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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome back to fight for your right Friday. Here are some great ways to get involved in advocacy this week!

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · 6d

Happy social media Sunday! Today we are highlighting the Rural Arizona Engagement accounts.

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you to those who sponsored our phone bank a little while ago! Our phone bankers have begun helping voters make vote plans for themselves, so sponsorships are crucial right now. Visit our mobilize page to learn how YOU can sponsor us too.

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · 6d

Welcome to Fight for your Right Friday where we highlight specific upcoming grassroots and activism events you can attend to partake in civic engagement.

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you to BB for sponsoring our phone bank a few weeks ago! Our phone bankers have begun helping voters make vote plans for themselves, so sponsorships are crucial right now. Visit our mobilize page to learn how YOU can sponsor us too.

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · 18d

A great story from one of our recent phone banks! Join us on Mondays to speak to voters and have a real impact in critical elections! 🎉

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Sep 6

Welcome back to Stand Up Saturday
For more: check out Why States Matter
+ Welcome to Local Action:
medium.com/.../welcome-....
✊ ICE protests: masspeaceaction.org/.../bear-wit...
📬 Phonebanks:
Register:
www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...
Sponsor a phonebanker: www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Sep 5

Welcome back to Fun Friday🎉 This week we’re celebrating the wins in state legislation!

#SisterDistrict #GoodNews #FunFriday #StateLegislation

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 30

Welcome back to Stand Up Saturday

For more: check out Why States Matter
+ Welcome to Local Action:
medium.com/.../welcome-....
✊ ICE protests: masspeaceaction.org/.../bear-wit...
📬 Phonebanks:
Register:
www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...
Sponsor a phonebanker: www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 29

This weeks round up is all about checks and balances! Our courts and elected officials are doing what they can to protect our rights✊

#SisterDistrict #StateLegislation #FederalCourts #DueProcess #GoodNews #FunFriday

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 26

During the General Assembly session held between January 8 and February 22 in Richmond, VA, Cole had nine of his 16 sponsored bills passed by both the House and Senate! Here are two of the nine bills that passed.

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy Mobilization Monday! Link in bio to RSVP for phone banking and our upcoming SDP event.

#vote #stateelections #sisterdistrict #sisterdistrictproject #SisterdisrictMA-RI #Mobilization #Mobilize #MobilizationMonday #Community

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 24

Let's take action together!
For more: check out Why States Matter
+ Welcome to Local Action:
medium.com/why-are-stat...
✊ ICE protests: masspeaceaction.org/event/bear-w...
📬 Phonebanks:
Register:
www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...
Sponsor a phonebanker: www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy Fun Friday! 🎉
This week, we’re spotlighting the progress happening across our states!

#FunFridays #GoodNews #Immigration #SisterDistrict #IntheStates #DownBallot #StateLegislation

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 21

Michigan kicked off 2025 with major wins - new laws expanding birth control access and strengthening gun safety. Proof that when state lawmakers act, lives improve.

#downballot
#StatehouseSpotlight
#LocalLeadersMatter

Want to read more? Check out our Why States Matter Blog in the link in our bio!

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 19

During last night’s phone banking, we spoke to numerous voters concerned about the data centers being built in Prince William County. Today, we are highlighting Elizabeth Guzman’s stance on this issue and her commitment to her community’s quality of life.

#vote #SisterdisrictMA-RI #ElizabethGuzman

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 17

Happy Social Media Sunday! We're spotlighting content creators and organizations. This week we'll highlight Pennsylvania Stands Up. Check them out on their socials listed on Slide 2

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 16

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Welcome to Stand Up Saturday!

Our Medium page Why States Matter and dive into our pinned article: Welcome to Local Action!
Monday's protest: nubeeastboston.org
Want to phonebank for Elizabeth Guzman & Joshua Cole?
www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...
www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 15

Happy Fun Friday!

Today we are celebrating the wins and progress being made in state legislatures, environmental efforts, and in immigration.

#SisterDistrict #StateLegislature #WhyDownBallot #WhyStatesMatter #Immigration #GoodNews #FunFridays

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 15

Every week we’re spotlighting our candidates - past and present - to highlight the amazing work they’re doing.
This week, meet Catelin Drey, running in a special election for State Senate!
#SisterDistrict #Iowa #stateelectionsmatter
#CandidateSpotlight

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 14

This Why Down Ballot Wednesday, we’re featuring the history of California legislators solidifying climate protection.

Down-ballot races matter. Let’s give them the attention they deserve.

#downballot
#StatehouseSpotlight
#LocalLeadersMatter

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 13

Today, we’re highlighting Elizabeth Guzmán’s achievements in advocating for rural issues and protecting our environment and natural resources.

#vote #stateelections #sisterdistrict #sisterdistrictproject #SisterdisrictMA-RI #Community #ElizabethGuzman

Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 10

Happy Social Media Sunday! We're spotlighting content creators and organizations. This week we'll highlight Pittsburgh United. Check them out on their socials listed on Slide 2

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 9

✊ This week’s Stand Up Saturday: Take a stand against ICE.

🔗 5calls.org/issue/data-s...
🔗 www.nubeastboston.org
🔗 masspeaceaction.org/event/
#SisterDistrict

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Sister District MA-RI @sdpmari.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎉Welcome back to Fun Friday! Today, we’re celebrating the wins happening in the environment, across our states, and through oversight.

#FunFridays #GoodNews #Politics #SisterDistrict #WhyStatesMatter #DownBallot #StateLegislation

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