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Tomorrow when you go to OpenLeft, you will likely see a "splash page" (e.g., a small page appearing on top of the regular OpenLeft window). We're putting that page up to ask you to join Open Left Action's e-mail list. The page will appear rarely, and is completely optional of course.
Now, you're probably thinking, why should I join another e-mail list. Before you decide, I have four reasons you should consider.
1. OpenLeft has a proven track record of success on progressive action campaigns. From playing a role in winning Donna Edwards' primary campaign in 2008 to winning a public option in the House and merged Senate bills; from getting all the major 2008 Democratic Senate candidates to come out publicly for net neutrality to raising McCain's negatives with the innovative Searching for John McCain campaign. Even those we didn't win, we made progress, like moving more voters towards marriage equality and equality overall in Maine, David Sirota's success in pushing the White House's caving on prescription drug reimportation into the traditional media, and changing the conversation with the no residual forces in Iraq campaigns and the Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq. We've made progress online with your help.
2. OpenLeft is on the cutting edge of progressive online activism. We are one of the very few progressive political blogs to have our own e-mail list. With your help, we placed advertising in traditional media publications when we placed ads in the Washington Post, Roll Call, and The Hill on the public option late last year. With your help, we linked our writers on the ground in key progressive fights- Matt Stoller with Donna Edwards, Chris Bowers with Joe Sestak, and myself in Maine. We've helped make public whip counts a science. We were one of the first blogs to partner in launching the new, user-friendly Change.org petition widget you see at the top right of the page. We've led the way in progressive online action, and will continue to do so.
3. Unlike other organizations or electoral campaigns, we won't clog your inbox. Trust me, we get it- as online activists ourselves, we understand how annoying a barrage of e-mails asking for money or help can be. We're in your camp, and that's why I think many already on our list can attest that we only e-mail you when we see a serious opportunity to create progressive change. We'll ask you what issues and fights you're most interested in, too.
4. Lots of big fights coming up. We're working on filibuster reform, financial regulation reform (like our FDIC comment action), and other key issues, and we can't do it alone.
If I've convinced you, and you're not a member of Open Left Action, join today. If you're already a member, consider asking asking your friends to join. Together we will build a stronger progressive online movement.
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