What YOU Can Do

Vol. 1, No. 4--Post-Election, 2004

Organize, organize, organize. We all needed a few days to get over the shock of the election, but now it's time to get back to work. Some of you may say you're too tired right now. Start small and work your way back up to full-blown activism. Some of you may say you're too angry. Harness that energy to do something positive. Here's a list of possible activities, beginning with the least strenuous:

Give money to groups who still have the energy to fight for you and your rights. Here at PDA, we need money to pay for the Progressive Summit in January, as well as to pay our operating costs. The less time we spend asking for money, the more time we have to devote to furthering the progressive agenda. Please donate.
If you'd rather not spend money, you're still in luck. You could boycott the companies who gave Bush the largest campaign contributions. See the full list.
If you live in a state with disputed votes, find a way to get involved in demanding a full count. In Ohio, for example, you can volunteer to help with the effort. See further information about what you can do at the national level.
Read this story about HIGH SCHOOL students in Colorado who staged a sit-in to demand a vote count. Get jealous about how much fun they were probably having while simultaneously making a point. Be inspired.
If you're still too depressed to get out of bed, indulge in some Michael Moore commentary on the election, or read all about how difficult it would be to pull up stakes and leave the country.

Whatever it takes, get engaged in the process again. If you've already dusted yourself off and gotten back to work, welcome back! And if you never left, thank you! For those of you wondering where to turn for opportunities at the local level, check out our state caucuses.

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