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Freedom, The Fourth, and Fighting Back
“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.”
― James Baldwin
Independence day is almost here, and if you’re not feeling the spirit of freedom this year, you’re not alone – or powerless. Remember that it’s patriotic to protest, to push for change, and to run for office.
If you’re fired up and ready to make your voice heard, but not sure where to start, we’ve got you. Check out our new 5-Minute Guide to Attending a Protest: a handy reminder of your Constitutional right to protest, how to stay safe, and how to show up with purpose. You don’t need to be a pro to get loud. Just be ready.
Democracy isn’t a spectator sport, so don’t stay on the sidelines. If you’re ready to get in the ring, our “So You Want To Run For Office?” live training is a great place to start.
Our Learners Are Making a Huge Impact!
NDTC learner and Honolulu Council Member Radiant Codero is showing her support for local first responders. We love to see the NDTC community demonstrating gratitude for local leaders and first responders that keep communities safe and thriving.
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
So You Want To Run For Office
Our signature training will cover the basics of exploring a run for office, including necessary first steps, choosing the right office for you, and building your support system. Don’t worry, attendance isn’t a commitment to run!
07.08
10am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Field Tactics 101
This live training is right for you if you’re looking to learn the basics of field tactics or improve your ground game with layering strategies.
07.09
10am PDT
We have lots of other exciting upcoming events + trainings. Click here to explore what else is coming up this month.
DNC
Organizing Summer
Join Democrats in organizing your community, getting involved with your state party, and building long-term infrastructure to support fellow Democrats and fight against Trump and Republicans.
SUBSTACK
Ground Game
To reinstate our rights, shift policy, and stop the madness, we need an infrastructure for change. That strategy lives on the field.
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story is important:
A centralized national database of Americans’ personal information has long been considered a third rail — especially to privacy advocates as well as political conservatives, who have traditionally opposed mass data consolidation by the federal government. The implications, and unknowns, for voting are not insignificant.
Why this story is important:
In a betrayal to all American working families, Vice President Vance cast the deciding vote in the Senate to cut Medicaid, take away food assistance, blow up the deficit, and add tax breaks for the wealthiest. He called the consequences of his vote – which will rip away healthcare for over 17 million people – “immaterial”.
Why this story is important:
Dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Republican officials because of the predators living in the surrounding swampland, it has been built to cage thousands of people rounded up by ICE and allied law enforcement agencies as part of Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations. This is where MAGA is sending American tax dollars.
Why this story is important:
MAGA leadership have created quite the political party where voting in line with your values drives you from membership.
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