Postcards for Democracy – Monthly Actions

Members of Third Act Working Groups have partnered in an effort to directly support and shore up our fragile democracy. We started with a post carding event on March 3rd, targeted at the battleground state of Pennsylvania to remind voters that they need to re-register for mail-in ballots, annually. Our effort is a push back on not-so-subtle suppression efforts in battleground states and in Pennsylvania, specifically.

Our events have impact  – we have sent over 31,000 postcards (!) – with help from members in: Vermont, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts and Maryland. 

As we march toward the November elections, we will continue to hold these collaborative events on the first Sunday afternoon of each month. Our next event will be October 6th at 2PM, Eastern. Details, contact information and campaign updates follow. Please join us to help protect our democratic legacy!

High level FAQS:

  • Do I have to join a group, in person?
    • No! It’s a lot of fun with others but each event can be done in the comfort of your own home or with a group of your own friends. We join by Zoom – just for energy and support.
  • How do I get materials to participate in an event?
    • There are a simple steps to prepare:
      • Acquire postcards and stamps
      • Secure addresses and scripts from Activate America (for in-person events, group leaders will provide these)
      • Join the first Sunday Zoom call (each month, reminders will go out before calls)
      • Complete postcards and mail (dates defined by Activate America)
      • Celebrate! 
  • What campaigns will we target in the future?
    • We have partnered with Pennsylvania, initially, to ensure that voters have re-registered. As we approach each Sunday event, we will ensure that the most critical battleground issues are on our front burner.

Logistics and Contacts

In person gatherings will occur in:

Postcards: any can be used, from USPS “generic” to customized cards for specific campaigns.

  • Scripts and Addresses from Activate America – click here!
  • Get postcards – many sources, here’s one: click here!
  • Postcards to Swing States – great resource, they provide cards, scripts and addresses. Takes about one week to get them to you. 

Join us:

Zoom link, click here!

Every month on the First Sunday:
Apr 7, 2024 02:00 PM – Done!
May 5, 2024 02:00 PM – Done!
Jun 2, 2024 02:00 PM – Done!
Jul 7, 2024 02:00 PM – Done!
Aug 4, 2024 02:00 PM – Done!
Sep 1, 2024 02:00 PM – Done!
Oct 6 , 2024 02:00 PM – Done!

Oct 20, 2024 02:00 PM – Done!