We are a young organization, but we are focused on high-impact action.
First meetings held with speakers including Prof. Jeannie Suk Gersen (Harvard Law) and Rich Logis (Leaving MAGA). Newsletter launched.
Members attend nationwide No Kings protest in Boston and other cities.
Phone banking for Pennsylvania Supreme Court judicial retention election. Group (with partner volunteers) makes 10,000+ calls, has 118+ voter conversations resulting in voting plans.
Claire Millett coordinates ground outreach, distributing 400+ flyers in the Philadelphia area for the PA Supreme Court election.
All three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices retain their seats, consistent with the Pennsylvania Bar Association's recommendation.
Working teams formed: Org Formation, Science/Disinformation, Op-Ed, and Political Intelligence teams.
Group mission statement drafted and debated in bipartisan discussion. Draft reviewed by conservative and liberal members.
Filed for incorporation as a California public benefit corporation. Op-ed by Clay Hoffman published in The Fulcrum: "I Ran as a Democrat in a Red State. Here's What I Learned."
Preparing for midterm election season with action-focused meetings and expanded outreach initiatives.
Developing the group into a formal nonprofit with a clear mission statement.
Building plans to fight medical and scientific disinformation through community conversations.
Writing, editing, and publishing opinion pieces on democratic norms and civic engagement.
Researching pressure points for campaigns and causes for maximum impact.
It felt good to show up for people who needed us, to do something small for two hours that could make all the difference.— T.M. (ROL Volunteer)