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We are the Southern California chapter of ThirdAct.org, a national community of Americans over 60 working to save our planet and democracy. Please FOLLOW this page, SHARE our posts, and JOIN US at thirdact.org/SoCal! For more info: Linktr.ee/thirdactsocal

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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hang Out Do Good (HODG) invites you and yours to take part in: CALIFORNIA GAME DAY Write! Call! Text! Win! Saturday Oct 3 3pm - 5pm 153 S. Norton Ave **Bring your laptops and headphones** And help flip the house Blue. Prizes!! Booze!! Ice Cream!! RSVP to HangOutDoGood.com
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tomorrow, Wed. 9/30 @ midnight is Governor Newsom's deadline for signing or vetoing the bills still on his desk. Please ask him to veto SB344 & SB958 And sign SB327, SB868, SB886, SB905, SB913, SB954, SB1180, SB1359, SB1425, AB40, AB1577, AB1684, ABA1715, AB2313 916-445-2841 gov.ca.gov/contact
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Come to Air Summit, a community listening session to express your views about San Diego’s Climate Action Plan. Learn what they’re doing and make your views heard on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 pm in Balboa Park. Register: luma.com/3qrwd1c3 #sandiegoclimateweek #balboaparksandiego #ClimateActionWeek
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Come to a free San Diego experience to learn about: Free + low-cost home-energy upgrades Electric appliances + healthy-home resources Solar + energy resilience EVs + clean mobility Programs for renters and homeowners Community demonstrations + clean-energy resources www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I'm attending Swing Left's event, “Fridays at 4--Letter Writing and More! (4 pm Pacific/7 pm Eastern)” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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Fridays at 4--Letter Writing and More! (4 pm Pacific/7 pm Eastern) · Mobilize
NOTE: We are a video-on community; to promote group security and community, please sign up only if you can have your video on. Join us on Fridays at 4 (PST)—Letter Writing and More! to take action -...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Courage California Voter Guide
With Courage we can make sure our democracy works for ALL Californians
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
These postcarding sessions are great!
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Researching the propositions? Here's what Courage California says: ✅ Vote YES on propositions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 40. ❌ Vote NO on propositions 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. Info: CourageVoterGuide.org #VoterGuide #2026Election #CaliforniaElection #BallotProposition #Progressives #BallotMeasure See less
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Courage California Voter Guide
With Courage we can make sure our democracy works for ALL Californians
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Watch these selfie video clips about how “Canvassing” isn’t as hard as you’d imagine; how it’s actually a lot of fun! (Plus, it’s the most effective tool in voter engagement and is a great way to meet fellow community-minded neighbors!) youtube.com/playlist?lis... #voter #midterms #canvassing
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Watch these clips about how “Canvassing” isn’t as hard as you’d imagine; how it’s actually a lot of fun! And if you’re near Bakersfield next weekend, Oct. 2-5, and want to canvass with us for Randy Villegas for Congress, sign up here: actionnetwork.org/forms/canvas...? youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Canvassing Intake Form (CA-22)
Join Third Act and our partners for a canvassing weekend in Bakersfield, CA-22, October 2–5. Bill McKibben will be joining us for the weekend, including a rally on Saturday, October 3. Sign up to expr...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
There are only a few weeks left, but that’s still time to help us FLIP THE HOUSE BLUE! #ThirdAct invites you to join us for next weekend’s canvassing parties in Fullerton, Westminster, Fountain Valley and Norwalk! Go to the Volunteer tab on this #DerekTran page and sign up! linktr.ee/DerekTranCa
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Please join us in Bakersfield Oct. 2-5, for the blow-out Canvass Drive that's going to FLIP THE HOUSE BLUE! Third Act members will be supporting Randy Villegas for Congress in CA-22 and we need your help to make it happen! No experience necessary; we'll train you! actionnetwork.org/forms/canvas...?
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Please join us in Bakersfield Oct. 2-5, for the blow-out Canvass Drive that's going to FLIP THE HOUSE BLUE! Third Act members will be supporting Randy Villegas for Congress in CA-22 and we need your help to make it happen! No experience necessary; we'll train you! actionnetwork.org/forms/canvas...?
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Author, environmentalist and activist Bill McKibben has been a key climate organizer… In 2021, he founded Third Act, a nonprofit group for older environmentalists, with the support of big names including Vermont senator Bernie Sanders and Jane Fonda." www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...?
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The Independent Climate 100 List 2026
Back for its third year, The Independent is proud to publish its list of the world’s leading environmentalists – marking the campaigners, change makers and innovators who are making a positive and sig...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Come hop on the party line! Senior-to-senior phone and text banking now through November 3, several times a week! All you need is a computer or tablet, a phone, and a willingness to talk to your fellow seniors! We’ll train you! www.mobilize.us/graypac/even... #thirdact #PhoneBanking #textbanks
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Third Act @thirdactorg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"Energy from heaven, not from hell" Watch TA Founder @billmckibben.bsky.social break down how energy from the sun became the best option on Earth — and why this narrow window of time may be our last real shot at a different future. www.ted.com/talks/bill_m...
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Our last, best chance to cool the Earth
We're living through oil wars, wildfire smoke and extreme weather driven by a warming planet. But environmentalist Bill McKibben says one thing is finally going right: the price of clean energy has pl...
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Third Act Sacramento @thirdactsacramento.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thank you so much to Vista Councilmember Corinna Contreras and Assemblymember Tasha Boerner for joining our canvassing kick off today! I'm honored to be with these incredible women leaders, to fight for our freedoms as women in our country! #CA48
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Derek Tran @derektranforcongress.com · 21/09/2026
It is an honor to earn the endorsement of the OC Register Editorial Board. The OC Register has long been an important voice for our community. I have proudly always put Southern California families first, and I look forward to earning every vote this Nov. Read here: ocregister.com/2026/09/17/e...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join GrayPAC and our partners for a canvassing weekend in Bakersfield, CA-22, Friday, Oct. 2 through Monday, Oct. 5, in support of Randy Villegas for Congress. This is a crucial race to flip the house blue! Sign up to express your interest and to get more details. actionnetwork.org/forms/canvas...?
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wed. 9/23 at 4pm will be a crucial meeting for climate action in the San Diego area! The Encinitas City Council has a climate crisis denier as a mayor and the council will be considering GUTTING the city’s Climate Action Plan! Find out more & send an email: sandiego.surfrider.org/take-action-...?
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I'm attending Marni Von Wilpert for Congress's event, “Flip the 48th Textbank with Third Act!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/marnivonwilp...
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Flip the 48th Textbank with Third Act! · Marni Von Wilpert for Congress
Come Flip the 48th with Third Act during our Text Bank!
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Come hear an interview with Goldman Environmental Prize winner Diane Wilson at Third Act’s Oct. 1 “Hope and Joy Series”! (She’s the author of “An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas.”) Register at: thirdact.org/events/hope-...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Join us! Next protest to get the Dodgers to quit advertising for Big Oil is tomorrow! Why does it matter? Because making fans feel warm and fuzzy about fossil fuels, by associating 76 gas with superstars like Shohei, makes it easier for climate crimes to continue. Sign up: tinyurl.com/868s6n8y
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
There’s a wonderful article in today’s L.A. Times digital edition that features #ThirdActSoCal, and it’s supposed to be in tomorrow’s print edition, as well! (This is GREAT publicity for us, and the article includes a link to our website, as well, so please share!) www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Commentary: We don’t need AI to threaten the future of humanity. We’ve got Trump's climate policies
Trump's ambitious assault on the planet is fueling climate activism.
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join #ThirdActSoCal for our first text bank as a team, Sept. 30 at noon for #CA48 for Marni von Wilpert. Come to the training session before the texting starts; you’ll be surprised how easy and fun it is! Sign up: mobilize.us/s/O8jx0g @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social #marnivonwilpert #CA48 #midterms
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Yes, good things are still happening! Join @JessCraven101.bsky.social, @FieldTeam6.org founder @JasonBerlin.bsky.social, & Jessica Stamen for a Zoom party to raise $ to #RegisterDemocrats Thurs Sept 17, 5pm PT/8pm ET Let's flip the House & Senate! #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/4D7YD7m5
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RSVP Here
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Third Act SoCal member Janet poses with one of the candidates we’re supporting in our campaign to Flip the House – CA-48’s Marni von Wilpert! Find out about canvassing for her in Escondido on Oct. 10: www.mobilize.us/swingleft/ev... To learn more about the candidate: www.marnivonwilpert.com/about
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/09/2026
Ossoff: "We are witnessing people drunk with power who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity. They believe they're untouchable. They believe they're invincible. Let's prove them wrong."
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❌👑🐸 Deb Verla 💙 Register Democrats 🌎 Save the world ❌👑🐸 @villaverla.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
They try to cling to power by making it harder to vote. Prove them wrong. Mail your ballot by Oct 13 or use an official drop box. Vote early or plan your November 3 trip now. Our power is in our vote. Let's use it! #Voterizer #HandsOffOurVote @FieldTeam6.org social.fieldteam6.org/s/QDufj8Mu
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Vote Early!
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Come to tomorrow’s Third Act All-In Call to find out how to mobilize voters to build a stronger movement for a clean energy future in November and beyond. Special guest Justin Pearson is a Tennessee lawmaker and congressional candidate who works for climate justice. thirdact.org/events/septe...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hear from Third Act's co-founder, internationally respected climate activist Bill McKibben at the Environmental Voter Project's fundraiser tonight at 5 pm PT on zoom. Learn new information on how climate voters can make a big difference in the midterms! www.environmentalvoter.org/annualfundra...?
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Come Canvass with us in Garden Grove Park to Defend #CA45 and Re-Elect #DerekTran! Join us on Sat., Sept. 19! Sign up: www.mobilize.us/cadems/event... #thirdactsocal #midterms #adoptadistrict #FlipTheHouse #FlipTheHouseBlue #BlueWave #ElectionsMatter #gardengrove #orangecountry #democrats
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Come Canvass with us in the Artesia/Cerritos area on Sat., Sept. 19 to Defend #CA45 and Re-Elect #DerekTran! Sign up: www.mobilize.us/derektranfor... (Address provided via email.) #thirdactsocal #midterms #adoptadistrict #FlipTheHouse #BlueWave #artesia #cerritos #CerritosCA #ArtesiaCA
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Come Canvass with us in Buena Park on Sat., Sept. 20 to help Defend #CA45 and Re-Elect #DerekTrek! www.mobilize.us/derektranfor... (Address will be sent upon sign-up.) #midterms #midtermelections #adoptadistrict #FlipTheHouse #FlipTheHouseBlue #BlueWave #ElectionsMatter #buenapark #buenaparkca
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I’ve signed up to learn how to send texts with Field Team 6 on Thursday, Sep 17. They have training and Q&A sessions every Thursday to help you turn your home computer into a FREE, FAST, and amazing texting machine to reach Democrat voters! Sign up: mobilize.us/s/bWyxra #voterizer #voteblue #vote
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
To find blue candidate canvassing events in flippable areas near you, go to #FieldTeam8 list at: www.mobilize.us/ft6/?country... Or put in different filters and find them all over the country (and tell your peeps that live there or plan a road trip!): www.mobilize.us/ft6/?q=Calif... #Voterizer
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
To find blue candidate canvassing events in flippable areas near you, go to #FieldTeam8 list at: www.mobilize.us/ft6/?country... Or put in different filters and find them all over the country (and tell your peeps that live there or plan a road trip!): www.mobilize.us/ft6/?q=Calif... #Voterizer
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Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Mobilize
Create change in your community. Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups, and...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I'm attending Field Team 6's event, “Text on Tap Free Texting - Register Democrats in Swing States!” - sign up now to join me! #FieldTeam6 www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/40...
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Text on Tap Free Texting - Register Democrats in Swing States! · Field Team 6
Welcome to the biggest fight of our lives. Time to join Field Team 6's free Text on Tap text team - and text millions of unregistered likely Democrats in key swing states to win key elections in 2026!...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Join us as we call SENIOR voters in our 4 priority Congressional Districts to Take Back the House! We'll be running virtual phone banks 3 days a week through the November election, and you'll need a computer, laptop or tablet and internet access to make the calls. www.mobilize.us/cadems/event...
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: September All In Call . RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/septe...
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September All In Call
As a drumbeat in the lead to the midterm election, join Third Act as we get fired up to vote and win back our democracy.
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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AnthropoceneMPG 🌊 @anthropocenempg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#SeaSurfaceTemp See the red line; it’s steep and rising, Not falling. #GlobalWatming
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
youtu.be/MdyH_bYpO5Y?... At a recent #ThirdActCreatives zoom about making social media videos, the idea of making short election videos was discussed: what we’re doing to help and how people can pitch in: postcarding, canvassing, etc. Anyone who wants to make one, send it to creatives@thirdact.org
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Third Act's Jack Mayer Talks About Using Videos on Social Media to Boost Democracy & Climate Action
YouTube video by Third Act SoCal Videos
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
youtu.be/MdyH_bYpO5Y?... Third Act’s Digital Coach was a guest at a recent #thirdactcreatives zoom, telling us how to express ourselves to a wider social media audience via selfie videos. He also gave us technical tips + ideas on how to make impactful, short, authentic videos w/ minimal training!
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Third Act's Jack Mayer Talks About Using Videos on Social Media to Boost Democracy & Climate Action
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Tom Joad™️ @theoriginaltomjoad.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
0wned @0wned.bsky.social with amazing new Starter Pack go.bsky.app/GwDQNdd
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please help us reach more potential voters and fellow climate activists by going to our Instagram page and follow us! (And while you’re there, like and/or comment on a couple of our posts!) www.instagram.com/thirdactsoca...
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Instagram
Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: Electoral Expo. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/elect...
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Electoral Expo
Join GrayPac and Third Act Volunteers and our partners to learn about the buffet of options we are supporting this election cycle and how you can plug in!
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Third Act SoCal @thirdactsocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This video from #CA-22 Congressional candidate #RandyVillegas demonstrates the reason #ThirdActSocal is endorsing him for the midterms November 3; he’s the REAL DEAL and his win could #flipthehouseblue! Sign up to help us help him win at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... youtu.be/KKW-gd9fbZ8?...
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CTD TOWN HALL WITH RANDY VILLEGAS CLOSING MESSAGE
YouTube video by Commit To Democracy
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