Actions for Election-Day Week, Nov. 5 - Nov. 9, 2018

Monday - Tuesday, November 5 - 6: FINAL VOTER OUTREACH OPTIONS

Activities that can be done from wherever you are (home, office, school):

1. MONDAY and TUESDAY: Send texts to remind New York Democrats to vote.

2. MONDAY and TUESDAY: Remind personal contacts in swing districts to vote.

3. MONDAY and TUESDAY: Phone bank or text bank for candidates throughout the U.S. with Indivisible's national team.

4. MONDAY: Phone bank for Jen Metzger for New York State Senate.

5. MONDAY: Phone bank for Dana Balter (New York Congressional District 24).

Activities that get you out and about:

1. MONDAY and TUESDAY: Help turn New York's Senate True Blue by volunteering for the anti-IDC candidates and other Democrats. An extensive list of volunteer options can be found here.

2. TUESDAY, 8 a.m.: Catch a bus for Election-Day canvassing for Antonio Delgado in Congressional District 19 OR Liuba Grechen Shirley in Congressional District 2. (Make sure you vote before you get on the bus! Polls open at 6 a.m.)

3. TUESDAY, VARIOUS SHIFTS: Canvass for Max Rose in Congressional District 11 (Brooklyn or Staten Island).

**Tuesday, November 6 - ELECTION-DAY RESOURCES**

1. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.  If you get there AT 9 p.m., stay in line. As long as you get in the door, officials must keep the poll site open for you.

2. Confirm your voter registration one last time. Voters have been purged from the rolls in recent days. Be safe, not sorry, and know what to expect. Check your voter registration.

3. Check your poll site, even if you've voted in the same place for decades and as recently as September. There have been changes made in poll site organization in the recent days. Find your poll site. BONUS: You can get information on what's on your ballot at this link.

4. Bring ID just in case. If you've voted before in New York City, you should NOT be asked for ID -- but again, better safe than sorry.

5.  If you cannot be found on the voter-registration rolls at your correct polling site, request an "affidavit ballot." You are entitled to one by law. In addition to the ballot itself, you will have to fill out information on the envelope that the affidavit ballot goes into. Be very careful with the envelope information; if there is something incorrect on it, the envelope will not be opened. 

6. Is something still preventing you or someone you know from voting? Call 866-OUR-VOTE or text the words "Our Vote" to 97779. Trained volunteers will be standing by.

7. Be an informed voter:

   • Review the voter guide to candidates and proposals. Don't forget to flip your ballot to see the proposals on the back.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Attend an Election-night watch party with the New York Democrats. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Reservation is required.


Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Take a day off from political activism! You've worked hard!  One caveat: If the outcome of the elections or other breaking news warrants resistance action, Indivisible UES members will be advised by email, with the same information cross-posted on Facebook and our website.


Thursday, November 8, 2018
Indivisible Upper East Side Monthly Meeting
Unitarian Church of All Souls
80th and Lexington
Basement Level
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The midterms aren't the end of our activism! We will be discussing next steps at our regularly scheduled meeting. Our guest speaker will be State Senator Liz Krueger, who will provide valuable insight. The executive committee will provide refreshments.


Friday, November 9, 2018
If any action is recommended for today, it will be based on news developments. Indivisible UES members will be advised of anything urgent by email, with the same information cross-posted on Facebook and our website.

- Weekly newsletter #87 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

More Get Out the Vote Actions: Nov. 1 -6

Because there is so much happening, here is a brief listing of activities -- reiterating some and adding others. Please click on the links for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

1. Phone bank for New York congressional candidate Antonio Delgado with a group on the Upper East Side.

2. Explore many options to volunteer for New York State senate candidates.

3. Phone bank from home for out-of-state candidates through Indivisible (now through Election Day).

4. Understanding Your Ballot: An Educational Town Hall. Learn about the proposals on the ballot from experts. 6:30 p.m. in the East 50s.

Friday, Nov. 2, 2018

1. Canvass for congressional candidate Max Rose in Brooklyn.

2. Phone bank from home for out-of-state candidates through Indivisible (now through Election Day).

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018: Canvassing Galore

1. Canvass for congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley on Long Island with a small group from Indivisible Upper East Side. See listing here for complete information.

2. Commit to a four-day trip to Syracuse to canvass for congressional candidate Dana Balter.

3. Take one of two buses to canvass with a larger group. You can choose either the New York 19th Congressional District in the Hudson Valley in support of Democratic candidate Antonio Delgado, or the 11th Congressional District in New Jersey in support of Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018

1. Canvass for congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley on Long Island with a small group from Indivisible Upper East Side. See listing here for complete information.

2. Canvass for Democrat Andrew Gounardes in Brooklyn -- he's running against Brooklyn's last Republican State Senator, Marty Golden.

3. Take a bus to canvass for state senate candidate Monica Martinez and congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley. Meeting time is 11 a.m. in East Harlem. The day includes a rally at 12:45 p.m.

4. Join a phone banking and text banking event to flip the New York State Senate. In Brooklyn, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 - ELECTION DAY

1. Vote when the polls open at 6 a.m. and then catch a bus at 8 a.m. -- there will be two buses. One will be heading to canvass for Antonio Delgado, the other for Liuba Grechen Shirley.

2. Volunteer for Max Rose in Staten Island or Brooklyn.

3. Look for other Election Day options here.

- Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

Get Out the Vote Actions for Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

Monday, October 29, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Sign Up to Phone Bank From Home With Indivisible
The national Indivisible organization is phone banking up to and during Election Day -- direct voter contact is the best way to get out the vote, and we need to reach as many voters as possible. Sign up here to find out how it works and get involved.  You can do it whenever you have time. Whether you make one call a day or 100, you're helping. The phone banks are for (all times are Eastern):

• Baria/Espy, MS-Sen: Mon., Oct. 29, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Liz Watson, IN-9: Mon., Oct. 29, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Ammar Campa-Najjar, CA-50: Tues., Oct. 30, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

• Andrew Janz, CA-22: Wed., Oct. 31, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

• Harley Rouda, CA-48: Thurs., Nov. 1, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

• Harley Rouda, CA-48: Fri., Nov. 2, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

• Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Sat., Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Sat., Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Sun., Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Sun., Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Mon., Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Mon., Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Andrew Gillum, FL-Gov: Tues., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Beto O'Rourke, TX-Sen: Tues., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

(2) New York Democratic County Committee Monthly Meeting
Aaron Davis Hall
138 Convent Avenue
Near 140th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Ben Yee, Manhattan Democrats secretary, says the New York Democratic County Committee will be considering proposed changes to party rules. He writes that several are minor corrections, but there is "significant controversy regarding a proposal to ban lobbyists or people whose employer's primary business is lobbying from being County Leader. " This issue should be of interest to those who are seeking to enhance transparency in local leadership.


Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Make Plans for THE LAST WEEKEND
For Get Out the Vote activities for the final weekend before Election Day -- in addition to those listed in this curated newsletter -- sign up for the site TheLastWeekend.org.

(2) Postcard-Writing With the Harlem Democrats
National Black Theater
2027 5th Avenue
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Drop by whenever you can!)
Indivisible Upper East Side is collaborating on a postcard-writing campaign on behalf of New York candidates, sending friendly, handwritten reminders to targeted voters to help give Democrats a winning edge. All supplies will be provided.


Wednesday, October 31, 2018
(1) Sign Up for Text Banking - TWO OPTIONS
Text banking over the last weekend before the election is going to be crucial for getting out the younger vote. It can be done from home whenever you have time. Here are text banking options:

• Red2Blue

• Let New York Vote

• Text Florida Voters

(2) RSVP for Weekend Canvassing Trips

• Nov. 3 - Nov. 6: Canvass for congressional candidate Dana Balter in Syracuse (note that you'll have to have arranged to vote absentee because this includes Election Day).

• Nov. 3 - Take a Swing Left bus to Farmingville, N.Y.

• Nov. 4 - Take a Swing Left bus to Kingston, N.Y.

Thursday, November 1, 2018
Make New York True Blue
We have been working to flip the New York State Senate to Democratic control. Dem candidates are listed on this page. Click the names to find out ways to volunteer.


Friday, November 2, 2018
Get Out the Vote for Max Rose in Brooklyn
Shifts from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Max Rose is running for Congress in New York’s 11th Congressional District, representing Staten Island and South Brooklyn. He is the first post-9/11 combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan to seek office in New York City. The campaign has plenty of volunteers for the weekend days. Help is needed on the weekdays.  Click here for more information.

Saturday, November 3, 2018
Canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley With Indivisible UES
Meet-up on Upper East Side at 9:15 a.m.
We are continuing to canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley, our endorsed Congressional candidate for New York's District 2. Upper East Siders will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Q entrance on the northeast corner of 86th and 2nd and go together to Herald Square, then walk to Penn Station to catch the 10:21 train to Amityville.  If you are coming from another neighborhood, you are welcome to meet us at Penn Station. RSVP to info@indivisible-ues.org OR on Facebook. (You don't need to RSVP in both places.)  To prepare for your canvassing:

1. Create an Action ID

2. Download the Minivan app on your cellphone or tablet. (MiniVan iOS and MiniVan Android)

Sunday, November 4, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley With Indivisible UES
Meet-up on Upper East Side at 9:15 a.m.
We are continuing to canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley, our endorsed Congressional candidate for New York's District 2. Upper East Siders will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Q entrance on the northeast corner of 86th and 2nd and go together to Herald Square, then walk to Penn Station to catch the 10:21 train to Amityville.  If you are coming from another neighborhood, you are welcome to meet us at Penn Station. RSVP to info@indivisible-ues.org OR on Facebook. (You don't need to RSVP in both places.)  To prepare for your canvassing:

1. Create an Action ID

2. Download the Minivan app on your cellphone or tablet. (MiniVan iOS and MiniVan Android)

(2) Make New York True Blue - Brooklyn
Working Families Party HQ
1 Metrotech Ctr. North
11th Floor
Brooklyn
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (drop by any time!)
Join True Blue NY and other organizations to phone bank and text bank to help flip the New York State Senate to Democratic control. 

- Weekly newsletter #86 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

Get Out the Vote: Weekend of October 27 - 28

Note: Due to the weather forecast, we have changed our scheduled canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley to SUNDAY, OCT. 28, from Saturday, Oct. 27. Here is a revised listing of activities for this weekend and beyond. A complete list for next week will be emailed and posted on Sunday night as usual.

Saturday, October 27, 2018
Turn New York State True Blue
Thoughtworks
99 Madison Avenue, 15th floor
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (drop by any time!)
Postcards! Phone Banks! Text Banks! Snacks!!!! Join True Blue NY, the Working Families Party, and other organizations to phone bank, text bank, and write postcards to help flip the New York State Senate to Democratic control. RSVP here or just drop by.


Sunday, October 28, 2018 - TWO OPPORTUNITIES
(1) Canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley with Indivisible UES
Meet-up time is 9:15 a.m.
Liuba Grechen Shirley is running for Congress against Republican Peter King in New York District 2. We will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Q entrance on the northeast corner of 86th and 2nd and go together to Penn Station to catch the 10:21 train to Amityville.  RSVP to info@indivisible-ues.org OR on Facebook. (You don't need to RSVP in both places.)  To prepare for your canvassing:
    1.    Create an Action ID
    2.    Download the Minivan app on your cellphone or tablet. (MiniVan iOS or MiniVan Android)

(2) Canvass for Antonio Delgado with Indivisible Upper West Side
Meet on Upper West Side (exact address given when you RSVP)
9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Democrat and first-time candidate Antonio Delgado is running against incumbent Republican John Faso in New York Congressional District 19. Join Upper West Side MoveOn/Indivisible and other Swing Left volunteers to talk to voters in this key swing district in the Hudson Valley. RSVP here.

Also ... get ready NOW for the last weekend of campaigning!
Feeling guilty because you haven't done any "Get Out the Vote" activities yet? No need to fret! The final weekend is the most important one! Don't leave it till the last minute though; get ready now.
    1.    Sign up for a canvassing bus trip with Swing Left.
    2.    Sign up on the Last Weekend site to be informed of a variety of activities.
    3.    RSVP now to canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley with Indivisible UES on Saturday, Nov. 3. We will again meet at 9:15 a.m. and take a 10:21 a.m. bus to Amityville.

There will be many more options in next week's newsletter, which will go out Sunday night or very early Monday morning. Stay tuned!

Get Out the Vote Actions for October 22 - 28

Monday, October 22, 2018
Sign Up to Phone Bank From Home With Indivisible
The national Indivisible organization is phone banking all week -- direct voter contact is the best way to get out the vote, and we need to reach as many voters as possible. Sign up here to find out how it works and get involved.  You can do it whenever you have time. Whether you make one call a day or 100, you're helping. This week's phone banks are for:

1. Voters in GA for IndivisiCandidate Stacey Abrams

2. Voters in NE-02 for IndivisiCandidate Kara Eastman

3. Voters in NY-02 for IndivisiCandidate Liuba Gretchen Shirley

4. Voters in NY-24 for IndivisiCandidate Dana Balter

5. Voters in TX for IndivisiCandidate Beto O'Rourke

6. Voters in TX-22 for IndivisiCandidate Sri Preston Kulkarni

7. Voters in TX-25  for IndivisiCandidate Julie Oliver

8. Voters in WA-08 for IndivisiCandidate Kim Schrier

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Phone Bank for Congressional Candidate Max Rose in Brooklyn 9718 4th Avenue Brooklyn
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Max Rose is running in New York’s 11th Congressional District, representing Staten Island and South Brooklyn. He is the first post-9/11 combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan to seek office in New York City. If you prefer to phone bank with friends, join the campaign team in Brooklyn today. (Bring a cell phone and laptop or tablet.) This is just one example of many phone banking opportunities for Max. You can see the full list of dates and times here.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) EARLY OPTION: Phone Banking and Postcarding With Harlem Democrats
National Black Theater
2027 5th Avenue
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Your choice of phone banking or postcarding (or both!) with the Harlem Democrats. For phone banking, bring a fully charged cell phone, earphones, and a laptop or tablet.

(2) LATER OPTION: Postcard Party
209 E. 56th St, Apt. 6B
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Rise and Resist is partnering with Postcards to Voters to help turn districts across the country blue by sending friendly, handwritten reminders to targeted voters to help give Democrats a winning edge in close, key races across the country. All supplies will be provided.


Thursday, October 25, 2018 - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Stacey Abrams Phone Bank in Brooklyn
Work & Co
231 Front St.
Brooklyn
The state of Georgia is aggressively disenfranchising voters ahead of Election Day. Join NARAL and other organizations in phone banking to support pro-choice Stacey Abrams in her run for governor of Georgia.

(2) Liuba Grechen Shirley Phone Bank on UES
Local 46 Union Hall
198 E. 76th Street
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Liuba Grechen Shirley is our endorsed congressional candidate for New York District 2 on Long Island. For phone banking, bring a fully charged cell phone, earphones, and a laptop or tablet.

Friday, October 26, 2018
Your To-Do List for Today

1. Choose an activity for the weekend by selecting at least one of the options listed for Saturday and Sunday.

2. Get ready for the final days of voter outreach (Nov. 3 - Nov. 6) by signing up on The Last Weekend site.

3. Didn't sign up for phone banking with Indivisible on Monday? Do it now.

Saturday, October 27, 2018 - THREE OPTIONS
(1) Get Out of the City: Canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley With Indivisible UES
We will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Q entrance on the northeast corner of 86th and 2nd and go together to Penn Station to catch the 10:21 train to Amityville.  RSVP to info@indivisible-ues.org OR on Facebook. (You don't need to RSVP in both places.)  To prepare for your canvassing:

1. Create an Action ID

2. Download the Minivan app on your cellphone or tablet. (MiniVan iOS and MiniVan Android)

(2) Stay in the City, Stay Inside: Help Make New York True Blue
ThoughtWorks
99 Madison Ave
15th floor
1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (drop by any time!)
Join True Blue NY and other organizations to phone bank, text bank, and write postcards to help flip the New York State Senate to Democratic control. 

(3) Stay in the City, Get Some Fresh Air: Visit the Baby Trump Balloon
Battery Park
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The Baby Trump Balloon, which Trump said made him feel "unwelcome" will be the guest star at an "Impeachment Parade" hosted by the group By the People.


Sunday, October 28, 2018
Canvass for Antonio Delgado
Meet on Upper West Side (Exact address given after RSVP)
9: 30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Democrat and first-time candidate Antonio Delgado is running against incumbent Republican John Faso in New York Congressional District 19. Join Upper West Side MoveOn/Indivisible and other Swing Left volunteers to talk to voters in this key swing district in the Hudson Valley. RSVP here.

- Weekly newsletter #85 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

Actions for Week of October 15, 2018

GETTING OUT THE VOTE FOR THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS IS CRUCIAL AND WE'RE GETTING DOWN TO THE FINAL WEEKS. PLEASE PARTICIPATE AND SHARE YOUR ACTIONS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.
Let us know what you're doing!

Monday, October 15, 2018 - TWO ACTIONS
(1) Postcard-Writing and Phone Banking at Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks
99 Madison Ave. (between 29th and 30th)
15th Floor
There are always activities at Thoughtworks on Mondays.

• 6 p.m.: Join Rise and Resist in writing postcards for candidates in Long Island races.

• 6:30 p.m.: Join Empire State Indivisible in phone banking for the New York State Senate races of John Brooks and James Skoufis. Email to RSVP. As with all phone banking, bring your cell phone and charger, plus a laptop or tablet.

(2) Leave a Comment for the National Parks Service
You can do this action from home or work.  From PBS: "The National Park Service is exploring whether to require protest organizers to pay for the cost of providing law enforcement and other support services for demonstrations held in the nation’s capital.The proposed rule also could shrink a significant portion of the sidewalk outside the White House that is accessible to pedestrians, leaving a five-foot wide sliver. The public has until the close of Monday to comment on the proposal."

• Submit your comment here.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Phone Banking (On Your Own) For Nationwide Races
The GOP is working hard to suppress voter turnout. Sign up for phone banking with Indivisible National to combat the right-wing efforts. You'll be calling people to get out the vote for candidates including Beto O'Rourke in Texas and Stacey Abrams in Georgia.

• Click here to sign up for Indivisible National phone banking.

If you want to do something local by phone banking for Liuba Grechen Shirley in New York Congressional District 2 -- or you've already been trained by Indivisible UES for this campaign but need a new passcode -- contact Indivisible UES executive committee member Rich Meitin.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Postcard Party With Rise and Resist for NYS Senate Candidate
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Write postcards to voters on behalf of New York State Senate candidate Jen Lunsford. Email ullmanclaire@gmail.com to RSVP and get event address.


Thursday, October 18, 2018 - THREE ACTIONS
(1) RSVP for Saturday Canvassing

• Indivisible Upper East Side will be canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley on Long Island on Saturday, October 20. Click here to RSVP.

• Move On/Indivisible Upper West Side will be canvassing for Jim Gaughran, Democrat for New York State Senate in Plainview on Saturday, October 20. Click here to RSVP.

(2) #YesOn4 Call Party
Brennan Center
120 Broadway
Suite 1750
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Call Florida voters to remind them to vote YES on Amendment 4 and restore the eligibility to vote to 1.4 million Floridians! All you need is a laptop computer or tablet, your cell phone, and your passion for the cause.

(3) Scared Sh*tless for Our Democracy Halloween Fundraiser
Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk Street
Between Stanton St. & E. Houston St.
7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Wear a democracy-themed costume! Proceeds will go to the Arena NY PAC, which helps first time candidates run for office in New York.


Friday, October 19, 2018
Phone Banking With Harlem Democrats
National Black Theater
2027 5th Avenue
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Available before 5 p.m.? Join this phone banking effort. Bring a cellphone, charger, and laptop/tablet.


Saturday, October 20, 2018
Canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley on Long Island
We'll be catching the 10:21 a.m. train from Penn Station to Amityville. See Facebook for more details. If you're not on Facebook, email info@indivisible-ues.org.

- Weekly newsletter #84 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

Actions for Week of October 8, 2018

Monday, October 8, 2018 - TWO ACTIONS
(1) Check Your Voter Registration
The November 6 midterm elections are our best chance to halt the far-right takeover of our country. The deadline for voter registration in New York is October 12 (registrations sent by mail must be postmarked as of that date and received by a board of elections no later than October 17).

• The easiest way to register to vote online is through the DMV's website.

• Already registered? Make sure you haven't been purged from the rolls by checking your status here. Purges are happening in New York as well as other states.

• Today's action: Ask five people to register or check their registration.

(2) Fundraiser for Antonio Delgado
Downtown location will be provided after your RSVP
8:30 p.m.
Delgado is the first-time Democratic candidate who is running for Congress against incumbent John Faso in New York District 19. This race is considered so important that Mike Pence was fundraising for Faso last week.


Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Donate to Democrats in Tight Races
Use the #GrabYourBallot donation page to make a donation that's split among 31 Democratic candidates in tight races. The list includes important contenders such as Beto O'Rourke, who is challenging Ted Cruz for a Senate seat in Texas; Jacky Rosen, who is running for the senate against incumbent Dean Heller in Nevada; and Antonio Delgado of NY19.

• Click here to donate to all 31 candidates.

Don't forget that it's still urgent to flip the New York State senate from red to blue.

• Click here to donate to No IDC NY.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Sign Up to Canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley on Saturday
RSVP here
This Saturday, we're heading back to Long Island to do some more canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley, who is running for Congress against 25-year-incumbent Peter King. Details about timing will be available soon.


Thursday, October 11, 2018
Indivisible UES Monthly Meeting
Unitarian Church of All Souls
80th and Lex
Basement level
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Our guest speakers are New York City comptroller Scott Stringer and council member Ben Kallos.


Friday, October 12, 2018
Write Postcards to Voters
Sign up for Postcards to Voters, and write friendly messages reminding people to vote.  It's an easy activity to do whenever you have time. The organization provides addresses and guidance.


Saturday, October 13, 2018
Canvassing for Liuba Grechen Shirley
See Wednesday's listing for sign-up. Details will be provided on Facebook.

- Weekly newsletter #83 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

Special Actions to Defend the Supreme Court: Oct 3 -4

Wednesday, October 3
All across the country, Americans will come together in peaceful vigils to demand that the U.S. Senate stop Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. There is currently a vigil planned in Brooklyn for Wednesday; keep checking MoveOn's page for possible Manhattan events.

Brooklyn: Believe Survivors Vigil
Kings County Supreme Court
360 Adams Street
Brooklyn
6 p.m.
Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, N, R, or W trains to Borough Hall.


Thursday, October 4
There will be a march to the Supreme Court in Washington DC. You can arrange your own bus or train transportation, or RSVP for one of the free buses by clicking the links below.

• Planned Parenthood bus: Meet at 5:30 at 26 Bleecker Street.

• Housing Works bus: Meet at 5:30 at 25 W. 18th Street.

Disclaimer: By choosing to attend any events listed herein, I acknowledge the risks involved, and that I agree to participate non-violently and in accordance with the law. During some events, acts of civil disobedience may be initiated by individual participants.  I acknowledge and agree that Indivisible Upper East Side is not responsible for any such acts of individual participants which are unlawful, nor is Indivisible Upper East Side soliciting my participation in any such activity. I agree that I am solely responsible for any decision to participate in any acts of civil disobedience and any consequences, legal or otherwise, that may result from that decision.

Actions for Week of October 1, 2018

GETTING OUT THE VOTE FOR THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS IS CRUCIAL AND WE'RE GETTING DOWN TO THE FINAL WEEKS. PLEASE PARTICIPATE AND SHARE YOUR ACTIONS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE. Let us know what you're doing!

Right Now: Pick a Bus - TWO OPTIONS
(1) Sign Up to Protest Kavanaugh in DC During the Week
CPD-Action, Housing Works, and other activist groups are working together to get people to D.C. to protest Kavanaugh. There will be actions Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with a major civil-disobedience action scheduled for Thursday.  Buses to Washington will be running and you can also get help with lodging. Sign up here to indicate your interest and availability, and get information about travel and housing.

(2) Sign Up to Canvass for Antonio Delgado on Saturday
Antonio Delgado is the Democrat running for congress against incumbent John Faso in New York District 19. Sign up for the bus for a canvassing trip on Saturday, October 6. There are 11 remaining seats as of September 30.


*** ALL WEEK ***
Set a goal of using Resistbot DAILY to tell our senators that Brett Kavanaugh is unacceptable as a Supreme Court justice.  Resistbot will help you place an actual phone call or you can send a message electronically at any time of the day or night. To get started, text the word RESIST to 50409. Share your messages on our Facebook page to inspire other members!


Monday, October 1, 2018 - TWO ACTIONS
(1) No Business With ICE
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
19 W. 49th St.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Movimiento Cosecha has organized a national day of action during which activists will target ICE's pillars of support across the country -- from banks to tech companies to private prisons -- and shut them down. In NYC, the group will march on a major corporation that directly provides critical support to ICE and its deportation machine. Meet by the side of The Rink at Rockefeller Center (Rockefeller Plaza between 49th & 50th St, in front of J. Crew). From there the group will march to the nearby corporation.

(2) Phone Bank Webinar With Indivisible to Save the Supreme Court
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Indivisible National is organizing phone banking to block Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.  While calling senators of other states is NOT recommended, it IS possible to call their constituents and encourage them to speak out. If you're already comfortable phone banking, you can sign up for a time here. (Monday's target is Jeff Flake of Arizona.) If you need training, Indivisible is holding a webinar at 8 p.m. -- sign-up for that is at the bottom of the page.



Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Take Back the House - Final Month Grassroots Rally
Stout NYC
133 W. 33rd St., between 6th and 7th Aves.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Progressive Victory, Indivisible UES, and a host of other local activist groups invite you to a blowout bash to kick off the final month ahead of the midterms! Representatives from nearby flippable districts will speak about their candidacies and campaigns. Experts will explain the importance of New York’s role in the broader plan to take back the House. Sign up on-the-spot for upcoming canvasses and phone banks. Get your free ticket here.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Meet and Phone Bank for Jeremy Clooney
Greenwich Village location given after RSVP
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
From the organizers: "Jeremy Cooney is running for a very flippable NY State Senate seat in Rochester, NY, 56th District. Elected democrats have been blocking progressive legislation in the NY State Senate by aligning themselves with republicans. 6 out of 8 IDC State Senators were just defeated in the primaries! But, our work is not done yet. Come help a TRUE DEMOCRAT win and protect the rights of ALL New Yorkers!" Please bring laptops/tablets, headphones and charger.


Thursday, October 4, 2018
Phone Bank for Antonio Delgado
Stella & Fly
1705 1st Ave., between 88th and 89th Sts.
Downstairs level
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join Four Freedoms Democratic Club to phone bank for Antonio Delgado, who is running against incumbent John Faso in New York's 19th congressional district. This is an excellent first-time candidate in a tight race! Help get out the vote for him. Remember to bring a cell phone and a lap top or tablet.


Friday, October 5, 2018
Chip In for the Mass Bail Out
As the New York Times reported in 2015, "Every year, thousands of innocent people are sent to jail only because they can’t afford to post bail, putting them at risk of losing their jobs, custody of their children — even their lives."  Last year, the Huffington Post reported that this level of incarceration -- for people accused but not convicted of misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies -- costs the city over $100 million annually. There are now 8,500 people locked up in Rikers because they can't afford bail. The Mass Bail Out project, which launched this Monday, aims to pay bail to release hundreds of women and children from Rikers.

• Click here to donate directly to the Mass Bail Out project.

• Sign up for Appolition to donate the spare change from regular credit-card transactions to bail out people charged with misdemeanors.

Saturday, October 6, 2018
Update Your Calendar for Next Week

• Our monthly meeting is on Thursday, October 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Unitarian Church of All Souls on 80th and Lex. Our guest speakers will be New York City council member Ben Kallos and city comptroller Scott Stringer.

- Weekly newsletter #82 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

Disclaimer: By choosing to attend any events listed herein, I acknowledge the risks involved, and that I agree to participate non-violently and in accordance with the law. During some events, acts of civil disobedience may be initiated by individual participants.  I acknowledge and agree that Indivisible Upper East Side is not responsible for any such acts of individual participants which are unlawful, nor is Indivisible Upper East Side soliciting my participation in any such activity. I agree that I am solely responsible for any decision to participate in any acts of civil disobedience and any consequences, legal or otherwise, that may result from that decision.

Urgent Stop Kavanaugh Action on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018

Urgent Action: Stop Kavanaugh Rally

Friday, September 28, 2018
780 Third Avenue
Between 48th and 49th Streets
Noon - 1 p.m.

MoveOn, Human Rights Campaign, and other allies are calling for rapid-response, peaceful protests at noon local time at senators' offices nationwide. Concerned citizens will stand in solidarity with sexual-assault survivors and demand the Senate votes NO on Kavanaugh. Wear black and bring a sign downloaded from this page. Share photos on social media with the hashtags #StopKavanaugh and #BelieveSurvivors. 

Both Senators Schumer and Gillibrand have their Manhattan offices at 780 Third Avenue.

Disclaimer: By choosing to attend any events listed herein, I acknowledge the risks involved, and that I agree to participate non-violently and in accordance with the law. During some events, acts of civil disobedience may be initiated by individual participants.  I acknowledge and agree that Indivisible Upper East Side is not responsible for any such acts of individual participants which are unlawful, nor is Indivisible Upper East Side soliciting my participation in any such activity. I agree that I am solely responsible for any decision to participate in any acts of civil disobedience and any consequences, legal or otherwise, that may result from that decision.