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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 1d

Also, look for our table at the #NOKings event on Saturday where we'll be registering voters and talking about how to get involved in the special election for TN Congressional district 7!

NO KINGS NASHVILLE TN · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 1d

No Taco Tuesday next week. Instead, we're encouraging folks to attend this FUNdraiser concert with @civictn.bsky.social at City Winery featuring some powerhouse singer/songwriters. 🦞

Singing Truth to Power: A Civic TN Fundraiser

Join us as we come together for one night to stand in solidarity and invest in a brighter future for all communities in Tennessee.

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 1d

We're teaming up with @tnadvocatesforpp.bsky.social to phone bank every Tuesday until the election! Join us and help flip a congressional district!

#FlipTennesseeBlue #TN7

Tennessee Tuesday Phone Banks: CD7 Special Election! · TAPP Statewide Action Councils

Join us every Tuesday to make calls for Tennessee’s Congressional District 7 special election! Together, we’ll connect with voters, share what’s at stake, and turn out the support needed to win. No ex...

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for something to do after the #NOKings rally in Nashville on Saturday? Come Canvass with @tnadvocatesforpp.bsky.social and then join us for TAPPY hour afterwards!🦞

GOTV Special Election Canvass & Happy Hour (Davidson County) · TAPP Statewide Action Councils

East Nashtivists Knock doors with TAPP in Davidson County to Get out the Vote! We will be meeting at 2p and will head to an early Happy Hour afterwards! Location TBD

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Katrina Green, MD FAAEM, FAMWA (she/her) @kgreenmd.bsky.social · 4d

Had a great conversation with fellow repro health advocates Sandra Gaskins and Joni Cochrane. Thanks to the Loyal Opposition Podcast for having us! #MedSky #ReproSky #AbortionIsHealthcare #Tennessee

A Conversation about Maternal Health and Death | TLO Wilson County

Season 1, Episode 17 Dr. Katrina Green and Sandra Gaskins join Some Woman for a tough conversation about the harmful effects of banning abortion with no exceptions. Warning: the subject matter may cau...

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight we'll be analyzing the outcome of the special election and discussing the importance of a free press and free speech. Join us in person or via Zoom! 🦞

East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

This month we're featuring @jhollymc.bsky.social of @tennesseelookout.com to talk about the importance of a free press and free speech. Our meeting is also the day after the primary so we'll be talking about the results and next steps for the special election. RSVP for in person or Zoom! 🦞

East Nashtivists Monthly Meeting (October) · TAPP Statewide Action Councils

TBD

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 8d

Congrats to @aftynbehn.bsky.social, the winner of the special election primary and now official Democratic nominee for TN-07!

Let's to come together now and get all hands on deck for the general election. We'll be pushing out volunteer opportunities with @tnadvocatesforpp.bsky.social soon!

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8d

BEHN: “Feed kids. Fix roads. And fund hospitals. Instead of handing out corporate tax breaks.”

TN-07 Democratic nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social puts her people-first priorities front and center in a high-energy victory speech

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 9d

Today's the day! Check to see if you live in the district and get to the polls before 7p if you do! 🦞

Davidson County Election Commission @davidsonvotes.bsky.social · 9d

It’s Election Day for voters who live in U.S. House District 7! Go to your assigned poll place from 7am – 7pm and vote for the candidate of your choice. This is a primary, so you must choose a Republican or Democratic ballot. View the sample ballot here: bit.ly/4mWC5j1

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 10d

You can also help phone bank during lunch tomorrow to help get people to the polls! 🦞🦝🦝🟦

GOTV Phone Bank-Primary Election Day! · Davidson County Democratic Party (TN)

Let's get out the vote for the primary election! 12-1:30p CT, Oct 7!

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 10d

Help phone bank with the DCDP tonight to GOTV in the primary election tomorrow!

East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

And also one last phone bank on Monday, Oct 6 to help GOTV and flip a congressional district in TN!

Take Back TN07: Special Election Virtual Phone Bank (Weekly) · Davidson County Democratic Party (TN)

Join us for a virtual phone bank where we'll educate voters about the upcoming TN07 Special Election! This is a flippable district - we need all hands on deck. Zoom link will be sent out prior to the...

www.mobilize.us

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Davidson County Election Commission @davidsonvotes.bsky.social · 10d

If you’re unsure if you live in U.S. House District 7 and can vote tomorrow in the Special Primary, please check online at tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/ or call us at 615.862.8800.

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 10d

Really good listen about what's going on in local politics re: zoning and the housing crisis.

City Cast Nashville @citycastnash.bsky.social · 10d

What happens when constituents and councilmembers clash over solutions to Nashville’s housing crisis? On today’s podcast, Jamie Agin from 16th United and CM Rollin Horton share their differing perspectives on upzoning, density, and neighborhood character. This convo isn’t going away any time soon:

Can Nashville Add Density Without Destroying Neighborhood Character? - City Cast Nashville

As our city wrestles with a housing crisis, what happens when councilmembers and constituents clash over solutions? Host Marie Cecile Anderson is j...

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 10d

Our grand total for this year's Oktobertest:

🍺 80 people either registered via paper form, checked their voter registration or scanned the QR code to register digitally.

🍺 50+ voters found out they were in CD7 and we convinced them they needed to vote in this election!

Thanks to all our vols!

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 13d

Thursday's voter reg total:

8 people registered to vote!
At least 10 people found out they're in CD7 and can vote in the special election!

a group of people are standing next to each other in a hallway and one of them is wearing a tank top .

ALT: a group of people are standing next to each other in a hallway and one of them is wearing a tank top .

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 13d

Our team of volunteers is out at Oktoberfest making sure everyone is registered to vote! Come on out and say hi! We're over near the artisan row. #UnitersInAction

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

Polls are open for a few more hours today!

Davidson County Election Commission @davidsonvotes.bsky.social · 14d

The federal government shutdown does NOT impact voting in the U.S. House District 7 Special Primary Election. #VOTE until 7pm today!!

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

And also one last phone bank on Monday, Oct 6 to help GOTV and flip a congressional district in TN!

Take Back TN07: Special Election Virtual Phone Bank (Weekly) · Davidson County Democratic Party (TN)

Join us for a virtual phone bank where we'll educate voters about the upcoming TN07 Special Election! This is a flippable district - we need all hands on deck. Zoom link will be sent out prior to the...

www.mobilize.us

East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

One last chance to canvas this Saturday, Oct 4, with the DCDP and help GOTV before the primary election day on Oct 7!

Davidson Democratic Party · Davidson County Democratic Party (TN) on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Davidson County Democratic Party (TN).

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

This month we're featuring @jhollymc.bsky.social of @tennesseelookout.com to talk about the importance of a free press and free speech. Our meeting is also the day after the primary so we'll be talking about the results and next steps for the special election. RSVP for in person or Zoom! 🦞

East Nashtivists Monthly Meeting (October) · TAPP Statewide Action Councils

TBD

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

a man in armor with the words so it begins

ALT: a man in armor with the words so it begins

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

Super creepy. It's giving 1984....

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14d

ON REDDIT — allegedly a mailer went out threatening Republicans to go vote in the TN-7 special election:

“Party leadership would be very disappointed” “You can’t afford that on your record” “your neighbors are watching” “we are compiling a list”😕
www.reddit.com/r/pics/s/NTd...

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East Nashtivists @eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow is the last day to vote early in the Primary election! But don't worry, you can always vote on election day - Tuesday, October 7th!

Davidson County Election Commission @davidsonvotes.bsky.social · 15d

U.S. House District 7 voters: Early Voting will only be available for 2 more days! Please choose a convenient location and #VOTE before 4:30pm today.

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Davidson County Election Commission @davidsonvotes.bsky.social · 15d

September 2025 Voter Registration Statistics:

• New voters registered: 1,493
• Deceased voters removed: 243
• Voters moved out of county/removed: 871
• Total eligible voters: 462,028

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Davidson County Election Commission @davidsonvotes.bsky.social · 17d

U.S. House District 7 voters: you have 4 more days to #VoteEarly. Six locations will be open until 5:30pm today (Monday), so don’t delay.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21d

🚨HEY NASHVILLE — THERE’S A SPECIAL ELECTION GOING ON — WHY ARE Y’ALL NOT VOTING?

All schools in Davidson County will be closed on October 7th and Dec 2nd for an election… no one is showing up to? (H/T @LisaQuigleyTN)

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