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The League of PISSED OFF Voters is doing national voter-organizing
out of New York City. Our mission is to engage pissed off 17-35 year olds
in the democratic process to build a progressive governing majority in
our lifetime. How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office: the
anti-politics, un-boring guide to power. Twenty true stories from young people across the country who have
swung an election or issue campaign, largely in the last 2-3 years. The
book, co-edited by William Upski Wimsatt and Adrienne Maree Brown with
10 co-authors, will be promoted in an unprecedented 80-city swing state
tour accompanied by workshops and voter organizing events. Contact booktour@indyvoter.org
to get more information or check out www.indyvoter.org. A groundbreaking online progressive network where the average non-voter
can click on a map and start checking out and planning hot events, meeting
dope people, organizing voter blocs, creating voter guides, exchanging
resources and self-educating on issues and the electoral process to endorse
progressive candidates. Indyvoter.org will empower individuals to take
action in a variety of ways – meeting people at any level of political
engagement Progressive Voter Guides. Inspired by the San Francisco Bay Guardian’s Progressive Voter
Guide, the Indyvoter.Org Voter Guide Tool is designed to allow young people
across the country to research, design and produce a local voter guide
to educate their peers on why they should vote, identify the key issues
and the best strategic vote for their communities. From Brunches
to Voter Blocs: the 7 month Field Campaign. From brunches and book clubs in your living room to coalition-building
across communities, the League is building a long term progressive power
base, by engaging the resources and social networks of young people, and
providing them with the training they need to become effective voter organizers.
With a commitment to open dialogue, diversity, and cross pollination,
our local organizers are forming voter blocs in key swing districts, endorsing
candidates on a progressive slate, and building political power that could
swing many close elections. contact naina khanna: network coordinator, naina@indyvoter.org, 212 283 8879 Some of our Allies: National Hip Hop Political Convention (www.hiphopconvention.org) 2004 Calendar: May 29-30: Local Political Landscaping/Brainstorm Sessions, your town
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