The elections are 2 months away, but early voting is around the corner. Each week we expect to feature opportunities to help Get Out The Vote in our Giving Circle states (MI and WI), NY and adjacent states, and across the country. Book mark our curated document with more midterm election opportunities. Check back as we will be…

Democrats have no power in DC. None. Trump (or maybe Musk) controls the White House. The Federalist Society controls the Supreme Court. MAGA extremists control Congress. Right-leaning, Trump-loving billionaires control how the majority of Americans get their news, and whether or not it is factually correct. Right now the US Senate is conducting hearings on…

The leaders of the Downtown Nasty Women Social Group urge New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposal 1 to protect reproductive rights and equality. Conversely, she recommends voting no on Proposals 2-6, which she argues mislead voters and expand the Mayor’s powers, undermining city governance and public accountability.

Last month Tom Suozzi won a hard fought special election in NY House District 3 to replace George Santos in Congress. This was a big deal because Santos is credibly accused of conspiracy, credit card fraud, wire fraud, identity theft and falsification of records. If we are to ensure we have a functioning government, he…

There’s a reason why a bunch of us got together and decided to organize and become political grassroots activists. It’s at the core of why we fight so hard to elect Democrats at every level of government across the country, and why it’s so important to shift the balance of power in chambers controlled by…

When Donald Trump was elected President in November 2016, I remember lots of people telling me to calm down, it would be fine. His ability to follow through on his deplorable campaign promises would be limited because of checks and balances. It soon became apparent there would be a strain on those checks and balances…

The Democratic Playbook Following the 2008 Presidential election, when Barack Obama became the first Black President of the United States, Republicans launched Project Redmap. Their goal was to control Congress and prevent President Obama from passing any meaningful legislation. But by targeting state legislatures they were also playing the long game. While Democrats celebrated their…

State elections significantly influence daily life by determining policies on critical issues. Democratic majorities can promote progressive laws and enhance community welfare, while Republican control often enacts restrictive measures. Winning state seats is vital for safeguarding democracy and improving citizens’ quality of life.

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