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  • As North Carolina goes…?

    As North Carolina goes…?

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    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…

  • One family sent 1,500 GOTV letters!

    One family sent 1,500 GOTV letters!

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    One CI family mailed over 1,500 GOTV letters! Kudos and thanks to Candace Miller and her family. Just imagine how many letters we sent as a community!

  • Protect the Results!

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    Calling all defenders of democracy from Concord and every Middlesex village and town! Gather at Old North Bridge to protect the very heart of our democracy — a free and fair election.

  • RBG HAS PASSED THE TORCH — TO US.

    RBG HAS PASSED THE TORCH — TO US.

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    The wedding gift thank you notes I penned in June 1968 were tear-stained as I watched the funeral of Robert Kennedy. The letters I am sending today to voters in Florida suffer the same drenching as I observe the service for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Both Bobby and Ruth are icons who inspired generations to be…

  • Texting to make a difference

    Texting to make a difference

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    I knew texting was a great way to make a difference in the upcoming election and help preserve our democracy, so I attended a brief training at one of the Concord Indivisible Huddles — and I’m so glad that I did!

  • Turns out, phone-banking is fun!

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    I don’t enjoy feeling helpless. Phone banking is a simple way to make a difference in our future. Please consider it. It’s easier and more fun than you probably imagine.

  • A chance to take action becomes a rewarding routine.

    A chance to take action becomes a rewarding routine.

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    When I learned about a letter writing campaign aimed at targeted voters in swing states, I knew this was a chance to take action. I was tired of complaining about the current administration and wanted to do something productive.

  • February 23, 2020 Huddle

    February 23, 2020 Huddle

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    ANOTHER RECORD TURNOUT! Thank you to the nearly 150 volunteers — regulars and newcomers alike — who joined us. The energy in the room was electric! With 11 activities to choose from, there was something for everyone! We made calls, wrote letters, and sent postcards to register voters and remind them to VOTE! We contacted…