Originally posted soon after the election, we keep this post on the home page as it outlines how Retake Our Democracy has been formed and how its Action Teams will engage, educate, and activate our communities.
Ward Politics
International Day of Inspiration
Originally published the day after the Women’s March. A march is not a movement, and while yesterday was exactly the inspiration we needed after Trump’s first day, our inspiration must translate into sustained action if marches are to have enduring meaning. This… Read More ›
Santa Fe Dem. Ward Elections Sat-Mon; Moral Monday Volunteers Needed
A quick post with info on the Democratic Ward Elections–important to get folks active. Also a request for volunteers on Moral Monday, Feb. 20, to staff a table in the Rotunda, distribute flyers, and work the crowd.
Organizing Principles & An Invitation to Act Before January
Not to be dramatic, but our planet and our grandkids’ future is at stake. We can’t sit idly by and wait for someone else to resist. The bad new is, there is no quick fix, no brilliant idea to turn back… Read More ›
Action Teams Meet & Advance. On Wednesday We Stand with Our Immigrants
Yes the room was crowded, yes it was hard to hear, but well over 150 folks got engaged, great ideas were turned into strategies to be developed, and smaller Team meetings will be held in the first two weeks of January,… Read More ›
Stand With Santa Fe Immigrants 12-14. Statewide Progressive Summit 12-17
Somos Un Pueblo Unido Rally to expand Santa Fe’s Sanctuary policies; a Statewide convening of progressives; Ward Activism Mtg 12-15, and there are still a few slots open for Community Conversations and Socilal/Mainstream Media Action Team Mtg today