Aloha Reader,

Thanks to everyone who's been postcarding, textbanking, and phonebanking. The energy is up, and every effort, big or small, makes a difference.

On Thursday, Trump told his supporters to "cheat like hell." Whatever the regime has planned, we live in reality, not his delusions of a small, wealthy few deciding how the rest of us live. That's the opposite of what America stands for - We the People - and plenty of folks seem to get the assignment. Thrilled to be in this fight together.

Every vote counts if Democrats are going to retake both houses of Congress, and this midterm push is already one of our most organized yet.

Make the turnout too big to rig.

Here's how you can be involved this week.

Postcarding at Gypsea Gelato Thursday

It’s hard to see how Democrats take back the Senate without flipping North Carolina. And we have a compelling candidate in Roy Cooper, a popular former Governor and Attorney General who knows how to win in this critical battleground state. We are writing to registered Democrats who usually skip midterm elections or in general only vote sporadically, using a strong economic message as recommended by local experts.

There are also campaigns available to reach Apache voters in Arizona, an important swing state, and some other state court and legislative seats. State seats are important because state legislatures control voting in their states.

TAKE ACTION: Join us at Gypsea Gelato and help boost turnout in North Carolina.

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:30-3:00 pm

Where: Gypsea Gelato, 79-7491 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750 - Register here​

Prefer to write from home? Request a packet here. There's a range of campaigns you can help with. We're writing to help flip US House seats in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, along with Senate seats in Ohio, Maine, and North Carolina.

You also have dozens of opportunities to phonebank or textbank for key candidates. Find details on our events page.

Pop-Up Rally Friday

Join the Pop-Up Rally on September 18, 2026. We love being out on the streets with like-minded neighbors, and pop-ups help us keep the conversation going beyond our own living rooms. The next big day of action is already taking shape too (more below).

Let’s gather, show our strength, and remind our community what is at stake: Protect our rights! Protect our Democracy, protect our right to vote! It’s time to vote for change.

When: Friday, September 18, 2026, 4:00-5:00 pm

Where: Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, south of Henry Street, mauka of the Mormon Temple (our usual rally spot)

Parking: Use one of the larger lots on Henry Street. Please don't park on the road shoulder on Queen Kaʻahumanu.

➤➤➤ RSVP to lnlubrano53@gmail.com (503-784-6192) to help us reach you fast if anything changes at the last minute.

The next No Dictators protest: Hands Off My Vote

We're excited that the next No Dictators, on October 17, is already on the calendar, and you can sign up now here.

Indivisible and the No Kings Coalition are organizing this as a nationwide Vote Early Day, known here as No Dictators. We're not political strategists, but we appreciate this behind-the-scenes breakdown from Simon Rosenberg on why casting a ballot early counts for so much:

• It builds momentum. A visible surge of ballots on day one, long lines, and strong numbers make it easier for everyone else to follow.
• It's harder to cheat. In-person voting closes off many of the tricks used to undermine the count.
• It shifts capacity to the voters who need more outreach. Once someone votes, campaigns cross them off get-out-the-vote lists and use that freed-up time to reach people who lean Democratic but don't reliably show up.

Talk up early voting with family, friends, and coworkers, and treat the first day like a block party instead of a quiet errand. As always, this gathering will be nonviolent and open to people of any party, chanting "hands off my vote" and helping neighbors get their plans in place.

Hawai'i's general election ballots go out October 16, so our protest the next day lands right when they're hitting mailboxes statewide. That timing puts extra eyes on the moment early voting begins, exactly the kind of visibility this strategy depends on. Whether you're organizing, showing up, or reading this for the first time, this whole community is looking forward to hitting the streets together. We understand the assignment, don’t we? 😉😊

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Our next Hawaiʻi protest is set for October 17. Register.
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See you Thursday and Friday.

Warmest Aloha
Sam & the KIND Leadership Team

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