Whether Trump likes it or not, the moving van is on its way! Which means it’s time to shift our focus and our influence to the cluster $%!&! in Ohio (and maybe a little bit of Georgia).
When it comes to state politics, MTV volunteers can use our skills and our newfound confidence to minimize damage and re-direct our attention to Lame Duck and redistricting. We can also hone our skills by attending info sessions, town halls and generally educating ourselves with the vast number of online options. Here is everything you need to know so you can find a state level issue that interests you and get started, today!
READY TO WORK? - HERE’S YOUR TIMELINE
Today through December 31, 2020 11:59pm
Lame Duck - 133rd General Assembly:
This is the time when lots of bad bills and some good bills get passed in an accelerated session. Everything moves very quickly!
Action needed: Daily calls, written testimony - can be done now Time needed: 10 minutes daily - calls to legislators on urgent bills
Donate here to support Rachel and her efforts to educate activists across Ohio
Beginning December 2020
Redistricting Preparation and Action:
This is our chance to end gerrymandering — and it may be our only chance for the next 10 years. Our focus will be on holding our legislators accountable for fair maps for both congressional and state legislative districts. Step one: Apply public pressure to get the maps created, so there is ample time to debate them!
All the essentials on how redistricting works and the impact we can make:
December 9, 7:00pm: All On The Line-OH is presenting a preview on what we can expect during the 2021 redistricting process, and how to get involved in the fight for fair maps. Register here.
December 14, 7:00pm: Learn how the maps will be drawn with Fair Districts look ahead to 2021 mapmaking. Register here.
How can I help Georgia?
Vote Forward letters:
Vote forward has new letter campaigns targeting Georgia voters. You can download letters at votefwd.org, or pre-printed letters in packs of 20 can be picked up at 2510 Arlington Road Cleveland Hts. The runoff is coming up very quickly - the pre-printed letters must be mailed by Tuesday November 25!
Bring your letters to MTV2020’s Virtual Letter Writing Party.
November 21, 3:00 pm: Sign up here - We have missed seeing everyone!
Activate with Georgia campaigns and organizations:
These are the groups that are doing the work on the ground in Georgia. Donations are essential at this time!
Georgia Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee:Volunteer here to phone bank with thousands of other DSCC volunteers.
Georgia New Georgia Project:Women-led GA Voter Registration and GOTV efforts, credited with enrolling over 500,000 people. Headed by Nse Ufot, they will be out in full force and you can join them here. Donate here.
Georgia Fair Fight: Founded by Stacey Abrams, the nationwide group combats voter suppression and promotes “free and fair elections” from its home base in Georgia. Click here to volunteer. Donate here.
Georgia State Democratic Party: Georgia Dems have loads of voting resources. Any Georgia voter with questions can call the Voter Protection Hotline at 888-730-5816. There are many opportunities to volunteer. Check it out here.
Mobilize The Vote 2020 is part of OPAL (Ohio Progressive Action Leaders) a state wide coalition of groups working together to turn Ohio blue. They are providing many of the tools we use, you will receive event confirmation emails via the OPAL account-but really, it's just us!
