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Our Environment Still Matters

A number of billion-dollar corporations say they’ll keep fighting Trump on climate change, whether or not the government sets carbon pollution standards.

A Texas court deals Exxon a major blow

Our endangered bees had a victory this week!

Yay California!

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Emergency Call to Action! Vote is tomorrow! PP is in danger!

Script: I’m calling to support Obama’s Title Ten rule protecting federal funding for family planning health centers, like Planned Parenthood, in every state. I strongly urge Senator (Feinstein/Harris” to vote against HJ Res 43 and keep these protections intact.

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

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

No on HR 1215. You can’t place a federally imposed limit on the value of my life! (1 of 3 today)

For those with federally funded health care, HR 1215 caps medical malpractice payouts to $250,000, overruling any state laws that declare such caps unconstitutional. It punishes those insured by the ACA (or veterans insured through the VA) by placing a federally imposed limit on the value of their lives.

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

Script: I’m calling from [zip] to ask Rep. Brownley to vote “NO” on HR 1215. ACA insurance doesn’t make me worth less than a privately insured person.

More Info: Continue reading “No on HR 1215. You can’t place a federally imposed limit on the value of my life! (1 of 3 today)” →

Your Weekly Dose of Sanity-saving Good News

BIG, HUGE, TREMENDOUS, Trumpcare fail. Paul Ryan didn’t fare so well either. We’re gloating a bit. Give yourself a big pat on the back! Our hard work works!

Indivisible and our incredible achievements are profiled in today’s LA Times!

Neil Gorsuch’s 2008 decision was unanimously overturned by the Supreme Court. The rights of disabled children are now protected.immigration

More Supreme Court kudos: A positive ruling on gerrymandering:“Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around.”

Across our beautiful USA, Indivisible groups continued to protest and call (and sometimes boo) their elected officials. Here we are on Wednesday: Continue reading “Your Weekly Dose of Sanity-saving Good News” →

This Week in Resistance: Upcoming Events, Petitions and More!

We are gleeful about the Trumpcare vote not making it to the table – and NEVER doubt the impact your daily calls to action make! We saved the ACA!

The fight MUST continue and, because many of us got a much needed shot in the arm by marching for ObamaCare in LA and showing support for our neighboring Indivisians in Simi Valley by protesting outside of Steve Knight’s office, we’ve decided to provide a weekly rundown of local events!

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!

TODAY! March 25th – Indivisible Ventura’s Expert Speakers Series: Focus on Immigration Workshop & Mixer
North Oxnard United Methodist Church – 1801 Joliet Place, Oxnard

April 2nd – Cesar Chavez/#ResistTrump March

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

April 22nd – March for Science – Continue reading “This Week in Resistance: Upcoming Events, Petitions and More!” →

Not so fast on the Trumpcare vote. No ACA votes before new CBO report!

Republicans in Congress are scrambling, making last minute changes and compromises to Trumpcare. Their goal is to repeal the ACA on the 6th anniversary of its passage, March 23rd.

However, changes deserve thorough vetting, not being rushed through for a stunt deadline. Demand another CBO analysis, and 48 hours for public review, before any vote.

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

More Info: Continue reading “Not so fast on the Trumpcare vote. No ACA votes before new CBO report!” →

You can March to Save the ACA in LA, for Science in Santa Barbara, and to Appreciate our Free Press!

March to save ObamaCare on the 7th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Thursday March 23rd. Unite to save healthcare for all!

When: March 23rd; gather at 11am to march at noon.

Where: Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels (Grand Ave and Temple Street) or Ronald Reagan State Building ( 4th and Main St.)

March to the Edward Roybal Federal Building for the rally.

More info: Miguel Paredes, Director of Community Organizing at 323-447-2591 or mparedes@wellchild.org

Website: www.saveobamacare.net

Upcoming Events

March 25th 3-5pm – Indivisible Ventura’s Expert Speakers Series: Focus on Immigration Workshop and Mixer
North Oxnard United Methodist Church – 1801 Joliet Place, Oxnard

April 22nd – March for Science – Santa Barbara – Los Angeles – Washington DC
In advance, email your story to story@marchforscience.com about how scientists serve their communities, whether that’s by saving lives, protecting communities, or advancing public interest.

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

Vote No on SCRUB Act, yet another attempt to undermine the agencies that keep us safe!

SCRUB gives an unelected commission the power to gut environment, health, and workplace safety regulations.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi, my name is _______and my zip code is _____I’m calling to ask Senator ____ to oppose HR 998, the SCRUB Act. The bill would create an unelected commission with sweeping powers to strip our agencies of their ability to protect public health and safety and it would open the door to meddling by big business. I worry that this bill is one more effort by President Trump and the GOP Congress to dismantle vital protections for our workforce, our environment, and our health.

The SCRUB Act (Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome), H.R. 998 limits the ability of agencies to do their job and opens the door to meddling by big business. It gives an unelected commission the power to get rid of environment, health, and workplace safety regulations.

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

Harris Contacts: 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 “Vote No on SCRUB Act, yet another attempt to undermine the agencies that keep us safe!” →

Urge No on Disastrous Trumpcare Bill – Call our Senators!

The Congressional Budget Office says that by 2026, Trumpcare will cause 24 million people to lose their health insurance.

For Senators Feinstein and Harris: (DC switchboard (202) 224-3121, other #’s below.)

Script: Hi, I am calling to ask Senator ____ to vote against Trumpcare. I am alarmed at what it will take away from average Americans like myself, in terms of healthcare, and what it will give to wealthy Americans in terms of tax cuts. I have done my homework and read the non-partisan reports issued by both the CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation. The repeal will take away health coverage from millions and will be especially detrimental to the elderly, and the poorest of Americans.

Highlights of the CBO report on Trumpcare include 1) 14 million people losing coverage by 2018, 2) 24 million people losing coverage by 2026, 3) A 64 year old making $26,500 a year being asked to pay $12,000 for health insurance. Trumpcare includes $592 billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Trumpcare is not health care, it is wealth care.

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

Harris Contacts: 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 “Urge No on Disastrous Trumpcare Bill – Call our Senators!” →

Oppose ANY health care bill that defunds Planned Parenthood!

Paul Ryan’s ACA replacement bill will defund planned parenthood, cutting off critical health care services for millions of low income women and men. https://tinyurl.com/hh4m2kt

Call Representative Brownley and ask her to oppose ANY health care bill that defunds Planned Parenthood.

The proposed GOP health care bill is a triple strike against families and reproductive rights for women. It defunds Planned Parenthood, which provides critical health care services (including mammograms and contraceptives) to women. Women would not be able to use tax credits to purchase insurance that includes abortion coverage. And the bill would not provide health insurance to cover maternity costs. This is a bill families cannot afford.

If this dangerous bill becomes law, as many as 2.5 million people will be cut off from essential health care services.

Script: Hi! I am calling from [zip code] to ask Congressman Brownley to oppose ANY health care bill that defunds Planned Parenthood. For a lot of women in this country, Planned Parenthood is the only doctor they have. Thank you.

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

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