Hi, all, and happy Friday!
Thanks to all of you who reached out about postcards. I got a bunch of packets out to volunteers yesterday, and I’m going back to the post office today. Heroes, every one of you!
I still have 4 thousand to go 😬, so don’t stop requesting!
The news is tough. Here’s some good news for you to counter it.
I remind myself every day: the antidote to anxiety is action. That’s why I’m here. That’s why this newsletter exists.
It’s also why we’ve earned so many victories. Because action eases anxiety, but it also works.
Chop wood, carry water, y’all. When the going gets tough. When the going is smooth. When we don’t know WHAT the going is doing.
It works regardless.
P.S. I got 9 out of 11 on the news quiz this week. SOMEDAY I’ll get that perfect score. But not today. You?
Call Your Senators (find yours here)
Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.
First, I’d like to know why the Justice Department hasn’t yet brought charges against any of the Stop the Steal co-conspirators. Where is Merrick Garland? I’m furious at his tepid response. Our democracy has been attacked. The Attorney General needs to act like it. Please ask the Senator to demand that he does. [H/T]
Second, I want Congress to pass S.1785 – “End the Threat of Default Act.” [If Dem add:] Also, if the nationwide suppression of voting rights isn’t enough for [him/her] to remove the filibuster, I hope the senator will consider the harm of allowing the GOP to set off a global economic crisis. The filibuster needs to go, and so does the debt ceiling. [H/T]
[If Democrat add:] Finally, I am starting to get really worried that Democrats aren’t going to pass voting rights legislation. Does the Senator understand that if this doesn’t get done we may never hold power again? I don’t mean to sound hysterical, but you all need to get this done. Thanks.
Call Your House Rep (find yours here)
Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.
First, I know that the House Select Committee issued subpoenas to four Trump aides: Mark Meadows, Kash Patel, Steve Bannon, and Dan Scavino. And I know that Trump’s attorney has told all of them to not cooperate. The House Select Committee should pursue criminal contempt charges against the four former aides, ASAP. We cannot allow this important proceeding to be delayed by co-conspirators and enablers of a coup who are still acting at Trump’s direction. I’d also like to know why the Justice Department hasn’t brought charges against any of the Stop the Steal co-conspirators yet. Where is Merrick Garland? I’m furious at his tepid response. Our democracy has been attacked. The Attorney General needs to act like it. Please ask the Congressmember to demand that he does. [H/T]
Also? I want Rep. [___] to dump the toxic debt ceiling game once and for all and pass H.R. 1041 – To repeal the debt ceiling” and H.R. 3305 – “End the Threat of Default Act.” We’re all tired of these debt ceiling shenanigans. Thanks. [H/T]
Extra Credit
Procter and Gamble has a big problem with deforestation. Also palm oil. Environmentally they (and their products, like Charmin, Bounty, Head & shoulders) are a DISASTER.
We have a chance to get their director of corporate responsibility, Angela Braly, off the board NEXT WEEK! On October 12th! But we need lots and lots of calls to state treasurers to ask them to vote against her. It takes ONE MINUTE. Please go here and make the call. (Also sign the letter. Also check your TP brand and see what grade it gets from the NRDC. Also check out the awesome brand I use!) This is a serious issue. We don’t survive climate change without our forests.
Please make this call. Already made it? Do it again. And spread the word. I made a 70 second TikTok that explains it pretty well, I think. It’s here.
Get on the Phones! ☎️
OK my next phonebank into Virginia is today, 3-5PM PDT.
Y’all, I am hearing more and more scary reports out of VA. Low voter turnout. Polls tightening. Disaffection with Biden hurting McAuliffe.
My last phonebank had 3 people. One of them was me. 🥲
I know we’re all tired. We haven’t had a break in forever. But I can’t stress this enough. If we lose in Virginia it will bode REALLY poorly for our midterm fortunes. This is so, so important.
After the November 2nd elections we really will get a bit of downtime. Let’s go into the holidays feeling victorious and hopeful!
Please come phonebank with me.
Can’t stomach it? Go here and find a way to help. It’s all hands on deck time.
Resistbot Text (new to Resistbot? Go here!)
[to all 3 reps] [H/T]
Please pass both "Build Back Better" bills.
President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda not only ensures America fully recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic but essentially guarantees that we come back stronger than ever. The plan includes programs that increase jobs and wages, reduce daily expenses, and improve the quality of life in cities, small towns and rural communities across the country.
If Congress fails to pass both bills together, America will continue to experience historic hardships resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and decades of divestment in our communities. And the climate disaster could end us.
Please pass the "Build Back Better" agenda with EVERYTHING in it. And make the rich pay their fair share! Raise their taxes! Raise taxes on corporations, too! Our communities are counting on your support. Thanks.
OK, you did it again! You helped save democracy! You’re amazing.
Talk Monday!
Jess