How to Survive the Presidential Debates
4 concrete ways that activists and political communicators can respond to Trump. (Hint: First of all, don’t!)
Six Things You Can Do To GOTV
GOTV has arrived! Sister District outlines the 6 things you can do this election season to help get out the vote.
Activism in the Age of COVID-19: a Study
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected grassroots volunteering? Our new research finds out.
Sponsor A Phonebanker: A Sister District South Bay LA Case Study
With only 100 days until Election Day, Roxi and Gary of SD South Bay LA knew they needed a fun, creative way to get folks to make calls during the weekend of July 24th.
Small Contributions — Big Impact
Every wonder if small contributions can make a difference? Spoiler alert: They do. We examine why small dollar donations are so important to state legislative campaigns.
Case Study: Phonebank Battle Oregon vs East Bay
Jordan H., who leads a weekly phonebank for Oregon teams, had an idea — what if we do something fun like a friendly challenge with another Sister District team to help us boost our programs?
Volunteer Spirit Makes a Critical Difference in the Fight Against COVID-19
When Shelly Wong first learned about the dangerous shortages of protective masks and face shields for health care workers treating COVID-19, the Alameda-based entrepreneur and a member of the Leadership group of the Sister District Project East Bay swung into action.
Conducting Fair and Safe Elections this November
Democracy works best when all eligible voters participate. Yet election rules vary widely from state to state, making it much harder to vote in some states than others. These differences are more significant now than ever, as we prepare to conduct the most important election of our lifetimes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Want to Help Save Democracy? Be a Poll Worker
In 2020, there is a particularly urgent need for new volunteers to step up to staff the polls so that everyone can vote safely and efficiently, and with confidence that their vote will be counted accurately. Learn more about how to become a poll worker.
Phone Calls Boost Event Attendance!
Learn how Sister District Sonoma County East has reached out to all current members, increased participation by 25% at ZOOM chapter meetings, and refined our data to help identify specific volunteer interests.
