Democracy Needs Your Courage

Where do we go after No Kings 3.0?

Where do we go after No Kings 3.0?

Thanks to all who showed up on Saturday and those who wished they could have. In these times, building coalition across a broad base is essential. We owe gratitude to the organizers, Democracy Out Loud! Bull City Indivisible, USSW, other unions, League of Women Voters, Stand up for Racial Justice (SURJ), Durham Democrats, and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. This is the broad coalition we must create to save our democracy from authoritarian takeover.

My favorite sign:

I wish I had gotten the woman’s name who made it so I could give her credit. It’s beautiful, and just what I needed.

Democracy needs your courage…and our rage. That’s where we go from here. We have elections coming up in NC. And a good chance to flip some seats in the NCGA and of course, the US Senate. We MUST re-elect NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.

There will be elections. The elections will be meaningful and they can be won. It will be an uphill battle. But, we can win elections in these conditions by building a movement and…a coalition.

WE HAVE A PLAN TO FLIP NC BLUE. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP.

1. LIT DROP WITH FLIP NC Get your steps in without knocking doors – just leave lit at voters’ doors whenever it’s convenient for you! https://flipnc.org/lit-drop-2026

2. BECOME AN ANYTIME CANVASSER FOR FIELD TEAM JUSTICE MORE INFO HERE

   Canvass wherever you are, and recruit friends to join you!

   Enter a list number in MiniVAN (same one for everyone!)

   Automatically receive the 16 closest doors where there are voters we need to reach.

3. PHONE BANK OR CANVASS WITH TEAM UP NC INFO HERE

4. WORK THE POLLS with the NC State Board of Elections.

   Elections officials in North Carolina counties are looking for election workers for upcoming elections. You can protect democracy, learn how elections work, and get paid in the process! MORE INFO HERE

   What Do Election Workers Do?

   Staff polling places during early voting and on Election Day.

   Set up and close down the voting enclosure.

   Check in voters and issue ballots.

   Assist voters upon request.

5. DONATE WHAT YOU CAN. You can donate to Durham Dems here.

   Your donations will fund everything we do, including:

   • Paid Organizing Staff

   • Get Out the Vote Efforts

   • Event Registrations

   • Social Media Advertising

   • Flyers and Informational Materials

   • Office Supplies and Ren

6. Donate Through Oathvote, which does not sell or share your info, you can donate to the top 19 most competetive races in NC; your donation will be shared among them, maximizing your impact across the state. Check it out here. Any amount makes a difference to all of these places!

7. Be a Vote Protector with Democracy NC. Vote Protectors observe a polling place, provide assistance to voters, and document problems. Fill out an interest form to receive information and training about volunteering this fall.

8. Train to be a nonpartisan Voter Hotline volunteer this fall with Democracy NC. If you have a JD, are currently enrolled in law school, or work as a paralegal, you can sign up and receive training before the fall election on how to assist voters.

More information can be found HERE:

NEW OPPORTUNITY: DRIVE TO FLIP NC BLUE!

Help us deliver democracy! An all-volunteer network of Hub Leaders and Drivers distributing yard signs and campaign literature across North Carolina. More info here

Tuesday March 31 Virtual Call. What’s Next After No Kings 3?

Join Indivisible and the ACLU for what comes next. More info and sign up here

Tuesday March 31, 6-7 pm

Ready to Vote: A Voter Protection Initiative Sign up HERE

This April, we’re knocking doors to connect with voters who may need to take action now to ensure they can cast a regular ballot in November’s election. The people we’re talking to will include voters who have received letters from the NC Board of Elections about their voter registration, among others.

First, join us for our Zoom launch on March 31 to learn more about the North Carolina Democratic Party’s “Ready to Vote” initiative. We’ll walk through why this work matters, who we’ll be reaching, and how you can help make sure every voter is prepared and empowered to vote successfully this fall.

Then, plan to knock doors on April 12 and April 18! Sign up here.

Tuesday, March 31 “Now What?” - Moving Forward with Ethics, Courage, and Hope

Join Rep. Marcia Morey and Gene Nichol at the Carolina Theatre in Durham on March 31 for a benefit to support The NC Progressive House Caucus PAC. Gene and Marcia will talk about his new book, “Now What?” and strategies for how we move forward with ethics, courage, and hope. The talk will be followed by a screening the film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” You can get tickets online, or at the box office at the The Carolina Theatre of Durham. (please note: this is a benefit, tickets are $50.)

Thursday April 9 5:30-9 Rally with Roy!

Sign up HERE

Rally with Gov. Roy Cooper for his Make Stuff Cost Less Tour in Durham. Join Governor Cooper in Durham for our Make Stuff Cost Less Rally as we rally around lowering costs and delivering for families across our state! We are also collecting diapers, baby wipes, and other unused supplies at the rally to support local families in our community, bring what you can and be part of the action.

Saturday April 11, 10-12

Precinct 45 Canvass for Justice Anita Earls more info HERE

Save the Date: GENERAL STRIKE MAY 1

On May 1, 2026, workers, unions, students, and families rally, march, and take action across the country to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No School. No Work. No Shopping.

I know that some of you have essential roles that make it impossible for you to miss work or school. Consider refraining from any purchases that day. More info coming.

For more actions, check out Marilyn Hartmans Everyday Election Activism

CALLS:

Senate:

Ted Budd: D.C. 202-224-3154

Thom Tillis: D.C. (202) 224-6342

or use 5calls.org If you are shy about talking, call after hours and leave a message.

Scripts:

1. SAVE ACT

   This is (name) from (address). The SAVE act would disenfranchise millions of voters and I want the Senator to vote against it. (if Tillis, “I hope the Senator is still a ‘no”) Also, I want the DOJ to release the remaining Epstein files to hold those who hurt children accountable.

2. IRAN

   This is (name) from (address). I oppose this war in Iran. The Senator must refuse to pass any supplemental funding for this unauthorized war and speak out against it. Gas prices and grocery prices will continue to rise dramatically as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Life is already unaffordable for too many Americans.. The Senator must call for deescalation in Iran, not a forever ground war. Also, I want the DOJ to release the remaining Epstein files to hold those who hurt children accountable.

3. DILLEY Concentration camp.

   This is (name) from (address). I would like the Senator to call for the immediate release of all children and their families from the Dilley Detention Center in Texas. It is not a safe place for any children, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has said there should be no children, at all, in prison camps.

   If the Senator cares about children and their families, he should speak out immediately. Also, I want the DOJ to release the remaining Epstein files to hold those who hurt children accountable.

Finally…Out of the mouths of babes, NC edition:

I was at an event for Roy Cooper with my daughter and granddaughter the other day; we had a chance to meet him. Governor Cooper graciously leaned down to my granddaughter, asked her name, then said, “I’m running this race for you!”

She responded in all seriousness and quite emphatically, “ARE YOU GOING TO HELP ANITA EARLS?”

We all laughed, including Governor Cooper, who then said, “We’re going to help each other.”

That’s the spirit!

Let’s make sure everyone knows as much about the importance of our NC judicial races this year as this five year old. (She listens carefully.)