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 […]
Theme: Elections
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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
To win in 2020 we need to know what works to win elections and what are the most effective tools and activity that we can do. Our resources are limited. Time is limited. In this session we will explore what tactics work best and when in the election cycle. How […]
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? […]
Across the country, tens of thousands of volunteers are writing postcards to encourage people in swing states to register to vote. Postcard and letter-writing parties are an incredibly effective way to build an army of concerned volunteers taking action. In this session we’ll dive into the research on postcards and […]
The power of democratic, small donor fundraising is transforming American politics. Money is a critical factor for candidates to succeed. This workshop will teach you all you need to know about raising money for candidates and causes. Presented by Kathy Gasperine, Dale Smith, & Chris Kane
Hear moving stories from the “field” about canvassing in Maine’s lesser known and more rural 2nd congressional district in 2018. Learn some of the nuts and bolts of canvassing, why it has a major impact on elections and what the plans are for 2020. Presented by Rebecca Riccio and Paula […]
Looking at the 2020 national electoral landscape, winning at the presidential level is of course crucial. But so is flipping the Senate, holding to the House; and turning state legislatures blue. Where should we focus our energy, time and money? Which races are most important to support and why? Where […]