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.
Why States Matter: Pennsylvania 2020

Why Are States So Important? Focus On: Pennsylvania 2020, or Why Things May Be About to Get Better in One of the Country’s Worst-Gerrymandered States (Hint: Voters.)
Pay to Play: Florida’s Landmark Voter Restoration Amendment

My front row seat to Florida’s Amendment 4, and how we permanently changed the political landscape in the fight to restore the right to vote for disenfranchised felons.
New Phonebanker Says: This Works!

Campaigns need phonebankers more than any other kind of help this year (besides money). So I’ve committed to making 60 calls every Sunday from now until the election. Here’s my report.
Why Are States So Important? Focus On: Voter Purging in General…and Wisconsin in Particular

Why Are States So Important? Focus On: Voter Purging in General… and Wisconsin in Particular