I realize that making phone calls isn't entirely comfortable for everyone. I started Vote Forward to channel my own anxiety and concern about our politics into an effective get-out-the-vote tactic that I would enjoy doing, even as an introvert.
And it worked! Letter writing was the most effective use of our collective time and energy in the run-up to the election, and together we produced an avalanche of letters.
But this week I've been asking myself, “what now?” I don't want to wake up after Election Day with any regrets, so, having put down my pen, I'm picking up my phone and making calls.
I always tell myself I'm only committing to make one call, and go from there. And although I'm always nervous at first, I can assure you it gets easier.
Will you join me and RSVP right now to make some calls? Or even just one! We need to make sure voters in all the battleground states make plans to vote and get their ballots counted.
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