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PENPALS FOR PROGRESS: LETTER TEMPLATES + ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

letter templates:

want to write more AFTER ELECTION DAY/WEEK?

  • Write letters to voters in Georgia before the US Senate runoff on January 5th with Vote Forward <— register for an account and stay tuned for follow up details

want to DO more posT ELECTION DAY/WEEK?

Support the Georgia Senate Runoffs. Volunteer or donate to:

CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS: let them know you want them to pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act or comparable legislation to prevent racial discrimination in voting and restore the protection of the Voting Rights Act. Require that election changes be precleared by the U.S. Department of Justice in jurisdictions with a history of voter discrimination or with a racially and linguistically diverse population.

(the above text is sourced from Victoria Alexander, Diversity & Equity Educator)

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SUPPORT THE USPS:

  • Buy stamps and/or shipping materials from your local post office or visit store.usps.com

  • Text USPS to 50409 and a bot will help you send a letter to your local representatives

  • Sign a petition. Google “save the USPS Petition”

  • leave a nice note of appreciation for your delivery person

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FALL 2020 PENPALS RESOURCES: ARCHIVE

very important voting by mail info:

KNOW YOUR VOTE BY MAIL RULES + DEADLINES: state-by-state guide to voting in the age of COVID-19

VOTING TIPS 2020: how to vote by mail, the safest option for many this election cycle, and know your rights

want to flip the senate?

additional ways to get folx to vote: