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No Kings: Vote Early – Turning people power into voter power on Saturday, October 17th

Action is the antidote to anxiety!

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something is more important than the fear.

In the spirit of mutual help, Thanksgiving food donations (no glass please) for Open Link in Pennsburg will be collected at the welcome table:

Canned Corn and Green Beans

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Gravy

Cranberry Sauce

Cornbread baking mix

Canned Sweet Potatoes

Canned Fruit/Applesauce

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RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS

American Civil Liberties Union ACLU URL: https://www.aclu.org

“Defend the rights of all people nationwide.” ACLU is active in court battles and campaign initiatives to fight for and expand civil liberties, as well as offering highly recommended training on the many rights that we have – and all of us should know our rights. This site offers a tremendous amount of information including:

https://www.aclu.org/action   Actions that you can take now.

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights  Browse and read all about rights, from Religious Freedom to Voting Rights, from Immigrants’ Rights to Disability Rights.

https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech  Explore the numerous facets of Free Speech, including Freedom of the Press, Photographers’ Rights, and Rights of Protesters.

Americans United for Separation of Church and State www.au.org

“A nonpartisan organization that rigorously defends the constitutional principle of church-state separation and promotes religious freedom for all.” They “champion the principle that our democracy thrives when government and religion remain separate.”

Democracy Docket   https://www.democracydocket.com

“A progressive news outlet founded by lawyer Marc Elias to track election litigation and educate the public on voting rights and redistricting issues.”  Under Analysis, filter by state to see specific cases and their outcomes.

Public Citizen https://www.citizen.org

“An American non-profit, progressive consumer rights advocacy group, and think tank based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1971 by the American activist and lawyer Ralph Nader.” Under each tab, such as “Protect Democracy” and “Making Government Work”, scroll down for the WHAT YOU CAN DO and OUR WORK sections.

Southern Poverty Law Center www.splcenter.org

“We’re standing up for the most vulnerable people in society... We’re exposing hate and injustice, fighting discrimination, and providing award-winning anti-bias materials – free of charge – to schools across America. We never take legal fees from our clients, and we accept no government funding. Rather, we rely on the compassion and generosity of people like you.”

ACTIVIST ORGANIZATIONS

5calls.org That's the number 5 followed by the word “calls”.  Available as an app and website.

Make your voice heard. 5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact. Get more details about specific issues, such as "Stop the Trump Administration's Election Interference."  Enter your ZIP, and you'll be given a high-level overview, contact numbers for your Members of Congress (MoC), and then a script.

50501 https://www.fiftyfifty.one/ Stands for 50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement.      They are “in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach.”  Locate events you can participate in by clicking the Find an Event button.

Goods unite us https://www.goodsuniteus.com   “The Blue handbook on how to fight back with your dollars. Enter the name of a

             store and you'll see the establishment's political donation stats. Spend your money meaningfully!”

Indivisible.org   “We’re a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.”  

https://groups.indivisible.org/   Find an indivisible group near you, or register one. Find events or register an event.

https://indivisible.org/resource Learn about Indivisible’s ongoing campaigns.

https://indivisible.org/take-action-now   Action items.

Attend their informative virtual weekly meeting, called What’s the Plan, Thursdays, 3 PM – 4 PM with thousands of other activists; co-founders Leah and Ezra share updates and answer questions that attendees pose. Go to Indivisible.org, scroll down to Join Our Weekly Chat, click the red Register for Event.

MayDayStrong.org   “On May 1, 2026, workers, students, and families rally, march, and take action across the country to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No School. No Work. No Shopping.”

Mobilize.us 

“Mobilize is an American technology platform and network that allows volunteers to sign up for many events such as rallies, virtual meetings, canvassing, phone banking, and get out the vote.” Click Filters and enter your ZIP. A great resource!

Moveon.org

“For more than two decades, MoveOn members have organized and mobilized together, putting our collective people power to work to build a country and world where everyone can thrive.”

Vote Forward https://votefwd.org/  

You “adopt” 5 or 20 voters, print template letters, write why you vote, and then mail to potential voters who can make a difference in key elections. Depending on the election cycle and current events, there can be numerous campaigns available, which support Vote Forward’s core social mission of helping to increase the participation of historically underrepresented communities in the electorate. Minor costs; usually, there is a time limit involved. Excellent for either solo activity or a group activity.

NEWS SOURCES

·         Heather Cox Richardson   https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com  The history professor writes a newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

·         The Contrarian   https://contrarian.substack.com    Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen left The Washington Post in January 2025  and founded their “unflinching journalism in defense of democracy.”

·         Factcheck.org https://www.factcheck.org/   A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of PA.

·         The Guardian     https://www.theguardian.com/us Newspaper

·         Mary Geddry     https://substack.com/@marygeddry She is a journalist and peace activist known for her advocacy in social, environmental, and economic justice.

·         Paul Krugman    https://paulkrugman.substack.com/ Economist and college professor; wrote for NYTimes for 25 years.

·         Rachel Maddow   www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show   American television news program host and liberal political commentator.

·         Meidas Touch    meidastouch.com  Three brothers run this American progressive media company.

·         Politics Girl     https://www.facebook.com › IAmPoliticsGirl Leigh McGowan is “Working to save democracy through a no-nonsense, everywoman approach to understanding politics.”

·         Snopes.com    https://www.snopes.com/ "Formerly known as the Urban Legends Reference Pages, Snopes is a fact-checking website. It has been described as a "well-regarded reference for sorting out myths and rumors" on the Internet. The site has also been seen as a source for both validating and debunking urban legends and similar stories in American popular culture." (Wikipedia)

·         Ann Telnaes   https://substack.com/@anntelnaes   Editorial cartoonist and creator of “Open Windows.”

GENERAL

Register to vote and check your registration: vote.gov

Medicaid Names https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/state-medicaid-resources/ Did you know that many states use a different name for Medicaid? Many people do not realize that they are on Medicaid. For example, in PA, Medicaid is called Medical Assistance (MA); in NJ it is called NJ FamilyCare; in DE, it is called Diamond State Health Plan (Plus).

Find Your PA Legislator https://www.palegis.us/find-my-legislator Enter your address; you’ll see your State and Federal legislators; the interactive map is a very handy visual. Scroll down to the By County section and click your county on the map. Scroll or search to locate your PA Senator and House members.

Office of Immigrant Affairs, Montgomery County https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/4771/Office-of-Immigrant-Affairs
Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo   Director of Immigrant Affairs Phone: (610) 278-3020

Montgomery County Democratic Committee mcdems.org “MCDC is the official organization of the Democratic Party in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It supports Democratic candidates, promotes Democratic values, and provides resources for voters and volunteers.”