Hi, all, and happy Thursday!
Also happy Passover to those of you who celebrate it.
I know. What a week. We’ve had remarkable wins, but the simultaneous hits have come fast, hard, and in rapid-fire. It’s like someone turned the bedlam machine up to “rocket charge” and then broke the off switch.
Trying to follow all the ways that MAGA is coming after our freedoms is exhausting. Every time I think I’m caught up a new horror comes to light. It’s a lot, and I’d feel hopelessly debilitated by it…
If it weren’t for you.
For as bad as things are now, I know, without the shadow of a doubt, that with you on our team we will prevail. That we’re on the ascendant. That we will beat these ghouls. It’s just a matter of time.
I know, further, that what we’re witnessing are the last, flailing attacks of a doomed and moribund party.
So try not to despair. Great evils are being done, yes, and their byproduct—their unintended consequence, if you will—is a rage, determination, and surge of furious activism that will lead us inexorably to victory.
Pain is temporary. Transformation is forever.
Stay with me. We’ve got this.
P.S. — It’s Spring break and the kids are clamoring for an activity. No Senate and House Calls Today.
Extra Credit ✅
The expulsion vote in Tennessee is today. Let’s:
Call Tennessee Governor Bill Lee at 615-741-2001 and say:
I’m calling to say that I’m horrified by what’s happening in Tennessee. Ousting three lawmakers for participating peacefully in a rally for gun safety is un-American, anti-Democratic, and doesn't make children safer in your schools. Considering that Tennessee is ranked 42nd out of 50th for crime, perhaps you and your fellow Republicans should be focusing more on doing something about guns and less on scapegoating duly elected lawmakers who are fighting for their constituents. [If not a resident add:] I certainly won’t travel there or spend money on Tennessee-based companies until Republicans fix their priorities. Thanks.
Share this toolkit with people who live in the state. It contains lots of other ways they can contact their TN reps.
Spread the Word! 📣
Please amplify this.
Trump Calls for Defunding Law Enforcement:
Joining with MAGA Republicans in the House, Donald Trump is calling to defund the FBI and Department of Justice. This is far from Trump’s first attempt to undermine and defund law enforcement – he repeatedly attempted to slash their funding while in office. Read more from the DNC War Room.
Give 💰!
If the expulsion vote does go through I would suggest “revenge-giving” to the Tennessee Democratic Party in whatever amount you can, and suggesting everyone you know do the same. The three lawmakers to be expelled will, indeed, re-run for their seats, and they’ll need help with finances. Also, little will discomfit the Tennessee Republicans more than knowing that their actions created a massive war chest for their opponents.
Win Races! 🗳
HELP GET OUT THE YOUTH VOTE IN PHILLY
As you know, the Civics Center works to register high school students to vote. Right now, they’re seeking volunteers to write postcards to young voters to remind them to vote in the May 16 Philadelphia Mayoral Primary and to ask a friend to register and help them find their polling place. Postcards must be ordered by April 13 and mailed by April 24. Pennsylvania is a crucial swing state and increasing the number of engaged young voters is important.
Please consider ordering some postcards here. You will have to pay for them but it’s relatively affordable.
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]Resistbot Letter (new to Resistbot? Go here! And then here.) 💻
[to President Biden] [H/T] [Quick send text SIGN PHTKFY to 50409]
I’m writing to urge you to take action to protect workers' rights by reinstating the "persuader" rule. This crucial regulatory action was proposed by the Obama administration to address the significant problem of employers hiring "union-avoidance" consultants to dissuade and weaken workers' unionization efforts.
The rule required employers to disclose their agreements with consultants for union-avoidance activities, closing a loophole that allowed many union-busting consulting firms to exploit the lack of transparency in the reporting system. The Trump administration rescinded the rule, leaving workers vulnerable to anti-union tactics that are often funded by companies.
Workers have the right to organize and collectively bargain for better pay and working conditions. However, without the necessary information about their employers' expenditures on union-busting, workers are at a disadvantage when negotiating with their employers. By reinstating the persuader rule, you would send a clear message that the rights of workers are a top priority for your administration.
Please take immediate action to reinstate the persuader rule and ensure that workers are protected from anti-union activities. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.
OK, you did it again! You helped save democracy! You’re amazing.
Talk soon.
Jess
I just called and asked to speak with the TN Governor. The woman who answered offered to take a message. Using Jess's script was super helpful. While it's tough to engage in the rage and sadness of this topic, it sure feels better to take action than not. Ongoing thanks for all you do, Jess!
Great work as always