The countdown is on. The word is getting out. The excitement is palpable. The crowd is growing.
People are getting on a bus, on a train, on a plane, on a bike or other form of transportation. However they can, progressives are making their way to Washington DC on 10.2.10. Other cities are holding satellite events to coincide and link with the main event. So if you cannot get to DC, be sure to check out the One Nation Working Together website for a rally and other events near you.
This is your opportunity to get involved and make a difference. Let your voice be heard. Take action to support our cause. We need you. Now.
How? Be there. Spread the word. Sponsor a marcher.
BE THERE!
Howard Dean is one of the many Progressive voices calling us to action.
Last night, I read Shannika's epic diary by a powerful writer wherein she shares why she and her daughter are traveling across the country to participate in what I hope will be an historic event. Her analysis and commentary on the state of our nation and of ourselves is riveting and recommended reading. If you are on the fence about this rally, this diary could motivate you to get on the bus.
Get to Washington DC or a satellite event if you can.
SPREAD THE WORD!
The Daily Kos community has come together and responded with incredible efforts to keep this story in front of us, posting information about the main march and transportation options from the various coalition sponsors. Many writers have been telling you the story of the One Nation Working Together coalition. If you have not heard about this yet, please take a moment and read Meteor Blades' FP story and yesterday's diary by War on Error. Both have links to other resources and worthy diaries. You can help by spreading the word. Rec the diaries to keep them on the FP. Send them to others via Twitter, Facebook or other social media that you are connected to. Tell your family, friends, co-workers and associates. Download flyers from the ONWT website and post them or pass them out.
SPONSOR A MARCHER!
An amazing Kossack, DiegoUK, wrote daily diaries with his pleas for help to get to the march from the other side of the pond. His tenacity paid off and he will be there. Now he is "paying it forward" by soliciting sponsors for other Kossacks who want to be in DC, but lack financial resources. He has put up a ProgressiveSponsor website that brings together people who want to go, but need help, and people who are willing to sponsor a marcher. His diary from yesterday brought out the best in us. Many more people will now be able to go to the march as a direct result of Diego's efforts.
And now, HKHeadhunter has generously offered to match up to $500.00 in additional sponsorships . That means $500.00 can be doubled to $1,000.00 with this matching grant. Every contribution you make will go towards helping someone get to the march. If you can't go to DC, here is a way you can be there in spirit.
I am very pleased that I will be joining the many thousands of other Progressives to be part of a positive and uplifting event. We will declare the One Nation Working Together purpose and mission on behalf millions of other Americans to our country's leaders. We demand the change we voted for. Jobs, justice and education are what is needed to get Americans back on their feet and keep our country moving forward. And remember, this is just the beginning. We will return home and work to GOTV. Then turn out again to vote on 11.2.10.
UPDATE 9.27.10 8:11PST: Kossack meetup starting around 7:00 Friday night at Union Station. Possible post rally meetup still to be determined. Hopeful will post a diary when more information is available.