 20 lawsuits in states across the country so people living there can safely vote. In addition to its litigation efforts, it's launched the Let People Vote campaign to inform people on their voting rights and how to vote by mail in their state, and to notify them of election deadlines along with voting tips.

https://www.lwv.org - The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

https://floridarrc.com - The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition works to ensure the voting rights of formerly incarcerated people, or "returning citizens," in Florida. In 2018, Floridians overwhelmingly voted "yes" on Amendment 4 to restore voting rights to residents who had felony convictions. This returned voting rights to about 1.2 million people. Later, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law which requires the enfranchised voters to pay off all their court debts or they can't vote.

The coalition pays for the fines, fees, and court costs for returning citizens so they can vote. The average amount is $1,500 for each person. You can donate to its fines and fees fund here; 100 percent of it goes to this cause.

https://www.rockthevote.org - (nonpartisan) Rock the Vote is drawing on our decades of experience to deploy the most effective and impactful messages, tactics, and technology to uplift and empower the largest, most diverse generation in U.S. history. We do this while also pioneering innovative ways to make democratic participation more accessible and defending young people’s right to vote.

https://whenweallvote.org - When We All Vote is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting and to increase participation in each and every election by helping to close the race and age gap. Created by Michelle Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. We empower our supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.

https://www.headcount.org - HeadCount is a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. We reach young people and music fans where they already are – at concerts and online – to inform and empower.


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K & R...nt Wounded Bear Apr 2022 #1
+1 CrispyQ Apr 2022 #2
The problem is that we had Barack Obama Calista241 Apr 2022 #29
Defy the Odds 2022 - a GOTV resource CrispyQ Apr 2022 #3
EXCELLENT! ! Bookmarking! liberalla Apr 2022 #25
PLEASE make this a separate thread!! lastlib Apr 2022 #32
Exactly! MineralMan Apr 2022 #4
And the media is going hard in on the "Dems will lose 2022" talking point. Initech Apr 2022 #5
It has nothing to do with ratings, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #11
Yep I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2022 #23
Yes they are all in on the "Dems will lose 2022" KS Toronado Apr 2022 #15
Yup, I've seen their t-shirt slogans. Initech Apr 2022 #21
They are all in on that Bettie Apr 2022 #28
That's an extremely scary and unsettling thought! Initech Apr 2022 #31
I know, but several of them Bettie Apr 2022 #38
Yes empedocles Apr 2022 #6
2022 is it DENVERPOPS Apr 2022 #7
They would love to depress turnout from our side this year IronLionZion Apr 2022 #8
copied and pated. EOM tiredtoo Apr 2022 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Apr 2022 #10
Yes! Wild blueberry Apr 2022 #12
You bet, same in Pa., gab13by13 Apr 2022 #16
The DOJ thing is a niche partisan issue Sympthsical Apr 2022 #13
Just curious, gab13by13 Apr 2022 #19
Offline? Food bank stuff mostly. Sympthsical Apr 2022 #20
Agree. But not sure if I put in meaningful legislation getting through Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2022 #14
It certainly and definitely is the mid terms! hamsterjill Apr 2022 #17
Especially those races for control of battleground states peppertree Apr 2022 #22
Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2022 #18
If the Republicans Glaisne Apr 2022 #24
That's the raw truth of it. 2naSalit Apr 2022 #27
K&R smirkymonkey Apr 2022 #26
...but sometimes I think that we basically have only about 7 months of democracy left. Glaisne Apr 2022 #34
And even then, if we do win legitimately, with all the dirty tricks they pull and the smirkymonkey Apr 2022 #36
Exactly WiVoter Apr 2022 #30
Get out the vote! Make CBS regret their decision dobleremolque Apr 2022 #33
Yep. We need to GOTV Glaisne Apr 2022 #35
No shit... Septua Apr 2022 #37
Then why have a discussion forum? Jakes Progress Apr 2022 #39
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