Theresa Ventura, PhD

Associate Professor, History       

Concordia University

You’re the worst president America has ever had, come on!

• Joe Biden to Donald J. Trump, September 29, 2020 Presidential Debate

Many Democratic viewers likely nodded (or shouted) in agreement when Joe Biden told Donald Trump he was the worst president America has ever had. On the one hand, this is true. Trump’s presidency represents an unprecedented departure from the norms established over the course of the country’s two hundred and forty-year history. On the other, Trump is just one of many terrible presidents. From slave owners to electoral college victors, the United States has a history of inept and immoral presidents. In this talk, a US historian asks what the terrible presidents of the past can tell us about surviving – and overcoming – Trump. How have ordinary Americans mobilized against the presidential abuse of power? What tools from the past are available to us today? How can we strengthen the democratic institutions necessary to keep presidential power in check?

Please RSVP by Wed. October 28.  A zoom link will follow.

I voted!

TIME FOR ROUND #3 #2 LET’S WATCH TOGETHER!! PLAY DEBATE BINGO!! Democrats Abroad Canada and our 14 chapters are hosting a virtual Presidential Debate Watch Party Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, 8:15 pm EDT The debate is scheduled 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm EDT, hosted by NBC News White House correspondent and weekend “Today” show co-anchor Kristen Welker  A one-hour post-debate discussion will follow  14 individual Watch Parties In one Zoom location!!

Each chapter of DemsAbroad Canada will host a virtual debate watch party for their chapter members.

Guests will be transferred to their chapter’s breakout room, hosted by chapter leaders. Your hosts will lead discussions and moderate the chat during the debate, which will be followed by a post-debate discussion.

The debate will not be simulcast over Zoom. There are multiple channels for viewing the debate and avoids any technical disappointments. You can watch on CNN or CBC, and CNN.com. It will also be streamed on C-SPAN, YouTube, NY Times, and other sites.

Throughout the debate, you’ll have the opportunity to express your opinions to candidate statements through polling and “chat” with fellow chapter members.

SPACE IS LIMITED!  You must RSVP for Zoom access details. 

14 individual Watch Parties In one Zoom location!!

DemsAbroad Toronto and each chapter of DemsAbroad Canada will host a virtual debate watch party for their chapter members.

By pre-registering, guests will be pre-assigned to their chapter’s breakout room. Chapter leaders will host and moderate chat discussions during the debate and afterwards, guests are invited back to the main meeting room for a post-debate discussion.

The debate will not be broadcast over Zoom. Members will watch from home while connecting with other members online through Zoom.  There are multiple channels for viewing the debate and avoids any technical disappointments.

Throughout the debate you’ll have the opportunity to express your opinions to candidate statements through polling and “chat” with fellow chapter members.

You must RSVP for Zoom access details

A conversation with Nicco Mele on “Politics Journalism and the Threats to Both”

Your generous donation, whether small or large, will be greatly appreciated and will have a direct impact at this critical time. Every US Dollar will benefit Democrats Abroad Get Out the Vote efforts! [Mobile device users, please scroll down to donate!]

Nicco Mele is managing director at the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation and on the faculty at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is the faculty co-chair of the Harvard Council on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence. Online event Thurs., Sept. 24^th at 8:30pm EDT via the Zoom platform!

Thank you for your consideration and support!

Donations will be going to the Democratic Party Committee Abroad (Democrats Abroad) and not to any candidate for federal office.

Did you know every eligible American living abroad can vote in U.S. elections this year? 

Do you have questions about how to vote? Click the chat bubble at the bottom of this screen and we can help you find the answers.  

Join us October 20th, or any Sunday(24hrs), Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (noon-4pm) and Saturday (2am-10am) till November U.S. Eastern time to talk to a volunteer LIVE on Zoom about questions you have about voting from abroad.

How is it done on Zoom? You'll come into the main room and be paired 1:1 with a volunteer into a breakout room to ensure privacy and that you can get all your questions answered. It couldn't be easier. 

More information: The easiest way to request your ballot is at VoteFromAbroad.org. It takes just a few minutes to complete and send in your form to the US state where you last lived. The website will guide you step by step. In most cases it’s pretty simple. But if you’re new to voting abroad, or if you haven’t done it in a while, you may have additional questions. That’s why we’ll be here every Sunday until election day to help.

If you can’t make it, you can always email us at helpdesk@votefromabroad.org or send in your question through our online help bubble, and a volunteer will get back to you.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91090344003

Meeting ID: 910 9034 4003
Passcode: Vote2020

Scroll down and click on the dates below to RSVP and get connection details and reminders.

Did you know every eligible American living abroad can vote in U.S. elections this year? 

Do you have questions about how to vote? Click the chat bubble at the bottom of this screen and we can help you find the answers. 

But we get it. Sometimes you just want to speak to live person. 

Join us any Sunday(24hrs), Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (noon-4pm) and Saturday (2am-10am) till November U.S. Eastern time to talk to a volunteer LIVE on Zoom about questions you have about voting from abroad.

How is it done on Zoom? You'll come into the main room and be paired 1:1 with a volunteer into a breakout room to ensure privacy and that you can get all your questions answered. It couldn't be easier. 

More information: The easiest way to request your ballot is at VoteFromAbroad.org. It takes just a few minutes to complete and send in your form to the US state where you last lived. The website will guide you step by step. In most cases it’s pretty simple. But if you’re new to voting abroad, or if you haven’t done it in a while, you may have additional questions. That’s why we’ll be here every Sunday until election day to help.

If you can’t make the 'office hours', you can always email us at helpdesk@votefromabroad.org or send in your question through our online help bubble, and a volunteer will get back to you.

Here is a handy website to convert the time zone to yours wherever you are in the world.

CLICK ON A DATE TO GET SPECIFIC CONNECTION DETAILS & REMINDERS:

Sunday: 24hrs (U.S. Eastern Time)
October 18th, 25th
November 1st

Tuesday: 6-10pm CEST Hosted by DA France (12-4pm U.S. Eastern)
October 20th, 27th
November 3rd

Thursday: 6-10pm CEST Hosted by DA United Kingdom (12-4pm U.S. Eastern)
October 15th, 22nd, 29th

Friday: 6-10pm CEST Hosted by DA Italy & DA Mexico (12-4pm U.S. Eastern)
October 16th, 23rd, 30th

Saturday: 8am-4pm CEST Hosted by DA UAE (2-10am U.S. Eastern)
October 17th, 24th, 31st

Online webinar: The Basics of Cross-Border Estate Planning for Americans Living in Canada

Support the Democrats Abroad get out the vote efforts in 2020 with a suggested donation of at least $10 USD.

It’s going to be a crucial election requiring Democrats Abroad to rely heavily on phone banking and social media campaigns to reach the millions of eligible American voters living abroad.

Thank you for your support - we look forward to you joining the webinar!

Donations will be going to the Democratic Party Committee Abroad (Democrats Abroad) and not to any candidate for federal office.