Your turn to speak ...
This is my ninth weekly message, and I want this list to focus on you and what you have learned from participating in your local monthly Democratic Party meetings.
This is my ninth weekly message, and I want this list to focus on you and what you have learned from participating in your local monthly Democratic Party meetings.
I am asking everyone reading this newsletter to share their experiences with the Democratic machine in their county.
The Democratic Party machine does not want her, but if we understand how it operates and push for her as a viable candidate, we can make a difference. Paperboy Love Prince knows this, and together we decided to change the game. We are laying out the plan for everyone to hear.
All of this information helps us document how to change the Democratic machine and develop a clear strategy. Paperboy Love Prince and I have shared our New York City story on the Rep My Block website: https://www.repmyblock.org/draftaoc/training/zoom/withpaperboy
Now we need to document every county across the United States, and it starts with you. Please send me your stories at theo@draftaoc.us.
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.
Our Revolution East Bay posted on their website their ADEM endorsement for AD14 to AD20: https://www.ourrevolutioneastbay.org
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.
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.
https://ademelections.com/register/person
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.
https://draftaoc.us
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