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Related: About this forumHillary Op-ed: 5 Things You Can Do During the Debate (Besides Yell at Your TV)
Jesse Ferguson ?@JesseFFerguson 14h14 hours agoNew Op-ed by @HillaryClinton in Hofstra student paper before first debate at Hofstra.
http://thehofstrachronicle.com/5-things-you-can-do-during-the-debate-besides-yell-at-your-tv/
Were in the final sprint of this election. I know youre probably tired of hearing all the ads, exhausted from all the cable news chatter, and maybe even a little anxious.
So Ill cut right to the chase. We only have 53 days left to roll up our sleeves, do everything we can, and make sure that we dont have any regrets once all the ballots are counted.
My own first steps toward getting involved in public service began during my days at Wellesley College. Now its your time to make a difference in our countrys future. I hear from young people every day who want to make sure were helping families and students get ahead. I know I can help make that possible, because its what Ive always done.
Soon, Ill debate Donald Trump here at Hofstra University. I have a very different vision for our countrys future, and I cant wait to share it. But we all know what to expect from my opponent: insults and ugly words, not just about me (I can take it) but about anyone and everyone. It could be a DREAMer in Arizona. It could be a prisoners of war. It could be the Pope. You never know.
I know were better than that.
So when youre watching the debate, Im sure there will be times when you want to throw things at the screen. Dont do that. Its not your TV or your computers fault. If you want to stand up to Donald Trump and make sure he gets nowhere near the White House, here are five things you can do that will actually make a difference in this election.
Volunteer. I promise, this is a truly fun thing to do and youll feel so good when youre done. Youll meet people youd never meet otherwise. And youll really be a part of something greater than yourself.
Our campaign has set a goal of registering and committing 3 million voters between now and Election Day. Now that is a big goal. We really could use your help. Go to hillaryclinton.com/help to get plugged in. There are so many ways to get involved, from making calls (you can do it right in your room!) to knocking on doors and registering people to vote.
Host an organizer. There are fired-up volunteers flooding into battleground states right now. If you or someone you know has an extra bed, futon, or couch to offer, you can host a volunteer. You wont see them very much; theyll be out hitting the pavement every day. Also, who knows maybe you guys will become lifelong friends. What a great story. Why would you stand in the way of that?
Use your talents. Maybe youre a law student with some free time on the weekends. Maybe youre an artist with a really great idea for a mural. Those are skills we can put to good use. Were looking for lawyers and law students to help make sure everyone can cast their ballot. Were looking for artists and coders to bring great ideas to life and reach as many voters as we can between now and Election Day. Volunteering your skillsand not just your timeis a huge help.
Pitch in what you can afford. Were building this campaign $5, $10, and $20 at a time. Every single donation no matter how small makes a real difference. In fact, were counting on them. Your $5 might not seem like a lot, but it can help buy clipboards for a field office, print a stack of fliers, and cover gas to get a few people to the polls.
VOTE! President Obama likes to say, dont boo, vote. Hes so right. You can shout, roll your eyes, take your frustrations out on Twitter, or post that Facebook rant youve been working on. But at the end of day, theres only one thing that will keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office next year. And thats voting.
You can also text JOIN to 47246 to get important updates from our Brooklyn headquarters. That will connect you to all the latest news. Plus, well let you know when, where, and how your help can be most valuable.
Our campaign is about building an economy that works for everyone supporting education, so going to school never has to mean going into debt and standing up against racism and all kinds of bigotry, because we firmly believe that love trumps hate and were stronger together. If you agree, then this is the campaign for you.
Everything you can do in this election will count. And every single one of you has the power to make a real impact between now and Election Day.
So dont feel helpless or cynical, even in the face of todays political discourse.
Take action. Its the best cure for helplessness and cynicism that I know.
read: http://thehofstrachronicle.com/5-things-you-can-do-during-the-debate-besides-yell-at-your-tv/
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