1. Fight Redistricting.
ASAP! They’re moving as fast as they can — maybe even voting later this evening, after today’s public hearing (which you can watch here).
The Texas GOP is stealing power directly from you and me and all of us. Under their proposal, Travis County will be split into four different districts that stretch from the Texas Gulf Coast to west of Odessa. ‼️
We need to keep fighting until there’s nothing left to fight. Tell them how you feel about their corrupt power grab. (If you’re looking for inspiration on what to say, here’s our version, and here’s a useful round-up of info. Don’t worry about the details, keep it short, and make it personal.)
2. Come to a Neighborhood Meet-Up
Bouldin/Travis Heights Meet-Up
Monday, August 4, 4-6 pm
Fresa’s, 1703 S. 1st Street
Hyde Park Meet-Up #2
Monday, August 11, 6-8 pm
Central Market Café, 4001 N. Lamar
Northwest Hills Meet-Up
Monday, August 11, 6-8 pm
5280 Burger Bar, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr.
FORWRD With Friends Happy Hour
Thursday, August 14, 6-8 pm
The Little Darlin’, 6507 Circle S Road
Their shitty map makes it even more important for us to focus on next year’s midterms. While most experts believe that the Texas GOP has surgically moved voters in ways that will guarantee them a pickup of five seats, their schemes can be thwarted through massive voter turnout.
Where could these neighborhood groups lead us, in six months or a year? Could we build a network that can has the power to increase voter turnout and spread into Austin’s redder suburbs?
Our mantra at FORWRD-ATX has always been “might as well try,” and this is no exception. We hope to see you this Monday at Fresa’s, next Monday at one of TWO locations in North Austin … and at our happy hour on the 14th!
Let’s invite our people, get out in the streets, and build some power!
We can do this, y’all.
3. Prepare to MELT ICE
This Tuesday evening at 6 pm, we’ll host a virtual training with VECINA aimed at bringing all of us up to speed on the latest strategies and tactics ICE is using in Central Texas — along with ways we can get involved to support our vulnerable neighbors. Please RSVP here to get the link to the training!
🗓️ Calendar Highlights
Friday, August 1 Calendar Updates
Local Austin events (in person):
💜URGENT NEED!! Friday, August 1st starting at 10 AM PUBLIC REDISTRICTING HEARING You can register to testify in person HERE. (There will be LOTS of people there to support you if this is new to you!)
Saturday, August 2nd 9-11 AM Tesla Takedown SOUTH - Tesla Takedowns continue, alternating between the NORTH and SOUTH location, so be sure to click on the event and check the date!
💜Monday, August 4th 4-6 PM Travis Heights FORWRD Neighborhood Meetup- Come hang out with fellow FORWRD members from the Travis Heights area at Fresa’s on South First! Email [email protected] with any questions!
💜Tuesday, August 5th 6-7 PM Immigration Update Webinar with VECINA - This session is being created just for FORWRD members, to help bring us up to speed on the latest updates. Please RSVP HERE to sign up and get the link to join us!
💜Wednesday, August 6th 5:30-7:00 PM Westlake/Eanes Dems Happy Hour This event is hosted by the Westlake/Eanes Dems but will have members of FORWRD there who would love to connect with you if this is your neighborhood!
💜Monday, August 11th 6-8 PM Hyde Park FORWRD Neighborhood Meetup Come join FORWRD members at the Central Market Cafe to connect in person and learn more about how to get into Good Trouble! Email [email protected] with any questions!
💜Monday, August 11th (time TBD) Northwest Hills FORWRD Neighborhood Meetup Come join FORWRD members at the 5280 Burger Bar to connect in person and learn more about how to get into Good Trouble! Email [email protected] with any questions!
💜 💜 💜Thursday, August 14th 6-8 PM FORWRD With Friends! After a long, hot Resistance Summer, let’s take a beat, grab a drink, and connect in person at the coolest venue in Austin, The Little Darlin’! We can’t wait to see you!
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