Lots of people ask for actions to take to help elect progressive candidates.
Here’s another one of my favorites- Movement Labs. They work with progressive candidates around the country and also help Democrats run in places where they traditionally haven’t.
Their next project is going to be in North Carolina- a state that needs some help. Get involved or save this for when you can. Their work is effective for progressive change.
Volunteer | Movement Labs-
https://volunteer.movementlabs.com/
Here’s something else-
On Sunday, May 21st, 2pm-2:30pm PT/ 5pm-5:30pm ET join David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and the author of “Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines” to talk about rural organizing.
From the invite:
“Learn about growing local movements that recruit, support and celebrate the courageous Democrats who run for office and the local Democratic committees who support them.”
@TonyStark
Rural is where Reps owned the Dems in converting hearts and minds over the last 50y. My concern is what message swayed most of rural America? Beyond “we’ll look after your interests” it concerns me that this traction is tied up with prejudice, hostility against urban dwellers and apparently liberal ideals about level playing fields, equal opportunity/rights, and actual Freedom of Religion. The GOP busily disenfranchises opposition and the majority of rural seems ok with it? :(
@Huntn00 @caragraph I know numerous rural/southern people who are definitely not ok with it.
@TonyStark @caragraph
That’s good to hear, however if you look at Texas, the big cities are blue/purple, and the rural areas are red. This trend so far keeps Texas red for the most part,
@Huntn00 I am so sorry. I think it horrid any of us have to live this way. rural North Carolina here -- need I say more? @TonyStark
@caragraph I love nature and being in a rural space, especially mountains. , Mom grew up on the farm in West Virginia, and I can’t get enough of the country. 🙂 it just that the politics can be wearing. 🤔
@caragraph @TonyStark
That’s how I feel, nothing political goes in my yard or on my car for fear of vandalism. I live in the Houston suburbs.
@Huntn00 when I moved back to Georgia from Asheville to help my son (I rented his house) he warned me not to put up any yard signs or display any bumper stickers, advised me to register as an independent voter, and admonished me to not engage in any political discussions.
Not all of us who are rural are okay with it, but we understand they have guns and are not afraid or unwilling to use them. They are belligerent in the extreme, often itching for a fight, maybe drunk or high, and certainly not reasonable.
Even my neighbors understand they have to be cautious. He spoke out against the maggots a few years back, was immediately fired, and hasn't been employed since.
It's not as clear cut as it seems
@TonyStark