One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. ~ Plato
Happy Friday, Activists!
We hope your week has been a good one. I thought it would be fun to post a few great lines about voting as we head toward the elections. I hope you like them!
We have all kinds of ways for you to "participate in politics" below, including a few new ones. Check them out and we'll see you soon!
REACH VOTERS WITH US! See all of our events at this link.
Phone Banking
Phone Banking for Congressman Matt Cartwright
Join us and groups across the state and around the country to make calls for Congressman Matt Cartwright, whose House seat in PA-08 is near Scranton. It is critical that we hold the House, and holding Matt's seat is key to that outcome. You'll get training first and then get started. Really - this is how victories get done - one conversation at a time.
When: Tuesday, September 13, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: The comfort of your home!
Canvassing In Philadelphia We're canvassing every Saturday and Sunday until November 8 Overbrook, Ward 34 When: Sunday, September 11, 11:00 am Where: Meet at Tustin Park, North 59th Street & West Columbia Ave. Sign up here. Queen Village/Bella Vista, Ward 2 When: Saturday, September 17, 11:00 am Where: Meet at Cianfrani Park, 8th and Fitzwater Streets. And breakfast is on us! Sign up here.
Oxford Circle, Ward 53 When: Sunday, September 18, 10:00 am Where: Meet at the Country Club Diner, 1717 Cottman Avenue. We’ll buy you breakfast too! Sign up here.
Oxford Circle, Ward 53 When: Saturday, September 24, 11:00 am Where: Meet at the Country Club Diner, 1717 Cottman Avenue. We’ll buy you breakfast too! Need a ride? Let us know! Sign up here.
Overbrook, Ward 34 When: Sunday, September 25, noon Where: Meet at Tustin Park, North 59th Street & West Columbia Ave. Need a ride? Let us know! Sign up here.
Voter Registration
There's lots of interest in volunteering, so if you sign up and then realize you can't make it, please let us know by replying to your confirmation email. Our events fill up, so if you can't come, someone else can fill the spot.
Artists, entrepreneurs, foodies gather at this festival, partnering with Campus Philly and College Fest featuring great speakers and music.
When: Saturday, September 10, two shifts: 2:00-4:00 pm; 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: 990 Spring Garden Avenue
Sign up here. Philadelphia Museum of Art When: Saturday, September 10, two shifts: 1:00-2:30 pm; 2:30-4:00 pm Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art. We'll be at both entrances and we'll give you the meetup details closer to the date. Sign up here.
NEW!! Rittenhouse Square Arts Festival
When: Saturday, September 17, two shifts: 10:00 am-noon; noon-2:00 pm
Where: Meet in front of Ethical Society, South Rittenhouse Square
NEW!! Mexican Independence Day Festival
When: Sunday, September 18, two shifts: 2:00-4:00 pm; 4:00-6:00 pm
Where: Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Northern Liberties Fall Night Market When: Thursday, September 22, two shifts: 5:00-7:00 pm; 7:00-9:00 pm Where: North 2nd Street, between Poplar and Fairmount Avenues; exact meetup location to be provided closer to the date. Sign up here.
NEW!! Philly AIDS Thrift Block Party
Where: 710 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
When: Saturday, October 1, two shifts: noon-2:00 pm; 2:00-4:00 pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art When: Sunday, October 2, two shifts: noon-2:00 pm; 2:00-4:00 pm Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art. We'll be at both entrances and we'll give you the details when you sign up. Sign up here.
Philadelphia Museum of Art When: Saturday, October 8, two shifts: noon-2:00 pm; 2:00-4:00 pm Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art. We'll be at both entrances and we'll give you the details when you sign up. Sign up here. More dates coming soon! 35 Doors Project Talk to voters in your neighborhood to get out the vote. This is some of the most important work you can do - and it's fun! Check out our 35 Doors Project! Email us here for more info. Postcards You may have seen our recent announcement of our Get Out The Vote postcards. Read all about it here. Sign up here!
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