Sandy

Dear MoveOn member,

Hurricane Sandy landed a week and a half ago. My family in New York and New Jersey was lucky. Relatives had their houses flooded, and others were without power or heat until last night. It's bad, and it's going to take time to rebuild. But everybody's ok.

I hope the same is true for you and your loved ones.

Unfortunately, for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, things are not ok. Far from it.

People still don't have power or water, basements are still flooded, gas shortages have made it hard to run generators, and temperatures are getting down into the 30s. MoveOn members who have volunteered have told us about finding families wet and shivering in the cold, and meeting people who've stopped eating because they don't have anywhere to relieve themselves.

As you probably know, many of the worst-off places are home to hundreds of thousands of working class and poor families. Families that don't have the resources to get a hotel room, or take weeks off from work, or wait in gas lines for 7 hours.

It's gotten so bad that Doctors Without Borders has set up their first-ever disaster relief effort in the U.S.¹ MoveOn members across the tri-state area have already been pitching in by volunteering. But now we're asking MoveOn members—in this area and nationally—who can spare a few dollars to chip in.

Community organizations are doing some of the best relief work—providing hot meals, distributing supplies, helping residents dig out—and they could desperately use our help. We've identified a few making a huge impact. Can you chip in to help them? MoveOn.org Civic Action will cover the credit card fees so every dollar of your donation goes to these organizations helping people in dire need.

Yes, I can donate to help provide vital relief.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Anna, Eliza, Carrie, and the rest of the team

Source:

1. "Far Rockaway: Global Disaster Zone," Outside, November 8, 2012
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=284334&id=57502-10220574-jh5bmOx&t=2

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Hold LIPA accountable for poor Hurricane Sandy response

Below is an email from Jon Soldo, a MoveOn member in Huntington Station, NY, who created a petition on SignOn.org, the nonprofit site that allows anyone to start their own online petition. If you have concerns or feedback about this petition, click here.

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Dear Inwood MoveOn member,

Long Island Power Authority's (LIPA) preparedness and response to Hurricane Sandy have been completely unacceptable. 

Poor pre-planning has led to more than 50 electrical substations going offline and left more than one million customers without power. Surely these substations could have been located, built, and/or protected better. 

Poor response is evident in that initial time frames for repair were given as "7-10 days" and then later bumped to "10-15 days." More than 150,000 customers are still without power a full nine days after the storm. Many are being told, "It could be at least another week."

Click here to demand that LIPA be held accountable for their lack of preparedness for Hurricane Sandy.

Calls to customer service provide no estimated repair times for particular addresses, and as of November 7 they are no longer accepting calls. A message simply says, "Due to the high call volume we cannot assign you a representative. Please try again later." To boot, LIPA's text alert system is not functioning. 

The fact that LIPA had to bring in thousands of out-of-state workers also speaks volumes about their level of preparedness. Also, the fact that more than 1,500 workers were turned away is simply appalling. 

With temperatures dropping and gasoline lines growing, harm that comes to people and their homes now falls on LIPA's shoulders. 

For the company that charges some of the highest power rates in the country, this is simply unacceptable. That's why I created a petition on SignOn.org to the New York State House and State Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo, which says:

If you think LIPA's preparedness and response to Hurricane Sandy have been unacceptable, please sign this petition and tell politicians to hold them accountable. Let's make sure this doesn't happen again!

Click here to add your name to this petition, and then pass it along to your friends.

Thanks!

–Jon Soldo

This petition was created on SignOn.org, the progressive, nonprofit petition site. SignOn.org is sponsored by MoveOn Civic Action, which is not responsible for the contents of this or other petitions posted on the site. Jon Soldo didn't pay us to send this email—we never rent or sell the MoveOn.org list

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YAHOOOOO!!

Dear MoveOn member,

YAHOOOOO!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you did to help reelect President Obama, send progressive champions like Elizabeth Warren, Tammy Baldwin, and Chris Murphy to Congress, and score other key victories down the ballot.

This is a victory for everyone who believes in a country and an economy that work for all of us, where the wealthy pay their fair share and everyone has the same rights—no matter what they look like or who they love.

We poured our hearts and souls into the fight. And together with our allies, YOU beat the money, YOU beat the dirty tricks, and YOU beat the lies. Here's how:

For more detail, check out our full 2012 election report: "People Power Trumped Super PAC Cash."

Thanks for all you do.

–Justin, Aaron, Adam, Alejandro, Amy, Angela, Angie, Anna, Bobby, Brandon, Cari, Carrie, Daniel, Danny, David, Elena, Eliza, Emily, Eric, Garlin, Holly, Ilya, Jason, Jeff, Jen, Jessica, Joan, Julia, Kevin, Laura, Lenore, Levana, Linda, Luis, Manny, Mariana, Marika, Mark L.C., Mark S.C. , Matt, Michael, Milan, Nate, Nick, Nick B. , PaKou, Patrick, Perrin, Randall, Reshad, Robin, Ryan, Sam, Simon, Stefanie, Stephen, Steven, Susan, Susannah, Tanya, Tate, Tim, Tim, Vicki, Wes

MoveOn.org Political Action is a federally registered political committee and is subject to the Federal Election Campaign Act. MoveOn.org Civic Action is organized as a nonprofit organization of under section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. All express advocacy and bundling projects were undertaken by MoveOn.org Political Action. Although each organization undertook its own programs, for the sake of simplicity the graphic above describes the work of both organizations as having been carried out by "MoveOn."

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If you only read one email today ...

Dear MoveOn member,

It's Election Day! Finally!

Today's the day to re-elect President Obama and determine the course of our country for the next four years.

Lots of people have questions about today—where to vote, who to vote for in down-ballot races, what to bring, what time the polls are open. So we've compiled everything you need to know in one place, customized just for you.

If you have friends and family who have questions, send them to www.moveon.org/vote for all the information they need. Or click here to share the link on Facebook so all your friends can find it.

Progressive Ballot Guide

Local progressives have collaborated on a Progressive Ballot Guide for Inwood with recommendations on how to vote. It's simple and easy to use, and it contains the recommendations of local progressives for races across the state. Click here to check it out and to share it with friends and family.

When and Where to Vote

Polls in New York are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to find your polling place. And remember, as long as you're in line before the polls close, you have the right to cast your ballot.

Changes Because of Hurricane Sandy

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Governor Cuomo signed an executive order allowing voters displaced by the storm to vote at any polling place in the state by "affidavit ballot." All voters will be able to vote for President and U.S. Senate, but if you vote at a polling place outside your state Senate, Assembly, or House of Representatives district, you will not be able to cast a ballot for those offices.

Making Your Vote Count

Progressive voters in New York have a special way to make their vote count extra. In New York, the Working Families Party is a unique party, founded by progressives, community organizations, and labor unions to fight for working families. The WFP has won some major victories in recent years, and you can help increase progressive power today by voting for Barack Obama and your other chosen candidates on the Working Families Party line—line D. Your vote on the WFP line counts the same to elect your candidates—but it packs an extra progressive punch by telling politicians we won't be ignored.

What to Bring

If this is your first time voting in a federal election in New York, you may be required to show identification and/or proof of residence to cast your ballot. For a full list of acceptable forms of ID in New York, click here, and when you get to the page, click "What to Bring."

If Something Goes Wrong

Chances are, you won't have any problems voting, but just in case you do, it's important to be prepared. If your state has voter rolls and you're not listed, the first thing to do is to make sure you're at the right polling place. After you confirm that you are, you should demand a provisional ballot. Remember, your vote is your voice, and if you are an eligible, registered voter, you have the right to vote, whether or not a poll worker finds your name on the list or a political operative challenges your eligibility at the polls.

If you need legal help, you can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE toll-free. Report long lines or voting problems at OurVoteLive.org or via Twitter with hashtag #OVLReport. If possible, use your phone to video the situation or interview the person affected and submit the video to VideoTheVote.org, or post it to YouTube or Twitter tagged with #VideoTheVote.

If you're voting on an electronic machine with a paper record, verify that the record is accurate.

Thanks for all you do.

–Justin, Daniel, Julia, Adam, and the rest of the team

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Mitt Romney never expected someone to make this video

Dear MoveOn member,

Undecided voters. They're out there—in our families, at our workplaces, and in our extended social networks. And in less than 24 hours, they could decide who will be president. Right now, they're asking themselves, "Who do I really trust?"

This video makes it very clear: they can't trust Mitt Romney!

The video's sharing FAST on our Facebook and Twitter feeds, which means it's already having an impact. So if MoveOn members share it too, we can get it in front of millions of undecided voters as they make their final decision.

Undecided voters need to see this video NOW! Please share it with your social networks.

Thanks for all you do.

–Justin, Tate, Ryan, Amy, and the rest of the team

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Conference call with me--and keep calling Ohio!

Dear MegaPhone caller,   

We need today to be the biggest calling day of the campaign so far. We're trying to call every MoveOn member near a volunteer office in Ohio today. As I write this, we've made about 13,000 calls so far today. That's good, but I know we can do better—and we have 28,797 Ohio members left to call!

Can you join me for a quick check-in TODAY at 5pm ET (4pm CT/ 3pm MT/ 2pm PT)? I'd like to give you a special update on the election and thank you for all your hard work.

Just dial (408) 520-2444 and enter code 664302 when prompted.

We need every single one of us on the phone this weekend signing up volunteers if we're going to win this election. So, if you're not already making calls today, here's the link to get started: 

https://pol.moveon.org/2012calls/call/call.html?preview=1&id=56899-10220574-vxLYJdx&t=1

Truly, thanks for all you do.

–Justin Ruben, MoveOn.org Executive Director

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It all comes down to this

Callers needed in Inwood: 5

Everyone who makes 50 calls TODAY will win a 2012 campaign sticker—and if you make 100 calls, you'll receive a custom MoveOn Voters Rising T-shirt! Can you make calls now to sign up swing state volunteers? Start making calls!

Dear MegaPhone caller,

Obamacare saved my mother's life. After she lost her job and her health insurance, she needed a major surgery that she couldn't afford. Luckily one of the early provisions of Obamacare kicked in just in time.

She's on the mend now, and with her new reasonably-priced insurance plan, she can continue to get the care she needs to avoid a relapse. But we're scared, because we both know she'll lose her Obamacare coverage if Mitt Romney wins on Tuesday.

That's why I've been hitting the phones this week, calling other MoveOn members and asking them to volunteer to help get out the vote in swing states like Ohio. 

Can you join me today and make a few calls?

President Obama fought for us, so now I'm fighting for him. Over the final 3 days, we need to recruit as many volunteers as possible—before it's too late for my mother and for millions of others who can't risk a Romney win next week.

In order to reach every MoveOn member in a swing state in time, we need 5 folks to spend 15 minutes making calls today in Inwood.

Please, click here to start calling, before it's too late.

Thank you.

–Jen Job

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