Things to do
Pick one thing to do this week
Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed! Pick something that feels comfortable. Or pick something that feels like a challenge! Just pick something you can get done.
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Phonebanking - Reach out to other voters on important issues. The first calls can be intimidating, but then it gets easy and even fun! - mobilize
Zoom events - Lots of virtual events to attend on mobilize.us, where you can learn about ways to get involved. - mobilize
Democracy Out Loud meeting - Every Tuesday at 11:30-12:30. Connect with people who are interested in creating positive change. Email DemocracyOutLoud@gmail.com for a zoom link - democracyoutloud.org
Attend a City Council meeting - Can attend virtually through zoom on 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00pm (register by 2:00pm) - durhamnc.gov/1345/Watch-or-Comment-at-Meetings-Work-Sessio
DCABP (Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People) Political Action Committee - 4th Tuesday at 6:30. - dcabp.org/get-involved and dcabp-pac.org
Other DCABP monthly meetings - Civic Committee 1st Mon at 6:30, Economic 4th Thursday at 6:30, Education/Youth 4th Wednesday at 6:30, Health/Public Safety 4th Monday at 6:00, Public Relations 2nd Thursday at 6:00 - dcabp.org/get-involved
Siembra NC virtual events - Workshops on defending immigrant rights, in the workplace or school campus - actionnetwork
Check out our calendar for local virtual events
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Other Resources
College & University Action Guide for how you can advocate to protect international students and faculty
“Familias Seguras” immigrant guide to prepare families for possible ICE interactions and/or family member deportation
Red Cards for immigrants to be aware of their rights
“What’s on the Ballot?” flyer about all the important issues that are impacted by mid-term elections, from You Can Vote
All offices up for reelection in the mid-term elections (and what these officials do), flyer from You Can Vote