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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Call your Reps to Oppose the SAVE act - Already passed in the house, soon to be voted on in the Senate. Requires proof of citizenship in order to register to vote, increasing voting barriers and complicating registration for people who have changed their names (ex: married women) - 5calls.org/issue/save-act-voter-suppression/
Call your Reps to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia - The Supreme Court has already ruled that the administration must bring back this man who had proper legal standing in the US, not convicted of any crimes, sent to an international prison without due process and apparently due to administrative error. Why is he still not home? - 5calls.org/issue/abrego-garcia-homegrown-criminals-trump-el-salvador/
Subscribe to a newsletter - Keep yourself informed of opportunities for action. See list of newsletters below.
Download the 5calls app - Making call to your representatives can be intimidating, but using the 5calls app gives scripts to guide you through the process. Our representatives work for us, so make sure they know how you feel! - 5calls.org
Call your US representatives - Don’t feel like you need the app to make the calls? Just make sure you give your name, address, and zip to be counted as a constituent. Create contacts in your phone to save the numbers and make calling easy - US Senators Thom Tillis (202) 224-6342, (919) 856-4630 & Tedd Budd (202) 224-3154, 984-349-5061 - US Rep Valerie Foushee (202) 225-1784, (919) 967-7924
Call your NC representatives - Call and let your state reps know when you oppose or support state bills/laws - look up your reps here: usa.gov/elected-officials
Volunteer with the Democratic Help Hub - A precinct-level mutual aid network, currently being built in response to the disappearing social safety net and political fractures in our communities. They are looking for “volunteer navigators” with experience in the fields of accountancy, social work, healthcare, education, housing, etc, to help direct people to available resources. - Contact Chrstine Westfall chwestfall@gmail.com 919-949-4332, or Susannah Southern ssouthern1@me.com 919-210-1286 to get involved.
Write postcards - Write to voters in certain key locations/races to help encourage them to make their vote count. - postcardstovoters.org/ - activateamerica.vote/postcards - centerforcommonground.org/postcards - shop.bluewavepostcards.org/
Watch key highlights of Durham city & county government meetings - Can’t make the meetings themselves? Watch clips from the meetings with highlights of key portions from Durham City Council, DPS School Board, and Durham Co Board of Commissioners (from seegov.org)
Submit a public comment for the Durham City Council meetings - Make your voice heard on local issues, even if you can’t attend a meeting. - durhamnc.gov/FormCenter/City-Council-11/Written-Public-Comment-Form-for-City-Cou-382
4th amendment workplace - Own or run a business? Download a training kit from Siembra NC and learn how to deter unconstitutional search & seizure operations and protect your staff and patrons.- 4thworkplace.org
Campus initiatives & info for protecting noncitizen staff/faculty - Siembra NC has a campus toolkit, plus virtual meetings for peer counselors and campus defense strategy trainings - actionnetwork
College & University Action Guide - Ideas for how to reach out to colleges and universities and advocate for supporting international students and faculty (and academic freedom and freedom of speech) on their campuses. - www.bit.ly/StandUpForYourStudents
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
Volunteer with El Centro Hispano - Volunteers are welcome and needed at El Centro Hispano to help the Hispanic community in Durham. Flexible hours weekday and weekend. - elcentronc.org/volunteer/
Solo protests - Get inspired by Durham resident Rebecca Murphey and hold your own protest on a street corner. - Article about Rebecca in the Indy - Find a community of other solo protests on the Corner By Corner subreddit & discord
Biweekly Indivisible meeting - 1st and 3rd Sundays at 3:00-4:30. Gather with other people in the Durham community to build an activist base and hear about how to get involved. Kids welcome! - mobilize
Doorknocking - Knocking on people’s doors can be intimidating, but it’s a great way to connect with people on important issues. - mobilize
Weekly protest on 147 overpass - Let commuters know that there are others who are upset, help inspire others to take action. - mobilize
Weekly protest on 40 overpass - mobilize
Weekly protest at Tesla in Raleigh - Gather with a group to show active opposition to Musk, DOGE, and Trump. Stand up and say NO. - mobilize
Attend a City Council meeting - 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00pm (register by 2:00pm), Committee Room at 101 City Hall Plaza - durhamnc.gov/1345/Watch-or-Comment-at-Meetings-Work-Sessio
Attend a DPS school board meeting - 4th Thursdays at 6:30, DPS Central Services building at 511 Cleveland St - dpsnc.net/page/board-meetings
Check out our calendar for local events
Biweekly Indivisible meeting - Gather with other people in the Durham community to build an activist base and hear about how to get involved. Kids welcome! - mobilize
Run for something - Run for a local political office! This organization will help guide and support you through the process. - runforsomething.net