MARKERS FOR DEMOCRACY BLOG

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NYC Votes on Tuesday – Make Your Voice Heard!  (6/22/25)

New York City uses ranked choice voting, which means you can rank up to five candidates in order of preference. We urge you to fill in all five slots. With so many candidates in the race, chances are there are at least five you’d be comfortable seeing in office. By ranking all five, you ensure your voice carries through multiple rounds if your top picks are eliminated early.

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Markers For Democracy Giving Circle for Virginia (6/8/25)

We have the chance this year to gain a Democratic trifecta in Virginia to stand as a bulwark against Trump and his MAGA extremism. If Democrats can maintain a majority in both chambers and retake the governorship, they will be able to pass a slate of proposed constitutional amendments that would enshrine voting rights, reproductive freedom, and marriage equality in the Virginia State Constitution. In 2023, control of the House was decided by just 975 votes; with your help, we can expand our margins in 2025 and set an example for the nation as we move into the 2026 midterm elections.

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Powerhouse Guests (5/23/25)

We were honored to host a powerhouse doubleheader on our Zoom featuring Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner and Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler. Both brought fire, focus, and the kind of clarity that fuels movements.

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School Board Wins! (5/11/25)

Great News! All of the school board candidates we wrote postcards for in Texas WON on May 4! These postcard campaigns came straight from our Markers For Democracy postcard portal — Postcards For Democracy — and your handwritten messages made a real difference in these critical, often overlooked local elections.  

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We Need New Leadership for Senate Dems (3/16/25)

New Indivisible chapters are forming across the country daily as people refuse to sit on the sidelines. Protesters are showing up in the streets, raising their voices for justice. Each week, our Zooms are filled with people who come to hear from candidates committed to public service for the right reasons and others who simply want to be in community with people who care.

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Concrete Actions in Turbulent Times (3/2/25)

These are turbulent times, and some days (like Friday afternoon in the Oval Office) fill us with despair for our country and the world. There are concrete actions you can take today to make a difference. Whether it’s protecting democracy in Pennsylvania, supporting a grassroots candidate in Wisconsin, standing with Ukraine, or showing up for science and truth, your efforts matter and we’ve made it easy to get started.

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Step Up & Fight Back Amidst Exhausting Chaos (2/16/25)

It’s impossible to ignore how overwhelming things feel right now. For those of us in NYC, this week was particularly rough as we saw our mayor's corruption and quid pro quo deal with Trump lead to the courageous resignations of at least 7 principled prosecutors. Every American with a passing knowledge of 20th-century history was appalled by the spectacle of the Vice President insulting our allies and courting the Nazi-friendly AfD party at the Munich Security Conference.

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Dems show up & win in Iowa Special Election (2/2/25)

Amid the frustration and grief, there are bright spots. Democrats are finding their voices, loud, clear, and uncompromising. We’ve heard it this week from Governor Pritzker, Senator Murphy, and Attorney General Tish James. And we saw proof of what’s possible when we fight: in Iowa, a Trump +21 district flipped blue in a special election, a reminder that Democrats can and do win when we organize and show up. (And Markers For Democracy did show up by writing postcards for the Democratic candidate, Mike Zimmer).

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Ready to Fight for Virginia (1/19/25)

Many of us are asking the same question: What can we do? The answer is to come together and fight back, starting with defending the Virginia House of Delegates, which is up for election in 2025. While billionaires funnel millions into Trump’s agenda, we have the power to push back by pooling our smaller donations to make a big impact. This is where we, as members of Markers For Democracy, can continue our fight and resistance.

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Happy New Year! (1/5/25)

We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating Winter Break. As we step into 2025, we’re so grateful for this community—a space filled with care, resilience, and a shared commitment to building a better, kinder world.

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We are so thankful (11/24/24)

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express how deeply grateful we are for this incredible community.

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“What happens depends on us.” (10/27/24)

We're officially in the homestretch with a little over a week left before the November 5th election. But know this: our work doesn’t stop here. After Election Day, we’ll turn our focus to possible run-offs, special elections, and the many local races coming up in 2025, so we hope you’ll stick with us for the journey ahead.

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Crunch Time! (10/13/24)

It’s official—crunch time is here! We’ve got just over three weeks until November 5th, and now is the time to leave it all on the field. This is the moment where every postcard, phone call, text message, cured ballot, and door knock can make a difference in saving our democracy. This is where we need all hands on deck.

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The joy is definitely back in politics (9/29/24)

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 24-hour postcard marathon, "24 Hours in '24: Our Freedoms Are On The Ballot Postcard Around The Clock 3.0." Your energy and commitment made this event a huge success! We also want to thank our co-hosts The Downtown Nasty Women Social Group and Team Min, all the people who worked to put together the marathon event, our 32 co-hosts, and the inspiring guest speakers who kept us going, including Nancy Pelosi, Jaime Harrison, Heather Cox Richardson, Jamie Raskin, and Cory Booker.

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Kamala (9/15/24)
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Kamala (9/15/24)

In last week’s debate, Kamala Harris delivered a commanding performance, reminding us all why she’s the candidate we need in this critical moment. With every word and every glance, she made it clear she’s ready to lead.

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