Celebrate our birthday and the amazing progress we’ve all made!
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

John --

Three years ago, The Forward Party launched as the first step in a long road towards building a better and more representative democracy that listens to the needs of its people, holds elected officials accountable, and drives the country forward. 

In that time, we’ve taken some incredible steps together. We’ve gone from just an idea in the heads of Americans who were fed up with the broken politics of today to a movement of hundreds of thousands of voters, chapters in a dozen states, party ballot recognition in nearly half of those, and the momentum to change the country. We are America’s New Party!!

We couldn’t have done it without you, so we’re throwing a party!  Join us at 7 PM Eastern on July 29th for an extra special birthday bash and celebrate with all your favorite Forwardists and more than a few special surprises. 

Headlines

 

The Forward Party adds Goodwin, Berube in Senior Positions as Third Party Movement Grows | Forwardparty.com

The Forward Party is expanding its team to build a new option for all Americans. John Goodwin joins as communications director and Kayla Berube joins as political director, adding talented, seasoned senior leadership to the team, while expanding the internal infrastructure for long-term growth and success at the ballot box.

Americans Desperately Need More Political Choice. NJ Could Lead The Way | Northjersey.com

Former New Jersey Governors Christine Todd Whitman and Jon Corzine weigh in on the state of the legacy parties and why New Jersey needs an option that more voters feel represented by. 

Independents Should Embrace The Moment And Lean Into Their Power | The Hill

John Opdycke, who heads up the nonprofit Open Primaries, breaks down just how much power independents have (or could have) on our current system and what it would take for them to wield it effectively.

 

Get involved

July 17 | Forward NJ: July Organizing Call

Join the Forward Party of New Jersey for our next statewide organizing call as we grow our movement and gear up for the fall!

🗓️ Thursday, July 17th | ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Google Meet (link provided in RSVP email)

Register →

July 17 | Civic Engagement With The Young Forwardists
Join the Young Forwardists team at 7:00 PM EST/4:00 PM PST for an exclusive Civic Engagement opportunity! As our political divisions continue to grow, it's up to every student at every high school and college to lead the charge toward change, starting with local ordinance and political engagement! This meeting will establish some ways that you can get involved locally, in your state, and nationally. Register →

July 18 | NOVA FWD Social
Meet up with NOVA Forwardists for food, drinks, & conversation at a fun location in Alexandria. Bring your questions, ambitions, and thirst! Why not grab a few friends to come with you, too? Register →

July 21 | FWD NY Monthly Virtual Town Hall

Each month, NY Forwardists across the state meet via Google Meet to hear from a partner organization or potential endorsed candidate. Open discussion follows. This month Kyle Athayde, our endorsed candidate for NYC city council in district 4, will discuss his campaign and how we can help. Email Erik to join!

Register →

July 24 | NOVA FWD Monthly Call

Join Forward NOVA for our regular open meeting! We have the opportunity to make a stand for democracy and civil engagement in the face of the political chaos coming out of DC.  We have a lot of work to do and need your help.

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July 26 | Minnesota FWD Merger Convention
The Minnesota Forward Party is considering a merger with the Minnesota Alliance Party. Join them to hear discussions by both parties involved at the Ramsey County Library in Maplewood at 11 am. Register →

July 28 | Massachusetts Forward Party Statewide Meeting

Join the Massachusetts Forward Party for our monthly statewide meeting! We've grown a ton since our convention a couple months ago and we want to tell all our Bay State Forwardists about the progress their party has had and discuss how they can get involved to help it grow even more.  It's a public event so bring a friend, bring a neighbor, bring a parent, bring a spouse!

Register →

 

What we're
reading

Building a New Political Path: Bob Perls and the Forward Party’s Mission in New Mexico | New Mexico Sun

Forward Thinking: Third Parties & The Future of North Carolina Politics | The Hometown Holler

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