Category Archives: Electoral

Info Session: Knock Doors in a Swing State with SURJ

4 Sessions between Friday, October 4 and Monday, October 7 Virtual Come learn about how to get on the ground in key battleground states for the election this November. These info sessions will give you all the info you need about doorknocking with SURJ in six key swing states this fall (NC, WI, AZ, NV,Continue reading “Info Session: Knock Doors in a Swing State with SURJ”

YES on Prop 6 – Limit Forced Labor in State Prisons

Proposition 6 would amend the California Constitution to prohibit the state from punishing inmates with involuntary work assignments and from disciplining those who refuse to work. Instead, state prisons could set up a volunteer work assignment program to take time off sentences in the form of credits. It would let county or city ordinances setContinue reading “YES on Prop 6 – Limit Forced Labor in State Prisons”

NO on Prop 36, California’s Ballot Proposition to Recall Prop 47

In the early 2010s, California’s prison system was overfilled, dangerous, ineffective, and untenably expensive. The situation was so dire that the United States Supreme Court ordered California to take action. To comply with the U.S. Constitution, save money, and improve the prison system without compromising public safety, Californians passed Prop 47 with an overwhelming majority of the vote. Prop 47 reclassified six minorContinue reading “NO on Prop 36, California’s Ballot Proposition to Recall Prop 47”

YES on Measure V in Watsonville

This Measure would allow all residents of Watsonville, not just “citizens,” to sit on City Boards and Commissions.  It encourages political engagement and gives voice to a wider range of residents affected by City policy.   Specifically, the Measure amends Charter Section 900 – Boards and Commissions. Section 900 of the Charter currently states that, in orderContinue reading “YES on Measure V in Watsonville”

Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National

Every Saturday , Sunday and Wednesday • Online Find a home with the Many Over the MAGA Power Team this election season to keep Trump out of office! SURJ phonebanks have one of the highest rates of success in the country. No matter whether you’re brand new caller or a seasoned organizer, if you join theseContinue reading “Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National”

Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!

Join SURJ as a Squad Defender to actively protect and support progressive leaders like Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar against targeted attacks. As a Squad Defender, you’ll be part of a dedicated network committed to amplifying the voices of those fighting for racial justice and equity. Stand in solidarity with marginalized communities and help defendContinue reading “Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!”