Oppose RAA, REINS and Midnight Rules: Triptych of Terror Acts Against Ordinary Citizens, brought to you by the GOP!

Our indefatigable band of corporate shills has created three deceptively named bills with the express purposes of lessening your health, safety, civil rights and environmental protections against the predations and profits of their industry masters. It’s a horror we have to stop.

Script: I’m calling to ask Senator (______) to vote against all the deceptive attacks on the protections that serve us, your constituents.

This includes: S.951, which will block all new rules that protect our health, environment and civil rights in favor of corporate interests, S.21, which will create regulations that obstruct the operation of the federal government and S.34, will allows the GOP to kill programs and services without consideration of the effects on us.

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: S.951 “RAA – Regulatory Accountability Act” This bill is described by the Environmental Defense Fund as the “scariest legislation you’ve never heard of”. It gives corporate Continue reading “Oppose RAA, REINS and Midnight Rules: Triptych of Terror Acts Against Ordinary Citizens, brought to you by the GOP!” →

Just because Trump doesn’t read books doesn’t mean we shouldn’t support our libraries!

Funding is at risk for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) which together fund literacy programs for kids and resume writing and job skills workshops. These acts assist veterans, the blind, and hearing-impaired patrons. Ask your Senators to sign “Dear Appropriator” letters in support of LSTA and IAL by the May 19 deadline.

Script: I’m calling today because I value our libraries and want them to remain funded. Please sign “Dear Appropriator” letters supporting the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL).

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

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Scripts about Russia for Everyone! Pick the ones that work best for you!

GOP Senator: Hi, my name is ____ and I’m a constituent at [zip code]. I’mcalling to find out whether and when Senator ____ is going to take a stand regarding Trump’s divulging of classified information to Russian diplomats. As a resident of ____ and as an American, I expect Senator ____ to protect me, and to protect my country. Trump’s actions damaged our relationships with allies and made us less safe. [Go to either option below:]

[If they have made a statement condemning Trump’s actions]: I appreciate Senator _____’s understanding of the gravity of this situation, but a statement isn’t enough. What exactly is Senator ____ going to do to protect me as a citizen of _____, and as an American? At what point will the Senator start to put actions behind words, and be the leader that I know he/she can be? We’re waiting, and hoping, that he/she does the right thing and asks for Trump’s resignation. If he/she doesn’t I can guarantee that I will do everything in my power, and my fellow constituents will do everything in their power, to ensure that the Senator understands the tenacity of our disapproval. This will not go away.

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The “Election Integrity” commission WILL suppress voting rights. Call our Attorney General!

Trump continues to claim that millions voted illegally in the 2016 election, despite a complete lack of evidence. He has just set up a commission to investigate election integrity, and has invited Kris Kobach (ACLU calls him “the King of Voter Suppression”) to be vice chair. Kobach’s helped write and pass voter ID laws in multiple states, many have been overturned in court due to their clear discriminatory intent. Given Trump’s complete disregard for Russian interference in our election, this is particularly ironic.

Script: In light of Trump’s newly formed “election integrity” commission, I’m calling to urge California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to commit publicly to preserving voting rights by challenging discriminatory policies, such as voter ID laws, that suppress voting in the name of electoral integrity.

Call CA State Attorney General, Xavier Becerra 800-952-5225

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“Integrity” has nothing to do with it. Vote “NO” on H.R. 2090

The Election Integrity Act (H.R.2090) is nothing more than an attempt to suppress the vote. It would require photo identification in Federal elections as a condition of casting a ballot and is clearly discriminatory in practice and intent, fueled by Trump’s delusions that he was cheated of a majority vote. His myth of voter fraud will cheat people of their voting rights.

Script: I’m calling today to ask Rep. (____) to vote “NO” to H.R.2090, the so-called Election Integrity Act of 2017 and advocate instead for voting reforms that protect the security of our elections without discriminating against poor and minority voters.

Call 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 ““Integrity” has nothing to do with it. Vote “NO” on H.R. 2090” →

SHUT DOWN THE SENATE until we have a special prosecutor!

Script: It’s time to demand that a special prosecutor be appointed to continue the investigation—and the Senator (_____) should be doing all she can, including withholding consent and filibustering, until a special prosecutor is in place.

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.indivisibleguide.com/truth-or-trump/

It’s a Math Quiz! Get out your #2 pencils… This should be a simple problem for our Senators…

the FLYNN thing
the MANAFORT thing + the Pence and Manafort connection thing
the TILLERSON thing
the SESSIONS thing that got him recused in the first place
the KUSHNER thing
the CARTER PAGE defying the Senate’s order to hand over his Russian contact list thing
the ROGER STONE thingt
he EMOLUMENTS CLAUSE thing
the PENCE Continue reading “SHUT DOWN THE SENATE until we have a special prosecutor!” →

Hey Rosenstein: You Helped Fire Comey, the Least you can do is Appoint a Special Prosecutor!

Call the Department of Justice, Rod Rosenstein, 202-353-1555: Ask for a Special Prosecutor.

Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, on “trumped-up” charges by Jeff Sessions that Hilary was treated “unfairly”. Comey confirmed to the Senate that the Trump team was indeed under FBI investigation for collaborating with Russia during the election. Ask the DOJ for a truly independent special prosecutor and an independent commission.

More Info: Continue reading “Hey Rosenstein: You Helped Fire Comey, the Least you can do is Appoint a Special Prosecutor!” →

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!” →

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!” →