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Stay Informed - In addition to your favorite news source, be it newspapers, TV, Facebook, etc. these websites and email lists can be a great source of information on issues and actions each one of us can take.
NATIONAL Resources
NATIONAL Resources
Rogan's List - daily email on State and Federal Issues. Former librarian Susan Rogan takes the political blog Rogan's List beyond outrage by giving readers action steps, congressional phone numbers, and scripts.
Go here and click on Subscribe to sign up: https://substack.com/@susanrogan
Heather Cox Richardson - daily email on US issues with historical perspective. A vital narrative that explains how America, once a beacon of democracy, now teeters on the brink of autocracy -- and how we can turn back.
Click here and click on Subscribe to sign up: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/
Take Action - these are steps you can take from the comfort of your own home!
Check out the Sarasota County Democratic Party, one of the best run county parties in Florida! https://www.sarasotadems.org
Write a Letter to the Editor:
You can also write postcards, make phone calls or text from your home. These are sponsored by the Sarasota County Democratic Party- go to Volunteer to see all opportunities on Mobilize. Sign up and get instructions to start now!
STATE Resources
STATE Resources
The Florida Legislature is in session from March 4, 2024 to April 5, 2025.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
The SCDP has regular Zoom sessions throughout the Session to keep voters informed. During Session, got to their Mobilize page to sign up for them: SCDP Events
Here is link to a recap of the 2024 Legislative session: 2024 Legislation Recap
FDP - The Florida Democratic Party is going strong in 2024! Click here to see all their options. Roll down to the bottom of the home page to sign up for weekly emails to your Inbox: https://www.floridadems.org/
The Florida Phoenix sends an excellent daily email that keeps tabs on all sorts of issues at the State and National level. Sign up for it here: Florida Phoenix
LOCAL Resources
LOCAL Resources
Sarasota County Democratic Party (SCDP) - regular emails from our organization keeps Democratic voters informed of activities and issues of interest. Click HERE and scroll down to the Receive Our Newsletter to signup.
Attend Meetings - online or in person; send email or speak out. These are run by elected officials who need to hear from their constituents!
Run For Office - You can do better than they are doing right now-- why not run for office? Filling down-ballot openings is a great way to get campaign experience and helps build the bench of future elect-able candidates!
The Sarasota Supervisor of Elections has lots of information for candidates: https://www.sarasotavotes.gov/Candidates-Committees/Filing-and-Qualifying-FAQ.
For Sarasota County elected offices, contact Daniel Kuether, Chair of the Sarasota County Democratic Party: kuetherd@gmail.com
Here is a thorough manual on running in Sarasota County prepared by The Sarasota League of Women Voters in 2021: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NlmswpKifDMG6IJiqwHCb6n52CRK_mBJ/view?usp=drive_link
The Florida Democratic Party wants to hear from prospective candidates at the State and National level: https://www.floridadems.org/run-for-office/
Donate, Donate, Donate
The Citizens United Supreme Court decision was only in 2010-- look what has happened to our country since. We don't like it, but fundraising has become a major part of supporting Democratic values.
Please consider a monthly donation. Even a small amount helps to keep the lights on, not to mention funding mailings, texting, candidate training, etc. To donate to the Sarasota Democratic Party click on this link and hit the DONATE button: https://www.sarasotadems.org/
Every single Candidate running will ALSO be fundraising - please go to their Website or Facebook page and throw them a few dollars!
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