Well we've talked about protesting with kids, and we've posted about recent protests, but here's a slight twist! Canvass with your kids. What's canvassing, you ask? Knockin' on doors, mamas. That's right. Not online organizing. Not e-mail activism. As attractive as we all know that can be. This is old-fashioned door knocking. Gettin' out the vote - on foot. Did you catch Thomas Friedman's recent Op-Ed piece in the NYT? He was down, down on all this quiet online activism and fondly reminiscing about the good old days when people actually congregated in person to make a strong impression (maybe Thomas hasn't heard about the Activistas yet!).
He evoked the very powerful image of James Meredith, the first African-American to enter Ole Miss in 1962. He described a life-size statue of him,
striding toward a tall limestone archway, re-enacting his fateful step onto the then-segregated campus — defying a violent, angry mob and protected by the National Guard. Above the archway, carved into the stone, is the word “Courage.” That is what real activism looks like. There is no substitute.
Like, wow, mamas. That is inspiration.
Event Specifics: Saturday's event ties in so well with so much of what we've been sharing lately - kids walking more, involving kids in activism, supporting legislation that we believe in. It's all here, wrapped up into one pretty fun sounding event. Children First for Oregon is hosting this family-friendly event from 10 am - 1 pm. Yes, they want your kids in the mix and this is how to do it! Meet up at their offices at 1125 SE Madison (97214), create outreach materials with your kids, eat some snacks, listen to some tunes, then hit the trail.
RSVP or learn more by e-mail or phone (503.239.8800). Wanna canvass with other Activista families? Connect in the comments section. See you there!
Not the Canvassing Type? No worries, there are a bunch of other ways to get involved & support the campaign through Children First for Oregon:
- Send an e-card to friends & family telling them about the issue and how you plan to vote.
- Download a window sign for your car or house (way down on left of site).
- Sign up to receive the Children's Action e-newsletter (and find out 1st about events & action opportunities)
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