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Marblehead Democratic Town Committee

What is at Stake in the 2024 Elections?

On a weekly basis, we will post information on why it is so critical to elect Democrats, up and down the ballot. Scroll down to read about Women’s Reproductive rights and events to support the Democratic party.

September 27, 2024 - Here

September 20, 2024 - Here

September 13, 2024 - Here

September 6, 2024 - Here

August 30, 2024 - Here

August 23, 2024 -Here

August 16, 2024 - Here

August 9, 2024 - Here

August 2, 2024 - Here

July 26, 2024 - Here

July 19, 2024 - Here

July 12, 2024 - Here

July 5, 2024 - Here

June 28, 2024 - Here

June 21, 2024 - Here

June 14, 2024 - Here

June 7, 2024 - Here

May 31, 2024 - Here

May 24, 2024 - Here

May 17, 2024 - Here

May 10, 2024 - Here

May 3, 2024 - Here

April 26, 2024 - Here

April 19, 2024 - Here

April 12, 2024 - Here

April 5, 2024 - Here

WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

The Biden administration and Democratic Governors and Legislators have used every lever at their disposal to protect women after Roe v Wade was overturned. President Biden issued an Executive Order two weeks after the Dobbs decision stating "that the only way to secure a woman's right to choose is for Congress to restore the protections of Roe as federal law. Until then, he has committed to doing everything in his power to defend reproductive rights and protect access to safe and legal abortion.”

The last Republican president nominated 3 Supreme Court justices who were committed to overturning Roe. Since that far right goal was accomplished in June, 2022, 24 Republican-controlled states have implemented laws that have effectively banned abortion. Women are suffering and dying in these states. Per the NYT, "Most abortion bans include exceptions. nI practice, few are granted." A goal of the next Republican administration is a federal ban. A Federal ban would not protect woman and their families in those states that have passed laws protecting abortion.

Vote for Democrats up & down the ballot our future depends on it.

Biden’s Accomplishments

On a weekly basis, we will post the latest information on Biden’s accomplishments to share with your family and friends and to give you facts about Biden’s accomplishments.

March 29, 2024 - Here

March 22, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

March 15, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

March 8, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

March 1, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

February 23, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

February 16, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

February 9, 2014 Accomplishment - Here

February 2, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

January 26, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

January 19, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

January 12, 2024 Accomplishment - Here

Prior year accomplishments

Dear Swing Left North Shore/Cape Ann

 

As you know, Hurricane Helene caused havoc as it tore through Asheville and Western North Carolina.  It left a trail of destruction—over 200 people dead and thousands without housing and the necessities of life - and complicated voting.  Yet even while these Americans were suffering, the MAGA extremists were spreading lies—endangering the lives of very people needed to provide critical aid—the FEMA workers underscoring how important it is to defeat them

Kamala Harris in Asheville, NC after Helene

You Can HELP!!!

We are asking you NOW to help give our friends in North Carolina the ultimate gift—their voice!  All In for North Carolina (AINC), is seeking to raise over $400,000 to reach these displaced voters and assist them in voting.  Please DONATE NOW to finish our mission and keep NC Strong!

Phone Banking to Get Out the Vote

Take a deep breath, check out the extremely useful advice from veteran phone banker and canvasser Elizabeth Chur on "Navigating the First Minute." and then pick a phone bank. Let action be the antidote to pre-election anxiety. (All times are EDT, until 11/3, when Daylight Savings Time ends and times are ET.)

Saturdays

3-5 pm: Make calls for Rebecca Cooke to flip WI-3

Sundays

4-6 pm: Make calls for Janelle Stelson, to flip PA-10 

6-8 pm: Recruit volunteers for Mecklenburg NC Democrats

Mondays

6-8 pm: Make calls for Rebecca Cooke to flip WI-3 

Tuesdays

5-7 pm: Fight for Bucks County PA 

Wednesdays 

6-8 pm: Mecklenburg NC Dems need votes and volunteers 

Thursdays

4-6 pm: Recruit volunteers for Congressman Chris Deluzio in PA-17 (Western PA)

6-8 pm: Make calls for Janelle Stelson to flip PA-10 

Making a Difference Through Canvassing

This may be the closest election ever, and to quote David Plouffe, "More than at any other time in any campaign: DOORS MATTER!

Alix Smullin can confirm!  Alix and a small group of SLNSCA volunteers are just back from NC where they provided information on Early Voting locations and hours, how to get a mail ballot if needed, in one case drove a voter to the polls, and generally provided reinforcement and excitement about voting.  

There is still time to Door-Knock in Key Districts:

Sign up to canvass weekends in NY-19: CLICK HERE

Canvass in PA with MAFlipPA: CLICK HERE

Canvass Oct 30-Nov 5 in Tucson AZ:  CLICK HERE

 

Want to go somewhere else or a different time?  Email swingleftnsca@gmail.com, with subject line CANVASSING – or go straight to Canvassing Connector and they will refer you to vetted organizations in the swing states who will welcome your help.

 That's a Wrap!

A group of dedicated SLNSCA volunteers gathered together on Monday, Oct. 21st, to complete our final writing campaign of the 2024 Election year.

Those 1,500 postcards added to all the postcards and letters put us over the top.

We Did It!

We wrote over 100,000 postcards and letters to voters this year.  Thank you to all our incredible letter writers.  You are the best!

 KAMALA HARRIS DID HER JOB DURING THE DEBATE

NOW IT’S OUR TURN - HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP!

 

DONATE

 

Kamalaharris.com

https://kamalaharris.com

 

Force Multiplier – Elect Democrats to House, Senate

https://www.forcemultiplierus.org

 

WALK

 

Massachusetts Democratic Party

KNOCK DOORS IN NH – Saturday & Sunday until election day

Google: “Take Action with Mass Dems- Mobilize”

https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/

 

CALL

 

Massachusetts Democratic Party

CALL VOTERS IN NH – Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday until election day

Google: “Take Action with Mass Dems- Mobilize”

https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/

 

Fair Fight (Non-partisan)

Call Georgia registered voters who have landlines and provide information: check voter registration and offer resources. No persuasion required! There are many Voter Protection opportunities as well that require training.

https://www.fairfight.com/lfgv

 

VoPro Pros

Make sure people can vote and their vote gets counted. Requires training.

https://www.vopropros.com

 

TRAVEL

 

Travel with Swing Blue to these important states

 

Knock to Flip Winnable NY 19 Blue

Join Swing Blue to canvass in the scenic Hudson Valley, just over the MA border, and help Josh Riley flip this winnable congressional seat on Saturdays and Sundays from now until election day.

Sign up here:  https://tinyurl.com/MDTC-NY-19

 

Knock in PA – A Critical Swing State

Join MAFlipPA in the most effective voter outreach – talking to voters at their doors. You’ll have the satisfaction of reaching real people, hearing their stories and motivating them to vote Democratic.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/MDTC-PA-07and08

 

Knock in NC – Turn This Swing State Blue

NC is within reach in 2024!! Mecklenburg County has the most registered Dems and the worst voter turnout. The MeckDems and several grassroots groups are looking to knock 4 million doors. Come help at the start of Early Voting October 15-20.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/MDTC-NCMeckDems

 

Knock in AZ – Get Out the Vote in Tucson

AZ has it all in 2024: Abortion petition, electoral college, US Senate, 3 CDs, and important state legislative races. Travel to Tucson, in AZ-06, between Oct 30-Nov 5, to bring home all these wins for the Democrats.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/MDTC-AZ-06Vo

 

WRITE

 

Do You Like Writing Postcards or Letters?

Swing Left supplies the projects and materials, and you help cover the cost, buy stamps, and write as per the directions for each project. Look for a sign-up email on Thursdays: Oct. 3rd, and Oct. 17th.

Email swingleftnsca@gmail.com, subject line:  WRITING.

 

OTHER

 

Volunteer Blue

Volunteer Blue offers an easy to navigate website of volunteer opportunities. It allows searching by State or by Activity (e.g. Phoning, Texting, Canvassing, etc).

https://volunteerblue.org

 

Hopium Chronicles

Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics, Simon Rosenberg. Subscriptions are free and $50/year.

https://www.hopiumchronicles.com

 

Events

In this issue we provide a number of opportunities for you to "do something".

Canvass in NH for the Harris campaign

This Sunday is 100 days to Election day. Let's show our support for the Harris for President campaign and knock doors in New Hampshire. 

Nashua Canvassing - Shifts on Saturday at 10, 12, 2; Sunday at 12, 2. Sign up here:

https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/636785/

Manchester Canvassing - Shifts on Saturday at 10, 12, 2; Sunday at 12, 2. Sign up here:

https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/634549/

If you can't make a canvassing shift on Saturday or Sunday, please sign up for a phone bank shift here: Organize NH Virtual Phone Bank · 2024 NH Victory

Dear Swing Left North Shore Cape Ann:

In February of this year, we held an open discussion regarding fundraising for 2024.  Over 30 members of our group participated and came to consensus on two points:  

  1. That the barrage of unsolicited, overwrought emails requesting money did not create a rational basis for giving our political dollars effectively.

  2. Identifying a small number of validated, researched and impactful places to donate would be extremely helpful.

We Heard You

          After that call, we took immediate action:

  1. We formed a fundraising committee.

  2. We identified 2 funds that we are recommending and held 2 virtual events to introduce them to our group (see articles below).

  3. We launched a website to keep our members informed and engaged in this critical election year: www.swingleftnsca.org 

We promise will keep you informed of ways that you can get involved--AND we promise not to inundate you with daily messaging and scary fundraising techniques.  

Mostly, we want to thank you for all you have done thus far and encourage you to remain hopeful, energetic and involved as we work to secure our democracy.

 Swing Left’s All-in-One Impact Fund

On March 18th we heard from Matt Caffrey of Swing Left about Swing Left’s All-in-One Impact Fund and since then we have raised almost $7000 for the fund (exceeding our initial goal of $5000 and headed for a stretch goal of $10,000). 

DONATE HERE

 

Actions you can take right now

Text Bank · Building Bridges for America Action Fund
Text for Democracy: Voter Registration in Key States ›Postcard Writing · Activate America
Postcards for Pennsylvania: Help Get Out the Vote for the Primary ›Phone Bank · Mahnoor Ahmad for Congress
Phone Bank Anytime for Mahnoor ›Postcard Writing · Activate America
Third Act: Postcards to Voters ›Postcard Writing · Activate America
Postcards for Arizona - Elect Democrat Ruben Gallego to the US Senate ›Community Event · Raise the Wage Oklahoma
Citizen-led signature collection survey ›See more ›

We are Marblehead Democrats committed to building a better future based on Democratic values of economic and social justice. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity for a quality education, healthcare, affordable housing, jobs with a living wage and a healthy environment. Civil rights and voting rights must be protected for everyone.

 

You are welcome to join us as we delve into policy and issues on a state and national level and provide opportunities for educating ourselves and our community. We campaign for progressive Democratic candidates and initiatives. We advocate for important legislation and endeavor to enhance the conversation around political leadership and issues.

 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”

— Margaret Mead