Happy Pride Month and solidarity to our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community!

This Pride Month, we can’t help but think about the origins of Pride. The Stonewall Riots, the lightning rod moment that initiated Pride as we know it, began with the first brick thrown by Marsha P. Johnson, a proud Black transgender woman. The actions of those at Stonewall were intentionally hyper-visible, combatting the discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people that often made them invisible.

This month, we’ll spotlight partners like LGBTQ+ Victory Fund in the Democratic political space who elevate LGBTQIA+ voices. Check back every Friday to learn more about the leaders making LGBTQIA+ representation and empowerment happen.

NDTC Expert Q&A: NDTC Expert Q&A: Pride in Focus (Transgender & Nonbinary Campaign Experiences)
Thursday, June 15 at 1pm ET

Alongside our partners at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, NDTC invites you to a panel discussion on the unique challenges and considerations of transgender and nonbinary Democratic candidates.

We’re thrilled to have Colorado State Rep. Brianna Titone, the state’s first openly trangender woman in office, as one of our panelists. She and fellow panelists will share their own experiences, tips they’ve learned along the way, and more. Don’t forget to bring your questions, as you’ll have the opportunity to ask your own.

Don't Forget: NDTC National Candidate Bootcamp Field Deep Dive
TOMORROW, June 3 from 12pm to 5pm ET

In partnership with our friends at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, we present our So You Want to Run for Office introductory training with a special focus on candidates who identity as LGBTQIA+. We welcome and encourage anyone who is even just considering running for office..

One of the best ways to combat right-wing attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community is ensuring that LGBTQIA+ voices are centered and prioritized. This work can begin with a candidacy for office, where you’ll talk to neighbors, elevate issues that affect you, and build coalitions of support. On the fence? Register and learn more in this one-hour overview of the entire process!

Running in a Red District
Monday, June 5 at 1pm ET

Deciding to run in a conservative district or area is a bold statement in and of itself. Through this opportunity, you’ll come to find like-minded neighbors and supporters who truly want their voices heard.

Learn more about relational organizing and how to employ it in the field when you live in a predominantly red area.

Calculating Your Vote Goal
Tuesday, June 6 at 1pm ET

We’re confident telling you there’s one number that rises above the rest in terms of importance on the trail: your vote goal.

All of your field efforts branch out from your vote goal. By figuring out this number and deciding how to actually use it, you can most effectively target voters and make a plan. Our experts recommend getting this training under your belt before getting started on any other field components, so register right away!

How to Build a Political Campaign Field Plan
Thursday, June 8 at 1pm ET

Once you learn to calculate your vote goal, it’s time to flesh out a campaign field plan. Intended for any leader or volunteer in a campaign, local party, or an advocacy organization, this training will review the key components in a field plan.

Plus, get tips and expertise on operationalizing your plan once it’s laid out. This training is super important heading into the rest of the month’s topics, so don’t miss out.

Hey, Rural Indivisibles!

Dear lovely rural activists, 

When’s the last time you were able to negotiate to pay your bills? Yeah, never. We don’t get to negotiate with the people we owe to make last-minute changes to our payments. We take responsibility for our own spending, our budgets, we don’t bully and we don’t threaten our communities to get a quick buck. So what’s MAGA’s MAY-jor malfunction here on the default (Yes, it’s another month pun… shhhhh)? Furthermore, what’s next after an incredible week of action to stop a MAGA Default Crisis? Where are we? And what have rural groups contributed to the conversation? And the question that’s lingering in all of our minds… what happens if we win? What happens if we lose?

The stakes for austerity policies are INCREDIBLY high in our communities, where one closing of a childcare center, clinic, or program could break our communities and leave the most vulnerable in our areas without options. And the answer to how hard rural areas fought is what’s always true of rural activists: as hard as we possibly can. Wednesday, May 31 at 8pm ET and 7pm CT, we are coming together to close out May with a look at what’s next, as well as what we’ve been able to accomplish so far. We’ll hear from groups, as always, about your successes in your own rural areas, and we’ll hear from our newest member, Molly Sandley (our incredible Political Manager) about what’s next for us. 

Lastly, we’re launching something of an experiment this summer. We all itch to get out and do something, all the time (which is why we do what we do in this movement), but it is deeply, DEEPLY important to sharpen, innovate, and keep up with the best guidance we have (after all: if reading about history, activism, and progressive politics were simply a futile chore, why would all our reps be trying to ban books, eh?). That’s why we’re starting a book club this summer – to practice what we preach about why reading, learning, and imparting knowledge is important. We’re resisting reactionary book bans by doing what they don’t want us to do: coming together and reading about how we can make these bastards irrelevant with smart organizing. Mind you, we won’t just be absorbing the information: we’ll be talking about how we can harness what we learn into practice. So join us for an explanation, and a discussion about how we can deepen our practice. Order your copy of Harvest the Vote by Jane Kleeb now to get an early start on our Summer Book Club!

See you next week, 

Indivisible’s Rural Team (Natalie, Cameron, Rachelle, Scott, and Molly)

Indivisible Project
PO Box 43884
Washington, DC 20010
United States

We’re introducing a brand new, in-depth bootcamp focused on a key area of campaigning: field strategy.

Next week’s NDTC National Bootcamp: Field Deep Dive will bring you a variety of sessions designed to take your field strategies to the next level. Starting at noon ET on Saturday, June 3, this comprehensive workshop will give your field tactics a boost.

So You Want to Run for Office (Pride Month Edition)

Thursday, June 1 at 1pm ET

In partnership with our friends at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, we present our So You Want to Run for Office introductory training with a special focus on candidates who identity as LGBTQIA+. We welcome and encourage anyone who is even just considering running for office..

One of the best ways to combat right-wing attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community is ensuring that LGBTQIA+ voices are centered and prioritized. This work can begin with a candidacy for office, where you’ll talk to neighbors, elevate issues that affect you, and build coalitions of support. On the fence? Register and learn more in this one-hour overview of the entire process!

Running in a Red District

Monday, June 5 at 1pm ET

In June we’re pivoting to field strategy as the connective tissues between trainings. To kick off the month, we’re bringing you the ultimate session that will prepare you to turn out voters in red or conservative areas.

While running in these areas can be an uphill battle, using empathy and calls to action through relational organizing will be your best route.

Learn more about relational organizing and how to employ it in the field when you live in a predominantly red area.

[Later in June] NDTC Expert Q&A: NDTC Expert Q&A: Pride in Focus (Transgender & Nonbinary Campaign Experiences)

Thursday, June 15 at 1pm ET

It’s clear that the efforts from conservatives against the LGBTQIA+ community have been specifically targeted against transgender and nonbinary folks. So we’re partnering again with LGBTQ+ Victory Fund to host a frank, honest discussion about getting involved with politics as a transgender or nonbinary individual.

Join several panelists who are trans individuals and allies as they discuss the challenges and considerations they’re faced with in their own work, communities, and on the trail. Bring your questions and gear up for a thoughtful discussion with these amazing leaders. Use the button below to learn more about the panelists and topics covered.

Hey there — Pride Month is just around the corner 

So in partnership with our friends at the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, we’re hosting a tailored version of our So You Want to Run for Office training focused on LGBTQIA+ candidates.

Join trainer Judson Scanlon for this event on Thursday, June 1, who brings experience running as a candidate themselves. Whether you are starting out or maybe just considering the possibility, this training will give you a broad overview of this decision.

LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack across the country, notably against folks in the transgender and nonbinary communities.

And much of that vitriol begins at the state, county, and municipal level.

One of the best ways to effectuate change locally is to run for office. Running for office – beyond winning or losing – can bring community members together, raise awareness for key issues, and mobilize support for future cycles. And that can start with you.

Regardless of your motivations, we invite you to join us on Thursday, June 1 at 1pm ET as we focus on LGBTQIA+ candidates running for office for the first time.

I hope you’ll join us – and seriously consider running. Even if this event isn’t the right fit for you at this time, feel free to pass along the opportunity to someone you think would benefit from it!

— The NDTC Team

It’s coming up — Next weekend, NDTC is hosting our annual Train-the-Trainer Summit!

But you might be thinking, what is a Train-the Trainer summit?!

This event is your opportunity to dive into the tips, tricks, and best practices to become an even stronger trainer yourself. This half-day workshop will feature interactive panels and training sessions, giving you a chance to learn the best insights on event facilitation and virtual event planning to apply in your own campaigns and organizations!

Registration is filling up quickly, we only have limited spots left. Register now to secure your spot for Saturday, May 13 at 12:00pm ET:

Here’s a preview of our agenda, packed with all the sessions to prepare YOU to be an excellent trainer.P

You don’t have to be a seasoned professional to learn the ins and outs of being an event or training facilitator.

RSVP now – we only host our Train-the-Trainer summit ONCE a year.

Let’s get training.

– The NDTC Live Training Team