1. VoteRiders is a fabulous organization with the mission of ensuring that no eligible voter is prevented from casting their ballot because of restrictive voter ID laws -- either directly (from the lack of an acceptable ID) or indirectly (because of voter confusion). They have regular volunteer actions that can be done from your home, including textbanking and voter outreach. Go here for more info: https://www.voteriders.org/volunteer They have regular

2. Did you know that 100,000 elections are captured by the Republican candidate every year because the Democrats don’t even field a candidate? That’s why the group Contest Every Race has made it their mission to recruit candidates to run for offices all across the country. They need help researching races and preparing/persuading candidates to run. Learn more here: https://www.contesteveryrace.com/get-involved/volunteer

3. Do you consume a hot beverage in the morning? Use the simple tool 5calls.org to make a better world while your drink brews. An easy way to make a difference!

4. The fact is that 4 million Americans turn 18 every year, and we need their voice in our political process! The Civics Center is an organization devoted to registering young voters. They perform outreach work to high schools all across the country. They need people to write postcards to young voters and help with voter registration drives; see how you can get involved here: https://www.thecivicscenter.org/volunteer
https://www.contesteveryrace.com/get-involved/volunteer
5. Texting voters and volunteers is a powerful way to activate people in key states and races. The national group Movement Labs can get you set up to text from the comfort of your home and make a difference in as little as 30 minutes a day or a couple hours a week. Go here for more: https://volunteer.movementlabs.com 

Bonus Action! It seems unbelievable, but many polls show that the 2024 election will be a close one. One of the best ways you can help is by posting positive news about President Biden and the Democrats on social media, pointing out how much they have accomplished in so many areas (like renewable energy, unionization, shoring up our international reputation, protecting the environment, creating jobs, and more). For an overall look at what Biden and the party has accomplished, see the Democrats Deliver site. 

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-Letters From an American -- commentary on the latest political news with a historian's slant, written by Boston College professor Heather Cox Richardson (free and paid options)

-Today's Edition Newsletter -- another pro-democracy take on today's news, with a heavy dose of Trump and the courts, produced by citizen activist Robert Hubbell (free and paid options)