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Happy Friday John --



Groundhog Day is upon us, and we feel like we’ve been here before… Every time we go to the ballot box, we're presented with the same two unappealing choices that don't represent us. And we're not just talking about the upcoming presidential rematch between the two most unpopular candidates in years. In almost every election, our choices are limited to candidates selected by the two legacy parties, with many of us shut out of their closed primaries. It's time for a change—we need to wake up to a new day.



Forwardists are waking up every day, trying to make these changes for our country. We're seeing wins across the country. 2023 saw Forwardists elected in several states, including Connecticut and Maryland. Colorado just qualified as the newest state to have an officially recognized Forward Party <[link removed]>! They join Florida, Utah, Connecticut, and South Carolina—we thank them for all the hard work, and we congratulate them on this achievement.



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Forward Party Gains Party Recognition In Colorado <[link removed]>| Forward Party



Aprime example of working bottom up instead of top down is the Forward Party of Colorado. Just yesterday, they achieved party status in their state, petitioning their way to recognition as just the second party to do so since the ‘90s, proving that there is a grassroots movement building in the Centennial State. Colorado joins Utah as the second state in as many months to qualify for party status under the Forward Banner. Here’s to you, Colorado!



ICYMI: Forward Party Gains Ballot Access In Utah With Focus On Democracy Reforms <[link removed]> | KSL.com



In late November, the Utah Forward party received state recognition as the eighth registered party in the state. Utah Forward Party leadership told reporters that they’re striving to change politics in the state because there are “a lot of people that are frustrated with the way the system works right now.”



The Forward Party Announces The Launch Of The Black Voters Committee <[link removed]> | Forward Party



On January 23, 2024, the Forward Party launched its Black Voters Committee. Forward Party has a central goal of bringing people of all backgrounds together to have honest discussions about the future of this country, and these committees are designed to ensure that all backgrounds are represented in that conversation. Read more about the goals of the committee or sign up here <[link removed]>.



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February 7 | Columbus-Area Forward Meetup



Join the Columbus-area Forward Party at Budd Dairy any time between 5 and 7pm on the 7th to talk all things Forward. Friends encouraged! Register → <[link removed]>



February 13 | Ohio Forward Party Statewide Meeting



The Forward Party of Ohio is holding its statewide meeting for February on the 13th via Google Meet. Sign on to learn how you can get involved with FWD across Ohio, help plan the next month of activities, get updated on the latest FWD news, and help fix Ohio politics. Register → <[link removed]>



February 29 | Greater Cleveland Forward Party



Join the greater Cleveland Forward Party at 16 Bit Bar and Arcade for games, drinks, and camaraderie with other FWD enthusiasts at their monthly meetup. Plan for the upcoming month and strategize how to advance the FWD cause in Ohio. Register → <[link removed]>



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Gov. Landry, Lawmakers Disrupt How Louisiana Has Voted For Nearly 50 Years <[link removed]> | LA Illuminator



Georgia Senate Passes RCV Ban, Bill Faces Opposition In The House <[link removed]> | GPB



Texas GOP Considers Closing Primaries To Help Trump <[link removed]> | The Texas Tribune



New Proposal Out Of Yale ISPS Gives Solution For Gerrymandering <[link removed]> | Yale ISPS



Former Republican State Supreme Court Justice Represents Democrats Over State Maps <[link removed]> | NC Newsline



SNL Skit Features "Andrew Yang" As Justin Timberlake And Jimmy Fallon Bring Back 'The Barry Gibb Talk Show' <[link removed]> <[link removed]> | Saturday Night Live







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