Category: 09 – That Happy Day – getting involved in democracy

It was too close, and I’m worried about the Dems losing the Senate majority in 2022.

Huge relief, like a heavy weight was lifted. While there was SO much joy in my heart & I own it … did the happy dance … I realize Trump and his sadly misguided followers are still working very hard (now without media attention) on an agenda that is only beneficial to rich white men.… Continue reading janet s.

I felt relief, joy, happiness, hope, optimism that we might make it through the pandemic, and gratitude that we have this empathetic human, Joe Biden, willing to take on this incredible job of the presidency! I am not religious, but I thank God every day for Joe Biden and the work he is doing for… Continue reading sass r.

I was a poll worker for both 2020 elections in San Francisco. And through Vote Forward I sent over 200 letters to potential voters in various states. I also distributed KALW Voter Guides in a Bayview precinct that has low voter turnout rates. Donated some money and signed online petitions. And still felt bad for… Continue reading rob g.

I made a whole bunch of donations to various Democratic candidates. That’s the first time I’ve ever put my money where my mouth is, politically speaking.

I canvassed and got Floridians registered to vote by mail. Volunteered as a poll greeter. Joined the county Democratic club. Donated more money than ever to local and critical state candidates. Reminded my neighbors that tRump lost.

I did text banking!

I worked on voter protection with the DNC.

I became a U.S. citizen & voted for the first time ever! I donated to various campaigns & Fair Fight in GA too. And I also wrote postcards for the Senate campaigns in Georgia.

After not caring about politics most of my life, I became very involved in the resistance over the last 5 years. Marched and protested the most I’ve ever done in my life. Wrote postcards, signed up new voters and drove to Modesto to canvas (first time ever) for Josh Harder in 2018. Sent angry emails… Continue reading sabine w.