October 26, 2020 02:02 PM UTC

Eight days: what you can do to fight back this week (October 26)

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• by: ProgressNow Colorado

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We’re kicking off the final week of the most important election season of our lives. Here in Colorado and across the nation, record-setting early voter turnout is building anticipation of an historic landslide victory for progressives. Despite persistent worries that the President of the United States might not accept the results, if voters continue to show up through Election Day in the numbers we’re seeing, that won’t matter. The best way we have to ensure a peaceful transfer of power is for the margin of victory to be unequivocal.

With your help, Colorado is doing our part to make Election Night an easy call.

Still got your mail ballot, or know someone who does? Don’t fly blind down the ballot! Take a few moments to learn about the candidates running in Colorado, from the presidential race to county commissioners, plus all eleven statewide ballot measures, with the Progressive Voters Guide. Even if you know how you’re voting at the top of the ticket, sorting out the less-publicized choices is extremely important. Remember, today’s state legislators and county commissioners are tomorrow’s Governors and Senators!

Don’t have a mail ballot? Today is the last day to request one by mail. If you miss that deadline, you’re not out of options–in Colorado, you can register to vote all the way through Election Day. Visit GoVoteColorado.com to register to vote, request a mail ballot, or find a voter drop box or in-person voter service center.

We’re in the home stretch of this election season, and after four long and divisive years we’re very hopeful that a better future is on the horizon. In this final week, find as many ways to make a difference as you can, and look back on November 4th knowing you did all you could:

One Colorado Get Out the Vote Phone/Text Bank

The 2020 election is upon us and the stakes couldn’t be higher. NOW is the time to get involved and help us GET OUT THE VOTE. Sign up to phone or text bank as we reach out to our supporters. These GOTV events will be virtual, but One Colorado staff will be available via Zoom throughout. Don’t wake up on November 4th wishing you had done more!

When: Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00pm

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When: Thursday, October 29 at 6:00pm

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9to5 Colorado: Mobile Home Enforcement & Education: Retaliation & How to Respond

This third installment of our monthly educational series for mobile home residents, hosted virtually with Colorado Poverty Law Project, focuses on landlord retaliation and how to respond to it. All are welcome to attend. Spanish interpretation will be offered and the visual presentation will be translated into both English and Spanish.

When: Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00pm

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Women’s Lobby of Colorado: Power-Hour, Lunch-Hour text bank

Join Women’s Lobby of Colorado virtually as we text bank in support of paid family leave (Prop 118) and against another dangerous abortion ban (prop 115). Each Wednesday from now to the election we will rotate dedicating or lunch hour to Prop’s 118 & 115. Since we are texting we can enjoy each other’s company, talk, and each lunch!

When: Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00pm

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Colorado Consumer Health Initiative: Community Information Session

We are working to support the Black/African American community in advancing equity in health policy and develop programs that respond to community needs. We know it is vital that members of the community guide and design this work for that to be possible. Join us for a conversation about what we can do to support the community in health advocacy.

When: Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm

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Ask Wendy of the Working Families Party of Colorado About State Ballot Initiatives!

When: Thursday, October 29 at 3:00pm

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Durango October 2020 Green Drinks

Please join us on Thursday, October 29th at 5:15PM for October Durango Green Drinks with hosts Conservation Colorado and La Plata Open Space Conservancy.

When: Thursday, October 29 at 5:15pm

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Colorado Consumer Health Initiative: Advocacy Basics Virtual Training Series

Do you want to help make healthcare in Colorado accessible & affordable for all? Ever wonder why prescription drugs are so expensive? Hone your advocacy skills and get up to speed with Colorado health care issues at our upcoming advocacy training series! Join us for one or all of our FREE sessions to take a deep dive into advocacy basics and prescription drugs, one of the biggest affordability challenges facing Colorado consumers.

When: Thursday, October 29 at 6:00pm

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Thanks again for all you do. See you next week!