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Hi, John! It’s the week of Thanksgiving and we’re rounding up the things we’re thankful for. 🦃
As you make plans to gather with friends and family, we hope your travels are safe, the food is delicious, and political conversations are … better than usual. 🤷
In fact, we have some tips on that right here!
Talking Politics and Turkey 🗣️
Hey, we all have those family members who are on the opposite end of the political spectrum.
But, this year, as perspectives are shifting, it might be a great time to attempt the political conversation you normally avoid. Try these strategies for healthy discussion without ruining the day:
* Seek common ground: search for points of agreement rather than trying to change minds.
* Look for the big picture: do you sense frustration? Maybe a particular politician or policy idea is just an example of a broader resentment that the system isn’t working.
* Be curious: Ask MAGA Aunt Linda “how that might work” or “where she learned about that.” Being open minded yourself allows others to do the same.
* Don’t take the bait: Your relatives' ideas aren’t about you, so don’t take them personally. Build trust and prove that respectful dialogue still matters in America.
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A Flipped City Council Seat! 🗳️
Huge congratulations to Tiffiney Dimery who won her bid to the Lawton City Council!
Against the odds she flipped a seat held by a Republican extremist who had harassed his own constituents while they were peacefully protesting.
We were thrilled to work with her campaign and to co-host a Get Out the Vote door-knocking event in a precinct that moved 35 points!
Her hard work and connection with voters mattered. We believe it’s a sign of things to come in 2026!
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LOOK 👀at how Lawton's Democrats are beating performances from last November! 💪🌊
D.E.M. Club Members! 🫏💙
To date, 115 dedicated Oklahoma Democrats are contributing $26 or more, per month, to make change in our state.
Their steady, reliable support means that our staff are equipped everyday, that we can recruit and assist candidates statewide, that our voter data is up to date , and that we can target and register new Democrats in swing districts .
If you’ve been thinking about joining, we still need 885 more Donate Every Month - D.E.M. - Club members and we’d be honored to have you on the team.
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Our Incredible Volunteers! 🏆
We rely on hundreds of people across the state to keep our movement going. People like David Thach, who works in the ODP office every week, are often behind the scenes.
Or of course there are our many incredible canvassers winning over voters one conversation on the porch at a time!
They’re the unsung heroes who make our mission of electing more Democrats possible.
From the bottom of our blue hearts, THANK YOU.
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Never Ending Protesters! 📢
The Carter County Democrats [[link removed]] have staged a regular Saturday protest in Ardmore for 30 weeks in a row!
This feisty bunch is raising visibility and gaining attention in their community. More quietly, they’re stocking food and personal hygiene items each week for Blessing Boxes, a local organization that supports low-income families in the area.
Across the state, Democrats are stepping up and stepping out to rebuild trust with their neighbors. We love to see it!
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I couldn’t close this email without sharing my gratitude for YOU.
Thanks for being an Oklahoma Democrat who values community, humanity, and justice.
Together, we can make the changes our state needs!
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Erin
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