New Pennsylvania Indivisible Initiative: NEIGHBOR2NEIGHBOR!
There’s an important election underway in Pennsylvania — one that could determine if we keep our Democratic majority in the PA Supreme Court. Electing Judge Dan McCaffery to the court will allow us to keep our majority, and protect abortion access and voting rights in our state. The most effective tactic we have is having meaningful conversations with our neighbors. Just by talking with the folks in our community, we can increase progressive turnout this election, elect leaders who care, and get the word out about the issues most important to us. That’s why Indivisible is re-launching the Neighbor2Neighbor canvassing program for Indivisibles across Pennsylvania! If you’re ready to join in, click here to sign up now.
You don’t need to download an app, and there is no all-day commitment — just short, friendly conversations with a few friendly voters close to you. Neighbor2Neighbor is designed for volunteers of all skill levels, from first-time action takers to group leaders. Once you sign up, we will direct you to a map of the likely progressives near you who might need a little more information on Judge McCaffery. On your own schedule, you’ll knock on their door and have a short conversation about the importance of electing Judge McCaffery to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This is a critical race for Pennsylvania. Neighbor2Neighbor is a great way to get the word out to voters who may not know much about the election, but would be willing to listen to one of their neighbors. You can be their trusted source for this valuable information, increase turnout, and strengthen our movement, and often without even getting in your car.
Once you sign up, Indivisible provides you with the addresses and an information sheet you can print out. If you don’t have access to a printer and would like copies of the info sheet to give out, email Lynn and she can print them out for you.
Ready to Give Text Banking a Try?
Text Out the Vote with Indivisible Philly, Thurs., Oct. 26, 6-8pm
Text Philadelphia voters and remind them to get out and vote in November! Indivisible Philly will use an internet-based platform for the texting, so you won’t use your phone, your phone number, or any identifying information about you. They’ll have a training first and support from moderators throughout the evening. So join in! It’s fun and you’ll save democracy! RSVP here. You’ll receive the zoom link closer to the event,
More Election Activities
Volunteer opportunities abound for those interested in helping to get out the vote for the Nov. 7 election. Here are just a few examples:
· Help someone you know register to vote and make sure folks in your networks are up-to-date with registration. Deadline is October 23
· Help/encourage someone you know to request their mail-in ballot.
· Help out with a specific candidate campaign or political group (canvass, phone bank, text bank, etc.)
Sign up to phone bank or canvas with Turn PA Blue.
· Every Sunday, Wednesday or Thursday, join a Promote the Vote PA phone bank.
· Sign up to drop candidate literature in your ward/precinct for the November 7 General Election.
· Sign up to drop candidate literature in other precincts that need volunteers for the November 7 General Election.
· Sign up to work at the polls for at least a half-day for the November 7 General Election.
· Sign up to be a greeter for the Upper Darby Dems on Election Day.
· Sign up to be a greeter elsewhere on Election Day.
· Check out and share VoteRiders Voter ID Resource for voters with disabilities.
Also, take note of this upcoming candidate forum:
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 pm.
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts will hold a moderated forum with the candidates for Pennsylvania’s Supreme, Superior, and Commonwealth Courts. Register here.
Mailing Reminder
A quick reminder to those writing to Ohio voters – please mail your cards by this Tuesday, October 24 (at the latest), and let Helene or Pam know once they’ve been mailed, so that we can report back to Indivisible.
Meeting with Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon’s Staff
On Thursday, Oct. 26 at 2 pm, representatives from area Indivisible groups will meet with Rep. Scanlon’s staff for our next in this ongoing series to discuss issues of interest to our groups. Would you like to represent H-CAN at this meeting? You can attend as a listener or, if you have a specific question for Rep. Scanlon, you can sign up to speak at the meeting (assuming those slots are not all filled). Please let Pam know as soon as possible if you’re interested.
Election Protection Call to Action
Several groups are calling for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to not reappoint election denier and Trump lawyer Cleta Mitchell to the Election Assistance Commission’s Board of Advisors. Her term is up on Nov. 3.
Since her appointment to the Election Assistance Commission Board, Ms. Mitchell has continued to promote false claims of election fraud and has undermined a legitimate, bipartisan program to secure elections. She has even gone so far as to outline a calculated strategy for limiting voting access for young voters, highlighting the need to curtail voting on college campuses and restrict same-day voter registration. This would directly disenfranchise young voters and erode any foundation of a just democracy for all. These activities, which operationalize her belief that Americans do not have a constitutional right to vote for president, further demonstrate her unsuitability for the position. The Commission should replace her with a candidate who respects every American’s constitutional right to vote.
To take action, you can sign this petition and/or contact the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights directly:
Office of the Staff Director
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Phone: 202-376-7700 or 800-977-8339
Email: publicaffairs@usccr.gov
What has Biden done for us?
You may have people in your life who didn’t vote for Biden or are just generally disgusted with politics, and aren’t aware of all his administration has done. Occasionally in these emails, we’ll try to highlight a talking point that you can share if this topic comes up in conversation.
Gun Safety
President Biden set up a White House office on gun violence prevention, which will coordinate with gun safety groups and includes gun safety advocates who will join the administration.
Important Links
Selected electoral and voting rights volunteer opportunities
Indivisible’s Practical Guide to Defeating MAGA
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 pm
Virtual Moderated Forum with Candidates for PA’s Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Courts. Organized by Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts
Thurs Oct. 26, 6-8 pm
Text Out the Vote with Indivisible Philadelphia
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Sen. Bob Casey
Phone: 202-224-6324 or 215-405-9660, email link
Sen. John Fetterman
Phone: 202-224-4254 or 215-241-1090, email link
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Phone: 202-225-2011 or 610-626-2020, email link