In an effort to streamline our email communication with you all, we are attempting to send you a weekly newsletter that gives you a recap of where we have been, our plans for the week, and give you the opportunity to take action to help Qasim win in November!
Important thing first… Dad joke from Qasim. You can share but be sure to use #QasimDadJoke
Did you hear the dad joke about Labor Day?
No? Well, it works!
Ok that wasn't the best. Here’s one more…
Do you know what makes a joke a dad joke?
When it becomes apparent.
Note from Qasim:
We had a great event with Mary L Trump last week. If you weren’t able to join us, check out this highlight.
There's too much happening this week for me to pick just one thing I'm most excited about. It's going to be a jam-packed week of interviews, meet and greets, and town halls. And we'll be topping it off with two more VOTE 2020 rallies in Dumfries and Gloucester!
Want to join us? RSVP HERE:
Hear the news before it breaks and be a part of it!
This week, Qasim was endorsed by several Federal, state, and local leaders. Including Senator Warner (D-VA), Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA), and legendary civil rights activist Dr. Fergie Reid, the first African-American elected to the Virginia General Assembly.
Download these graphics and share the news!
*INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS*
Qasim was a guest on Activist Theology Podcast at 42:38, the host asks Qasim a question about systemic racism and he answers in part by talking about digital redlining. See transcript below:
“Digital redlining has become the new reality where broadband internet access is an absolute necessity, especially now. Our kids are not in school today and they're doing it remotely from home. Fortunately, we have broadband, but a lot of my district does not. We see, and there's a great story in the Baltimore Sun about this, about how broadband is laid out in predominantly white and affluent neighborhoods, but in black, Hispanic, and low-income communities, it's not.
Again, you're creating a class system built on these legacies of white supremacy that are just devastating our communities.”
Qasim appeared on Two Mics Up, a local podcast focused on happening around the DMV and racial justice. Redlining, current events, and bipartisanship were discussed on the Podcast. Listen here.
Actions you can take online to help Qasim!
(1) We’re collecting stories from the people of VA-01.
(2) Have you joined us for a “Vote 2020” event? Check out this recap video, share, and encouraging people to sign up for our next Vote 2020 events in their county:
FIND ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITIES HERE
*HIGHLIGHT FROM LAST WEEK*
Want to join us?
Ready to organize for Qasim… start here:
CAMPAIGN FROM YOUR COUCH
Our campaign’s organizing meeting for volunteers & supporters in the district, in Virginia and across the country. Learn about Qasim's mission, Team Qasim and how you can volunteer.
From texting to helping with meetings to attending important campaign conversations and learning how to share the campaign with your network, we have opportunities for everyone! If there's a way to have a conversation, show compassion and build community in the digital cloud above VA-01, we're going to do it - and we are excited to have you with us!
Need help volunteering?
Saturday Night Open Zoom Room Sept 2020 4-6pm
We hold open hours to answer any questions you may have. We enjoy hanging out with voters and supporters and hope you join us.
*SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK*
Join The Discussion: Environmentally Speaking - Wednesday, Sept 9 7:00-8:15pm
We’re tackling the important and very real effects of climate change anxiety with a researcher in the field from Ursinus College.
Veterans for Qasim Happy Hour Zoom Call Series - Thursday. Sept 10 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Qasim's Book Club: How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi (5-week series) Sept 10 - Oct 8
We’ll explore a few chapters each week of Dr. Kendi’s comprehensive work on the history of racism and capitalism, and how the two concepts have led to inequality across all spectrums of American life.
“This week, I’m focusing on us having the resources to keep our digital ads up. We also have some new ads we are looking to produce if we raise enough this week. We also just put up billboards throughout the district and we need to ensure they stay up from now until Election Day. Your donation this week will help us hit that goal!” - Tino
Qasim Rashid is a human rights lawyer who has dedicated his life to supporting women who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and to serving children from vulnerable communities. Qasim is running to transform his advocacy into results for the working families of Virginia’s 1st District.
Qasim aspires for a campaign built on transparency and trust, and is putting in the work to connect with voters districtwide. Together, you and Qasim, can make Virginia an even better place to call home. Contribute now.
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