Dear Democrats, 

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, African American Music Appreciation Month, and Pride Month. This month and every month we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Caribbean Americans, African Americans, and the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across America. Unfortunately, each of these communities continues to face injustices in our society. To all of our Caribbean American, African American, and LGBTQ brothers and sisters, we are here, we support you, and we will never stop fighting alongside you.

This week we witnessed Americans across the nation rising up to demand change, and Donald Trump authorizing the use of teargas on peaceful protesters outside the White House because he wanted to show off his power. These people were not being destructive or violent, just raising their voices against racism in our nation’s capital. This is the United States of America and we have the right to peacefully protest, whether that’s in Washington D.C. or Miami. A president who encourages violence against peaceful protesters is a threat against our democracy. Donald Trump is acting like a dictator, not a president -- and we must show him who truly has the power by turning out to vote November 3rd and bringing change up and down the ballot.

Thanks to the hard work put in over the past 18 months by everyone across the state, we are better prepared, better staffed, better funded and more united than we have ever been heading into a Presidential election. Because of voter registration efforts started last June, we have out-registered Republicans -- and for the first time since 2012, the Party is entering an election year with a greater Democratic margin than the previous cycle. We also now have over 20,000 trained volunteers registered in VAN, compared with approximately 2,000 in 2016 – nearly ten times as many! And for the first time ever are now ahead in Vote By Mail enrollments (by over 112,000 requests as of the March Presidential Preference Primary) and pulling away as Donald Trump’s lies about vote by mail seem to be depressing Republican enrollments! 

We also are proud to have built the largest state Party in the country, with 200-plus staff working across Florida as the “campaign in waiting” for Joe Biden. And for the first time in decades, there will be a Democrat on the ballot for every single Legislative race -- all 120 State House seats and all 20 State Senate seats in Florida! Thank you for the great work by so many of you across the state, especially Dr. Janelle Christensen and the Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida, and to all the wonderful candidates who have stepped up to run to represent our Democratic values and give voters a choice in every district in the state.

But the battle is far from over. We need all of your help to get across the finish line. To truly bring about change we must continue to enroll every Democratic-leaning voter to Vote By Mail as insurance, continue to reach out to educate voters, and then work like never before to make sure every single Democratic vote is cast. The countdown is on, and it’s on all of us to elect Joe Biden and our Democratic ticket up and down the ballot!  

As of Sunday, June 7, there are exactly 149 days -- 4 months and 27 days -- to November 3, 2020. And remember, Vote By Mail voting for November starts in only 109 days.
Forward,
Terrie Rizzo
Chair
Florida Democratic Party

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Preserving Black Lives: A Conversation on Police Brutality
Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET  we are hosting a Preserving Black Lives Virtual Roundtable in response to the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless other Black Americans due to police brutality. The panel will include FDP First Vice-Chair Judy Mount, State Representative Bruce Antone, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida Lydia Hudson, Senior Pastor of the Progressive Baptist Church Darian C. Bouie, Civil Rights Attorney Michele Rayner, and FDP Coalitions Director Clifton Addison. The conversation will be broadcast live on Facebook ,  Twitter ,  YouTube , and  Twitch .
#ICan'tBreathe
On Tuesday FDP released a video to protest police brutality and memorialize the victims of racial injustice in America. In the video, FDP staff, elected leaders, including Congressman Al Lawson and Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson, and Party officers say the words “I can’t breathe” to symbolize their anguish and outrage over the persistent acts of violence against black and brown Americans. 


Chair Rizzo released the following statement: “Last week we saw another Black man murdered at the hands of a police officer while three others stood by. This should anger every American. When our institutions commit injustices, it is our responsibility to stand up and make our voices count. To the thousands of peaceful protesters across Florida and the nation demanding justice for George Floyd and an end to the racist violence rampant in America -- we stand with you. To the handful of violent individuals who have caused destruction -- stop and listen to George Floyd’s brother’s powerful call to non-violent action.

“We know that centuries of racist institutions and policies led us to this moment. Racism existed long before Donald Trump arrived in the White House, but his eagerness to sow division and encourage violence is unacceptable and dangerous. We need leadership during this time of crisis, and Trump has failed.

“George Floyd should be alive today and we mourn his loss. His life mattered. Black lives matter. And we must not only demand justice for George Floyd, but work against racism and towards building communities of trust every day. It’s on me, it’s on my team, it is on all of us to do better so Black men and women don’t have to fear for their lives for simply existing. I encourage everyone not only to use their voice, but their vote to demand change.”
Weekend of Action Results
Thank you to everyone who helped to make last weekend's Digital Weekend of Action a success! Throughout the weekend, 1,580 phone bank shifts were completed, about 29,000 calls made, and 794 volunteers were trained!
Incentive Grants
Incentive grants are back! Beginning in June, incentive grant goals are based on the number of volunteer calls made into FDP vote-by-mail virtual phone banks . These county-specific phone bank targets include cold and warm Democrats with high support scores and cell phones who are not enrolled to VBM. The script includes a Joe Biden ID, vote-by-mail ask, and a request to forward the call to the local SOE's office. Because these are patch-through calls, the phone banks will only be live weekdays during SOE business hours. Additional guidance, including instructions for how to patch-through calls to the SOE, are included in our Incentive Grant Program Guide . Goals are as follows:
County DEC phone banks are available at m.floridadems.org/phonebank

Note: Caucuses, please reach out to Party Affairs for your statewide phone banks.
Virtual Fundraisers
Join our upcoming fundraising event:
Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. ET
Guest Speakers: Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Congresswoman Donna Shalala, Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo
Benefiting FDP's Women-Voter Outreach Efforts
Florida Dems Live: Pride Edition
The FL Dems Live events allow Democrats from across the state an opportunity to get to know other Democrats in an interactive social event that includes training, games, and so much more! On Saturday   we   kicked off Pride month with a FL Dems Live: Pride edition and discussed the intersectionality between Black Lives Matter and Pride along with ways to get involved.   Join us each Saturday at 4 p.m.,   m ake new friends, learn something new, and help turn Florida blue!
Afro-Latinas: Police Brutality and Combating Racism in Our Communities
On Wednesday we hosted a bilingual roundtable to discuss how police brutality and systemic racism have impacted Afro-latinos generally. LatiNegras Founder Omilani Alarcón, Sociologist and Artist Sonia Báez-Hernández, Tres Lindas Cubanas Co-owner Yvette Rodríguez, Tres Lindas Cubanas Co-owner Yvonne Rodríguez, and Democratic Strategist Rosy González Speers also discussed racism in the Latino community and the importance of electing responsive and empathetic leaders like Joe Biden. Watch the video on our Vamos Demócratas Facebook page .
County Committeemen and Committeewomen Qualifying Period
The qualifying period for precinct or district committeemen and committeewomen (aka precinct captains or precinct leaders) for the December 2020 through November 2024 term is  Noon on Monday, June 8 to noon on Friday, June 12, 2020.  Candidates interested in filling these positions must file  Form DS-DE 305CM Candidate Oath  with their county Supervisor of Elections during the qualifying period. (Note: SOEs have the option of accepting qualifying papers up to 14 days prior to the beginning of the qualifying period. Check with your SOE for any pre-qualifying dates in your county.) For additional information about this process, Click Here .
Use Your Voice to Raise Awareness in Your Community
The actions we take in moments like these speak volumes about the change we can bring about. The DNC has provided these actions you can take today:
Sign and share these petitions:
  1. We need to reform our criminal justice system and police force so that they protect and serve every American. Sign this Color of Change petition to ask public officials to adopt police reforms.
  2. Demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a Black woman in Louisville, KY, who was shot and killed when officers entered her home without a warrant. The officers have not suffered any consequences yet, so please sign this Color of Change petition to demand Louisville's mayor fire these officers.
  3. Demand the protection of protestors by adding your name to this petition from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Don't forget to share these petitions once you've signed them!
Spread the message on your social media:
The #BlackLivesMatter movement was founded following the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's murderer. Today, it's a global organization with tools and resources to build power and protect Black communities.  Find #BlackLivesMatter graphics here  to show your support for the movement, and  find other toolkits and resources on their website right here.
Make sure you and your networks are registered to vote:
The fight for justice doesn't end at the ballot box -- but every vote makes a difference. Mayors, county executives, sheriffs, and many other local officeholders that have the strongest impact on criminal justice reform are on the ballot this November. While the DNC fights in the courts to make sure every vote is secured and counted, make sure you, your family, and your friends are registered to vote ahead of Election Day.  Check your registration status, request your mail-in-ballot, and find your polling place at IWillVote.com.
Find more ways to get involved on the DNC website:
Staff Updates
FDP has been very fortunate to be able to continue to expand our staff during this time when so many other organizations are struggling. We remain the largest state campaign staff in the country and are happy to introduce you to our newest team members:
Stephanie Hernandez is our new Voter Protection Organizer. Born and raised in Miami, her passion for politics pushed her to study International Relations at American University in Washington, D.C. where she was able to intern on Capitol Hill, with Latino advocacy organizations and think tanks, and take classes taught by elected officials. She is a seasoned campaign organizer and was most recently organizing in Iowa for the Bernie Sanders campaign as a Latino constituency organizer.
Lydia Heinlen is FDP’s new VAN Administrator and hails from Orlando, FL. Previously, Lydia worked for a local small business where she planned art-centric community events and managed the company’s social media presence. Lydia graduated magna cum laude from Ohio Northern University in 2017 with a degree in Political Science.
Tania Ingram joined us as Deputy Training Director. Raised in Central Florida, she is an Army vet and ex Seminole County deputy sheriff. Growing up with a Puerto Rican father and a Honduran mother, she learned the power of voting at a young age. For the last 15 years she has dedicated herself to her community and political work. When living in Texas, she sat on the board of Roadwomen, the oldest Democratic Women's Club in Texas, and on the board of the Texas Organizing Project (TOP). Tania has mentored many who aspired to run for office or work in the political field.
Asriele Stubbs is our new Coordinated Operations Director. She is a Miami native and a political operative veteran, especially to the Florida Democratic Party as the former Principle of the Executive Chairs Office. Asriele has received recognition for her community involvement by the Young Professionals Network of Miami-Dade County and League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County Election Committee. She was a nominee for the Ruth Shack Knight Foundation award and a City of Miami Rising Young Professional.
Karla V. Alvarado serves as FDP's Hispanic Press Associate and hails from Chelsea, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. She is a first-generation American, the daughter of two formerly undocumented Honduran immigrants. Karla graduated from Milton Academy and Harvard University with High Honors in History and Literature with a citation in Chinese. Her focus field at Harvard was in Latin American history and Latinx literature, with an emphasis on narratives about immigration and race. She has interned at the Obama Foundation, the Chelsea Collaborative, and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office. She currently lives in Miami where she previously worked for Forward Florida Action.
Compliance and Finance Coordinator Tasha Dunnigan grew up in Sacramento, CA. After college, she became a flight attendant and traveled the world extensively before planting her feet in South Florida, where she currently resides. Now working in politics she emphasizes egalitarianism, social equality, protecting the environment and strengthening social safety.
Jelani Coleman joins us as a Regional Field Director. Jelani is from historic Selma, Alabama, and is a leading activist in his community fighting for a better Selma. He began organizing in 2016 for Hillary Clinton in Jacksonville, FL. Since then he has worked for several campaigns across the country. Most recently Virginia, where Democrats took the majority, and in Mobile, Alabama, as a Regional Director for Mike Bloomberg. Jelani has always been a loud voice for a fair and living wage as well as fighting against systemic racism.
Mariana Castro is our new Deputy Digital Director focused specifically on increasing Hispanic outreach through our digital platforms. Previously, she served as the Central Florida Business Manager for IMPAC Fund, working to change public policy around immigration through coalition building and bipartisan action. Born in Lima, Peru, her immigration journey led her to organize around statewide issues that affect the immigrant community while also start university programs that provide visibility to undocumented students. During her time in college, she interned for the Florida Senate, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and also served as a legislative aide for Senator José Javier Rodriguez. Mariana graduated from the University of Florida with B.A. in Biology in May of 2019. 
Allie Odishelidze is our new Digital Organizer for Snapchat and TikTok. A Sarasota native, she's been involved in getting Dems elected since she was 15. Continuing this into college, Allie studied Political Science and International Affairs at Florida State University where she had the opportunity to work for State Representative Margaret Good.
Alexandra Caffrey is FDP’s new Facebook Digital Organizer. She is a Miami native and a graduate of Harvard University with High Honors in Government, where she focused on modern American politics. Previously, she worked in communications and digital at Forward Florida Action.
Ariel Vasser is our Twitter Digital Organizer. Originally from New York, she attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied psychology, legal studies, and photography. She has worked on several social issues, including a voting rights internship in Washington, D.C., a documentary photo project on abortion access in St. Louis, and a research project about the experiences of first and second generation students on a college campus. She also interned on Claire McCaskill’s 2018 Senate campaign and most recently worked as a field and digital organizer for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign in South Carolina.
Maliha Kareem of Orlando is FDP's new Instagram and Pinterest Digital Organizer. She is a senior at the University of Central Florida, studying human communications and political science.
We now have a field staff of over 100 organizers! Welcome our new Field Organizers who have joined since April:
  • Borja Aguirre
  • Deuntaious Arnold
  • Alex Baker
  • Garrett Beckenbaugh
  • Noel Bickford
  • Carline Brice
  • Peter Brown
  • Carlos Burgos
  • John Campo
  • Sharon Codner
  • Dan Coppinger
  • Robert Cordova
  • Karla Correa
  • Angela Cruz
  • Amit Dadon
  • Conner Darwish
  • Elizabeth Davis
  • Jasper Diaz
  • Xavier Dominics
  • Sheryl Eddie
  • David Enriquez
  • Mitch Felton
  • Luis Ferran-Colon
  • Adam Flaherty
  • Sonia Garcia
  • Gabriel Gomez
  • Randy Goss
  • Ruben Gutierrez
  • Erika Guy
  • Joshua Hanson
  • Geraldine Harriel
  • Mark Haver
  • Angela Herrera
  • Samuel Hicks
  • Jazmyn Holton
  • Eli Horowitz
  • Daniel Jones
  • Aly Justice
  • Sadia Khan
  • McKevin King
  • Terri LeSuer
  • Susan Liss
  • Cori Lopez
  • Molly Rose Malaney
  • Cindy Martin
  • Erika McDermott
  • Alexandre Monnier
  • Roberto Nava Alsina
  • Justin Odhiambo
  • Sofia Padron
  • Gary Perkins
  • Sameer Roa
  • Maya Rosenberg
  • Austin Sams
  • Matthew Sandlin
  • Brianna Schofield
  • William Shelburne
  • Chris Stanley
  • Alexander Tiro
  • Maria Urbina
  • Alina Valle
  • Jonathan Weary
  • Elizabeth Weaver
  • Jerry Lee William Jr.
  • Joseph Wimberly
  • Calynn Wine
  • Sabrina Zalaya
The following team members have transitioned into new roles:
Anne Morgan has moved into our Chief Operating Officer position. Anne has been with FDP for 15 years, most recently as our Chief Financial Officer. She is a native Floridian, and before joining FDP served as a regional director for US Senator Bill Nelson, a district director for US Congresswoman Karen Thurman, and a legislative aide for State Senator Karen Thurman. Anne has also worked on congressional and state senate campaigns.
Taylor Aguiliera began as an FDP Field Organizer in November of 2019 and is now our Regional Field Director for Polk and Osceola Counties. Taylor is a Polk County native studying political science at Hillsborough Community College. She has had grassroots campaign experience with President Obama, United for Care, and Andrew Gillum.
Nicole Torres-Rey was FDP's Compliance Specialist since 2018 and has moved into a new position as the Party Affairs Coordinator. Originally from Manati, Puerto Rico, she moved to Kissimmee, FL at a very young age. She is a graduate of Florida State University, majoring in International Affairs. During college is when her passion for politics and working to better her community truly came to fruition through campus organizing and working with area organizations.
Amendment Four's Restoration of Voting Rights Guidance
On May 24, a federal court ruled that many of Florida's returning citizens are eligible to register to vote and vote even if they still owe money from their felony conviction(s). The ACLU has provided guidance to help determine if one is eligible to register to vote. The highlights are:
  • If only court costs and/or fees are owed, they can register and vote
  • If the court sentence included a fine or restitution that they are financially unable to pay, they can register and vote
  • If they do not know what, if any, amount is owed or if they are considered financially unable to pay, they can submit this form to the Florida State Division of Elections. If they do not receive an advisory opinion within 21 days after the form has been received, they may register and vote.
Compliance Corner
As we enter an important election cycle, we want to remind Party leaders that there are certain limits and requirements for spending as an organization. This week's Compliance Corner focuses on Democratic Clubs and Caucuses spending at the state and local level.

Democratic Clubs and Caucuses are required to register as political committees if they, in an aggregate amount in excess of $500 during a single calendar year:
  • Accept contributions for the purpose of making contributions to any candidate, political committee, affiliated party committee, or political party;
  • Accept contributions for the purpose of expressly advocating the election or defeat of a candidate or the passage or defeat of an issue;
  • Make expenditures that expressly advocate the election or defeat of a candidate or the passage or defeat of an issue; or
  • Make contributions to a common fund, other than a joint checking account between spouses, from which contributions are made to any candidate, political committee, affiliated party committee, or political party.

The terms "contribution" and "expenditure" mean, among other things, the payment of money "made for the purpose of influencing the results of an election."

For more information or questions, you can attend office hours with our COO Anne Morgan on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET by calling (305) 697-4202, PIN 86381#, or email Anne directly at [email protected] .
Vote by Mail
Voting by mail is safe, secure, and accessible. It allows more voters to participate in our democracy, and it’s a commonsense way to run an election, especially during a public health crisis. Since April 1, we've made 1,343,320 auto-dialer VBM calls and patched through 16,472 voters to SOE offices to enroll! Our goal by August 1 is to enroll 210,000 low-turnout Democrats to vote by mail.

Our voter protection, municipal victory and field departments, with the support of our DECs, have been working to encourage county Supervisors of Elections to send out vote-by-mail enrollment forms to all voters. Once we have confirmation from the SOE that a mailer will go out, we put the following plan into action on the day the SOE's mailer drops:

  • A list of every Democrat in the county with a support score of 60+ and a cell phone is sent to the DNC. They text everyone on the list and have the capacity to do about 300,000 texts per day.
  • Every Democrat with a support score of 60+ and a landline is loaded into HubDialer, and our field staff and volunteers call through the list three times in one week. We currently have the capacity to do about 100,000 calls a day. 

The more volunteers we recruit and train the more our capability increases. SOEs have sent out mailers, and we have completed three full phone passes and one full text pass for high-support-scoring Democrats in Hillsborough, Seminole, Volusia, Leon, and Monroe counties so far. 

In the counties where the SOE is not mailing forms, we are mailing VBM enrollment forms to all the registered Democrats. These forms are pre-filled with voter information and are return postage paid. This universe is around 1.5 million people, and the mailers are going out as we receive funding to do so. We mailed vote-by-mail enrollment forms to Democrats in 37 counties in the past week.

We now have Vote-by-Mail websites in both English and Spanish with links to sign up for Vote by Mail in every county. Share these widely!
County Spotlight: Collier
Last month Collier County DEC launched its new weekly podcast: Collier Democratic Roundup . In this red county, where Republicans outnumber Democrats by more than 2-to-1, it's nearly impossible to hear progressive news in the local community, so Collier Dems are bypassing the local media and bringing local and state party news directly to listeners. They're also letting their audience know how to get involved and take action.

Their first month's guests have included Former CDC Deputy Director of HIV Prevention, Collier County Supervisor of Elections, Collier DEC Voter Protection Team Leads, US House District 19 Democratic candidates, and a University of Florida Economist. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify , Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. They've already had about 300 downloads in their first month.

Congratulations, Collier Dems, on this creative undertaking to get the Democratic message to your voters!
Training Resources
Since January 1, FDP has trained over 2,000 individuals through 24 trainings, a majority of which were virtual trainings. There are now over 100 training materials in FDP University for FL Democrats.

Join FDP's next webinar trainings designed to assist your organizing efforts:
  • Wednesday, June 10, 10 a.m. ET: Growing Your Email List - Reaching people is the goal of any campaign. Being able to build and manage good lists are critical skills. learn the steps of how to build a campaign email list effectively whether you are a candidate or thinking about running.
  • Monday, June 22, 10 a.m. ET: 5 Techniques to Text Effectively - More and more campaigns are building texting programs to reach out to voters and recruit volunteers. Learn 5 techniques to help you as a volunteer text effectively. We will also talk about the texting tool used by FDP to get you set up and ready to text!
  • Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m. ET: A Guide To Using Mobilize - MobilizeAmerica is an events management and volunteer recruitment platform that connects mission-driven organizations and their supporters. This training is for DECs and caucuses to learn how to unlock the full potential of your supporters with this great tool.

The National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) has several virtual live trainings scheduled to help you increase your online success:

The Team Blue Pipeline Program (TBPP) professional development training program is a collaboration between the Best Practices Institute (BPI) and DNC Talent Bank. Their Organizational Stability series of webinar trainings is dedicated to building organizational stability during the time of social distancing.

Voter Protection Fellows Program
FDP is seeking current first, second and third-year law students as well as recent law school graduates for Fellowships with the Voter Protection Department to ensure every eligible Floridian can register to vote and cast a ballot that counts. The Fellowship begins Monday, June 15, 2020. For Fellows with plans to resume classes in the fall, the Fellowship will end Friday, August 21, 2020. Everyone else may continue until the end of the 2020 election cycle. If you know any law students who might be interested in becoming a 2020 Voter Protection Fellow, please have them apply here.
FDP Is Hiring!
During this time when so many organizations are closing and talented people are out of work, we are fortunate to be able to continue to expand our team. Help us spread the word and direct talented individuals to apply for these positions:
  • Field Organizers (multiple counties)
  • Deputy Field Director (Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, or Miami)
  • Graphic Design Associate (Ft. Lauderdale)
  • Regional Data Lead (Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, or Miami)
  • Regional Field Directors (multiple counties)
Job descriptions are available here . Please have applicants send their resumes and references to [email protected] with their name and the position they are applying for in the subject line.
Democracia al Día
Tune into our Spanish-language radio show every Saturday:
  • 9 a.m. ET on La Mega Tampa Bay 101.1 FM and 1110 AM
  • 10 a.m. ET on La Zeta 105.3 FM and La Numero Uno 99.1 FM and 1280 AM in Tampa
  • 11 a.m. ET on Acción 97.9 FM and 810 AM in Orlando
  • 12 p.m. ET on Actualidad 1040 AM and 103.9 FM in Miami
Each show is also available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Play .
Our Partners
Trump can't win The White House if he doesn't win Florida. Organizations across the country are partnering with FDP to ensure Trump does not win Florida. These include:
  • Blue Future
  • Crooked Media
  • DC College Democrats
  • Mississippi Young Democrats
  • Organizing Corps 2020 Alumni
  • Swing Left
  • Vote Forward
Their volunteers and supporters are calling into our phone banks, primarily in areas where we don't have field organizers. Vote Forward is also sending mailers to registered voters for us.
FL Dems Live After Hours
On Friday, May 29, we hosted FL Dems Live After Hours on Instagram . The event featured special guest interviews, music, and promoted ways to get involved.
Juneteenth Celebration
Save the date for our Juneteenth virtual celebration Friday, June 19 via Facebook Live . We will have an exciting lineup of speakers. Stay tuned for more information.
2020 Census
It's not too late. The 2020 Census can be completed online , by mail, or by phone . The U.S. Census determines everything from your representation in Congress to the federal resources allocated to support your area, and it’s critical that every household completes it. Please spread the word about the importance of the decennial census and ensuring every resident is counted.
Florida's response rate currently lags behind the national response. You can find your community's response rate here.
Dime con Quién Andas Digital Ad
The Florida Democratic Party today released a new digital ad, “ Dime con Quién Andas, ” renewing the calls made by Representative Javier Fernández for State Representative Ana María Rodríguez to disclose ties between her campaign and the corrupt former Republican Congressman David Rivera. Highlighting the relationships David Rivera shares with both Ana María Rodríguez and Venezuela’s socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro, the video ad refers to the Spanish proverb, “Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are.” The ad will run in  English  and  Spanish  on Florida Democratic Party’s digital platforms.
June BPI Activist Challenge
The month of June brings us both Juneteenth and the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, both reminders of the trailblazers and activists who struggled on the road to progress. These events are both celebrations and remembrances - a time for channeling our energy to ensure that the work continues. These events commemorate communities who came together, led by Black leadership, unyielding in their commitment to justice. 

Today, we have seen countless heroes step up in the face of adversity and tragedy to lead their communities in the struggle for a more just America. So this month, the DNC's Best Practices Institute (BPI) asks you to take part in a different kind of challenge; one that encourages us to live our values by first looking inward in order to drive the change we want to see in our communities.  

  • Dedicate time to educating yourself on the systems and practices of oppression
  • Confront and come to terms with your own privilege; use it to lift up the unheard
  • Avoid sharing traumatic content that dehumanizes Black bodies
  • Put in work to move toward antiracism and unlearn anti-blackness
  • Listen to and amplify the voices of Persons of Color (POCs), centering POC voices in your communities and leadership
  • Donate time and energy to support community-driven initiatives
  • Confront and dismantle racial injustices, even when it's uncomfortable
  • Accept feedback when allyship is causing more harm than good
  • Commit to allyship for the long-term: continue supporting community organizations and projects not just at this point in history, but in all the years to come
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