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DDD – Weekly Action Opportunities

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DDD – Weekly Action Opportunities

Week Beginning September 18th, 2026

·      Saturday, September 26th, DDD Post Card Writing for Swing States.  If you signed up, you will receive an invitation with more info.

·      Saturday, September 26th, DDD Group Phone Banking event to support CA-48 candidate, Marni Von Wilpert. If you signed up, you will receive an invitation with more info.

·      Saturday, October 10th, DDD Post Card Writing for Swing States. If you signed up, you will receive an invitation with more info.

·      Saturday, October 10th, DDD Door hanger drop off in TPC community.  If you signed up, you will receive an invitation with more info.

·      Stay Tuned – October 17th, No Kings: Vote Early. Use our collective power at the ballot box when we all vote early!

Important California Voting Information

·      October 5th – Ballots mailed in California to all registered voters.

·      October 6th – Secure ballot drop-off boxes open.

·      October 19th – Last day to register to vote or change your address in order to receive your ballot by mail.

·      October 27th – Recommended last day to mail your ballot at the Post Office.

Meetings/Fundraisers

·      Saturday, September 26th, 2-4 pm, Democrats of the Desert’s monthly meeting featuring speaker Brian Tyler Cohen, political commentator, You Tuber and progressive podcast host of “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen.” Also, the author of the newly released The Day After – How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World.  For more info and to RSVP, go to www.desertdemocrats.org.

·      Sunday, October 4th, Women Honoring Women Celebration sponsored by Democratic Women of the Desert.  More info coming soon.

Rallies

·      Saturday, 9-10 am. Stand Up America! Meet at intersection of California 111 and Monroe St. Sponsored by Indivisible and Sun City Shadow Hills Democrats.  More info at www.mobilize.us

·      Sundays, 9-10 am, Palm Desert. Meet at intersection of Monterey and Hwy 111. Park at Panera. Sponsored by Indivisible.  More info at www.mobilize.us

·      Sundays, 9-10 am, Palm Springs. Meet at Hwy 111 & Sunrise. Sponsored by Indivisible.  More info at www.mobilize.us.

Letters/Calling/Emailing/Canvassing/Get Out the Vote

·      Canvassing Opportunities in Palm Springs to support Marni Von Wilpert, Candidate for the 48th District.  For more info, go to www.mobilize.us.

·      CalDem Voter Protection Team is seeking Voter Protection Hotline Operators, Poll Observers and Volunteer Attorneys.  For more info, go www.voterprotectionteam@cadem.org.

·      Write Postcards to Swing States through the Progressive Turnout Project. Postcards, voter lists and instructions will be sent. You must provide postage. For more info go to www.mobilize.us

·      Make Donations to Top Tier Democratic Candidates.  For more info go to www.swingleft.org and www.dccc.org.

·      Make Your Voice Heard! Protest ICE, the SAVE Act, the Iran War, and more coming out of the White House at https://5calls.org

·      Contact your Representative – For a complete list of current government representatives go to

www.democraticheadquartersofthedesert.org

·      DHQ’s Blue Ink Brigade helps people write letters or editorials for local newspapers. https://democraticheadquartersofthedesert.org/blue-ink-brigade 

DDD Exclusives

·      Postcarding events coming up in late September and mid-October to swing states.  If you signed up, an invitation with more info will be sent shortly.

·      Saturday, September 26th, DDD Group Phone Banking event to support CA-48 candidate, Marni Von Wilpert. If you signed up, you will receive an invitation with more info.

·      Saturday, October 10th, DDD Door hanger drop off in TPC community.  If you signed up, you will receive an invitation with more info.

·      Next Meeting will be on October 14th at 12:30 in the Clubhouse. Our featured speaker will be Elle Kurpiewski, from the Democratic Headquarters of the Desert who will be discussing the ballot initiatives. We will also discuss additional ways to help  get out the vote. Please RSVP to Tamara Effron at mothertupper@yahoo.com.

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Miscellaneous/Resources

·      Support the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission as they provide many services to those in need, including housing, clothing and daily meals and food boxes. Food, clothing, hygiene items and monetary donations are all appreciated. For more info go to www.cvrm.org

·      Assist Immigrants in the Coachella Valley with rent, food and immigration related services at https://todec.org/donate/

·      Check out https://unitedamericannetwork.com, Riverside County Democratic Party’s progressive media network covering democracy, local politics and issues that matter to the our community.

·      The Democratic Headquarters of the Desert is a great resource for all your questions. Visit their headquarters at 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Suite C-104, Cathedral City. Hours of operation: M-F 10–1

Phone: 760-328-9424. Go to their website and sign up for Progressive News, the go-to source for up-to-date notices of Democratic activities in our region, the Riverside County and the nation. Website: www.democraticheadquartersofthedesert.org

Email: info@democraticheadquartersofthedesert.org

·      Visit www.mobilize.us for more info on Democratic party events in the Coachella Valley.

·      Follow us on Facebook at Desert Dems for Democracy.

Based on weekly research of Democratic Party activities in the Coachella Valley performed by Annette Barber.