As we all woke up to a brand new blue world in Georgia this morning, I couldn’t help but think of the words from the musical Hamilton:
“And just like that, it’s over…
Black and white soldiers wonder alike
if this really means freedom – Not yet.”
While the vote count continues to trickle in across the country, it is vital that we stay focused during this historic moment. The President is currently doing everything he can to undermine our Democracy. While it is easy to dismiss him as a sore loser, we must remember that time and time again we have dismissed him; time and time again he has manipulated his way into more power and more oppression. In the coming days, it is imperative that we stand up for the count and support the people across the country that are doing the hard work of democracy.
There are two concrete things you can do RIGHT NOW to help ensure a smooth transition of power in this country.
- Sign the Pledge: Every last vote will count in this election. Georgia and other states will most certainly have a recount and we cannot take anything for granted.
Please sign our petition to COUNT EVERY VOTE in Georgia, and share through your networks!
- Attend A Rally: There will be a National Day of Action on Saturday, November 7 at 12PM at Freedom Park in Atlanta, GA. We will join partners across the country to celebrate democracy and demand that every vote is counted in every state, No Matter What.
You can RSVP to the event in Atlanta HERE (https://fb.me/e/3eMj5uvlW) or Look up a local action HERE (https://protecttheresults.com/?utm_source=Choose-Democracy) .
Lastly, as you have conversations with friends and family, or post on social media, I encourage you to spread messages of calm, unity, and faith in our democratic process. The lies being spread right now can be infuriating, but we must become the safe harbor in the storm. Invite others in to celebrate the hard work of election volunteers, small-town elections officials, and every day citizens coming together to participate in the most American institution: The Vote. In the coming days, our rallying cry will be Count Every Vote, and let the will of the people be heard. Together, we can and will bring a better day in Georgia and our United States of America.