Tag: 2022 election
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Crossing the political canyon in Arizona
Arizona has been creeping ever bluer in the last decade, and Democrats have a real shot at dominating in the Grand Canyon state this year! Organizations on the ground in Arizona need our help, and they’re creating actions specifically for out-of-state volunteers like us.
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How can we win if we don’t compete?
Contest Every Race is working to end GOP dominance in rural America by making sure that no Republican runs for office unopposed. In states like Oklahoma, Democrats don’t run in up to 75% of local elections. The result is lower turnout, which means that congressional and statewide candidates get crushed – even when there are…
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Water the grassroots to grow hope for democracy and progressivism.
Grassroots organizations know the people, culture, and political environment in their areas. They make lasting connections, build trust, educate, and work alongside community members to achieve real change — in both election and non-election years. By backing these organizations, rather than swooping in with our own messaging and tactics, we can target our time and…
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D is for December, Democracy…and Donation
by Barbara Head November elections are over with, but activism can take a different form in December — political donations. There are two reasons for making this your key month for political giving. 1. Giving early in the election cycle does far more good. Candidates running in 2022 are gearing up their campaigns. They need…
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As North Carolina goes…?
by Judith Herman Most paths to the White House go through North Carolina. With 16 Electoral College votes, it will be the third-largest swing state in the country. Donald Trump (R) edged out Joe Biden (D) by just 1.3 percentage points in the 2020 presidential election. According to Roll Call, North Carolina is one of…