Dear Friend,
Barack Obama is now the presumptive Democratic nominee, and hundreds of thousands of new supporters have joined our movement for change in the past few weeks.
As we get ready for the general election, we want to make sure everyone knows about all the opportunities to get involved in your community and online.
Check out the resources below -- learn how you can connect with fellow supporters, organize in your neighborhood, build our national grassroots organization, and stay in touch with the very latest campaign news.
Explore these resources yourself and forward this message to anyone you know who wants to get involved.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW
 Unite for Change On June 28th, Democrats, Independents, and even Republicans who are are tired of of the politics of the past will be coming together all across the country for a nationwide day of action called "Unite for Change." Learn more about Unite for Change and sign up now for an event near you. |
 Fight the Smears Barack Obama stands for a new kind of politics -- a politics without partisan bickering and smear tactics. You can stand with Barack and help push back on the petty and divisive methods of our opponents. Sign up to receive the Obama Action Wire and keep fighting for change. |
| Vote for Change Right now, there are thousands of qualified voters in every state who are not registered to vote -- and they need someone to help make their voices heard. Attend a Vote for Change event in your area, meet fellow Obama supporters, and start registering and mobilizing voters right away. | Invite Your Friends From day one, millions of Americans have built this movement by spreading the word about Barack Obama to their friends and neighbors. You can help grow the movement for change right now by inviting your friends to join our campaign. | Share Your Feedback This is a pivotal moment in the election. Even if you just joined our movement, your feedback will inform the planning for the next phase of this campaign. Take a brief survey now. |
THE BASICS
Here are a few ways you can learn more, get the latest news, and share information with friends:
MEET BARACK
Watch a brief video and learn about Barack's early years, his education, his work as a community organizer and civil rights attorney, and his years in the Illinois and U.S. Senate. This is a great introduction to share with your friends:
http://my.barackobama.com/meetBarack
OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN BLOG
Catch up on the latest news, photos, and videos from the campaign trail and share your thoughts on our official campaign blog:
http://my.barackobama.com/blog
ISSUES
Learn more about Barack's positions on a variety of issues, from his opposition to the war in Iraq to his plan for universal health care:
http://my.barackobama.com/issues
FACTCHECK ACTION CENTER
Barack Obama stands for a new kind of politics -- without the smear tactics that we're all fed up with. You can help push back against negative attacks and distortions right now by telling people about Barack and his background. The truth is only as strong as your voice:
http://my.barackobama.com/factcheckaction
VIDEOS
Watch a few of the more than 1,000 videos from the campaign trail on our YouTube channel:
http://my.barackobama.com/youtubechannel
OBAMA MOBILE
Our movement is ready to go wherever you are. Text HOPE to 62262 (OBAMA) to receive text updates on your mobile phone and advance notice about local Obama events:
http://my.barackobama.com/mobile
ORGANIZING
Barack Obama got his start as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago, and since he declared his candidacy in 2007, a nationwide network of supporters has taken this campaign into its own hands, organizing online and in local communities. Here are some ways to get involved:
LOCAL GROUPS AND EVENTS
My.BarackObama is an organizing tool that empowers you to take this campaign into your own hands. Connect with other supporters in your area and find out about local events, or create your own organizing group and schedule your own events:
http://my.barackobama.com
SPREAD THE WORD
Introduce your friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers to Barack Obama. Let them know why you support Barack and encourage them to join our movement for change:
http://my.barackobama.com/invite
BLOGS
There are more than 60,000 supporter-created blogs on My.BarackObama, where people chronicle their campaign experience and interact with other supporters. Find one for your community or launch your own today:
http://my.barackobama.com
ONLINE PHONEBANKING
Use our online phonebanking tool to thank your fellow supporters for their involvement in this campaign and ask them to participate in Vote for Change to register new voters:
http://my.barackobama.com/call
POSTERS, FLYERS, AND ORGANIZING RESOURCES
Print your own posters, flyers, fact sheets, supporter cards, and dozens of other resources from our online resource library:
http://my.barackobama.com/resources
COMMUNITIES
Women for Obama and People of Faith for Obama are just two of the many communities large and small supporting Barack Obama. Explore a few of them here:
http://www.barackobama.com/people
FUNDRAISING
Barack Obama does not accept donations from Washington lobbyists or special interest groups. Instead, we depend on a network of grassroots supporters giving whatever they can afford.
PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE
Take the fundraising process into your own hands. Help support the campaign by reaching out to people you know and asking them to give through your personal fundraising page:
http://my.barackobama.com/outreach
MATCH SOMEONE'S DONATION
This campaign has always been about reaching as many people as possible and bringing them into the political process. When you make a matching donation, you'll learn the name and hometown of the person whose gift you match, and even exchange a note with them through our unique system:
https://donate.barackobama.com/match
STORE
Let everyone in your community know that you support Barack. All purchases through our online store go to support our campaign and are considered political donations. Show your support in style:
http://store.barackobama.com
As we prepare for the general election, a strong grassroots network will be crucial to our success.
Take a moment to visit www.BarackObama.com and get involved today.
Thanks,
Obama for America
