We hope everyone is planning a safe and happy holiday season. We can't believe it's almost Christmas, but we also can't believe this year isn't over yet (nor are the Senate Elections!) So let's all strap in and keep marching forward until we turn the Senate BLUE. Fight HARD! (and eat lots of cookies)
PERSIST BROOKLYN
JOIN US on the Hunky Dory patio to write postcards. Bring your own cards, purchase cards on-site, and/or Hunky Dory will provide 5 free stamped cards with each drink purchased!
MON DEC. 28st 6:30-8:30 PM: Join NARAL NY Action to help flip the senate for reproductive freedom!
Are YOU ready to flip the Senate? JOIN US to phone bank into Georgia to support Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff, and reproductive rights with our friends at NARAL NY. Training will be provided; no experience necessary!
THURS JAN. 7th 7-8:30 PM ET: What can activists *do*! Lies, Misinformation and Propaganda Working Group
JOIN US in exploring what we - and you - can do to counter lies, misinformation and propaganda and better understand the factors that influence public opinion, voters and democracy.
SAT JAN. 9th 5-7 PM ET: Looking Local Virtual Happy Hour with Elizabeth Adams (CD-33) for NYC Council
JOIN USonline, with like-minded, politically-engaged Brooklynites to chat with NYC Council candidate Elizabeth Adams about her race to represent Brooklyn's 33rd district!
Sun JAN. 24th & Mon JAN 25th 12:30-1:30 PM: Study Group: "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World" by Anand Giridharadas
Inspired by our great community discussion with Anand Giridharadas, we will be discussing his book "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World" at our next study group meeting. JOIN US and also, if you plan to order a copy of the book from local, independent, and BIPOC-owned bookstores via Bookshop.org, including Brooklyn-based Cafe Con Libros! Need some assistance covering the cost of the book? Please reach out and we will help you get a copy.
Alexa and Terry of PDX Persist are launching a new podcast focused on supporting the progressive policies of Elizabeth Warren and championing the issues that matter most. Please let them know what YOU'd like to hear HERE!
Here are other opportunities to get involved with the GA runoff elections:
Jon Ossoff's campaign
Reverend Raphael Warnock's campaign
Fair Fight
Working Families Party
Phone bank with Color of Change PAC.
Persist Brooklyn's ActBlue fundraising page for both campaigns and 5 other GA orgs
Interested in making a donation to or learning more about BIPOC-led organizations in Georgia? Check out this awesome spreadsheet created by They See Blue: Georgia.