What do you say to someone who has voted Republican for years but is now ready to try something new?

“Welcome home. We’ve got work to do.” That is Lee McInnis’s message.

McInnis wants an America that isn’t full of division and insults. He thinks there is a better way.

When Everett Wess for U.S. Senate visited us last month, he pledged to put Alabamians first. The U.S. government needs to spend less money on wars, he says, and more money on hospitals in rural areas and on veterans’ healthcare. The people of Alabama deserve better.

Vote blue for a better Alabama.

When Phillip Ensler visited us last month, he talked about the proposed data center moratorium. The data center issue touches on several important topics, including the environment, local regulations in unincorporated rural areas, and transparency among government officials.

“Don’t wait until it’s too late,” says Jamie Lowe, president of the Lee County Democratic Party. “Get involved now!”

There are so many ways you can get involved with this election. Find a candidate you like and support him or her — with donations, phone banking, canvassing, or house parties.

When AshLeigh Dunham spoke to our group, she told the story of how her IVF journey spurred her to run for a spot on the Supreme Court.

After two failed IVF attempts in Alabama, Dunham sought help in Oregon. The doctor told her it wasn’t her body that failed her; it was her state that failed her.

At our meeting last week, Phillip Ensler challenged us to talk to our neighbors about voting. These races are winnable! We just need to reach out to people who may feel disillusioned with voting because the system often doesn’t feel like it works.

Your vote matters! It is how we make change. 🇺🇸