October 10, 2026 Email to Active Group
This “Active Group 2” email is in addition to our monthly update that goes to the full list. It’s meant for members who want to take action and don’t mind more frequent messages (about once every 1–2 weeks). In this web version, some sensitive details may be omitted; the best way to stay fully informed is to sign up for the email list.
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Need more folks to come support us trying to urge Mountain View City Council to adopt a temporary moratorium on detention facilities. Email City Council. And join us at the City Council meeting in person (yes!) or on Zoom, Tues, 10/13, 6:30pm. More info in this toolkit: click here
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We're now fully switched to 20 letters / postcards per package. The campaigns now will be often with very quick deadlines. Right now it's Florida and Mississippi on the porch, with their surprisingly competitive races! https://blueturnindivisible.org/pickup
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HOP ON A FREE BUS IN MTN VIEW (or nearby); arrive rested, trained, fired up! Help to re-elect Adam Gray in Congressional District 13 (CA-13) and help Randy Villegas flip CA-22. Training is available before/during each event. We can pair you with an experienced partner. Travel stipends & carpool/lodging/meal coordination are often available.
- This Sat/Sun Oct 10-11 2-Day Trip to Porterville to CA-22 (SCCDP/BAC)
- 10/17 Modesto (Sat) Adam Gray, CA-13 (DVC/BAC) Special No Kings Bus!
- 10/18 Merced (Sun; from Stanford) for Adam Gray, CA-13 (SLP)
- Oct 24 Corcoran (Sat) for Villegas; 2 departures Mtn View / San Jose (SLP)
- The Nevada Democratic Party is looking for help from Californians and other neighboring states. They have a tightly contested Governor's race, with Democrat Aaron Ford having a good chance of unseating incumbent Republican Governor Joe Lombardo. There also two competitive House seats, NV-CD3 (currently held by Susie Lee, a Democrat) and NV-CD2 (an open seat, and a potential red-to-blue flip opportunity.) If you are interested in helping to phone bank or canvass in Nevada, please let [redacted] know.
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- THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 11: Signs of Fascism, easy but somber visibility event in Mountain View, 11am-12pm: click here
- Oct. 17, No Kings Early Vote in Mountain View, 2-4pm: click here Do you have kids? Or know other families with kids? Join us for lots of kids' activities and voting information. Help us spread the word among those who are not already on the No Kings' mailing list with this family-friendly, non-political flyer (and corresponding not-No-Kings link, https://mobilize.us/s/Dptups):
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- Ally of Stanford? Cardinal Courage has a new petition – this time to urge Stanford leadership to make a public statement against the proposed IRS rule which would remove nonprofit status from any institution which has an program, scholarship, policy etc that has diversity as a goal. One does not have to be a Stanford alum to sign – allies are also welcome.
- Our friends at SIREN are holding Props & Power: Your Vote, Your Voice Town Hall at 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose on Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am–1pm. Interpretation: English, Spanish, Vietnamese. Nonpartisan community education event, designed to help people better understand voting and ballot propositions ahead of the November 2026 election, giving people information they need to make their own informed decisions. Learn how to research propositions, identify credible sources, and evaluate information. Explore interactive proposition booths hosted by community organizations. RSVP: tinyurl.com/proptownhall-oct2026
If you can volunteer to help set up, let us know!! - Another Stanford Action. Stanford’s proposed 2026 General Use Plan includes using automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to count commute trips. We need the County to require another method instead. Speak up Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6 PM, in person at the Board of Supervisors Chamber, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, or remotely. Tell the County: Don’t require ALPRs in Stanford’s plan. Use other methods to count trips. Interested in this action? Let us know!
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There will be a lot of rumors and panic between now and, well, the end of this whole hell, but, let’s say, until our electeds are seated in Congress in January. Before passing along unverified information, please ask your friends (and yourself): Is this actually worth spreading?