Volunteer to Save New York's Lever Voting System

Contact Joanne Lukacher at joanne@re-mediaetc.org to get involved. Each aspect of the work we'll need done in this Save New York Levers Project matches an area of specialization in the EDA Working Groups. Everything you do and learn on this project will be applicable to other, similar projects. That's why we encourage you to join a Working Group that matches your interests, so you can team up with others interested in the same skills and subjects. Learn and work together to build up EI movement's capacity to carry out effective campaigns. How to Join a Working Group: 1. First, establish an EDA Web Account: Join 2. Then, register for a Working Group: Register

• Newshounds - Comb the press for articles on New York's election technology, then post comments and contact the reporters. EDA Working Groups: Communications and Media and Publicity

• Bloggers - Reach hundreds of New York readers with your commentaries on the case and critiques of mainstream coverage. EDA Working Group: Communications, Writing section

• Fundraisers - We only need a half a million dollars to pursue this; totally doable. EDA Working Group: Fundraising

• Board of Election Monitors - Obtain weekly feedback on how the ballot marking devices are fairing, personnel and training issues, costs, etc. Our county election commissioners need support. EDA Working Group: Legislation

• Local Liaisons - Contact local political committees (Dems, Repubs, Greens, Libertarians) and civic organizations (advocacy groups, churches, clubs, unions). Voting matters to everyone! EDA Working Group: Organizational Liaison

• Teachers/Professors - This is the ultimate civics lesson, defending voting rights guaranteed in the New York constitution. Bring your students to witness. EDA Working Group: Public Education

• Court Gallery - Attend court hearings so the judge and newsmedia can see the public's commitment to election transparency. EDA Working Group: Legal

• Pro Bono Attorneys - This is a trailblazing lawsuit and we'll need devoted legal talent to prevail. EDA Working Group: Legal

• Videographers - Document this story as New York sets precedent for the nation, reaffirming the right to vote as the civil right that protects all others. EDA Working Group: Communications, Audio-Visual section