Week 13 of 14: The election is in two weeks

As the election looms ever closer, many of the races we’ve been supporting remain very, very close. Now is the time when your actions can have the biggest impact. Here’s what’s on the docket for the next two weeks:
  1. Canvass: Lean Left Vermont https://www.leanleftvt.org/how-to-get-involved has organized canvassing opportunities for both weekends. In addition, Gaen Murphee from Middlebury is leaving on November 3rd from Mary Hogan in Middlebury at 7:30 AM to canvass for Delgado in New York State. Details at https://3flippingthings.org/2018/09/18/canvas-for-delgado-on-september-24th/ .
  2. Call: Lean Left Vermont https://www.leanleftvt.org/how-to-get-involved is also organizing phonebooks.
  3. Write: We tried out Vote Forward http://votefwd.org last week and it was great. You set up an account, download a bunch of templated letters, put on some music, and write to voters. I may have another
It probably isn’t necessary to enumerate yet again what is at stake in this election. And if you don’t think you can make a difference in the next two weeks, you are wrong. Together, with relatively simple acts and comparatively small sacrifices, we can reclaim the house. And take an important step towards restoring our democracy. And pro tip: it’s actually fun, especially if you do it with friends.