Building Bridges supports people who want to make progress a reality. If our ideals speak to you and you would like to be more involved in our community, give us a follow. (1/2)
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Here to mobilize & empower relational grassroots organizers equipped to support campaigns/causes based in progressive values.
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There is power in the ask! Whether it’s for a donation or to volunteer. Why? Democracy is participation. People are more likely to participate when asked to.
Learn more tomorrow at 8 pm ET with & , mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #hardask #grassroots #bb4am
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📚 Book. Club. Is. Back. 📚
Join our hosts & for a five week journey, starting on 2.20, through #HowWeWinTheCivilWar by .
Sign up at mobilize.us/buildbridges4a.
#multiracialdemocracy #BookClub #booktwt #bb4am
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Passionate about supporting your community’s public schools? LGBTQ+ youth? Climate crisis plan?
& will help you start a grassroots group that will make long lasting impact.
See you tonight at 8, mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #grassroots #bb4am
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Later this week we’ll announce our selection for our first #BookClub of 2023, but until then check out how 2022 went as we read , Ian Haney López, & . #belonging #democraticreform #racialequity #ruralurban #bb4am
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Ready to pop the disinformation bubble with a friend, family member or neighbor?
Stop by TONIGHT at 8 pm ET as & talk through online (see below) & in-person interactions.
Registration link: mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #disinformation #grassroots #bb4am
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TONIGHT: Civics for Everyone!!
8 pm ET via Zoom with & .
Sign up at mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #civics101 #grassroots #bb4am
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🧵 of #MLK speeches and sermons in which he speaks truth to power, shares about his philosophy of nonviolence, and expounds on issues of injustice and what our righteous, rigorous response should be.
Relevant.
Revelatory.
Revolutionary.
#MLKDay #MLKDay2023
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On Martin Luther King Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s powerful legacy of fighting for justice and equal rights for all Americans. We must continue his fight.
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Dr. King and the civil rights movement broke down barriers and pushed our country to strive to live out its full promise. We must carry forward his legacy today and every day.
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Protect our democracy, serve your community & honor the work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by texting three friends to remind them to check their voter registration at weall.vote/check. #MLKDay
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This #MLKDay, I hope you will join me in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King by taking at least one action to support your community. You can start by texting three friends and reminding them to check their voter registration with @WhenWeAllVote. weall.vote/check
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“When private companies assume control of public hospitals, low-income patients on #Medicaid lose access to health care…”
The new research discussed by w/ shows more work needed to ensure #healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
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Do you feel like you and those around you are swimming in a soup of disinformation and lies?
Stop by Thursday at 8 pm ET as & help you “Pop The Disinformation Bubble”.
#disinformation #grassroots #bb4am
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To win elections & support progressive causes, #Democrats need the most effective messaging. Join & tomorrow at 8 pm ET as they discuss how to frame our issues & promote our values in a way voters will embrace, mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #bb4am
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ICYMI: spelled out democratic values compared to what we see from the GOP. Which is your favorite letter/value?
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Check out ways you can support progressive causes & campaigns, locally AND nationally, and more in this week’s newsletter.
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#SlayerPete on FOX! Organize with @buildtheera & @BuildBridges4AM! - mailchi.mp/dcb1023b5cc1/s #TeamPete #SecretaryPete @SecretaryPete @Chasten @USDOT @enviro_voter @jcdwks @WisDems @TheHeartlandPOD @piper4missouri #grassroots @Kansas4Pete #DemocratsDelivered4US
Psst…The magic of positive change comes from you talking with people you already know!
Learn more tomorrow at 8 pm ET via Zoom by signing up at mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #grassroots #grassrootsorganizing #bb4am
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But it is not the end-all, be-all. There’s still so much progress to be made, but last month at the showed us that #loveislove. (3/3)
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…with being harassed by police to now over 70% of Americans fine with the idea of people marrying someone of either sex — so much has changed.
Last month’s bill signing was crucial as it requires the federal recognition of same-sex marriages. (2/3)
📸: P. Semansky,
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. for the wrote an opinion piece on the new law signed by that requires the federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
From the 1969 Stonewall Riots at a Greenwich Village bar led by LGBTQ New Yorkers that were fed up… (1/3)
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Sign up, kick back and ease back into that kicking ass groove. 💃
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We. Are. Back. And we are kicking 2023 off with ways to go from 1 person to 1 team to 1 force that can create BIG BLUE WAVES for progressive campaigns & causes.
Sign up for our 1st course that starts Tuesday at 8 PM ET at mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #grassroots #BlueWave #bb4am
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We. Are. Back. And we are kicking 2023 off with ways to go from 1 person to 1 team to 1 force that can create BIG BLUE WAVES for progressive campaigns & causes.
Sign up for our 1st course that starts Tuesday at 8 PM ET at mobilize.us/buildbridges4a. #grassroots #BlueWave #bb4am
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#SecretaryPete & Southwest; End of 2022 lists & recaps! - mailchi.mp/081b310db19d/s #DemocratsDelivered4US #Grassroots #TeamPete
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Wishing everyone a happy, healthy safe and prosperous 2023. Happy New Year!
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What a year. 4 books courtesy of , Ian Haney López, & . 1,284 signups/attendees mobilized & empowered to support progressive causes & campaigns.
See you in 2023! #bookclub #belonging #democraticreform #racialequity #ruralurban #bb4am
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Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!
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Wishing a happy and festive Hanukkah to those who celebrate. May the light of the menorah guide you through the holiday season, bringing warmth and joy to your hearts and homes.
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Starting today, millions of American families will know that our marriages are protected — not just by a margin of one on the Supreme Court but by American law.
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On this #WorldAIDSDay, we face the enormous loss of life that has taken place - and honor the extraordinary achievements of research, advocacy, and policy to save millions more from being lost to AIDS.
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Native American roots are deeply embedded in this land. This Native American Heritage Day, we honor the enduring cultures and contributions of all Native Americans.
And recommit ourselves to fulfilling our nation's promise of equal dignity and respect for all.
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To all the relational grassroots organizers who are supporting progressive causes & campaigns, thank you!
To our candidates who run campaigns based on progressive values, thank you!
Take time today to rest and have a safe & happy #Thanksgiving! #bb4am
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells CBS News' that political discourse contributed to the Colorado mass shooting.
"[Club Q] came under attack at a time when the entire LGBTQ community is coming under attack."
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If you’re a politician or media figure who sets up the LGBTQ community to be hated and feared - not because any of us ever harmed you but because you find it useful - then don’t you dare act surprised when this kind of violence follows.
Don’t you dare act surprised.
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It is no coincidence that the venue in Colorado was planning a family friendly drag brunch and a #TransDayOfRemembrance event and then this hate crime happened. We have been sounding the alarm w rising levels of hate incited by the right. How many more have to die… 💔
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If you want to run for office to fight for LGBTQIA+ equality and common sense gun reform- things that over 70% of Americans agree on- we will help you.
Get started at runforwhat.net
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Republicans continue to run on and spread anti-LGBTQ ideology and hatred while refusing to lift a finger on gun violence. This is preventable, but only if they start seeing LGBTQ people as equals, and themselves as leaders.
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