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ICYMI: a Week 1 #BookClub recap of discussion on Chpts 1-4 of "Un-Trumping America" by @danpfeiffer.

Chpt 1: "Trump: an abomination, not an aberration.” How should this affect democratic framing and messaging?

A: Talk about values. "Protections" vs "regulations", ex: the ePa.

Chpt 2: @danpfeiffer writes “Democrats respond to hope. To win elections, we need to inspire nonvoters to become voters.” Who or what is giving you hope for November 3rd?

A: #BlackLivesMatter protests, recent #SCOTUS decisions, dynamic & diverse local candidates.

Chpt 2 (cont): How are you inspiring nonvoters, undecided voters?

A: Telling stories to make politics personable. Highlighting success of (local) government. Effectively communicating the voting process (focus on early 🗳️) & providing resources.

Chpt 3: @danpfeiffer discusses R strategy to get white voters to fear nonwhites & a high turnout of white voters. How do you see this in practice in your community or state?

A: Examples of voter suppression. @BrennanCenter discusses a few 👇

brennancenter.org/our-work/resea…

Chpt 3 (cont): What organizations, local/national, can you support that are helping ensure a higher percentage of voters in communities of color?

A: @fairfightaction, @WhenWeAllVote. Support campaigns of local candidates of color.

fairfight.com

Chpt 4: “Republicans have been systematically rigging American democracy.” @danpfeiffer lays out four ways they have done so:

1⃣ Stop people from 🗳️
2⃣ Gerrymander
3⃣ Citizens United
4⃣ Rigging the courts

Chpt 4 (cont): What organizations, locally/nationally, can you partner with to help get more people voting?

A: Get involved with your local @DNC party (see link). Check out @swingleft & as @danpfeiffer says, talk up early 🗳️. #Vote #Vote2020 #GOTV

democrats.org/who-we-are/sta…

Chpt 4 (cont): Pay attention to state legislative races to fight against gerrymandering. FYI: 2020 is a big year with the Census & redrawing of maps in 2021.

Check out @DemRedistrict to learn more & join the fight for #fairmaps.

democraticredistricting.com

Chpt 4 (cont): Passionate about putting a stop to Citizens United?

✅ Join the fight with @StopBigMoney, endcitizensunited.org.

✅ Read this 2016 article from @TheAtlantic, theatlantic.com/magazine/archi….

Chpt 4 (cont): Passionate about putting a stop to the rigging of the courts?

Take a look at @peoplefor & their Vote the Courts 2020 program. pfaw.org/vote-the-court…

Appreciate all who joined us & we hope to see you all next week (welcome to join even if you couldn't for Week 1) for Chapters 5 & 6 of "Un-Trumping America" by @danpfeiffer. #BookClub #Grassroots #Democrats

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