Events (all Pacific Times)
Frontline Educators: For Truth, Democracy, and Common Power
Highlighting incredible teachers on the ground in Minneapolis!
Tuesday, Feb 10th on ZOOM @ 5-7 PM PST // 8-10 PM EST
Teachers are giving their all today to teach truth and stand for democracy in America. Conservative politicians want to shut down what one can teach, school districts are monitoring teachers closely, ICE agents are invading school grounds, and students are both scared and yet becoming more politicized.
Join Institute Director Dr. Terry Anne Scott from the ground in Minneapolis and Professor David Domke as they talk with educators on the front lines.
This event is part of a two-months long Frontline Educators fundraising campaign by the Institute to support these teachers.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Reclaiming Democracy (Session 2)
FEB 4th & 11th at 5-6:30 PM PST
Join Dr. Terry Anne Scott, award-winning historian and writer, as she teaches about race and the history of voter suppression as well as the future of voter empowerment. Why was the 1965 Voting Rights Act necessary? How did people come together to secure voting rights for all? What did voter empowerment look like in the decades following the passage of the Act? What rights are challenged today and how do we create a just and inclusive society where voting is accessible and not suppressed? Dr. Scott will answer these questions and more. Join her for what is sure to be an informative, dynamic, and inspiring lecture series!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Team Illinois Orientation
Join the Illinois Team Leads for an Orientation Meeting about the upcoming fieldwork trip! Team Leads will run through the official travel itinerary, expectations on the ground, and code of conduct.
Feb. 19 @ 5-6 PM PST // 8-9 PM EST
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Team Texas Orientation
Join Texas Team Leads as they run through the official travel itinerary and expectations on the ground for the Texas trip!
Feb. 20th @ 4-5 PM PST // 7-8 PM EST
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Monthly Community Meeting
Our Monthly Community Meetings take place every 1st Thursday of the month. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather virtually and delve into the latest updates at Common Power. These meetings serve as an ideal platform to explore the various programs our dedicated staff are developing, seek clarification through interactive Q&A sessions, or enjoy the warmth of our community.
All meetings will be recorded for the benefit of our community and will be made available on CP's YouTube channel a few days after the event.
Your participation and support are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being part of Common Power.
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Monthly Community Meeting
Our Monthly Community Meetings take place every 1st Thursday of the month. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather virtually and delve into the latest updates at Common Power. These meetings serve as an ideal platform to explore the various programs our dedicated staff are developing, seek clarification through interactive Q&A sessions, or enjoy the warmth of our community.
All meetings will be recorded for the benefit of our community and will be made available on CP's YouTube channel a few days after the event.
Your participation and support are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being part of Common Power.
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Monthly Community Meeting
Our Monthly Community Meetings take place every 1st Thursday of the month. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather virtually and delve into the latest updates at Common Power. These meetings serve as an ideal platform to explore the various programs our dedicated staff are developing, seek clarification through interactive Q&A sessions, or enjoy the warmth of our community.
All meetings will be recorded for the benefit of our community and will be made available on CP's YouTube channel a few days after the event.
Your participation and support are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being part of Common Power.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Monthly Community Meeting
Our Monthly Community Meetings take place every 1st Thursday of the month. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather virtually and delve into the latest updates at Common Power. These meetings serve as an ideal platform to explore the various programs our dedicated staff are developing, seek clarification through interactive Q&A sessions, or enjoy the warmth of our community.
All meetings will be recorded for the benefit of our community and will be made available on CP's YouTube channel a few days after the event.
Your participation and support are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being part of Common Power.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Monthly Community Meeting
Our Monthly Community Meetings take place every 1st Thursday of the month. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather virtually and delve into the latest updates at Common Power. These meetings serve as an ideal platform to explore the various programs our dedicated staff are developing, seek clarification through interactive Q&A sessions, or enjoy the warmth of our community.
All meetings will be recorded for the benefit of our community and will be made available on CP's YouTube channel a few days after the event.
Your participation and support are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being part of Common Power.
Reclaiming Democracy (Session 1)
FEB 4th & 11th at 5-6:30 PM PST
Join Dr. Terry Anne Scott, award-winning historian and writer, as she teaches about race and the history of voter suppression as well as the future of voter empowerment. Why was the 1965 Voting Rights Act necessary? How did people come together to secure voting rights for all? What did voter empowerment look like in the decades following the passage of the Act? What rights are challenged today and how do we create a just and inclusive society where voting is accessible and not suppressed? Dr. Scott will answer these questions and more. Join her for what is sure to be an informative, dynamic, and inspiring lecture series!
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
The Return of "Slave Catchers": A Teach-In on ICE and How We Win 2026
To honor the 100th year of Black History month, a national teach-in connecting past to present, ICE, and how we win the 2026 midterms.
LIVE ON THE GROUND IN WASHINGTON DC + MINNEAPOLIS, MN AND ON ZOOM
1-5 PM EST // 10 AM - 2 PM PST
Colorado Hub Kick-Off Meeting
Join us for the re-launch of our Colorado Hub!
Come learn how Common Power is locally organizing across Colorado and how we’re gearing up to meet the momentum of the midterms.
This Hub is committed to organizing in these key districts, deepening our existing community, and building lasting power. Join us to learn how you can get involved and help shape what’s next!
Team Texas Kickoff Event!
Please join us to discuss our trip to Texas to support James Talarico as he attempts to secure a Democratic seat in the US Senate!
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Reclaiming Patriotism (Session 3)
As the United States marks 250 years, this three-part series offers a bold and honest conversation about American history, past, present, and future. We reclaim patriotism not as blind allegiance, but as a commitment to truth, justice, and possibility. Grounded in historical literacy, we uplift education as one of the most patriotic acts we can pursue. This is not about guilt or blame, but about American responsibility for what comes next.
Session 1 - First Draft: Our Founding & Flaws - Wednesday, January 14
Session 2 - American Crossroads - Thursday, January 22
Session 3 - From Classroom to Country - Thursday, January 29
Positioning education as the catalyst of a civic revolution, where inspired students, bold teaching, and engaged citizens shape a new American future.
Volunteer Training 103: Traveling With Common Power
For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!
SoCal Hub Kick-Off Meeting!
Join us for the re-launch of our Southern California Hub!
Come learn how Common Power is locally organizing across Greater Los Angeles, and how we’re gearing up to meet the momentum of the midterms.
California has critical work ahead, with several competitive districts now in play following the passage of Prop 50. This Hub is committed to organizing in these key districts, deepening our existing community, and building lasting power. Join us to learn how you can get involved and help shape what’s next!
Team Wisconsin Kick-Off!
Join Team Wisconsin for our first 2026 kickoff meeting!
We’ll introduce our team leads and share our official plans to mobilize and doorknock in the pivotal April Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
Common Power will be supporting Chris Taylor to expand the court’s liberal majority to a decisive 5–2. Securing this supermajority is essential to building a durable firewall for reproductive freedom and workers’ rights, ensuring fair congressional maps, and safeguarding the integrity of the 2028 election.
Join us online to learn more about our upcoming travel, field plans, and the partners we’ll be organizing alongside in Wisconsin.
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Volunteer Training 102: Engaging With Voters
Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.
We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!
Reclaiming Patriotism (Session 2)
As the United States marks 250 years, this three-part series offers a bold and honest conversation about American history, past, present, and future. We reclaim patriotism not as blind allegiance, but as a commitment to truth, justice, and possibility. Grounded in historical literacy, we uplift education as one of the most patriotic acts we can pursue. This is not about guilt or blame, but about American responsibility for what comes next.
Session 1 - First Draft: Our Founding & Flaws - Wednesday, January 14
Session 2 - American Crossroads - Thursday, January 22
Examine how white supremacy has long fueled America’s refusal to share power has infected its promise and divided those who believe in Justice for All.
Session 3 - From Classroom to Country - Thursday, January 29
Team Illinois Kick-Off!
Join Team Illinois for our first 2026 kickoff meeting!
We’ll introduce our team leads and share our official plans to mobilize and doorknock in the IL-09 US House race.
Common Power will be supporting Kat Abughazaleh in this race because she brings a new kind of grassroots energy and voice to the race, leveraging her large online following and progressive platform to mobilize younger and previously disengaged voters. She’s captured national attention by fearlessly taking on entrenched power structures and challenging the political establishment in her district.
Join us online to learn more about our upcoming travel, field plans, and the partners we’ll be organizing alongside in Illinois!
Volunteer Training 101
New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about volunteering with Common Power. We introduce our midterms mission, which states we're working in, why doorknocking with Common Power is the best way to travel to a swing state, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.
Friday Staging Grounds: Activism Support
Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM to support local organizers and community members. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and whistle kit making to support community safety and rapid response efforts.
We’re proud to support and endorse Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity.
Midterms Launch
Start 2026 with power, purpose, and a plan. Join Common Power for our January Fieldwork Launch, where we’ll unveil our strategy for the primary elections and walk you through how to get involved in the critical year ahead
Whether you're a seasoned canvasser or brand new to fieldwork, this is the perfect moment to plug back in!
Reclaiming Patriotism (Session 1)
As the United States marks 250 years, this three-part series offers a bold and honest conversation about American history, past, present, and future. We reclaim patriotism not as blind allegiance, but as a commitment to truth, justice, and possibility. Grounded in historical literacy, we uplift education as one of the most patriotic acts we can pursue. This is not about guilt or blame, but about American responsibility for what comes next.
Session 1 - First Draft: Our Founding & Flaws - Wednesday, January 14
Explore the origins of American patriotism by revisiting the founding era, examining what was promised, who was excluded, and how those early choices still shape the nation today.
Session 2 - American Crossroads - Thursday, January 22
Session 3 - From Classroom to Country - Thursday, January 29
Midterms Strategy Preview Town Hall
On zoom, free
Monday, January 12th 5-630 pm PT // 8-930 pm ET
Midterms are here! But let's be real, they've been here for a while. At Common Power, we've been monitoring battlegrounds and breakthrough candidates that will define American politics in 2026. We will be sending hundreds of volunteers over the next 10 months to critical races to win back the House and potentially flip the Senate. This is our Midterms Mission.
Please join CP’s Executive Director Charles Douglas III, colleagues Binh Truong and David Domke in a dive into the states, campaigns, and candidates that Common Power is especially focused on. The first US Senate and US House primaries in 2026 are the first week of March, in Texas and North Carolina. We’ll be there!
We’d like your input on the races that we’re leaning toward engaging in, and at this town hall we’ll share our thoughts and ask for yours! And then we’ll make decisions, and announce our (always open to modification as current events evolve) plan at a Jan 15 kickoff for CP’s 2026 Fieldwork.
This town hall will be hosted twice, on Jan 8 and Jan 12. It will be the same event. Come once, come twice, invite everyone you know who’s interested in our 2026 Midterms Mission!
Midterms Strategy Preview Town Hall
On zoom, free
Thursday, January 8th 5-630 pm PT // 8-930 pm ET
Midterms are here! But let's be real, they've been here for a while. At Common Power, we've been monitoring battlegrounds and breakthrough candidates that will define American politics in 2026. We will be sending hundreds of volunteers over the next 10 months to critical races to win back the House and potentially flip the Senate. This is our Midterms Mission.
Please join CP’s Executive Director Charles Douglas III, colleagues Binh Truong and David Domke in a dive into the states, campaigns, and candidates that Common Power is especially focused on. The first US Senate and US House primaries in 2026 are the first week of March, in Texas and North Carolina. We’ll be there!
We’d like your input on the races that we’re leaning toward engaging in, and at this town hall we’ll share our thoughts and ask for yours! And then we’ll make decisions, and announce our (always open to modification as current events evolve) plan at a Jan 15 kickoff for CP’s 2026 Fieldwork.
This town hall will be hosted twice, on Jan 8 and Jan 12. It will be the same event. Come once, come twice, invite everyone you know who’s interested in our 2026 Midterms Mission!
Holiday Break
Happy Holidays to everyone! Although we'll miss you, we'll be out of the office for a much-needed break from Dec. 22nd through Jan. 5th.
See you next year!
Closing 2025 & Launching 2026 with Strength & Clarity
On zoom, free
Tuesday, December 16, 5-630 pm PT // 8-930 pm ET
It's been a heckuva year for those who care about democracy. We have reflected, learned, invested in coalitions, embraced new next-gen leaders, and stepped up even more with time and treasure. In the words of John Lewis, "We have moved our feet." Common Power ends 2025 and launches into 2026 with great strength and clarity. Let's hear from CP leaders of our important steps this year, things we've learned, and things we know with clarity. This will be an evening of community, Common Power together.
Community Potluck
We want to close the year with you!
Join us for a Common Power End-of-Year Potluck at our downtown Seattle Office starting at 7 PM.
Bring a plate to share in community. Let's celebrate our wins this year and look forward to another year together.
Please RSVP & feel free to bring a friend!
Welcome to Common Power Infosession
Are you new to Common Power and unsure where to begin? We've got you covered!
Join our dynamic infosession for an inside look at Common Power’s mission, programs, and departments. This is your chance to explore how you can get involved, connect with our community, and take the first step toward meaningful action.
Bring your questions—we’ve got answers! Leave with the knowledge and tools to get started. Welcome to Common Power!
Banned Books Club - Fall 2025 Series (Part 4)
This will be the third 4-book series facilitated by the Educators for Democracy team at The Institute for Common Power. The Educators for Democracy are current frontline teachers who are experienced in instructional design and who are committed to the work of teaching truth. For the Fall 2025 series we are intentionally highlighting graphic novel and younger reader texts. This series will feature discussion of:
September 8th - Kindred by Octavia Butler (read either the graphic novel or original novel)
October 13th - How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez (young adult)
November 10th - March by John Lewis (read all three books or just book one)
December 8th - Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe (graphic novel)
All meetings are on the following Tuesdays (aside from the 8th) from 4:30-6:00 PST / 7:30-9:00 EST
Banned Books Club is a free event (donations always appreciated!) facilitated by the Educators for Democracy team at The Institute for Common Power.
Educators for Democracy Lecture
Join Educator Ambassadors from The Institute for Common Power for 30-minute talks on history, democracy, and education on Sunday, December 7th.
Monthly Community Meeting
Our Monthly Community Meetings take place every 1st Thursday of the month. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather virtually and delve into the latest updates at Common Power. These meetings serve as an ideal platform to explore the various programs our dedicated staff are developing, seek clarification through interactive Q&A sessions, or enjoy the warmth of our community.
All meetings will be recorded for the benefit of our community and will be made available on CP's YouTube channel a few days after the event.
Your participation and support are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being part of Common Power.
Common Power In Democracy: How Dignity & Democracy Are Winning
In the aftermath of the 2024 elections, deep reflection and assessment were needed. One year later, we have definitive evidence that Common Power, the organization, and all who are committed to the idea of common power as a real practice, are winning. The road has been, and will continue to be, very hard. But together, we are creating an America that embraces both dignity and democracy. Join us for a 20-minute documentary "American Dignity" and a Q&A about why and how We the People are winning, and what is needed for us all in 2026.