Dear MoveOn member,

We may be living through one of the most challenging, turbulent, and
unsettling political environments of our lifetimes. Anxiety is high as we
get closer to Election Day, and the stakes of this election are even
higher, as the two competing visions for the future of our country—one
embodied by President Biden and the other by former President Trump—could
not be further apart. But the devastating shooting that took place this
weekend at Trump's rally heightened the concerning moment we find
ourselves in even further.

First off, let's be clear: Political violence, and any violence, is
abhorrent and absolutely unacceptable under any circumstances. We grieve
the loss of life at Trump's rally and are hoping for the swift recovery of
all those injured.

As we process this moment, we also understand the importance of this
coming election. This election isn't just about the choice between two
different candidates—in fact, it's about the choice between two different
futures. In one future, where Biden's leadership continues, we can
organize to expand our rights, protect our communities, and use the power
of the federal government to advance climate justice, economic justice,
racial justice, and more. Under a Trump presidency, we'll be back to the
daily chaos and the struggle of stopping the worst of his attempts to
divide us, further dismantle democratic norms, and roll back our rights
and freedoms.

We believe in settling our differences at the ballot box and through
participatory democracy. For over 25 years, MoveOn members have been
taking collective action to make an impact in elections and in the halls
of Congress. This is what our peaceful and vibrant community has always
been about. And in moments like these, it gives me great hope to think
about how, time after time, MoveOn members have come together to support
one another and carve out a path toward progress.

[ 2024 ]Right now, and since the spring, MoveOn members across the country have
been doing the critical work of reaching out to voters in swing states and
districts, to remind them of what's at stake in this election. Learn more
about our Vote Mobilizers program and sign up here.

When the problems are so big and the hill seems too steep to climb, it's
easy to lose hope and believe that maybe we are powerless. We may not be
able to control and fix everything that is wrong with our political
climate right now, but let's not forget that we have a HUGE amount of
power when we take action together.

MoveOn members have a more than 25-year history of coming together to defy
the political conventional wisdom and change what we believe is possible.
We came together to elect President Biden and Vice President Harris in
2020. We helped prevent the predicted "red wave" in 2022. Last year, our
Banned Bookmobile traveled the country to hand out banned books in
communities impacted by the GOP's draconian policies. And this year, if we
find it within ourselves to get back up on our feet and come together once
again, we can defeat the MAGA agenda at the ballot box and elect another
Democratic trifecta to continue to make progress.

Right now, we have incredible power to talk to potential voters. We, the
people, are the most powerful messengers to persuade voters. MoveOn's
election program to motivate surge voters is in full swing, with voter
contact parties taking place twice a month. These infrequent voters are
more likely to sit out the election but, if given an extra nudge to vote,
can ensure we elect a Democratic trifecta in November.

[ 2024 ]Join our work to elect decision-makers who put people over politics and
represent civility in political discourse. Click here to learn more about
our election program and find out how you can be a part of this critical
work—to rebuild what's broken and create a better future.

We don't yet know how this will all play out, and conditions continue to
shift day by day, hour by hour. But we do know this: No matter where the
chips fall, the stakes of this election are incredibly high, and we need
to continue our work contacting voters in earnest, in order to preserve
our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms.

While the events of the past couple of weeks have heightened the
uncertainty and concern that we're all feeling in this moment, one thing
is clear: We are the ones who will write the future. Every conversation
held with a voter, every postcard sent, and every text message to remind
someone to vote matters. It will all add up, over the coming months, to
motivate the tens of thousands of voters in key states who will determine
the outcome of this election.

[ 2024 ]Join MoveOn members across the country and raise your hand to help
carve the path we all deserve.

Thanks for all you do.

–Rahna Epting



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