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I don’t think it’s exaggeration to say that this midterm election is the last chance to save American democracy. We know for certain that our President and his acolytes plan to undermine it.
I hope this doesn’t seem performative, but I want my grandchildren to know which side I was on in 2026, and that I did in fact try to do something to fight back. So here are stacks of letters and postcards I wrote to voters in Ohio, Michigan and Texas, encouraging them to vote in the midterms. I’m going to mail them this week.
Democrats are far from perfect, but if you’re not getting out and voting blue in this midterm, you’re on the wrong side of history.
In the words of Yale historian Dr. Joanne Freeman, “If you are both sidesing this moment, you’ve already chosen a side.”
Read NYT gift article: Trump’s attempt to deport Ilhan Omar is another leap towards the abyss.
On behalf of democracy?
Thank you.
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You’re welcome. Really hoping Maine finally sends Susan Collins packing 🤞
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I hope so too. Though to be honest I’m going to be holding my nose voting for Jackson.
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Hold your nose, but bring three friends!
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Thank you! I made some strategic donations this year, but did nothing direct aside from talking to people I know. My friend and I were talking yesterday, about her looking on dating sites and reading ‘not political’. I said that would be a deal-breaker for me at this point.
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You’re welcome. Donating and talking to peers is key! Many people that you would not expect skip midterms on the regular. Thank you!
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True. I was that person sometimes, when the kids were little.
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I’m sure I skipped a few midterms too. In the before times…
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And yeah, “not political” is a total cop out at this point.
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Amen! I voted last week, blue all the way, from Fed to state to town. I often complain about the dithering Democrats, but they sure beat the alternative.
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The alternative is a non-starter! Go Maine – praying for a 🌊🌊🌊🌊
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You bet!
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i’ve already sent in my ballot. i want to see the fall of this orange beast.
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🤞🤞🤞🤞
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It’s definitely going to be an important election.
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