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In 19 days, we have the opportunity of a lifetime -- the opportunity to help decide this country's course.
See, the story of America is a story of progress. Sometimes slow, sometimes frustrating, but always forward.
But our progress isn't inevitable. And it wasn't achieved by a handful of famous leaders. It was won because of countless quiet acts of heroism and dedication by citizens like you, Sula, who refused to be bystanders. Instead, they marched and mobilized and voted to make history.
Now I don't have to tell you that we face extraordinary times. But here's the good news: In 19 days, we have the chance to restore some sanity to our politics and bend the arc of history toward justice once again.
Because there is only one real guardrail when Washington veers off course, and that's you. You and your vote. And your friends' and families' and neighbors' votes.
The antidote to government by a powerful few is government by the organized, energized many.
In 19 days, you can make history. In 19 days, you can put America back on track. In 19 days, you can set the stage for all kinds of progress. But it won't happen by itself. It won't happen if we decide to be bystanders instead of change-makers.
We've got to do the work.
So I'm asking you, Sula: If you haven't already voted, make a plan right now. Make sure everybody you know is doing the same.
Grab a friend and go knock doors or make phone calls for candidates you believe in -- because there are only 19 days left. Don't wake up disappointed on November 7th, thinking, "I could've done more." Let's give this country all we've got.
If you're ready to take me up on that -- ready to play your critical role in shaping our democracy -- say you're in.
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Thank you,
Barack Obama
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Sula --
We're two weeks away from one of the most critical elections of our lifetime.
We all know the stakes are monumental, with control of the U.S. House and Senate up for grabs -- but the truth is, that's only a fraction of what's on the line.
Dozens of governor's races and state legislatures representing an entire decade of progress in the fight against gerrymandering are on the ballot this year, too. And over the next 17 days, we need to make sure our communities are ready to vote.
You can help, Sula: RSVP for Monday night's call with former Attorney General Eric Holder and our partners Sister District and Flippable, and help get out the vote through Election Day.
Here are the call details:
What: OFA call with former AG Eric Holder, Sister District, and Flippable
When: Monday, Oct. 22, 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
How to join: RSVP here.
Sula, if we don't get out and support ballot initiatives and candidates up and down the ticket that will deliver fair districts -- if we don't fight gerrymandering head-on -- we'll be left with another decade of attacks on our voting rights, health care, reproductive rights, and more.
This is it: A once-in-a-decade chance to make our political system more representative. Let's elect better leaders on November 6. Let's build fairer districts. Let's create a better democracy.
Join Monday night's call to get involved:
Thank you,
Jack Shapiro
Program Director
Organizing for Action
We're two weeks away from one of the most critical elections of our lifetime.
We all know the stakes are monumental, with control of the U.S. House and Senate up for grabs -- but the truth is, that's only a fraction of what's on the line.
Dozens of governor's races and state legislatures representing an entire decade of progress in the fight against gerrymandering are on the ballot this year, too. And over the next 17 days, we need to make sure our communities are ready to vote.
You can help, Sula: RSVP for Monday night's call with former Attorney General Eric Holder and our partners Sister District and Flippable, and help get out the vote through Election Day.
Here are the call details:
When: Monday, Oct. 22, 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
How to join: RSVP here.
This is it: A once-in-a-decade chance to make our political system more representative. Let's elect better leaders on November 6. Let's build fairer districts. Let's create a better democracy.
Join Monday night's call to get involved:
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Thank you,
Jack Shapiro
Program Director
Organizing for Action
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