Your Weekly Dose of Sanity-saving Good News!

Buh-bye Bannon!

Steve Bannon has been removed from the National Security Council fulfilling our collective dreams when we made phone calls to our congresswoman!

…and Nunes

Devin Nunes will step aside from leading the investigation into Trump’s ties with Russia. (He’s now officially under an ethics investigation himself.) Was there a call to action on our part? Why, yes, there was! Great job everyone!

Next up – Bill O’Reilly! More than 40 companies pulled their ads from The O’Reilly Factor, following sexual harassment accusations. Sleeping Giants, who have worked diligently to have advertisers remove their presence on Breitbart, is now working on getting advertisers to stop advertising on Fox News during Bill O’Reilly’s show. Keep up the pressure! Here is their current list that is being updated

And in case you missed it:

A Kentucky judge ruled that a lawsuit accusing Trump of inciting violence can proceed, dismissing his free speech defense. According to the judge, Trump’s remarks against protesters at a campaign rally “at least ‘implicitly encouraged the use of violence or lawless action.’”

California Leading the Charge

On Monday evening, Senate Bill 54, the “sanctuary state” bill, or CA Values Act, was passed. The bill will now go to the State Assembly, and if approved, to Governor Brown. Take some time to “happy dance,”because our phone calls began a process that will make a HUGE difference in so many lives!

More representatives are announcing support for single payer health care! California has been flirting Continue reading “Your Weekly Dose of Sanity-saving Good News!” →

This Week in Resistance – Events, New and Ongoing Actions, More!

Your weekly guide to resistance! Never surrender!

Events

April 8th – Help Flip the House Blue – phone bank party to flip Georgia and Kansas seats

April 11th – Ventura District Office Open House w/Monique Limón

April 13th – Volunteer Training – Assisting Undocumented Parents

April 15th – Demand Trump’s Tax Returns March – Ventura – Santa Barbara – Los Angeles

April 22nd – March for Science -Santa Barbara – Los Angeles – Washington DC

April 23rd – Democratic Club of Ventura Meeting

April 24th – National Free Press Appreciation Day Petition and Rally

May 6th – 7th – Nonviolent Organizing Workshop

Let us know if you have an event to add by emailing us at indivisibleventura@gmail.com. Same e-mail if you are interested in carpooling to any event – we’ll do our best to hook you up!

New and Ongoing Actions

Swing these States!
No matter where we live we can help change the face of Congress by helping with upcoming special elections. Here are some current opportunities: Continue reading “This Week in Resistance – Events, New and Ongoing Actions, More!” →

Your Weekly Dose of Sanity-saving Good News!

Vote Yes on the California Values Act! We must resist ICE Roundups!

Resist the Trump agenda, California style. Local California law enforcement must not cooperate with draconian ICE roundups.

Ask our Reps to support S.B. 54, the California Values Act, which prohibits local and state law enforcement from assisting federal agents, and limits the locations where ICE can operate and the databases they can access. This is a human rights crisis and we need to participate. This vote is scheduled for 4/3.

Call our Senator #19 Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (representing Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Camarillo): Sacramento: (916) 651-4019, Santa Barbara: (805) 965-0862, Oxnard: (805) 988-1940

and #37 State Assembly Member Monique Limon (representing Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard): Sacramento: (916) 319-2037, Santa Barbara: (805) 564-1649, Ventura: (805) 641-3700

If outside of these areas, find your Representatives here.

Script: I’m a constituent of Senator/Assemblyperson, whom I’m calling to urge support of S.B. 54. State resources should not be used to assist federal authoritiesin tracking, rounding up and deporting our law-abiding and non-violent immigrant neighbors or separating parents from their children. Thank you!

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Vote Yes on S.B. 54 – Keep ICE from Our Hospitals and Schools! (3 of 3 today)

S.B. 54, the California Values Act, moved closer to passage in the State Senate late last week, with a final vote expected during the next few days.

The bill was introduced last fall as statewide legislation that will build upon the decisions of numerous California localities to declare themselves “sanctuary cities,” prohibiting their own law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal authorities in enforcing Trump’s immigration policies.

and #37 State Assembly Member Monique Limon (representing Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard): Sacramento: (916) 319-2037, Santa Barbara: (805) 564-1649, Ventura: (805) 641-3700

If outside of these areas, find your Representatives here.

Script: I’m a constituent of Senator/Assemblyperson, whom I’m calling to urge support of S.B. 54. State resources should not be used to assist federal authorities in tracking, rounding up and deporting our law-abiding and non-violent immigrant neighbors or separating parents from their children. Thank you!

More Info: Continue reading “Vote Yes on S.B. 54 – Keep ICE from Our Hospitals and Schools! (3 of 3 today)” →

Save Our Clean Air & Water!

Call Hannah-Beth Jackson: “ Yes” on CA Environmental Defense Bills SB 49 and SB 50.

Scott Pruitt’s EPA threatens our clean air & water standards and endangered species protections. SB 49 holds California to the tougher, current federal standards. SB 50 protects California public lands from sales to private developers.

Script: I’m calling from [zip code] to state my support for SB 49 and SB 50. Californians are proud of the regulations that keep our state a prime destination for tourists and a healthy place for us to live and raise our families. We want our water and air clean and our public outdoor spaces available for us to enjoy now and in years to come.

Hannah-Beth Jackson Contact Info
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4019
Santa Barbara District Office: (805) 965-0862
Oxnard District Office: (805) 988-1940

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Action Call: “Yes” on CA Senate Bill 562 – “Californians For A Healthy California Act”

This bill encompasses the following: Universal single payer coverage, no deductibles or co-pays, real patient choice, comprehensive benefits.

On 2/17/17, Senators Lara and Atkins have introduced the latest version of a plan to create universal health coverage for citizens of California.

Call your State Assembly Member and State Senator to ask for their support of this bill!

Assembly Member Monique Limon
SAC: (916) 319-2037, SB: (805) 564-1649, Ventura: (805) 641-3700

Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
SAC: (916) 651-4019, SB: (805) 965-0862, Oxnard: (805)988-1940

Script: “Hi, my name is (______) and I’m a constituent of your district. I’m calling today to ask you to support Senate Bill 562 “Californians For A Healthy California”. We watch members of Congress argue daily over how to best destroy healthcare for millions of Americans, including for many Californians. I’m asking that you stand up with us and help California take the lead in creating a comprehensive universal single-payer health coverage program and a healthcare cost control system for the benefit of all of us here. We asking you to vote for healthcare as a basic human right for all Californians and to set a standard and an example for the rest of the United States. Thank you for your work”

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