Hi, all, and happy Tuesday. I’m on my monthly call with Senator Padilla’s staffer, so pardon my brevity. I’ll simply say this: My cat woke me up at 4AM this morning, as is his wont. There’s no reason for it—he’s grown capricious in his later years. Anyway, in the process of trying to fall back asleep I started thinking about this newsletter, and what my opening today might be. Then I had the rather unexpected thought: “where does the word steadfast come from?” I told myself not to forget this question, knowing that I likely would.
Hi Jessica! I'm relatively new here, but I want to thank you for all of your hard work! Also, I received another lame answer back from Tommy Tuberville here in Alabama. I wondered if you might be interested in reading an excerpt from his ridiculous reply... It's so frustrating.
"In a country as fortunate as ours, it is heartbreaking that so many Americans find themselves without healthy, regular meals. Fortunately, the SNAP program provides a federal safety net to help those who need it most in our community. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, I will continue to monitor the SNAP program, encourage individuals to rise out of poverty, and achieve self-sufficiency. Please know that my goal, which I believe you share, is to provide the most efficient and effective support programs possible for those in need."
apparently you don't need a law license to be on the Supreme Court (!@#$!!!), but it will add gravitas to any actions if he has been disbarred ... I'll send you the letter. THANKS!!
Perhaps we can all be "lieutenants." This word comes from the French word "lieu" meaning "Place." The "tenant" is the present participle of the French verb "tenir" which means "to hold." Therefore, a lieutenant is a "place holder." We can STEADFASTLY (!) hold our places as lieutenants! And we will as we keep on keeping on!
Never be dissuaded because something is “a long shot”. Yes, it can be daunting. But giving up because it’s unlikely is surrendering before the battle even starts.
If one doesn't like making phone calls, even to an answering machine in some cases, here's a suggestion: do a copy function on your device, then go to the respective Congressperson/Senator website and paste into their email form. This doesn't take any longer than a phone call. Try it!
Emailing through their official web form is fine. There is an argument that the more direct the contact, the better--they'll weigh in-person office visits or Town Hall attendance even more than phone calls, for example, but I think a) every office does it a bit differently and b) any contact, as long as it's individualized, is good contact.
I call, email, and send postcards on critical issues, which, sadly, they all seem to be these days. And you can do all 3 every day, if you have the inclination. Most representatives only count the number of responses in the for or against columns and if you are in their district. They do not keep track of people’s names. So all ways of contacting them work equally well. 😊
Steadfast. Thanks, Jess. Very similar: Satyagraha is "clinging to the truth" of justice and equitable treatment. You help us keep grounded and holding on!
Hi Jessica! I'm relatively new here, but I want to thank you for all of your hard work! Also, I received another lame answer back from Tommy Tuberville here in Alabama. I wondered if you might be interested in reading an excerpt from his ridiculous reply... It's so frustrating.
"In a country as fortunate as ours, it is heartbreaking that so many Americans find themselves without healthy, regular meals. Fortunately, the SNAP program provides a federal safety net to help those who need it most in our community. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, I will continue to monitor the SNAP program, encourage individuals to rise out of poverty, and achieve self-sufficiency. Please know that my goal, which I believe you share, is to provide the most efficient and effective support programs possible for those in need."
Pretty funny considering Republicans are doing all they can to gut the SNAP program.
apparently you don't need a law license to be on the Supreme Court (!@#$!!!), but it will add gravitas to any actions if he has been disbarred ... I'll send you the letter. THANKS!!
True!
Perhaps we can all be "lieutenants." This word comes from the French word "lieu" meaning "Place." The "tenant" is the present participle of the French verb "tenir" which means "to hold." Therefore, a lieutenant is a "place holder." We can STEADFASTLY (!) hold our places as lieutenants! And we will as we keep on keeping on!
Love that!
Jessica,
Should we all write to the Missouri Bar Association and suggest that Clarence Thomas be disbarred? I have a sample letter ....
As much as I like that idea (a lot!) the idea of them disbarring a SCOTUS justice seems like a very long shot. But a letter can't hurt.
So did Trump ever being President.
Never be dissuaded because something is “a long shot”. Yes, it can be daunting. But giving up because it’s unlikely is surrendering before the battle even starts.
And that's why we will do the letter. (:
Jessica, I've only recently come here, Thank you so much for what you do!
Why you are very welcome, Christopher! Thanks for joining our team!
I would love to see a massive post carding campaign to Chief Justice Roberts.
Oh man, me too! I know we can send a Resistbot to the Supreme Court. Perhaps we should!
If one doesn't like making phone calls, even to an answering machine in some cases, here's a suggestion: do a copy function on your device, then go to the respective Congressperson/Senator website and paste into their email form. This doesn't take any longer than a phone call. Try it!
Absolutely! That's an excellent way to do it!
Thank you!!!
This video of Joan Baez and Rep. Justin Jones gave me goosebumps on my goosebumps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIqDBD8523c
Saw that this AM. Beautiful.
I email my senators as well and eventually get a response back. Is calling actually better? If so why?
Emailing through their official web form is fine. There is an argument that the more direct the contact, the better--they'll weigh in-person office visits or Town Hall attendance even more than phone calls, for example, but I think a) every office does it a bit differently and b) any contact, as long as it's individualized, is good contact.
Thank you!
Hi Monica,
I call, email, and send postcards on critical issues, which, sadly, they all seem to be these days. And you can do all 3 every day, if you have the inclination. Most representatives only count the number of responses in the for or against columns and if you are in their district. They do not keep track of people’s names. So all ways of contacting them work equally well. 😊
Thank you!!
Steadfast. Thanks, Jess. Very similar: Satyagraha is "clinging to the truth" of justice and equitable treatment. You help us keep grounded and holding on!
Love that! Thanks so much, Eric!