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Dr. Get-Off-Your-Ass
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ER doctor, husband, father, mentor, activist/organizer. Supporter of Sister District and Run For Something. Evangelist for Deep Canvassing. Not above using peer pressure for good causes.
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After using Deep Canvassing techniques while phone-banking this year, I’m convinced this is the BEST tool we have for rebuilding the Democratic image, bringing Trump voters back from extremism, and turning this country around.

I STRONGLY encourage you to try it:

www.mobilize.us/peoplesactio...
Introduction to Deep Canvassing: The Proven Method to Change Hearts and Minds · People's Action
Are you an organizer, community leader, or activist looking to engage with your community around deeply polarizing issues? Are you an individual hoping to understand how to have compassionate, non-jud...
www.mobilize.us
“Trump will not keep his promises to quickly get down costs… Democrats should reorient their messaging around Trump’s plans to cut taxes for the wealthy, implement tariffs that could result in higher costs for consumers, and provide “giveaways” to big corporations.”

www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
Democrats need to change their approach to Trump's second term, top Kamala Harris pollster says
One of the first public airings of Democrats' strategy suggests they should try something new this time around with the president-elect.
www.politico.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:14 AM
When prices remain high (or climb HIGHER because of his tariffs) while billionaires enjoy tax breaks, we need to have a narrative to explain what people are seeing.

And that’s:
“The rich only care about the rich. Democrats are fighting for the rest of us.”

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Trump lied about food prices. Now he says it's too 'hard' to bring down costs. | Opinion
Donald Trump said it would be easy to lower food prices. Now he says it's hard. Never trust a con man.
www.usatoday.com
December 13, 2024 at 5:12 PM
There are some good points here.

It would be madness to keep using the same playbook that doesn’t win.

You can adopt the winning tactics of the other side, while still fighting for the righteous things we care about.

newrepublic.com/article/1890...
Liberals Have Much to Learn From MAGA
Democrats have striven to set themselves apart from the movement that put Trump in office. Maybe they should imitate it instead.
newrepublic.com
December 13, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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An administration of the billionaires, by the billionaires, for the billionaires.
WE KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE, RIGHT?

Let me see, 1+1=2

🚩 October 2024: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

🚩 December 2024 : Trump says he’s meeting with Bezos next week
December 13, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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December 12, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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First of all, @petebuttigieg said, “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening. We will be inclined to react with shock by some things that are done precisely with the intent of shocking us, we need to move very quickly through the shock.”
www.rawstory.com/pete-buttigi...
'We cannot be mesmerized': Pete Buttigieg lays out how Democrats can fight Trump
Pete Buttigieg wants Democrats to pull themselves together and carefully think about how they'll fight over the next four years, The New York Times reported Thursday.The former South Bend, Indiana, ma...
www.rawstory.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:29 AM
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Let's go PEOPLE OF California especially those of you in house district #CA13
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November 21, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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If there’s one thing I still have full confidence in, it is in our collective ability to be extremely annoying

(or Why Calling Your Reps In Red States Is Still A Good Idea) www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY24Sc5p/
If there’s one thing I still believe in, it is in our collective ability to be annoying #callyourreps #activism #redstate #bluestate #politics #progress
TikTok video by Lauren Thoman
www.tiktok.com
November 21, 2024 at 8:11 PM
YES!!! 💯🙌

Bluesky can’t just be for endless complaints without solutions. That just demoralizes and exhausts our side.

We need to make this a place of creating problem solving, sharing volunteer opportunities, and organizing how we’re going to make a difference in the REAL WORLD!
November 21, 2024 at 9:52 PM
For the upcoming Trump presidency, I present my nomination for Democratic spirit animal:
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
This is such a profound, universal truth, I had it stitched into a decorative pillow.
November 18, 2024 at 5:33 AM
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Annual morbidity in the 20th century, before and after vaccines:

Measles:
Before: 530,000, After: 47

Mumps:
Before: 160,000, After: 429

Rubella:
Before: 50,000, After: 3

Diphtheria:
Before: 20,000, After: 2

Smallpox:
Before: 30,000, After: 0

Polio:
Before: 16,000, After: 0
November 17, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Follow Amanda Litman, and support Run For Something.

They recruit young people to run for state and local positions, where just a small amount of money and volunteer time can WIN these races.

Those elected officials make policies that affect your lives, and they become our future US leaders!
Quick intro: I’m co-founder & president of Run for Something - runforsomething.net - we recruit & support young(ish) people for state and local office; we’ve elected over 1500 new leaders since 2017.

I wrote a book on running for office in 2017 & have another out in 2025 on next-gen leadership.
Run for Something
Run for Something recruits and supports talented, passionate young people who will advocate for progressive values now and for the next 30 years, with the ultimate goal of building a progressive bench...
runforsomething.net
November 16, 2024 at 9:44 AM
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It is REALLY important to support these local Virginia elections one year from now (2025). Sister District, Swing Left, and Run For Something can provide logistical and funding support.
I'm going to talk just to Virginians here for a hot second, but this is far from the last time you'll hear me say this, & it's never too early to talk about it:

The Va Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General & the entire Va. House of Delegates are all on the ballot in November 2025.
November 12, 2024 at 1:13 AM
I won’t lie. Deep canvassing is harder than just reposting accounts you agree with, and trolling accounts you disagree with.
But have you EVER seen a social media argument change someone’s mind?

Me neither.

We need to use tools that WORK.
Deep canvassing works.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=0DHp...
Deep Canvass Institute
YouTube video by People's Action
m.youtube.com
November 16, 2024 at 9:32 AM
After using Deep Canvassing techniques while phone-banking this year, I’m convinced this is the BEST tool we have for rebuilding the Democratic image, bringing Trump voters back from extremism, and turning this country around.

I STRONGLY encourage you to try it:

www.mobilize.us/peoplesactio...
Introduction to Deep Canvassing: The Proven Method to Change Hearts and Minds · People's Action
Are you an organizer, community leader, or activist looking to engage with your community around deeply polarizing issues? Are you an individual hoping to understand how to have compassionate, non-jud...
www.mobilize.us
November 16, 2024 at 9:08 AM
There’s finally a thriving alternative to Twitter?
Looks like it’s time to get back to work!
a close up of a cat 's head with its eyes closed
ALT: a close up of a cat 's head with its eyes closed
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2024 at 9:07 AM