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Democracy on the ballot

Mar 01, 2022

Hi, all, and happy Tuesday!

Please remind friends and family in Texas to go vote today! Feel free to send them my 15-second TikTok if a visual reminder of the stakes is helpful.

There are so many excellent newsletters breaking down the news of the day. I’m grateful for them. Here’s where we take all of that information, synthesize it, and ACT on it.

So let’s do that one more time.

Because after all, all the knowledge in the world won’t help us change the world, unless we use it as fuel to move our feet.

Call Your Senators (find yours here)

Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.

I’m calling to ask when Congress will ask for additional funding in military resources for Ukraine. Please make this an urgent priority—while Ukrainians have fought valiantly it’s clear that the threat from Putin is not over. The US must continue to do their part in supporting the people of Ukraine and all of the countries in the surrounding region. Please take action immediately thank you. [H/T]

Also, I want the Senator to vote YES on S 1720 the Postal Service Reform Act, which I hear is being voted on in the next day or two. This is very important. Thanks.

Call Your House Rep (find yours here)

Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.

I’m calling to ask when Congress will ask for additional funding in military resources for Ukraine. Please make this an urgent priority—while Ukrainians have fought valiantly it’s clear that the threat from Putin is not over. The convoy that is near Kyiv and the continued attacks around the country show that Putin is continuing to force this invasion. The US must continue to do their part in supporting the people of Ukraine and all of the countries in the surrounding region. Please take action immediately thank you. [H/T]

Extra Credit ✅

Want to help Ukraine with a couple of clicks? I’ve got a GREAT tool for you, courtesy of Demcast. Help fight Russian Disinformation on 4 different social media platforms and lift up the Ukrainians as they fight this horrific invasion.

These posts have been verified as factual. Post away!

Extra Extra Credit

Please read this Popular Info article and then consider posting the below on social (or RT mine):

Hey @exxonmobil! BP has pledged to sever its relationship with Russia's state-controlled oil company. You haven't. In fact Exxon still has a huge stake there.
Are you #PutinsPuppet -- just like the GOP?
Seems so. Shameful. #StandWithUkraine
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-faces-new-pressure-over-dealings-with-russias-rosneft-2022-02-28/

Get Smart! 📚

Don’t forget the awesome Big Tent event happening later today! It’s called “Democracy Won’t Save Itself,” and it’s at 7PM EST. It features a lightning-round conversation with democracy superheroes:

Deval Patrick, Chairman, Bridge Together
Angelo Carusone, President, Media Matters
Noah Bookbinder, President, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
Joanna Lydgate, CEO, States United Democracy Center

I’ll be there and hope you will be too. Register here.

Chop Wood, Give Dollars 💰

There are many excellent places to give money right now. But if you happen to have any more to spare, please consider supporting the humanitarian efforts of three organizations undertaking to assist Ukrainian refugees.

Win Races! 🗳

Y’all, if you have ANY time at all today to phonebank, the Texas primaries are happening and I think Jessica Cisneros has a real shot. You’ll be calling supporters and just making sure they know where their polling place is.

Please help! There are phonebanks happening all day!

Resistbot Text (new to Resistbot? Go here! And then here.)

[to your Senators] [H/T] [Quick send text SIGN PKHGVI to 50409]

I’m writing because I am extremely frustrated with Republicans’ delays on a vote on President Biden’s excellent Federal Reserve nominees. Their tactic—purely political and cynical—is harming real Americans like me. It’s got to stop.

I want you—and ALL Senators—to support Sarah Bloom Raskin, Lisa Cook, Philip Jefferson, and Lael Brainard’s nominations to serve on the Federal Reserve Board.

Sarah Bloom Raskin is a proven public servant and financial regulator who we can trust to watch out for risks to the financial system, including cyberattacks and climate change.

Dr. Lisa Cook advised President Obama after the ‘08 financial crash and Dr. Philip Jefferson is an economist with research expertise in poverty. They both bring tremendous expertise and much-needed diversity to the Board so that it better reflects our country.

The Federal Reserve Board will benefit from these nominees’ many decades of experience, including time at the Federal Reserve in various roles, as distinguished professors, and as economic researchers.

I know that our financial system will be better off with these nominees on the Federal Reserve Board. Please support all of their nominations and help them get confirmed by the full Senate as soon as possible. No more delays! Americans need a full Fed Board to help address inflation NOW! Thanks.

OK, you did it again! You helped save democracy! You’re amazing.

Talk tomorrow.

Jess

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