President & CEO, Democracy Forward @democracyfwd | alum of @acog @wilmerhale @covingtonllp | NYT & USA Today Bestseller: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times
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BREAKING—Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times has debuted as a New York Times & USA Today Bestseller!
The enthusiasm for this book tells us: people are stepping forward and will be the change. Thank you to everyone who has supported it. Keep going. ordinarypeopleaction.com
“Like a crop in the field, justice must be nurtured and grown. They can cut all the flowers, but they can’t hold back the spring.”
This passage from Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was one of Dolores’ favorites, as I recount in the last chapter of my book.
Few people embodied strength, courage, and dedication to a reimagined democracy like Dolores Huerta. She reminded us that our power each other and that the fight for justice started long before us and will persist long after we are gone.
Let us take her mantle and realize our potential to advance and reimagine the next season of our democracy. Forever in awe of her and grateful to live in a world changed by Dolores Huerta.
We, the people, are the key to free & fair elections. While @DemocracyFwd & so many lawyers fight in court to safeguard our elections, we must all show up to make lasting change. Vote early, track your ballot at vote.org & call 866-OUR-VOTE if you have trouble.
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🚨BREAKING: In a blow to the DOJ, the 9th Circuit rejected its request to bypass a lower court to bar California from counting around 20k ballots from people it alleges are "likely" noncitizens.
The ruling comes the night before the parties are scheduled to have a hearing before a lower court.
What do tailgates have to do with our work to achieve freedom for all? They help us see that we’re not as divided as we think. 1/3
That’s what I call Tailgate Accountability—a practice of building across our differences, holding boundaries that keep us accountable to our values, and each of us doing our part to push back on those who intentionally seek to polarize us. 2/3
Learn more and find Tailgate Accountability discussion guides at ordinarypeopleaction.com
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As turnout in Texas nears 3 million votes, Hispanic turnout is now exceeding presidential levels. More Hispanics have voted than did at this point in the 2024 presidential election. What's driving this huge increase? Young voters.
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As CEO — and Texan — @SkyePerryman said, Early voters in Texas are showing up and speaking out at the ballot box.
Find voting resources for your state: vote411.org/democracyforward
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Make sure your voice is heard. Stay informed and prepared at: vote411.org/democracyforward
Divide & conquer mentalities perpetuated by anti-democratic actors seek to have us blame each other, instead of holding those in power accountable. This robs all of us of our freedom & power. In reality, people build community across differences every day—like at the tailgate.
Lots of noise today. Cut through it. This is an “all-hands” moment; this election will be by & for the people. Check registration at vote411.org. Vote early & take friends. Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE w/ problems. Consider volunteering. More at vote.org.
LA: Join @DemocracyFwd for an evening of courage & community at Moss Theater in partnership w/@writersblocla. Former CNN correspondent @JessicaYellin & I will discuss Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times & what we can expect to see after the midterms. RSVP bit.ly/4ytCFKE
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Excellent piece by Cole Bucy on how the war has changed Iran's strategic mindset and what that means moving forward.
warontherocks.com/tehran-is-…
Thank you to everyone volunteering, serving as election workers, and helping your communities make their voices heard. @zeteo_news #ThankYouElectionHeroes
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Skye Perryman from Democracy Forward is a wonderful attorney working hard to save our Democracy and our Civil Rights!
youtube.com/watch?v=gxLsMLlN…
“There’s always an option for the government to follow the law &stop creating harm.”
Our team @DemocracyFwd & co-counsel were in court all day to protect East Potomac Park. I spoke with CNN midday about the importance of our work to enforce law and demand checks and balances.