As I did for the last election cycle, I participated in the Moms Rising postcard effort to get mothers out to vote--without endorsing a party but in the hope that they will realize which candidates are most likely to improve their lives--more affordable healthcare and childcare are issues they should be concerned with.
I'm not that sure that my postcards will convince a busy mother to get to the polls---but there is so little that I am physically able to do to support the candidates that I desperately want to prevail and take down this corrupt, incompetent regime. So I write my little message and and sign it with a heart and my first name.
And somehow, I feel a brief connection with Tiffany and Alexia and Shanika and Autumn and Cierra and all those others. It's not praying--I don't do that--but it's wishing these women--my sisters-- well--and hoping they pay attention to what's at stake in this election.
Go HERE for information about Moms Rising and about the post cars project.
5 comments:
Good for you. A big turnout can only help, I think.
A poll of young voters recently showed that 95% are enthusiastic about voting in the midterms. That, and the loss of support from Hispanics and independents, will make a difference too.
Great idea. Thanks from one who can no longer write with pen or pencils.
As I wrote each one of mine I couldn't help thinking "Will this make a difference? Will they show the card to their family and friends and commit to voting?"
Every little bit of activism helps, Im sure.
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