Support the Protecting Data at the Border Act. Hands off my cellphone!

The U.S. government can search and seize any digital devices that you carry over the border, without any cause for suspicion, and without a warrant. They can demand your passwords, read your email, your Facebook feed, and open any banking apps that you have installed. Over the past year, these searches have more than doubled. This is a blatant invasion of privacy.

Script: I’m calling to urge (_____) to support the Protecting Data at the Border Act, HR 1899 / S.823, because I don’t want to be forced to turn over my unlocked cell phone to some random border security guard.

Call all three Members of Congress!

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

AND Rep. Julia Brownley: DC (202) 225-5811, Oxnard (805) 379-1779, T.O. (805) 379-1779

OR Rep. Salud Carbajal: DC (202)-225-3601, SB (805)-730-1710 SLO (805) 546-8348

More Info: Continue reading “Support the Protecting Data at the Border Act. Hands off my cellphone! “ →

Protect Net Neutrality Rules. We are all equal on the Internet!

Net Neutrality guarantees that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) does not filter or prioritize access to content. Whether it’s a Facebook post or a newsletter, like ours, it’s all treated the same. That’s about to end if the FCC has its way. Tell your representatives to keep the internet free and open. In the age of information, access to all internet content is a basic right.

Script: I’m calling to urge (_____) to protect Net Neutrality rules, which ensure fair access to any content on the Internet.

Call all three Members of Congress!

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

AND Rep. Julia Brownley: DC (202) 225-5811, Oxnard (805) 379-1779, T.O. (805) 379-1779

OR Rep. Salud Carbajal: DC (202)-225-3601, SB (805)-730-1710 SLO (805) 546-8348

More Info: Continue reading “Protect Net Neutrality Rules. We are all equal on the Internet!” →

Submit online comments to the EPA: Global Warming. Save Our Planet for our Children!

The EPA comment deadline is May 15th, and this is our final push. Tell the EPA that global warming is a serious threat and deserves regulatory attention.

As before, we are including some sample scripts to inspire you, but ask that you make your comments with your own words. They are on the lookout for identical comments that appear to come from mass mailings.

Here’s a sample script/inspiration document that we at Indivisible have put together:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qGumuye1NZGY4AK13dabAbdfvQL9sO1vOpzChft1v8o/edit?usp=sharing

Here’s the official comment page:
https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EPA-HQ-OA-2017-0190

No Special Prosecutor? Then No FBI Director Confirmation. Keep up the pressure!

Let’s use a little leverage.

Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, has suggested that the Senate should refrain from confirming a new director of the F.B.I. until a special prosecutor is named. Let’s support his idea.

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “No Special Prosecutor? Then No FBI Director Confirmation. Keep up the pressure!” →

Interrogate Attorney General Sessions and Deputy Rosenstein. How long has this been going on?

The American people need to keep the pressure on!

The Senate needs to interrogate Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein over Trump’s decision to fire Mr. Comey. How long have there been plans to fire Comey? What part did previously recused Sessions play? Did the decision to fire Comey come from Trump or the Justice Department? We need answers.

Script: I’m calling to demand that the Senate interrogate Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein. They need to explain the true motivations behind Mr. Comey’s firing, and why Sessions participated in this matter, when he should have recused himself.

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Interrogate Attorney General Sessions and Deputy Rosenstein. How long has this been going on?” →

Who do we Have to *#%?! to Get a Special Prosecutor? Call all Three Members of Congress!

Comey getting fired is WAY over the line. Enough is enough. We are not taking this laying down – we are angry. The American people deserve better.

Now more than ever, we need an independent investigation into Russian election interference.

Script: Will you commit to continuing to fight for an independent inquiry into Russian interference?

Call all three Members of Congress

Rep. Julia Brownley: DC (202) 225-5811, Oxnard (805) 379-1779, T.O. (805) 379-1779

Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: https://www.indivisibleguide.com/resource/demand-independent-russia-investigation/

Protect Separation of Church and State. Psst… Donald, this is the important wall!

Trump’s latest Executive Order breaks down the wall between church and state by allowing churches to endorse political candidates. This will allow the special interests behind this to funnel tax-deductible donations through churches. In addition to eroding a fundamental American value, this EO will inject even more dark money into our political process.

Script: I calling to remind Senator (____) that the separation of church and state is a fundamental American value, and Trump’s recent Executive Order threatens it and allows big money another back channel into our political process. Please do what you can in the Senate to preserve the church/state barrier.

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: Continue reading “Protect Separation of Church and State. Psst… Donald, this is the important wall!” →

Support Regulation of Pesticides and Chemicals. We Enjoy Breathing Without Getting Sick!

EPA Request for Comments – We’re up to 45,000 from 4,000! We’re hoping to get into 6 figures, so write, and write often!

Please keep those EPA comments coming! Next we tackle a grab bag of environmental regulations that cover pesticides, chemicals, lead, radiation, etc. The new administration’s open comment period for EPA environmental regulation rollback is NOW. A flood of written public comments is one of our best tactics for slowing the process down. Time to write instead of call!

As before, we are including some sample scripts to inspire you, but ask that you make your comments with your own words. They are on the lookout for identical comments that appear to come from mass mailings.

Here’s a sample script/inspiration document that we at Indivisible have put together: https://tinyurl.com/epa-talking-points

Contact the EPA Today: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EPA-HQ-OA-2017-0190

Stop TrumpCare in the Senate. Thanks, Donald, we’ll have what Australia’s having, please.

Tell the Senate that we will not stand for tax cuts for the wealthy flying under the guise of a repeal and repair of Obamacare. The bill that passed the house will leave millions uninsured, end any guarantee of insurance affordability for people with pre-existing conditions, and cut Medicaid for the most vulnerable. Share your health care needs with your Senator now.

Script: I’m calling to remind Senator (____) that Healthcare is a fundamental human right. Not tax credits. Not health savings accounts. Actual care. For all Americans. We don’t want any compromise on this. Here’s why…(tell your story here).

Call Senator Feinstein: DC (202) 224-3841, LA (310) 914-7300, SF (415) 393-0707, SD (619) 231-9712, Fresno (559) 485-7430

AND Senator Harris: DC (202) 224-3553, LA (213) 894-5000, SAC (916) 448-2787, Fresno (916) 448-2787, SF (415) 355-9041, SD (619) 239-3884

More Info: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/06/opinion/sunday/the-house-health-care-disaster-is-really-about-taxes.html?ref=opinion Continue reading “Stop TrumpCare in the Senate. Thanks, Donald, we’ll have what Australia’s having, please.” →

Important Events! Join us for die-ins. Carpooling Available!

Let our sister Indivisible districts’ Congressmen know that their votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act was the “nail in their coffins” for their re-elections in 2018.

Carpooling available for all of these events – contact us at indivisibleventura@gmail.com Let us know if you are available to drive too!

“You Suck” Rally and Die-In @ Congressman Steve Knight’s Office
When: Monday, May 8th, 4p to 6p,
Where: 26415 Carl Boyer Drive Ste 220, Santa Clarita
RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/304915903254720/

Great Knight Drama and Die-in
When: Tuesday, May 9th, 5p to 6p,
Where: 1445 E. Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley
RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1239613946143028/

Repeal and Replace Royce
When: Wednesday, May 10th, 6p to 8p,
Where: 210 W Birch St Brea, CA 92821
RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1936008306633930/

Learn why these events are so important

Let’s support our sister Indivisible groups and gather for a rally and die-in to express our anger regarding all the people in our district who will lose coverage under the new plan.

Savage votes demand a visceral response. Bring tombstone style signs with your message if you want to participate in the die-in. Also, folks in vampire costume (representing Congressional cronies who suck the most vulnerable members of our community dry) are needed.

Zombies are welcome too, because this bill was dead on arrival. We do not buy the story about what a good guy he is for adding $8 billion dollars to a pre-existing conditions pool.

The President of the American Medical Association told the New York Times on May 5, 2017 that Continue reading “Important Events! Join us for die-ins. Carpooling Available!” →