This upcoming Wednesday, February 1st, is National Freedom Day – a day that honors the signing of the resolution that proposed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution that outlawed slavery. It also kicks off Black History Month. We hope you take time to pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who fought for their basic human rights and to gain full citizenship in American society. Check your local community calendars to see what events are taking place where you live, or attend one of the many events being hosted by the Smithsonian Institute, Library of Congress, National Archives, and others.
FORWARD CONNECTICUT – January 29, 2023 (Sunday) @ 12:00 pm ET
Please join to learn more about Forward and how together we can build Forward in CT. Excited to connect with you. RSVP here.
FORWARD MICHIGAN – January 29, 2023 (Sunday) @ 12:30 pm ET
Please join us for a Meet and Greet in downtown Wixom at Wixom Station, just west of the Wixom Library and Police Station. RSVP here.
FORWARD WEST VIRGINIA – January 29, 2023 (Sunday) @ 1:00 pm ET
Curious about the West Virginia Forward Party? Stop by Mugshots Coffee in Wheeling to connect with WV FWD volunteers and learn more. RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – January 30, 2023 (Monday) @ 11:30 am ET
Have questions? Unable to make regular meetings? Want to get involved with a committee? Have suggestions? Need a place to vent about what is going on in the world? Drop in and let us hear from you. RSVP here.
Let’s meet up in Nashville! We’ll be at the East Park Community Center. RSVP here.
FORWARD OHIO – January 31, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm ET
Grab a beer and join us! This is a casual get together in Middleburg Heights to meet others interested in moving Ohio Forward! RSVP here.
FORWARD FLORIDA – January 31, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 7:30 pm ET
Hello all fellow Florida Forwardists! The next Statewide Meeting for Forward Party and we’ll be sharing some BIG updates related to our latest news. RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – January 31, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 8:00 pm ET
We welcome you to join us for respectful yet spirited civic discourse. Framework Sessions is a discussion policy and topical issues committed to listening and getting to the root of the problem with a focus on solutions. This week, we will discuss issues around social media. RSVP here.
FORWARD SOUTH CAROLINA – January 31, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 8:00 pm ET
We go hard in South Carolina so stay in the know! Hear reviews of our RCV Rally Day at the State House with Andrew Yang! And catch up on all the news about our Ballot Access signature collection project. RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – February 1, 2023 (Wednesday) @ 5:00 pm ET
Due to an absolutely bizarre situation, the balance of the PA State Assembly all comes down to 3 special elections in Eastern Allegheny County. It’s a perfect time to get together at a great local coffee shop in Penn Hills and talk about the race, the candidates, and the state of PA politics. All on Groundhog’s Day Eve. Hope you can make it. RSVP here.
Join Forward Party of Texas State Co-Chair and former candidate for United States Congress Rick Kennedy for an information and discussion session on the state of our politics, the problems with the current two-party system, and why he believes the Forward Party provides the best path to breaking the hyper-partisanship gridlocking at every level of government and to restoring accountability to our elected representatives. RSVP here.
New to Forward? Still trying to learn what we’re all about? What are we looking to do here in the Volunteer State? We’ll walk through what the Forward Party is, from the platform to our plan nationwide. We’ll also talk about what we’re trying to accomplish here in Tennessee. We’ll have plenty of time to answer any other questions you have, too. RSVP here.
Join us for our Monthly Zoom Meeting! We’ll discuss the latest updates on Yes On 3 (Final-Five Voting), legislative session, local races, upcoming events and much more! RSVP here.
Come break bread and raise a glass at the AZ FWD First Friday Meet and Greet in Gilbert! We’ll be meeting at newly-opened Taproom 120 on Power Road, just north of the Loop 202. Join us as you are and stay for as long as you’d like. This is a 21 and older event. See you there! RSVP here.
FORWARD TENNESSEE – February 4, 2023 (Saturday) @ 9:00 am CT
What’s been going on with FWD TN? What’s happening soon in Tennessee? How can you get involved? Hear from our state leads on our progress from the last month and what we’re working on over the next few weeks! We’ll be diving in deeper than our normal weekly zoom call. RSVP here.
FORWARD OHIO – February 4, 2023 (Saturday) @ 7:00 pm ET
Join us for a drink and some good company in Cincinnati to hear more about Forward Ohio! RSVP here.
Join us as we kick off our efforts to build a new, viable, credible, and durable Forward Party here in Dallas County! RSVP here.
FORWARD MICHIGAN – February 6, 2023 (Monday) @ 9:15 am ET
Join us in Spring Lake as we meet to plan future events to support our organizing efforts along the lakeshore. Please bring a Forward curious friend or two! RSVP here.
FORWARD OHIO – February 6, 2023 (Monday) @ 8:00 pm ET
Join us for a drink and some good company in Southeast Ohio to hear more about the Forward Party! RSVP here.
Come join your Arizona Forward Party compadres in Phoenix for great food and even better conversation at Tacos Tijuana (voted “Best of the Valley” by Phoenix Magazine)! Menu options for both carnivores and vegetarians. All ages are welcome, but please note this establishment does not have high chairs or kid menus. RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – February 7, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 8:00 pm ET
We welcome you to join us for respectful yet spirited civic discourse. Framework Sessions is a discussion policy and topical issues committed to listening and getting to the root of the problem with a focus on solutions. This week, we will discuss bills being introduced during the State Legislative Session. RSVP here.
FORWARD VIRGINIA – February 9, 2023 (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm ET
We invite you to join our next meetup in the Roanoke/New River Valley area. One of the main focuses of our Meetup is socializing. We believe that connecting with others and building relationships is essential for personal and professional growth. Another key focus of our Meetup is strategizing. As we move forward into 2023, we recognize that there are many challenges and opportunities ahead. RSVP here.
FORWARD NORTH CAROLINA – February 9, 2023 (Thursday) @ 7:00 pm ET
Join us at our February 2023 Statewide Meeting on Zoom. We’ll provide an update on our preparations to officially launch our new party efforts and discuss the signature gathering plan that we’ll need to move toward party recognition. As always, we will cover the many ways you can get involved and also leave time for Q & A. RSVP here.
FORWARD CALIFORNIA – February 9, 2023 (Thursday) @ 7:30 pm PT
The California Forward Party policy platform will be built and voted on at a statewide convention in late 2023. We are trying to identify policies that have broad majority support among California Forwarders. Join the discussion and have your voice heard. RSVP here.
FORWARD VIRGINIA – February 11, 2023 (Saturday) @ 11:00 am ET
Come hang out with other Forwardists and enjoy coffee and socializing at our very first Williamsburg meetup! If you’re new to Forward, this is also an opportunity to learn more about what we’ve accomplished so far and what’s in store for the year ahead, as well as volunteer opportunities. RSVP here.
FORWARD ARIZONA – February 11, 2023 (Saturday) @ 11:00 am MT
We will be spreading the word about Forward Party while passing out cards and flyers to people in the mall. This is a great way to engage with people in-person and have 1 on 1 conversations. This is how we build a viable, durable, credible political party to help drive free people, thriving communities, and a vibrant democracy! RSVP here.
STAR VOTING CALIFORNIA – February 1, 2023 (Wednesday) @ 6:00 pm PT Come meet other California activists who are working on making elections fair and representative with STAR voting! It’s a voting method which prevents vote-splitting and gives everyone an equal vote. More info here.
BETTER BALLOT NORTH CAROLINA – February 6, 2023 (Monday) @ 6:00 pm ET Join us for an in-person conversation at East Carolina University with David Daley, a senior fellow with FairVote and Better Ballot NC to learn how Ranked Choice Voting can improve our current voting system, promote unity, save money and how it can be implemented in North Carolina! More info here.
BETTER BALLOT NORTH CAROLINA – February 7, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 5:30 pm ET Join us for an in-person conversation at Duke University with David Daley, a senior fellow with FairVote and Better Ballot NC to learn how Ranked Choice Voting can improve our current voting system, promote unity, save money and how it can be implemented in North Carolina! More info here.
OREGON STAR VOTING – February 7, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm PT Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join our monthly meeting for STAR Voting and Represent.Us!More info here.
AGORA INSTITUTE: ELIJA E. CUMMINGS DEMOCRACY & FREEDOM FESTIVAL – February 8, 2023 (Wednesday) @ 1:30 pm ET Join the SNF Agora Institute for the third annual Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival—a free event bringing together scholars and practitioners from across the country to join with the Johns Hopkins and Baltimore communities as we grapple with some of the most urgent challenges facing democracy, model civic engagement across divides, and celebrate democratic resilience and opportunity. More info here.
OREGON STAR VOTING – February 8, 2023 (Wednesday) @ 6:00 pm PT Let’s improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote! Join our monthly meeting for STAR Voting and Represent.Us! More info here.
