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General WOW News
Campaigning for Local Office Underway!
Local elections in Texas will be held on May 1, 2021! If you're looking to get involved with local campaigns, connect with your local Democratic club!
They are building slates, coordinating, com municating, and organizing! If you're a progressive woman running for office, we encourage you to check ou t Annie's List as a resource for support and information.
The deadline to register to vote in the May election is April 1. Other important information related to the May elections can be found on VoteTexas.gov.
Collin College Protest
Two Collin College professors - both women - were recently fired because they spoke out about how the college system was handling COVID-19. A coalition of activists have organized a protest of these firings on Tuesday, March 2. Find out more about the protest on Facebook. Note: This protest is not a WOW Dems-sponsored event; we are sharing it in the spirit of solidarity.
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WOW Committee Updates
Events and Outreach Committee
On February 11, WOW Dems, along wi th several other clubs in Collin County welcomed Joe Jaworski for Texas Attorney General. He answered a battery of questions from the clubs and then took more questions from participants. Watch the event on YouTube.
Join us for a crash course into the world of lobbying and advocating for a cause! While the Texas Legislature is currently in its 87th session, have you ever wondered how you can effect real change during this brief time?
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The 10 best tips on what to do during a meeting with a legislator and/or an important decision-maker;
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How to find what motivates and moves you, and how to be a champion for a cause;
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How to set up an appointment with the offices of lawmakers and legislators, which is now particularly interesting given virtual meetings are occurring; and,
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The difference between a lobbyist and an advocate.
Where do you fall? Maybe you're a casual change maker, or perhaps you're finally ready to make some big waves? Either way, you are welcome to join us at this informational session. Learn how to use and lift the power of your voice to lobby and advocate for a cause that you care about!
Our service project will be the Douglass Visions Committee, Inc. a non-profit community development organization that started in 1990 to assist and enhance the Douglass Community of Plano. Don't forget to join us at 6:45 p.m. for a mixer with lots of local candidates for city council and school board!
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Candidates Committee
Reaching out to Local Candidates!
Before our Women Organizing Women Dems General Member Meeting on March 18, we're having a Candidate Cocktail mixer from 6:45 -7 p.m. so members can speak with candidates on the May 1 ballot!
If candidates can make it at 6:45, we would love to have you -- either way, you are welcome to stay for the meeting. We will set aside time for you to:
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Introduce yourself;
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Share your information so members can get involved in your campaign; and,
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Motivate people to VOTE in May and bring a friend to the polls!
The amount of time each candidate has will depend on availability. Since this is the last general member meeting before the May 1 elections, we are focusing on candidates for that election. Invitations and attendance do not constitute an endorsement from WOW Dems.
Candidates - please RSVP at candidates@wowdems.org by 5 p.m. Monday, March 15, so we can introduce you. Let us know if you will be joining us early at 6:45, for the meeting only, or for both.
We appreciate your willingness to get involved in local races! We look forward to meeting you!
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Legislative Action Committee
Redistricting is front and center during the 87th Legislative session in Texas this year. On Feb. 25, WOW Dems and other Democratic clubs welcomed All on the Line Texas Director Genevieve Van Cleve to share tools and strategies we can leverage to advocate for fair maps.To learn how to organize and mobilize our communities into accountability teams focused on #FAIRMAPS, watch the event on YouTube.
If you're equally saddened, frustrated, and disappointed with our Texas elected officials' failure to lead during the winter weather crisis, you're not alone. To gain a deeper understanding of the privatization/deregulation that caused the massive power outages and what you can do about it, read more on our blog.
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This month, we spent 10 days counting down the Top 10 reasons #TedCruzistheWorst - a timely endeavor, considering our esteemed "senator" took off to Cancun halfway through our list! If you missed our list, check it out on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Oh, and don't forget to keep spreading the word: Ted Cruz is the Worst!
Welcome to our new Communications Committee Co-Chair,
Saadia Ahmed!
Saadia graduated in International Studies from Austin College, where she intensified her commitment to service. She is a community and thought leader in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and the founder of and adviser to numerous non-profit and community initiatives. She was awarded the "Trailblazer" award by the Texas Muslim Women's Foundation and "Community Leader of the Year" award by Council on American-Islamic Relations in Dallas Fort-Worth. She was also the first recipient of Radio Azad's "Unsung Hero" recognition. A community builder and influencer, Saadia has worked on campaigns at every level since she was a student at Plano East Sr. High.
Our #1 reason #TedCruzIsTheWorst
Our committee continues to grow, but we can always use more volunteers. We continue to seek blog content for our website. We want to share your stories about surviving the winter storm and subsequent loss of power and other essential needs, as well as your thoughts on what led to the crisis and our state government's response.
We can also use help with our social media and organizing our digital library. Email communications@wowdems.org if you are interested in helping.
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