
News & Updates
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Sunday 10/6 — Yes on Prop 1
Sunday, October 6
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Grand & Clinton (in front of Citibank)
RSVP To volunteer: marion@grandstreetdems.nycRescheduled from Sept 29th. Join GSD this Sunday in raising awareness for Prop 1, also referred to as the Equal Rights Amendment on November’s ballot. According to “Yes on Prop 1,” voting yes “would close those loopholes by prohibiting government discrimination based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex—including LGBT, pregnancy, and abortion rights. It will ensure no one can be discriminated against for who they are.”
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NY Dems Voter Protection Initiative
NY Dems Voter Protection initiative is still looking for election day hotline monitors, and any licensed attorney can be a poll observer. They offer free training for both.
- Hotline Volunteers – Remote
The NY Dems Voter Assistance Hotline provides personalized voting information and real-time support to voters experiencing issues. Hotline volunteers can answer calls remotely from the comfort of home! We provide training on voting procedures, deadlines, and hotline technology, and a hotline captain will always be available to support you and help you troubleshoot during your shift.
- Poll Observer – In Person
Poll observers are our eyes and ears at poll sites across the state, ensuring proper voting procedures are followed. Observers are trained to spot, report, and resolve voting issues in real-time and are always supported by a dedicated team of lawyers and experienced voter protectors. Poll observers must be registered voters in the county of assignment and complete virtual training.
For more info: https://www.nydems.org/vopro
- Hotline Volunteers – Remote
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Join us for our 2024 Fall Party — November 14 at Donnybrook
Update: We’re postponing our party until after the new year. Stay tuned!
GSD Fall Party 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Donnybrook
35 Clinton StreetAll GSD members can attend for free! But please RSVP:
For everyone else, we welcome your support as a Guest ($250) or Sponsor ($300). Sponsors will be acknowledged.
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Tuesdays in October are for Harris / Walz
GSD is phonebanking for Harris/Walz and other key 2024 Democratic campaigns every Tuesday in October.
Bring a laptop, mobile phone, and headphones. Come for an hour or two or more.
If you’ve never done this before, don’t worry — we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
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Yes on Prop 1
This Sunday – Join GSD in raising awareness for Prop 1, also referred to as the Equal Rights Amendment on November’s ballot. According to “Yes on Prop 1,” voting yes “would close those loopholes by prohibiting government discrimination based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex — including LGBT, pregnancy, and abortion rights. It will ensure no one can be discriminated against for who they are.”
Sunday, September 29
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Grand & Clinton (in front of Citibank)
RSVP To volunteer: marion@grandstreetdems.nyc -
High Priority Virtual Phone Bank — Every Day!
Join us to make calls for Kamala Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot! Very flexible schedule — every day 9:00 am – 11:00 pm.
Sessions start with a FULL TRAINING and an overview of the calls we are making that day. You can use a computer, tablet or smartphone to make calls, but we suggest joining our zoom with a computer or tablet for the best experience.
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Canvass with Vote Blue – September 28 & 29
Vote Blue buses are selling out fast! Save your spot today to canvass September 28th and 29th.
September 28 — Buses to NY & NJ
One bus will be traveling to NY CD-4 to canvass for Congressional candidate Laura Gillen.
Our SECOND bus will travel to NJ CD-7 to campaign for Sue Altman, running to oust the Republican incumbent member of Congress.
September 29 — Bus to NY CD-17
The bus will be traveling to a competitive and crucial district in New York CD-17 to canvass for Mondaire Jones.
Canvasses will also support the Harris/Walz and Senate tickets. No experience necessary! Vote Blue will train you on the bus ride out, and will take excellent care of you from beginning to end. All you need to bring is a working, charged smartphone, comfortable shoes, and your own energy and enthusiasm.
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Phone Bank Party with Sister District
Hosted by: GSD’s Emily Blank and Alec Appelbaum
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 28, 3-5p
WHERE: location upon RSVP
WHAT TO BRING: A laptop, a phone, and headphones. (It’s easiest to work with both a laptop and phone, but you can also just use your phone).WE’LL PROVIDE: Snacks, scripts, training, paper, pens, and background materials.
HOW TO PREPARE: Create an ActionID account, if you don’t have one already.
RSVP by 9/20 alecappelbaum@gmail.com. -
Text Bank with Voters of Tomorrow
Sun, Mon, Tues, & Wed!
Text young voters with Voters of Tomorrow ahead of the 2024 election! Note: On Tuesdays, we will be texting in coordination with the DCCC! Register here.