It's up to us to visit the Democratic Clubs and tell them about AOC 2028.
This week, six people completed the survey by clicking on the map. However, none of them followed up by emailing draftaoc@register.repmyblock.org to convert their sign-up.
We need to be more proactive in explaining why this step is crucial. The process is intentionally split into two steps to verify email addresses beforehand—ensuring that users genuinely want to be on our mailing list and preventing us from being marked as spam.
Given the challenges with email deliverability, we cannot rely solely on social media and email outreach. Online registration for in-person voting in the California ADEMs elections remains open until February 23, 2025, for those voting on February 22nd or 23rd.We need to actively explain Socialism across the United States, not just in New York City.
The California ADEMs - Vote in Person
Online registration to vote for the California ADEMs in person is continuing until February 23rd, 2025, for those voting on February 22nd or 23rd.
You can find your polling location here: https://adem.cadem.org/where-to-vote. Californians can register to vote in person by visiting https://ademelections.com/register/person before February 23rd, 2025.
The Progressive Delegates Network has also released a list of endorsed progressive candidates for California voters, which you can find here: https://progressivedelegatesnetwork.vote/find-your-candidates.
https://ademelections.com/register/person
The New York City Municipal Election
We need to explain Socialism everywhere and I am doing it in New York City, but we need to do it across the whole United States.
This video is a perfect example of how Democratic Clubs can be welcoming—as long as we align with their perspectives.
However, you’ll notice the snarky comments at the beginning about SDA vs. DSA.
Before the club presentations, I introduced my candidacy and framed the discussion around Socialism.
This highlights a critical reality: we cannot rely on mainstream media to spread our message. We must take control—one conversation at a time.
https://www.bkreader.com/featured-news/candidates-for-nyc-comptroller-public-advocate-court-brooklyn-democrats-10200758
Call to Action
A volunteer has stepped up to manage the Draft AOC Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/draftaoc (I still need to follow up to confirm that our volunteer has accepted the co-host request.)
But we need more hands on deck! Several other social media platforms require regular updates with engaging content to help us recruit new volunteers.
Want to help? If you're interested in moderating or managing these accounts, please reach out to me via email.
Facebook: We must regularly remind new users to sign up on the Draft AOC website and register with their email.
Local Advocacy: We need volunteers in every county to champion AOC’s cause and help us expand our reach.
Spread the word! Forward this email to others and encourage them to register at draftaoc@register.repmyblock.org. And please remind them to check their spam folders!
First Socialist International
Awaiting response to our invitation.
Second Socialist International
Social Democrats of America
Organizing around the New York City Municipal Ca
Third Socialist International
Awaiting response to our invitation.
Fourth Socialist International
Democratic Socialists of America
Awaiting response to our invitation.
Fifth Socialist International
Awaiting response to our invitation.
Green Party
Awaiting response to our invitation.
Working Family Party
Awaiting response to our invitation.
Volunteer Opportunities
We urgently need volunteers to:
Maintain and update the website.
Create reports like this one.
Keep Wikipedia pages (https://wiki.draftaoc.us) current.
Manage and organize various Facebook pages and groups.
I will continue sending out brief weekly updates until someone volunteers to compile them into a comprehensive report each Sunday.
Thank you for being part of this critical movement. Together, we can build a real path forward.
In solidarity,
Hasta la victoria, ¡siempre!
Theo Chino,
Committee of the Second Socialist International.
Acting First National Secretary of the Social Democrats of America