Actions for Week of September 26, 2021
Voting maps are being drawn, and women's rights are in peril.
Tuesday, September 28
REDISTRICTING FIGHT FOR FAIR VOTING MAPS
8–9 PM
Join Swing Left for a virtual conversation about this year’s redistricting process and the fight for fair maps.
Voting rights and gerrymandering experts Marc Elias of Democracy Docket Action Fund, Leslie Small of America Votes Georgia, and Kelly Burton of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee will discuss the the implications of redistricting on the 2022 midterms, elections for the next 10 years, and the core of American democracy.
Wednesday, September 29\
KEEP VIRGINIA BLUE
6:30-8:30 PM
Call voters in VA and urge them to vote Democratic in this critical gubernatorial and state legislative election. Polling is close and the GOP candidate is endorsed by the likes of Ted Cruz and Trump! Training provided, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
Thursday, September 30
KEEP NEW JERSEY BLUE
5 PM-7PM
Keep a Democrat in the governor’s seat and expand team blue up and down the ballot. Otherwise, Jersey risks getting a Trumpian style Republican who repeats covid lies and spoke at rallies lying about the 2020 election. Keep Jersey moving forward (not backward). Training provided.
Saturday, October 2
RALLY FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS & AGAINST VIGILANTES
2 PM
Washington Square Park
Reproductive rights are fundamental human rights. March from Washington Square Park to Union Square park to show solidarity for the people of Texas and have our voices heard. Please wear masks. Attend in person, or watch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/march-for-reproductive-rights/186293943612158/
All this week
SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REGISTRATION\
Most high school students are eligible to register to vote before they graduate from high school. But the majority of schools do little to help.
Students across the country will be holding voter registration drives in their high schools. High school student leaders can sign up for a free training to learn how to lead a drive in their schools. Students receive a free Democracy in a Box toolkit. Please encourage the high school students in your life to get involved.
Any time
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