@Jess, please take a minute to reflect with pride on how many more influencers are defining you as their trusted daily "go-to source." Accelerating referrals to Chop Wood, Carry Water resources prove it: Your years of constant labor honing your techniques are paying off NOW, when we need you more than ever.
Thank you for your new separate Substack feed of videos, your latest honing example. During this coup, your work-around for the ongoing platform upheavals is a kindness to the movement.
There’s no enforcement mechanism any longer. It’s my opinion that we need to concentrate efforts on the coup as the most important issue we have, all else falls below until we have regained some lost ground.
Today, Day 16 of the fascist Coup against America, 300 very angry marchers from across progressive groups showed up at the Rhode Island State House in windy, 20 degree weather.
They made angry speeches and pledged solidarity. Few knew each other before the march.
This is how our nation wide protest movement starts. Small numbers will multiply exponentially. There is so much to be angry about.
And when we see the backlash from Trump and his military, be prepared to make "good trouble". We are not afraid.
A small action of resistance I'm planning for is to not view the super bowl. I don't want to give views to Fox, or the dictator in chief. I talked my spouse into joining me for dinner and a movie.
All right, so: Frustrated by busy phone lines I've decided to go onto Blue Sky and "talk" to the reps directly—thanking those like AOC, Warren, Frost, and Murphy, encouraging more from others. It's a way to build volume. While doing this on Chrissy Houlahan's blue sky (and she's truly very good and responsive), I discovered that she'd posted these White House numbers. I called the second one AND SOMEONE AT THE WHITE HOUSE ANSWERED. I was honestly so shocked that I'm not even sure what I said, except I remember talking about the importance of intelligence, decency, and compassion and how Republican voters would figure out what was going on soon enough as well. Boom. Here it is, if you want to try. Use the second number. The other is only live for a few hours each day: 202-456-1111 or 202-456-1414.
Man. My heart started pounding. I can’t get through to Fetterman but the White House answers? A friend called that number soon after. She got through but the person hung up on her quite quickly. I say wherever we can speak we should speak.
I don't think it was — Chrissy Houlahan put it out on Blue Sky. When my friend called, suddenly there were hoops to go through. Press 1 for this, Press 2 for that. But when I called, it was one ring and then "White House." I had just been looking at that scowling photo of Susie Wiles at the deranged Gaza press conference, and I immediately aligned the voice and the face. Just a weird moment in the life of resistance.
You have the right idea, and bless you for getting a friend to join you in the efforts. The dictator in chief thrives on popularity. Flood his operators with how unpopular his actions are.
I've been able to get through at his Harrisburg office if DC is busy or mailbox is full. Same for Mccormick (not expecting him to buck the party line, but I gotta try, right?).
Of course the Democrats should refuse to confirm ANY Trump nominee, but they should get out ahead of Trump's need to get new members confirmed for the NLRB and EEOC. Without a quorum, these agencies can't do anything from Trump's agenda.
Let's not forget to call Senators Schatz, Blumenthal, Markey and Coons to thank them! Tip--your reluctant friends, who may be unwilling to nail those who are failing democracy on any given day, are frequently relieved they need only send a thank you note to the good guys. Much less intimidating. Send them the good gals' and guys' phone numbers in the Senate and House with a simple script to make it easeful for them: "I'm calling to thank the Senator/Representative for their persistence in supporting democracy! I expect to hear they will press forward in opposing the illegal actions taken by this administration." And to the staffer who answers or gets the voicemail message, "I know how hard you are working. Thank you for your service." I have spoken to numbers of you, and like me, you are struggling to even believe this is happening. It's far from the first time in our history! The millionaire bros of the 19th and 20th Century were just as corrupt, toxic and many times successful as what we are seeing today. The roots of greed, racism, woman hatred and ignorance reach deep down into this country. If we can overturn the current coup, we will have the opportunity to address them at some point. However, right now what we can do is hack at those roots.
At a site on resilience, I read about having a “resilience go bag,” like the physical go bags recommended for geological and other emergencies. A go bag can include stories of successful resistance and everyday heroism (I just found out that the date my partner died last year, February 11, was the same day Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990). It can include an inventory of your strengths—are you organized, creative, witty, empathetic, relentlessly determined? Lean into your strengths when you find yourself focusing on your weaknesses or your anxiety. Take care of others when you can. Take a friend without transportation marketing or to a medical appointment. Bookend difficult calls with them. Just show up. Whatever. Display photos of loved ones, inspiring ancestors, your heroes. Connect spiritually if that is a support for you. Faith communities are supporting those misplaced by disasters and protecting those who are targeted. For some this is their 12 Step meetings. When you can, prioritize rest and recovery. Others will carry the banners, just as you do while they are resting and recovering. This battle will continue for a long time. Even those in the French Resistance during WW2 had to pace themselves! It’s an privilege to be part of this group and Indivisible. Thank you.
I spoke with an Andy Kim aide by phone yesterday and started the call with a thank you for him speaking out on USAID, before moving to my requests. The aide was very receptive, and sure enough, I got an email from Senator Kim’s office today. (I am a long-time supporter.) The email was not formulaic. I think the thank-you’s are very effective.
No OFF days indeed!!! I learned that my Senator Maria Cantwell (WA ST) was one of the 10 Senators who voted for Bessent for Treasury Secretary - the guy who turned around and gave Musk and his Bro Kids the keys to the kingdome! I am FURIOUS. I called and wrote her. I also wrote Sen Patty Murray and Rep. Pramila Jayapal and begged them to get Cantwell in line. When the leaders you count on abet the Coup, the gloves are OFF!
I also ended my nightly voicemail to Sen Murray by asking her to find Sen Cantwell for us! Insane that I have never once been able to get even a voicemail done with her DC office, too.....I did finally get to leave a voicemail by calling her WA phone.. sheesh...
Just called my Senator, Peter Welch. I expressed extreme disappointment in his vote and I've been asking him and our officials to "McConnell" Congress until we get our country back.
I can't thank you enough for sharing the Ezra Klein video. It is the first thing today that took some of the weight off of my chest. Well, that and beer.
My amazing senators in the State of Maryland are definitely doing the most, but I can't leave messages for them because the lines are always either busy or the mailboxes are full. I think I'm going to send them cards, which seems like it's a tiny gesture but I truly appreciate them.
Yes, so proud of the representation in MD! Happy to see them at USAID Monday, Treasury last night, updates on social media, etc. And I mean, they absolutely should given the high number of feds in MD supporting agencies in MD, DC and VA.
Thank you so much! I called Mike Thompson’s office and signed up for his town hall. If I hadn’t read this, I’d have missed it. I didn’t get any notification from the office.
And Democrats McConnelling Congress I am sure is a MAGA tactic they'd love, so they can continue to blame all the country's woes on Democrats. But they'd do that regardless, like blaming the plane crash on Obama and Biden.
Please tell the democrats to vote no to everything that the republicans put before them
Everything
The democrats need to take a united stand
Pam Bondi ? Democratic votes? Why?
The democrats need to send a United message, especially to the people of the United States.
Chuck Schumer needs to be replaced by someone a lot younger and more dynamic. More forceful. Schumer is too old, out of date on current issues. No leadership
The democrats need to find out the specific reasons to what the MAGAs have “ blackmailed “ them
Then address the issue. People such as Jodi Ernst, sen Cassidy. Who as a Md. cannot even be remotely for RFKjr
Impeachments to be filed every time the FFOTUS signs an illegal EO
Raise a Red Flag about people being sent to
Guantanamo, they are doing the same just sending people without their rights. Circa 1930’s.
Then there is F-Elonia
Arrest the guy
He is a traitor. He is here illegally
Take away all his government contacts
Confiscate his businesses
Deport him. Yesterday
musk has no immunity.
File civil lawsuits against him. The FFOTUS can pardon his federal crimes.
He has no right as an illegal /civil citizen to have my personal information. Or yours
He does not have clearance his department is not legal, as he is not.
Write/call/email your senators, write/call/email your representatives.
Every day
don’t care what political affiliation they are
One can also email or call any Senator.
Probably call any representative. Only allowed to email a rep if they live in your district, by law.
Except any one can email Rep Hakeem Jeffries
point out Trumps DEI
The only non white nominee is Kash Patel?
Who to me is the most scary and corrupt.
Tied right there with F-Elonia.
Keep listening to independent news
Write/email /call the potus-the guy who itook an oath to protect and serve the USA
@Jess, please take a minute to reflect with pride on how many more influencers are defining you as their trusted daily "go-to source." Accelerating referrals to Chop Wood, Carry Water resources prove it: Your years of constant labor honing your techniques are paying off NOW, when we need you more than ever.
Thank you for your new separate Substack feed of videos, your latest honing example. During this coup, your work-around for the ongoing platform upheavals is a kindness to the movement.
Patti
Aw Patti thank you! You, too, are an incredible activist and it's an honor to know you.
Agree wholeheartedly! Definitely my go-to every single day!!
Jesscravenvideos.substack.com is the location for the videos
Thank you Patti!
Hi Patti, where can I see the Substack with Jess’ videos?
Why can’t Musk be arrested?!? He and his minions are trespassing!
There’s no enforcement mechanism any longer. It’s my opinion that we need to concentrate efforts on the coup as the most important issue we have, all else falls below until we have regained some lost ground.
Why can't the senators call MPD to arrest musk and his young musk-atears. It's illegal what he's doing. MPD is not happy with the release of jan6rs.
They emasculated the DOJ before they started, lawsuits have to be filed. DOJ won’t be investigating this because it will be filled w Trum ,loyalists.
RIGHT???
Trump will just pardon them. 😞
Today, Day 16 of the fascist Coup against America, 300 very angry marchers from across progressive groups showed up at the Rhode Island State House in windy, 20 degree weather.
They made angry speeches and pledged solidarity. Few knew each other before the march.
This is how our nation wide protest movement starts. Small numbers will multiply exponentially. There is so much to be angry about.
And when we see the backlash from Trump and his military, be prepared to make "good trouble". We are not afraid.
Excellent, Merrill, thank you!
Thank you!
A small action of resistance I'm planning for is to not view the super bowl. I don't want to give views to Fox, or the dictator in chief. I talked my spouse into joining me for dinner and a movie.
Awesome!
All right, so: Frustrated by busy phone lines I've decided to go onto Blue Sky and "talk" to the reps directly—thanking those like AOC, Warren, Frost, and Murphy, encouraging more from others. It's a way to build volume. While doing this on Chrissy Houlahan's blue sky (and she's truly very good and responsive), I discovered that she'd posted these White House numbers. I called the second one AND SOMEONE AT THE WHITE HOUSE ANSWERED. I was honestly so shocked that I'm not even sure what I said, except I remember talking about the importance of intelligence, decency, and compassion and how Republican voters would figure out what was going on soon enough as well. Boom. Here it is, if you want to try. Use the second number. The other is only live for a few hours each day: 202-456-1111 or 202-456-1414.
Thank you for your persistence!
Man. My heart started pounding. I can’t get through to Fetterman but the White House answers? A friend called that number soon after. She got through but the person hung up on her quite quickly. I say wherever we can speak we should speak.
Whoa! I wonder if you accidentally got hold of a private number?
I don't think it was — Chrissy Houlahan put it out on Blue Sky. When my friend called, suddenly there were hoops to go through. Press 1 for this, Press 2 for that. But when I called, it was one ring and then "White House." I had just been looking at that scowling photo of Susie Wiles at the deranged Gaza press conference, and I immediately aligned the voice and the face. Just a weird moment in the life of resistance.
You have the right idea, and bless you for getting a friend to join you in the efforts. The dictator in chief thrives on popularity. Flood his operators with how unpopular his actions are.
The woman who answered seemed as shocked as I was. She listened to the whole thing and did not speak. Then neither of us spoke. And then she hung up.
Email them through their websites too
Oh I do. How I do.
I've been able to get through at his Harrisburg office if DC is busy or mailbox is full. Same for Mccormick (not expecting him to buck the party line, but I gotta try, right?).
I get thru sometimes with F. Never with M
Wow! Did not know the second number! Thanks!
Of course the Democrats should refuse to confirm ANY Trump nominee, but they should get out ahead of Trump's need to get new members confirmed for the NLRB and EEOC. Without a quorum, these agencies can't do anything from Trump's agenda.
Thank you, Jessica!
Let's not forget to call Senators Schatz, Blumenthal, Markey and Coons to thank them! Tip--your reluctant friends, who may be unwilling to nail those who are failing democracy on any given day, are frequently relieved they need only send a thank you note to the good guys. Much less intimidating. Send them the good gals' and guys' phone numbers in the Senate and House with a simple script to make it easeful for them: "I'm calling to thank the Senator/Representative for their persistence in supporting democracy! I expect to hear they will press forward in opposing the illegal actions taken by this administration." And to the staffer who answers or gets the voicemail message, "I know how hard you are working. Thank you for your service." I have spoken to numbers of you, and like me, you are struggling to even believe this is happening. It's far from the first time in our history! The millionaire bros of the 19th and 20th Century were just as corrupt, toxic and many times successful as what we are seeing today. The roots of greed, racism, woman hatred and ignorance reach deep down into this country. If we can overturn the current coup, we will have the opportunity to address them at some point. However, right now what we can do is hack at those roots.
At a site on resilience, I read about having a “resilience go bag,” like the physical go bags recommended for geological and other emergencies. A go bag can include stories of successful resistance and everyday heroism (I just found out that the date my partner died last year, February 11, was the same day Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990). It can include an inventory of your strengths—are you organized, creative, witty, empathetic, relentlessly determined? Lean into your strengths when you find yourself focusing on your weaknesses or your anxiety. Take care of others when you can. Take a friend without transportation marketing or to a medical appointment. Bookend difficult calls with them. Just show up. Whatever. Display photos of loved ones, inspiring ancestors, your heroes. Connect spiritually if that is a support for you. Faith communities are supporting those misplaced by disasters and protecting those who are targeted. For some this is their 12 Step meetings. When you can, prioritize rest and recovery. Others will carry the banners, just as you do while they are resting and recovering. This battle will continue for a long time. Even those in the French Resistance during WW2 had to pace themselves! It’s an privilege to be part of this group and Indivisible. Thank you.
I've never called Hawaii before but I called and left a voice mail for Senator Brian Schatz thanking him for his courage and strength. 808-523-2061
Yay amazing! I'll put this in the newsletter tomorrow as an action. Love it!
I spoke with an Andy Kim aide by phone yesterday and started the call with a thank you for him speaking out on USAID, before moving to my requests. The aide was very receptive, and sure enough, I got an email from Senator Kim’s office today. (I am a long-time supporter.) The email was not formulaic. I think the thank-you’s are very effective.
That was spectacular, thanks!
Thank you! This is really helpful!
No OFF days indeed!!! I learned that my Senator Maria Cantwell (WA ST) was one of the 10 Senators who voted for Bessent for Treasury Secretary - the guy who turned around and gave Musk and his Bro Kids the keys to the kingdome! I am FURIOUS. I called and wrote her. I also wrote Sen Patty Murray and Rep. Pramila Jayapal and begged them to get Cantwell in line. When the leaders you count on abet the Coup, the gloves are OFF!
Yeah a lot of Washingtonians are unhappy with Cantwell right now.
I also ended my nightly voicemail to Sen Murray by asking her to find Sen Cantwell for us! Insane that I have never once been able to get even a voicemail done with her DC office, too.....I did finally get to leave a voicemail by calling her WA phone.. sheesh...
Infuriating right?!!
Very!! I sincerely hope people stay focused and involved so we can get some real change in the primaries !
Thank you for this!
Just called my Senator, Peter Welch. I expressed extreme disappointment in his vote and I've been asking him and our officials to "McConnell" Congress until we get our country back.
Unbelievable, that one! Thanks!
I can't thank you enough for sharing the Ezra Klein video. It is the first thing today that took some of the weight off of my chest. Well, that and beer.
Haha right? I found it deeply helpful.
My amazing senators in the State of Maryland are definitely doing the most, but I can't leave messages for them because the lines are always either busy or the mailboxes are full. I think I'm going to send them cards, which seems like it's a tiny gesture but I truly appreciate them.
You can also send emails through their websites
Yes, so proud of the representation in MD! Happy to see them at USAID Monday, Treasury last night, updates on social media, etc. And I mean, they absolutely should given the high number of feds in MD supporting agencies in MD, DC and VA.
It’s about time the Dems got active!!!
I can't cook but I can give the enemy food poisoning
lol love that
Thank you so much! I called Mike Thompson’s office and signed up for his town hall. If I hadn’t read this, I’d have missed it. I didn’t get any notification from the office.
Wow! So happy!
And Democrats McConnelling Congress I am sure is a MAGA tactic they'd love, so they can continue to blame all the country's woes on Democrats. But they'd do that regardless, like blaming the plane crash on Obama and Biden.
Please tell the democrats to vote no to everything that the republicans put before them
Everything
The democrats need to take a united stand
Pam Bondi ? Democratic votes? Why?
The democrats need to send a United message, especially to the people of the United States.
Chuck Schumer needs to be replaced by someone a lot younger and more dynamic. More forceful. Schumer is too old, out of date on current issues. No leadership
The democrats need to find out the specific reasons to what the MAGAs have “ blackmailed “ them
Then address the issue. People such as Jodi Ernst, sen Cassidy. Who as a Md. cannot even be remotely for RFKjr
Impeachments to be filed every time the FFOTUS signs an illegal EO
Raise a Red Flag about people being sent to
Guantanamo, they are doing the same just sending people without their rights. Circa 1930’s.
Then there is F-Elonia
Arrest the guy
He is a traitor. He is here illegally
Take away all his government contacts
Confiscate his businesses
Deport him. Yesterday
musk has no immunity.
File civil lawsuits against him. The FFOTUS can pardon his federal crimes.
He has no right as an illegal /civil citizen to have my personal information. Or yours
He does not have clearance his department is not legal, as he is not.
Write/call/email your senators, write/call/email your representatives.
Every day
don’t care what political affiliation they are
One can also email or call any Senator.
Probably call any representative. Only allowed to email a rep if they live in your district, by law.
Except any one can email Rep Hakeem Jeffries
point out Trumps DEI
The only non white nominee is Kash Patel?
Who to me is the most scary and corrupt.
Tied right there with F-Elonia.
Keep listening to independent news
Write/email /call the potus-the guy who itook an oath to protect and serve the USA
Call for his impeachment
Keep on speaking up.
Don’t give up
Stay strong
I agree.Dems need to take a page out of the Mitch McConnell playbook and obstruct everything Rs try to do.No on everything no exceptions.Full stop!
Believe sleeper agent Fetterman was the only D to vote for Bondi.
He was.
The jerk.
And shame on him!!
So disgusting!
How can I restock this?