It’s two months until the election, friend, and it is time to take action.
The polls aren’t important. The Trump administration’s lies continue unchecked, and we can’t count on public opinion shifting against him much more than it already has. What will make the difference this election is doing all we can to ensure everyone can and will vote for the Biden-Harris ticket and progressive candidates up and down the ballot.
There's a lot going on right now between the ongoing protests against police brutality and for racial justice, a global pandemic and recession, and the climate crisis — evidence that we need new leadership in this country if we hope for real change.
It’s clear — if we do not act now, our democracy will be destroyed. Here are five actions you can take today to help win in November:
- Make a plan to vote. Check your state guidelines for vote by mail, early voting, and Election Day options. Voting early — in-person or by mail — helps protect poll workers and fellow voters by minimizing crowds on Election Day. So vote as soon as possible, but most importantly: just VOTE. Visit vote.org to see your state-specific guidelines.
- Double your impact. Ensure that everyone around you is also ready to vote by sharing our Voter Readiness Survey through email and social media. Forward this email to at least 5 people. You can also post this on Twitter and Facebook.
- Sign up to be a poll worker. Due to the pandemic, America is facing a record shortage of poll workers. Poll workers are vital to our democracy. Learn how you can help ensure a safe, secure election — PPE included — by checking out Power the Polls.
- Take a look. Folks are fighting to protect our right to vote — check out this map from Democracy Docket to see all that’s happening across the country to defend the franchise. Their Voting Process Explained series will also help answer key voting questions this year.
- Support progressive leaders. If you have the means, donate to the Biden-Harris campaign and to the down-ballot Climate Champions in key fights across the country.
Take action today. Our democracy depends on it.
Thank you,
Team Tom
