These are hard times for everyone. Our goal of a just and inclusive America has never been more challenging, but we continue to be deeply committed to this work.
We wanted to let you know that we have a new postcarding campaign. It is supporting Judge Susan Crawford in her race to replace a retiring Supreme Court judge in Wisconsin and retain the court’s Democratic 4-3 majority. Democrats regained control of the court in 2023 when Judge Janet Protasiewisc was elected, as you likely remember as we wrote postcards for that important race. This new court subsequently redrew state legislative districts, resulting in a flip of 14 seats, breaking a Republican supermajority and giving Democratic governor Tony Evers veto power. If Democrats can maintain control of the courts in April, they will be poised to take control of the state legislature in 2026 and be one step closer to reversing an extreme congressional gerrymander and gaining control of the House. This election is April 1st and the deadline to mail these cards is March 15th.
For increased efficiency, we are making some changes to the logistics of our postcarding program.
Please note the following new changes:
ONLINE REQUESTS: Our writers should now request addresses directly through the Activate America portal. This new option is entirely automated and will allow you to request any number of addresses and receive them and the script immediately! When there is a choice of several campaigns, our recommendation for the most impactful race can be found on our website. You will need to obtain your own postcards and stamps. Request your addresses/script here
IN PERSON EVENTS: Joy will continue to host an in-person postcarding event for local writers once a month at Panera Bread in Novato. Currently this is on the second Tuesday, with two time slots, 10:00-11:30 and 11:30 to 1. All supplies are provided at a cost of $5 per packet. RSVP here.
PACKET PROGRAM: For those who wish to pick up packets to write at home, you can pick up packets at our Panera event. You do not need to stay for the event. RSVP hereso that we can make sure we have enough packets for you.
Future plans may include additional virtual and in-person writing events - watch for announcements in our newsletters and emails!
We are very proud of our postcarding program which has written well over 300,000 postcards since 2018 and are grateful for your support and enthusiasm. In 2024, we wrote to more than 28,000 voters supporting Adam Gray in CA -13 (who flipped this seat by just 187 votes), as well as thousands more for both Dave Min CA-47 and Derek Tran CA-45, who also won by very narrow margins. The resulting 3 seat GOP majority.is the smallest in recent history, severely limiting Republican power. You all made a difference. Thank you!
Please take care during these uncertain times and feel free to contact us if you have questions! We are always happy to talk to our volunteers and look forward to working together in the years ahead.
Joy and Laurie
Joy (joymartin48@gmail.com)
Laurie (laurelann0119@gmail.com)