You had the sense that THIS Alabama race was worth your time. I would not have done this, had I even heard of this race a few weeks ago. You can take special gratification that you made a huge difference, when nearly all others were too busy doing, nothing
You had the sense that THIS Alabama race was worth your time. I would not have done this, had I even heard of this race a few weeks ago. You can take special gratification that you made a huge difference, when nearly all others were too busy doing, nothing
Aw thank you Fredrick. Most of the Postcards To Voters campaigns I have sent postcards about have been candidates or register to vote or vote from home sign up by phone reminders that are absolutely off my personal radar, I do read the reason why the candidate or issue is being focused upon, I admit to going with the flow. If it is worth the folks at Postcards To Voters to focus on, I just send as many as I can manage. Some weeks it might just be 5-10 but sometimes itтАЩs 40.
Fellow postcard writer here. Do you just write for Postcards to Voters or do you do them for other grassroots organizations as well?
Here are some other opportunities in case you or anyone else is interested:
Field Team 6 (www.fieldteam6.org) - their tagline is "Register Democrats, Save the World". They focus entirely on voter registration mostly in swing states or districts.
Activate America (www.activateamerica.vote) - GOTV campaigns to low-propensity voters in swing states; in 2024 targeting AZ, CA, NV, NY, OH, and PA.
Northeast Arizona Native Democrats (https://neaznativedemocrats.org/) - their postcard campaigns connect indigenous voters to their native field organizers on Navajo, Hopi, and Apache lands in Northeast AZ.
Frederick, I've been writing with Postcards to Voters since Doug Jones ran (and won!) in 2017. They're strategic about who they write for. They work closely with the campaign to develop the three "writing points" that each postcard should carry. Short version: If PTV says it's worth my time, it's worth my time. (Since I don't always have the time, I tithe $10 monthly to them as well.)
I appreciate your story, Susanna. I'll join PtV. I've enjoyed writing cards over the last few years. I was in on the effort to election Senators Ossoff and Warnock in GA., and Stacy Abrams as well. I wrote cards to NY-3, and I'm astonished that voters there received multiple cards, from all over the country. I can feel "blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies do I see ... "
Frederick, I did the same. It does appear to really help; plus itтАЩs a way to be personally connected to what often feels like to me as an abstract percentage. If I manage to take my time, itтАЩs deeply enjoyable.
I'm continually inspired by the amazing people who are running for office at all levels around the country. Postcards to Voters provides info about the candidates and links to websites and news stories so you can learn more about who you're writing for.
Indeed Sam, it gives me a chance to sit through another hour of Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Live in Montreal, 1986." What is your soundtrack, Samm? Or do you simply stay focussed on the joy of making a difference?
I didn't write for Marilyn (I've been on deadline for the last three weeks), but the three required sentences often follow this pattern:
Sentence #1: Democrat [NAME] is running for [OFFICE].
Sentence #2 gives two or three points about the candidate's positions.
Sentence #3 gives the date of the election and early-voting window (if there is one).
Several optional items about the candidate are given in case you've got room on your postcard. Plus there are some generic lines that can be used for any candidate. One of my favorites is "YOUR VOTE = YOUR VOICE." :-)
This is a great option. I mailed 200 when I signed up; I had to do it in increments each day, but so glad I did. But need to ask, what state needs help the most. I was give the choice of 4 states and told to choose one. I may go back to PA for Bob Casey. Can I get some input from anyone? since I live in a red state I don't do much here except donate. I have the time so I can do it. I have my index cards and the stamps. Now I just need a swing state. Thanks for any input
Beatrice, Postcards to Voters usually focuses on candidates, rather than states -- though there has been an ongoing campaign to encourage Florida Democrats to register (or re-register) to vote by mail. PTV wrote for Marilyn Lands in deep red Alabama -- and she won! And she's all over the news right now and giving hope to everywhere!!
Check out Field Team 6 (www.fieldteam6.org) - they focus on registering new democratic voters in swing states and districts. I live in NC, so i have been doing one to Women in NC-01 based on repro rights and one to NC residents 30 -50 based on the issue of climate change.
This early in the cycle, I think that registering new voters is where you could do the most good.
I would also recommend Postcards to Voters IF they have any special elections like Marilyn Lands. If you sign up for their mailing lsit they will let you know about new campaigns.
They are also cycling through all the FL vote by mail (VBM) voters to reimind them to sign up again since the FL GOP passed voter suppression rules to limit a VBM request to 2 years.
An ovation for you Tina!
You had the sense that THIS Alabama race was worth your time. I would not have done this, had I even heard of this race a few weeks ago. You can take special gratification that you made a huge difference, when nearly all others were too busy doing, nothing
Aw thank you Fredrick. Most of the Postcards To Voters campaigns I have sent postcards about have been candidates or register to vote or vote from home sign up by phone reminders that are absolutely off my personal radar, I do read the reason why the candidate or issue is being focused upon, I admit to going with the flow. If it is worth the folks at Postcards To Voters to focus on, I just send as many as I can manage. Some weeks it might just be 5-10 but sometimes itтАЩs 40.
Fellow postcard writer here. Do you just write for Postcards to Voters or do you do them for other grassroots organizations as well?
Here are some other opportunities in case you or anyone else is interested:
Field Team 6 (www.fieldteam6.org) - their tagline is "Register Democrats, Save the World". They focus entirely on voter registration mostly in swing states or districts.
Activate America (www.activateamerica.vote) - GOTV campaigns to low-propensity voters in swing states; in 2024 targeting AZ, CA, NV, NY, OH, and PA.
Reclaim Our Vote (https://www.centerforcommonground.org/reclaim-our-vote) - GOTV campaigns for BIPOC voters in VA, NC, SC, GA, and AL. Current campaign for GA primary.
Northeast Arizona Native Democrats (https://neaznativedemocrats.org/) - their postcard campaigns connect indigenous voters to their native field organizers on Navajo, Hopi, and Apache lands in Northeast AZ.
Environmental Voter Project (https://www.environmentalvoter.org/) - GOTV for inactive voters who are concerned about the environment.
Blue Wave Postcard Movement (https://shop.bluewavepostcards.org/) - current campaign NV.
Postcards to Swing States (https://www.turnoutpac.org/postcards/) - GOTV campaigns available starting May 1
Our Alabama gal is now to be interviewed on MSNBC, by Ari Velshi sitting in for Lawrence.
See what you've helped to achieve! You go, gal!
I'll be on board again this spring, and this win reminds me "oh how sweet it is!"
Frederick, I've been writing with Postcards to Voters since Doug Jones ran (and won!) in 2017. They're strategic about who they write for. They work closely with the campaign to develop the three "writing points" that each postcard should carry. Short version: If PTV says it's worth my time, it's worth my time. (Since I don't always have the time, I tithe $10 monthly to them as well.)
I appreciate your story, Susanna. I'll join PtV. I've enjoyed writing cards over the last few years. I was in on the effort to election Senators Ossoff and Warnock in GA., and Stacy Abrams as well. I wrote cards to NY-3, and I'm astonished that voters there received multiple cards, from all over the country. I can feel "blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies do I see ... "
PTV is based in Georgia. Ossoff and Warnock have been on their radar for a long time. :-)
Frederick, I did the same. It does appear to really help; plus itтАЩs a way to be personally connected to what often feels like to me as an abstract percentage. If I manage to take my time, itтАЩs deeply enjoyable.
I'm continually inspired by the amazing people who are running for office at all levels around the country. Postcards to Voters provides info about the candidates and links to websites and news stories so you can learn more about who you're writing for.
Indeed Sam, it gives me a chance to sit through another hour of Antonio Carlos Jobim, "Live in Montreal, 1986." What is your soundtrack, Samm? Or do you simply stay focussed on the joy of making a difference?
What were the 3 points for Marilyn, Susanna, just to give me, us, an idea?
I didn't write for Marilyn (I've been on deadline for the last three weeks), but the three required sentences often follow this pattern:
Sentence #1: Democrat [NAME] is running for [OFFICE].
Sentence #2 gives two or three points about the candidate's positions.
Sentence #3 gives the date of the election and early-voting window (if there is one).
Several optional items about the candidate are given in case you've got room on your postcard. Plus there are some generic lines that can be used for any candidate. One of my favorites is "YOUR VOTE = YOUR VOICE." :-)
This is a great option. I mailed 200 when I signed up; I had to do it in increments each day, but so glad I did. But need to ask, what state needs help the most. I was give the choice of 4 states and told to choose one. I may go back to PA for Bob Casey. Can I get some input from anyone? since I live in a red state I don't do much here except donate. I have the time so I can do it. I have my index cards and the stamps. Now I just need a swing state. Thanks for any input
Beatrice, Postcards to Voters usually focuses on candidates, rather than states -- though there has been an ongoing campaign to encourage Florida Democrats to register (or re-register) to vote by mail. PTV wrote for Marilyn Lands in deep red Alabama -- and she won! And she's all over the news right now and giving hope to everywhere!!
Check out Field Team 6 (www.fieldteam6.org) - they focus on registering new democratic voters in swing states and districts. I live in NC, so i have been doing one to Women in NC-01 based on repro rights and one to NC residents 30 -50 based on the issue of climate change.
This early in the cycle, I think that registering new voters is where you could do the most good.
I would also recommend Postcards to Voters IF they have any special elections like Marilyn Lands. If you sign up for their mailing lsit they will let you know about new campaigns.
They are also cycling through all the FL vote by mail (VBM) voters to reimind them to sign up again since the FL GOP passed voter suppression rules to limit a VBM request to 2 years.
Many many thanks Susanna!
I wrote for this campaign and haven't gotten around to shredding the addresses. The meassages were:
* Democrat Marilyn Lands is running to create positive change.
* Make a plan to vote in the Alabama House Special election Tuesday, March 26.
* Join Marilyn in the fight to repeal Alabama's no exception abortion ban.