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Friends,
This weekend I was elected to represent Idaho at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, PA next month! I am deeply honored to represent the 78% of Idahoans who spoke loud and proud in support of Bernie Sanders and the political revolution!
I am humbly asking for your help with getting me to the DNC to ensure Idaho's voice is heard on a national level and that Bernie's progressive agenda is given every chance possible to be realized.
I commit to do everything in my power to make sure there is a humanist, pacifist, and compassionate human deeply committed to justice and equity in the white house- BERNIE FREAKIN' SANDERS!
I need to book flights ASAP and pay $2000 for a convention pass/hotel. Your timely donations are greatly appreciated!
Again, I cannot thank you enough for supporting my vision and my small contribution to the change I want to see in the world! #usnotme #thestrugglecontinues #stillsanders
More about me:
I am a single mom of a wonderful 13 year old daughter, Layla, who inspires me and is the reason I do the work that I do. Our children deserve better! I am passionate about creating a better world where everyone can thrive.
If we haven't met (and even if we have) and you would like to know more about me, please watch this video. It is the commencement speech I gave at my Alma Mater, Boise State University, Spring 2015.
Here is a little bio about myself created by BSU as an introduction before my speech:
Photos of my "Bernie Journey" so far:
At the Bernie march in Boise.
At the Bernie Campaign Headquarters in Boise. Got to meet Susan Sarandon after a long day of canvassing!
Our HERO!
That's me in the pink behind Bernie. Super pumped!
Yes, I am always this mesmerized by him :) (Photo Credit: Adrienne Evans)
Orgainzers working our butts off to grow the revolution in Idaho. (Photo Credit: Naomi Johnson)
Serious mailing! Lots and lots of stuffing and mailing to our Idaho Bernie Delegation (Photo credit: Naomi Johnson)
At the Idaho Democratic State Convention. Me reading a petition to bind Super Delegates to the popular vote. It passed!!! A YUUUUUGE win for democracy. (Photo credit: Maria Garza)
And where would I be without my Idaho Bernie family. So many more not pictured. I love you all and am honored to work by your side. There is no way to say this without being totally cheesy, but.....you complete me <3
“And why does it make you sad to see how everything hangs by such thin and whimsical threads? Because you’re a dreamer, an incredible dreamer, with a tiny spark hidden somewhere inside you which cannot die, which even you cannot kill or quench and which tortures you horribly because all the odds are against its continual burning. In the midst of the foulest decay and putrid savagery, this spark speaks to you of beauty, of human warmth and kindness, of goodness, of greatness, of heroism, of martyrdom, and it speaks to you of love.”
― Eldridge Cleaver
This weekend I was elected to represent Idaho at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, PA next month! I am deeply honored to represent the 78% of Idahoans who spoke loud and proud in support of Bernie Sanders and the political revolution!
I am humbly asking for your help with getting me to the DNC to ensure Idaho's voice is heard on a national level and that Bernie's progressive agenda is given every chance possible to be realized.
I commit to do everything in my power to make sure there is a humanist, pacifist, and compassionate human deeply committed to justice and equity in the white house- BERNIE FREAKIN' SANDERS!
I need to book flights ASAP and pay $2000 for a convention pass/hotel. Your timely donations are greatly appreciated!
Again, I cannot thank you enough for supporting my vision and my small contribution to the change I want to see in the world! #usnotme #thestrugglecontinues #stillsanders
More about me:
I am a single mom of a wonderful 13 year old daughter, Layla, who inspires me and is the reason I do the work that I do. Our children deserve better! I am passionate about creating a better world where everyone can thrive.
If we haven't met (and even if we have) and you would like to know more about me, please watch this video. It is the commencement speech I gave at my Alma Mater, Boise State University, Spring 2015.
Here is a little bio about myself created by BSU as an introduction before my speech:
Photos of my "Bernie Journey" so far:
At the Bernie march in Boise. At the Bernie Campaign Headquarters in Boise. Got to meet Susan Sarandon after a long day of canvassing!Our HERO!That's me in the pink behind Bernie. Super pumped!Yes, I am always this mesmerized by him :) (Photo Credit: Adrienne Evans)Orgainzers working our butts off to grow the revolution in Idaho. (Photo Credit: Naomi Johnson)Serious mailing! Lots and lots of stuffing and mailing to our Idaho Bernie Delegation (Photo credit: Naomi Johnson)At the Idaho Democratic State Convention. Me reading a petition to bind Super Delegates to the popular vote. It passed!!! A YUUUUUGE win for democracy. (Photo credit: Maria Garza)And where would I be without my Idaho Bernie family. So many more not pictured. I love you all and am honored to work by your side. There is no way to say this without being totally cheesy, but.....you complete me <3“And why does it make you sad to see how everything hangs by such thin and whimsical threads? Because you’re a dreamer, an incredible dreamer, with a tiny spark hidden somewhere inside you which cannot die, which even you cannot kill or quench and which tortures you horribly because all the odds are against its continual burning. In the midst of the foulest decay and putrid savagery, this spark speaks to you of beauty, of human warmth and kindness, of goodness, of greatness, of heroism, of martyrdom, and it speaks to you of love.”
― Eldridge Cleaver
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Yara Slaton
Organizer
Boise, ID
