How do we work for racial justice when the White House promotes white nationalism? How do we confront racism everywhere, from within our movements and communities, to the treatment of immigrants and refugees, to voter suppression, to the systemic inequalities in wealth, housing, education, and income? How do we become […]
Session: Third Workshop Session
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Over the past year, Common Cause and the Election Modernization Coalition have led a campaign to enact Election Day Registration (EDR). This is a critical reform: in this month’s election, as in others, eligible voters were unable to participate because of issues with their registration. Overwhelmingly, those would-be voters are […]
The seas are rising; the storms intensifying. We all know about the threat of climate change. Massachusetts should be leading and it is not. This session will explore how to move forward at a city & town level, at the state level and nationally. Come connect with others who want […]
Gun violence is an epidemic impacting our daily lives wherever we live. 100 people die by firearm every day! From mass shootings to city violence to domestic violence to suicide – the violence comes in various forms. We all have the responsibility to do something about it. A panelist of […]
Want to bring in new people? Feeling as if too few people are doing all the work ? Not sure how to grow your group? Want to start a group? This very interactive and sharing workshop will explore how local groups can bring in new people, grow and get stronger. […]
You most likely know that Indivisible groups are covered under the National Indivisible 501(c)4 non-profit umbrella and as such must comply with specific regulations set out by the IRS and the FEC, but do you know the specific ways in which those rules govern the time and money we spend […]
We CAN save our democracy. Registering Democrats in targeted battlegrounds is how we do this. Field Team 6 along with its many partners, is a machine that mints Democrats. Your dollars and hours are the fuel. In this workshop, you will hear form Jason Berlin, founder of Field Team 6 […]
Learn how to reach thousands of voters in minutes! Texting is one of the most effective ways to mobilize activists and voters around the issues and races that matter. This session will teach you how to use texting platforms to engage your group’s members and have a measurable impact on […]
We’ll take a look at the state of gerrymandering, how we got here, why it matters, how it figures into Sister District’s state strategy, and what you can do to fight it now with Sister District and other activist organizations. We are the Massachusetts & Rhode Island team of the […]
Trips to Swing Districts aren’t just for hardcore activists. Hear from first-time volunteers and battle-hardened veterans about why in-person voter contact in purple states is the most fun and effective way to help Democrats win in 2020. Presented by Janet Singer Click here for the Powerpoint
This session, we will explore how to most effectively use social media in elections and organizing. Social media has become a required tool to reach potential volunteers and voters. What are the current best practices? What has changed? How can we best make use of this powerful set of tools? […]
Come learn how you and your group can join with the broad Raise Up Massachusetts coalition of community, labor and religious groups to oppose corporate tax loopholes, pass the Millionaire’s Tax , improve transportation and public education. Presented by Lew Finfer