Vote No on the Working Families Flexibility Act – Don’t be fooled by the doublespeak name!

The Working Families Flexibility Act strips workers of overtime protections and erodes the 40 hour work week. It replaces overtime guarantees with so-called “comp” time, giving employers more flexibility and workers less. They can be denied access to comp time when they need it, and can’t refuse requests for long days without fear of being fired. Vote no on this power grab.

Script: I’m calling to ask (____) to vote NO on the Working Families Flexibility Act. The name is very deceptive, as the flexibility goes to employers only. Workers that depended on some overtime pay will no longer get it, along with losing control of their schedules.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Senator Feinstein: Continue reading “Vote No on the Working Families Flexibility Act – Don’t be fooled by the doublespeak name!” →

Stand in Solidarity on May Day: Vote Yes on California Sanctuary State Bill!

Local California law enforcement must not cooperate with draconian ICE roundups. Resist the Trump agenda, California style. This is a human rights crisis and we need to participate.

Call State Assembly Member Monique Limón (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 Monique Limón, whom I’m calling to vote yes on 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!

Important! Monique Limon’s office has gotten more “NO” than “YES” calls for this bill! Please call or email Monique Limon today!

More Info: Continue reading “Stand in Solidarity on May Day: Vote Yes on California Sanctuary State Bill!” →

NO on TrumpCare 2.0: The revised bill is so bad that GOP legislators are trying to exempt themselves!

The revised health care bill is so bad that GOP legislators are trying to exempt themselves from its provisions.

The new healthcare plan with the MacArthur amendment takes all that was bad in the ACHA and makes it worse, removing protections that make insurance affordable for people with preexisting conditions, and not requiring plans to cover “essential benefits”, like prescription drugs. This plan is so bad that even GOP legislators are trying to exempt themselves from it.

Script: I’m calling to ask (____) to call out the AHCA with the MacArthur amendment as a very bad deal for us, so bad, in fact, that GOP legislators have exempted themselves from its provisions.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Senator Feinstein: Continue reading “NO on TrumpCare 2.0: The revised bill is so bad that GOP legislators are trying to exempt themselves!” →

No tax returns, No tax reform (2 of 2)

Donald Trump, how much money would you personally save from your tax “reform”?

Even without going into the details of Donald Trump’s tax plan, which Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin calls “the biggest tax cut and largest tax reform in history of this country”, it’s clear that Trump and other big corporate interests will benefit “BIGLY.” How much? Unknown, and unacceptable. This is a huge conflict of interest. NO TAX RETURN, NO TAX CUTS!

Script: I’m calling to ask (___) to oppose any proposed tax reforms from Trump until he releases his tax returns. We’re tired of paying a higher percentage of taxes than he does! No tax returns, no tax reforms.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Senator Feinstein: Continue reading “No tax returns, No tax reform (2 of 2)” →

April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month and Congress wants to defund programs that protect women! (1 of 2)

Say NO to defunding any Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. VAWA has made significant progress helping victims of domestic & date violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and stalking achieve justice and safety, with federally federally funded direct services such as shelter, rape crisis services, legal assistance, and counseling.

[And when you’re done calling, do a happy dance to celebrate the end of Bill O’Reilly’s run at Fox News.]

Script: I’m calling to ask (_____) to stand against any attempt to defund the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It was passed with bipartisan support and has been incredibly effective in saving lives and money.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Senator Feinstein: Continue reading “April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month and Congress wants to defund programs that protect women! (1 of 2)” →

Say No to HUD budget cuts: Budget cuts should not be on the backs of the poorest Americans!

Trump has proposed $6.2 billion in cuts to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), slashing funding for Community Development Block Grants, public housing, housing vouchers, and programs serving the homeless. These are essential programs for those most in need of help, including veterans, the disabled, seniors, working poor, and youth aging out of foster care.

Script: I’m calling (____) to reject any cuts in HUD funding that increases homelessness. People will actually die from these cuts, and our emergency services will be overwhelmed. Instead of paying for our jetsetting President to golf or campaign, let’s invest in helping our own.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Senator Feinstein: Continue reading “Say No to HUD budget cuts: Budget cuts should not be on the backs of the poorest Americans!” →

Say No to EPA Budget Cuts: A 31% cut threatens jobs, national security and the environment

Trump says he’s committed to America’s jobs and national security, but his proposed 31% slash to the EPA budget threatens both. Eliminating 3,200 jobs, supporting fossil fuels over renewable energy, eliminating the popular Energy Star program, and preventing hazardous waste cleanup and the ability to prosecute those responsible does not make America great.

Script: I’m calling (_____) to stand against any attempt to defund the EPA. We need to know that the quality of our air, and water are protected, we get the information we need to buy wisely and that toxic chemicals are being eliminated from our environment.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Senator Feinstein: Continue reading “Say No to EPA Budget Cuts: A 31% cut threatens jobs, national security and the environment” →

Trump must not be allowed to use millions of people’s health insurance as a bargaining chip to fund his stupid wall

Don’t hold the ACA hostage: The ACA offsets the costs that insurance companies incur insuring low-income enrollees. Trump is threatening to withhold these payments unless Congress passes a budget that funds his border wall with Mexico. Holding the health insurance of millions of Americans hostage is not an acceptable way to fund this wall, or anything else for that matter.

Script: I’m calling to ask (_____) to reject any deal that involves holding the ACA hostage in return for funding the border wall that Mexico was supposed to pay for in the first place.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Feinstein Contacts: Continue reading “Trump must not be allowed to use millions of people’s health insurance as a bargaining chip to fund his stupid wall” →

Demand Congressional Approval for Any Military Intervention

Trump needs the approval of Congress before undertaking military actions in Syria, North Korea, or elsewhere. There’s been no meaningful debate on whether America’s national interest requires military action against ISIS, Syria or North Korea, what the strategy should be, or at what point domestic priorities should prevail. It’s time for that discussion.

Script: I’m calling to remind (—) that Trump needs to ask permission from Congress before starting new wars. There’s a reason we require oversight between government branches.

Call all three Members of Congress

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

Feinstein Contacts: Continue reading “Demand Congressional Approval for Any Military Intervention” →

Vote “Yes” on the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act

The Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program gives Afghans who have aided US troops a way to seek refuge in the United States. Unfortunately, the program does not have enough visas to accommodate the need, and we are in danger of leaving our allies (who have risked their lives for us) and their families in the lurch, open to retaliation from the Taliban.

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

More Info: Protect lives, U.S. credibility: Pass the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act