Monday, October 29, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Sign Up to Phone Bank From Home With Indivisible
The national Indivisible organization is phone banking up to and during Election Day -- direct voter contact is the best way to get out the vote, and we need to reach as many voters as possible. Sign up here to find out how it works and get involved. You can do it whenever you have time. Whether you make one call a day or 100, you're helping. The phone banks are for (all times are Eastern):
Baria/Espy, MS-Sen: Mon., Oct. 29, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Liz Watson, IN-9: Mon., Oct. 29, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ammar Campa-Najjar, CA-50: Tues., Oct. 30, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Andrew Janz, CA-22: Wed., Oct. 31, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Harley Rouda, CA-48: Thurs., Nov. 1, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Harley Rouda, CA-48: Fri., Nov. 2, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Sat., Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Sat., Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Sun., Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Sun., Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Mon., Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Mon., Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Tues., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Tues., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
(2) New York Democratic County Committee Monthly Meeting
Aaron Davis Hall
138 Convent Avenue
Near 140th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Ben Yee, Manhattan Democrats secretary, says the New York Democratic County Committee will be considering proposed changes to party rules. He writes that several are minor corrections, but there is "significant controversy regarding a proposal to ban lobbyists or people whose employer's primary business is lobbying from being County Leader. " This issue should be of interest to those who are seeking to enhance transparency in local leadership.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Make Plans for THE LAST WEEKEND
For Get Out the Vote activities for the final weekend before Election Day -- in addition to those listed in this curated newsletter -- sign up for the site TheLastWeekend.org.
(2) Postcard-Writing With the Harlem Democrats
National Black Theater
2027 5th Avenue
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Drop by whenever you can!)
Indivisible Upper East Side is collaborating on a postcard-writing campaign on behalf of New York candidates, sending friendly, handwritten reminders to targeted voters to help give Democrats a winning edge. All supplies will be provided.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
(1) Sign Up for Text Banking - TWO OPTIONS
Text banking over the last weekend before the election is going to be crucial for getting out the younger vote. It can be done from home whenever you have time. Here are text banking options:
(2) RSVP for Weekend Canvassing Trips
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Make New York True Blue
We have been working to flip the New York State Senate to Democratic control. Dem candidates are listed on this page. Click the names to find out ways to volunteer.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Get Out the Vote for Max Rose in Brooklyn
Shifts from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Max Rose is running for Congress in New York’s 11th Congressional District, representing Staten Island and South Brooklyn. He is the first post-9/11 combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan to seek office in New York City. The campaign has plenty of volunteers for the weekend days. Help is needed on the weekdays. Click here for more information.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley With Indivisible UES
Meet-up on Upper East Side at 9:15 a.m.
We are continuing to canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley, our endorsed Congressional candidate for New York's District 2. Upper East Siders will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Q entrance on the northeast corner of 86th and 2nd and go together to Herald Square, then walk to Penn Station to catch the 10:21 train to Amityville. If you are coming from another neighborhood, you are welcome to meet us at Penn Station. RSVP to info@indivisible-ues.org OR on Facebook. (You don't need to RSVP in both places.) To prepare for your canvassing:
Create an Action ID
Download the Minivan app on your cellphone or tablet. (MiniVan iOS and MiniVan Android)
Sunday, November 4, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley With Indivisible UES
Meet-up on Upper East Side at 9:15 a.m.
We are continuing to canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley, our endorsed Congressional candidate for New York's District 2. Upper East Siders will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Q entrance on the northeast corner of 86th and 2nd and go together to Herald Square, then walk to Penn Station to catch the 10:21 train to Amityville. If you are coming from another neighborhood, you are welcome to meet us at Penn Station. RSVP to info@indivisible-ues.org OR on Facebook. (You don't need to RSVP in both places.) To prepare for your canvassing:
Create an Action ID
Download the Minivan app on your cellphone or tablet. (MiniVan iOS and MiniVan Android)
(2) Make New York True Blue - Brooklyn
Working Families Party HQ
1 Metrotech Ctr. North
11th Floor
Brooklyn
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (drop by any time!)
Join True Blue NY and other organizations to phone bank and text bank to help flip the New York State Senate to Democratic control.
- Weekly newsletter #86 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side