Table of Contents
1. Meet the Candidates: Warnock and Harder
2. Media Archive: Hindu article from 10/31/2020
3. Misc.
4. Download addresses
5. Radio/TV ads
6. Media Gallery: See Watch and Hear Blue
7. Radio Interviews
8. Media Gallery-Photos
9. 10 Media Gallery-Videos/Messages from Candidates
10. January 2021 Press Release
11. Follow Us
12. Vote-Georgia Runoff
13. Donate to Candidates: Warnock and Harder
14. Download Addresses
15. Reach out to Democratic Voters-Virginia
16. Growing a National Movement
17. Speaker Series-Krishnamoorthi and Narayan
18. Plan your vote
19. Growing a National Movement-Texas
20. They See Blue California-San Francisco
21. Invite your friends to take action
22. Newsletter
23. We are all mourning
24. Help democrats win
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Learn about the House, Senate, and Presidential candidates we are supporting.
Raphael Warnock
Georgia
As Senator, Reverend Warnock will bring to Washington the concerns of struggling Georgia families who wonder why no one is looking out for them. He will focus on fighting for quality, affordable health care, for the dignity of working people who are paid too little as our government works more for Wall Street, and to make sure every voice is heard.
They See Blue mentioned in a Washington Post story
Excerpt:
K.S., who owns a software company, wrote a program that would allow him to extract all of the South Asian names from the state’s voter registration list. Initially, they focused on filtering for South Asian names in Chester County, where they live — and began calling and sending out postcards. In 2018, they worked to help elect Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), flipping their home district from red to blue.
As word got out, the national organization They See Blue, which was founded in 2018 to get South Asians out to vote for progressive candidates, contacted them to ask if they wanted to collaborate on outreach. They then founded the organization’s Pennsylvania chapter, although K.S. emphasizes it’s still a grassroots effort with no formal structure. The most official programming they have, he said, is an annual picnic.
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We apologize but due to unforeseen circumstances the All Hands Meeting featuring a Q&A with U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has been postponed. We hope to reschedule the event as soon as possible and we will publicize it accordingly.
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Radio and TV Ads
Radio/TV Ads
Media Gallery
They See, Watch, and Hear Blue
Radio Interviews
Radio Interviews
MEDIA GALLERY
They See, Watch, and Hear Blue
They See Blue Youth Council Initiation
In August of 2019, our They See Blue Youth Leadership council had a successful initiation meeting in Oakland California.
They See Blue Georgia Chapter Initiation
In September of 2019, our Georgia Chapter had a successful series of meetings.
Starting They See Blue VRBM Events
They See Blue members started hosting Voter Registration By Mail Events in California to encourage people across the United States to vote.
They See Blue Canvasses with Beto
They See Blue members from Texas and California to canvas and win a local election.
TSB Georgia Election Kick-Off Event
They See Blue Georgia members from Georgia organized a remarkable Election Kick-off Event with local leaders, including Stacey Abrams.
All Member Meeting 2019
Event Coverage
TSB Georgia Election Kick-Off Event Part 1
TSB Georgia held its 2020 Election Kickoff on Feb. 8. Keynote speaker was former Georgia Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, U.S. Senate candidates Sarah Riggs Amico, Teresa Tomlinson, Jon Ossoff, and Georgia State Senator Sheikh Rahman, the first Muslim and first South Asian in the state senate. This is Part 1.
TSB Georgia Election Kick-Off Event Part 2
TSB Georgia held its 2020 Election Kickoff on Feb. 8. Keynote speaker was former Georgia Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, U.S. Senate candidates Sarah Riggs Amico, Teresa Tomlinson, Jon Ossoff, and Georgia State Senator Sheikh Rahman, the first Muslim and first South Asian in the state senate. This is Part 2.
Messages from Candidates
Congressman TJ Cox's Message
Congressman TJ Cox thanks the They See Blue team for their efforts and contributing to his 2018 campaign's success in California.
Congressman Josh Harder's Message
Congressman Josh Harder thanks the They See Blue team for their efforts and contributing to his 2018 campaign's success in California.
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FOLLOW OUR CHAPTERS ON TWITTER
GEORGIA RUNOFF – HOW TO VOTE
VOTE IN PERSON
EARLY VOTING BEGINS DECEMBER 14
ELECTION DAY IS JANUARY 5, 2021
VOTE ABSENTEE
MAKE SURE YOU HAND DELIVER YOUR BALLOT TO YOUR REGISTRAR’S OFFICE OR LOCAL DROP BOX.
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REACH OUT TO DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
Help Keep Virginia Blue this Nov 2, 2021.
Virginia elects a new governor, a new state legislature and fills many other state and local offices on Nov 2. Democrat Terry McAuliffe, Virginia's current governor is running a tight race with his Republican opponent. McAuliffe protects voting rights, respects women's right to choose, and champions the environment.
Let's ensure we keep Virginia Blue!
THEY SEE BLUE℠
CATCH THE DESI BLUE WAVE!
Disclaimer: They See Blue is not a PAC. Any donations made via the links on our site go directly to the candidates.
GROWING A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Our goal is to have active They See Blue chapters in 14 swing states by summer 2020.
Speaker Series
They See Blue cordially invites you to join our Blue Informational Talks (BITS) with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Topic: Gun Violence, Gun Sense, and the South Asian American Community
Date: Sunday, Nov 21, 2021 3:00 to 4:00PM PST (6:00 to 7:00PM EST)
Format: Online via Zoom (Click here to join)
Speaker: Raja Krishnamoorthi - US Congressman Illinois 8th District
Event open to non-members. Please invite friends, family and neighbors.
Speaker Bio:
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi represents the 8th District of Illinois. He serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, the Committee on Oversight and Reform and as Chairman of its Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, Vice-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Immigration Task Force, and as an Assistant Whip for the Democratic caucus.
Raja is the child of immigrants. Raja graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in mechanical engineering and a certificate from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy. He then graduated with honors from Harvard Law School and clerked for a federal judge before practicing law in Chicago.
Raja was appointed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan as a Special Assistant Attorney General to help start the state’s Public Integrity Unit created to root out corruption in Illinois. As a member of the Illinois Housing Development Authority, Raja chaired its Audit Committee, helping to provide thousands of low and moderate-income families across the state with affordable housing. Raja also served as Illinois Deputy Treasurer.
Raja and his wife, Priya, a physician, live in Schaumburg with their two sons and baby daughter.
Archive
Topic: Gun Violence, Gun Sense, and the South Asian American Community
Date: Sunday, May 16, 2021 Time 3:00 to 4:00PM PDT (6:00 to 7:00PM EDT)
Speaker: Gun Sense activists Swati Narayan, Moms Demand Action – Texas
Abstract:
Swati Narayan, an activist with Moms Demand Action in Texas, will discuss the on-going epidemic of gun violence in the United States, its impact on communities and what we as South Asian Americans can do about it. She will also discuss some important pieces of legislation as well as give us a blueprint for how South Asian Americans can successfully mobilize and raise their voices at the local, state, and national levels for a sensible gun policy which puts the safety of all communities in America first.
Speaker Bio:
Swati Narayan was born in Houston, Texas to immigrant Indian parents. She attended University of Texas at Austin and University of Houston. She has worked in the nonprofit sector both in India and in her home city of Houston focusing her efforts on underserved women and children. Swati became involved in gun violence prevention after the Sandy Hook massacre where her best friend’s children attended school. She has taken on a leadership role in the Houston Moms Demand Action ( https://momsdemandaction.org ) chapter and actively works with students across the city. Swati is a Leadership Houston alum (Class XXXV) and Board Director, serves on the Women of Distinction Advisory Board for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, the Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s IMpower Board, Board Director at University of Houston’s Friends of Women’s Studies, Momentum Education’s Advisory Board, and is active in the Houston Independent School District and the local Planned Parenthood.
Plan Your Vote
Vote by mail
Vote early
in-person
Early Voting has started in most states.
You should've received an absentee or mail-in ballot.
Vote on election day
Be prepared to vote on Election Day.
Help Get Out The South Asian Vote
South Asians are an important voting block and their votes can help Democrats win this November.
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Call or text people in your network that are unlikely voters or first-time voters. Walk them through the ballot, the voting process, and help them make a plan to vote.
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Nudge family and friends on your Whatsapp groups with regular reminders to vote early and/or to mail in their ballots.
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Use resources below to answer any voting-related questions people in your network may have.
VOTE EARLY IN-PERSON
You can vote TODAY in most states including AZ, CA, GA, IA, ME, MI, MT, NC, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WI. Early voting in FL and NY starts on Oct 24th.
In-person voting guidelines:
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Be sure to go to the right early voting polling place.
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Take your ID if your state requires it.
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Wear your mask.
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Be prepared to stand in line. Bring snacks and water. Wear comfortable shoes.
VOTE BY MAIL
Guidelines to complete your ballot:
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Use the same pen throughout (black or blue ink).
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Insert your ballot in the envelope provided. In PA, be sure to use the secrecy envelope.
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Sign and complete the required information on the ballot envelope.
You have two options to return your ballot:
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Drop it at an official Drop Box.
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Return by US Postal Service.
If returning by mail we recommend mailing your ballot 7 days before the deadline.
Ballots must be received by:
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Nov 3 - AZ, CO, FL, ME, MI, MT, SC
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Nov 4 - TX
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Nov 6 - GA, NC, PA, VA
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Nov 9 - IA, WI
VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, here are some guidelines:
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Be sure to go to the right polling place.
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Take your ID if your state requires it.
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Wear your mask.
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Be prepared to stand in line for hours. Bring snacks and water. Wear comfortable shoes.
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Even if the polls close while you’re still in line, you have the right to vote. Be willing to stay in line until you vote!
If something goes wrong, CALL the National Voter Protection Hotline: 1-866- OUR-VOTE.
KNOW WHAT IS ON YOUR BALLOT
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You may receive multiple ballots, with
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Federal races (President, Senate (if applicable), House)
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State races (State Senate, State House, Attorney General, etc )
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Local races (Mayor, Supervisor, School Board, etc)
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Propositions and Measures for the State or City
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We recommend voting for Democratic candidates for all the races that appear on your ballot.
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For Propositions and Measures, we recommend you consult endorsements from organizations you respect like the ACLU, your local newspaper, Sierra Club, etc. to help you make informed decisions.
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Remember, it is okay to leave an option blank if you are unsure. Your ballot will still be counted for all the options you voted on.
SOME OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS
OUR COMPLETE GUIDE ON VOTER SUPPRESSION
GROWING A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Texas is within Democratic reach in 2020!
Though Texas has trended blue over the last several decades, the political tide in this state is beginning to turn as young, minority voters register to vote in droves.
Texas has had historically low voter turnout, so registering and mobilizing progressive South Asian voters en masse can have a profound effect on this state's political landscape, and can shift Texas blue in 2020.
Help join this historic effort!
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
California is where the flagship chapter of They See Blue was founded in 2018.
They See Blue was formed in the CA Silicon Valley in August 2018, just before the November 2018 US mid-term elections. Despite the short time, our laser-focused strategy was to help flip three nearest Republican-held House seats (CA-10, CA-21, CA-22) by energizing the Desi vote in favor of Democrats. Despite no prior political activism experience, we were able to organize rapidly and make a tangible, positive impact:
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Rapidly grew our membership to nearly 200+ Desis and built alliances with other grassroots groups
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Held fundraisers for all three Democratic candidates and raised nearly $60,000
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Established direct relationships with campaigns to get filtered lists of voters to do targeted outreach to Desis (e.g. made phone calls, traveled to the districts to do door-to-door knocking, sponsored political ads on local Desi radio stations)
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Helped flip CA-10 and CA-21 in narrow victories (CA-22 was a much narrower loss than predicted by experts)
Invite Friends to Take Action
Leverage your network to make an impact now!
Here's the message to share with your friends and family:
Hi there,
I recently joined They See Blue/Desi Blue and think this is a great group for you to join too!
At They See Blue, our mission is to mobilize and engage South-Asian Americans in the democratic process to elect Democrats to all federal, state and municipal level seats, by leveraging voter data and cultural connection. We are a purely volunteer-run grassroots voter mobilization group. We have chapters in various battleground states, but are open to having volunteers anywhere in the US!
To join and receive updates, sign up here.
Join our facebook page.
Check out our website.
Thanks!
Or send a templated email:
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Newsletter
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'We are all in mourning.'
We at They See Blue are heartbroken at the senseless loss of life from the recent gun violence. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killed by a gunman May 24.
We also grieve for the 10 people murdered by a mass shooter just 10 days before at the Tops Friendly Markets store in Buffalo, New York.
It is unfathomable what the families of the deceased and injured and their communities are going through but we are there for them. As Joe Perez, a minister at the Getty Street Church of Christ near the school, said people from all over Texas are despondent. "We are all in mourning," he said.
The scene at Uvalde, Texas. Photo by Michael Stravato, The Texas Tribune. Story by Mandi Cai.