Hi, all, and happy Friday!
As my step-father Tom once wrote in a song:
“Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.”
Here are a couple of things to do that WILL get us somewhere.
So let’s hop out of those chairs and do them!
Call Your Senators (find yours here)
Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.
First, I want the Senator to support the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, and also push President Biden to replace Board of Governors member Ron Bloom with a someone who will be willing to fire Louis DeJoy. DeJoy is demonstrably dishonest, self-serving, and inept. He is harming the USPS more with every day he keeps his job.
Second, I want the Senate to return from recess and pass voting rights legislation. This cannot wait. Every day we delay our democracy is harmed irreparably. Thanks.
Call Your House Rep (find yours here)
Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.
First, I want the Congressmember to push to strip the $25 billion giveaway to the fossil fuel industry from the Senate infrastructure bill and reinstate the additional $10 billion in transit justice funding needed to address climate and equity. We are facing climate catastrophe. We need to act like it. [H/T]
Second, is the Congressmember signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R.3076 - the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021? I want them to be. We absolutely must address the huge problems with the USPS. I hope the Congressmember has expressed a desire for DeJoy to be ousted, but we also need to pass legislation to fix systemic problems in the Postal Service’s pension structure. This bill does that. Ask them to fight for it. Thanks.
Extra Credit
Let’s call Nancy Pelosi at (415) 556-4862 or (202) 225-4965 and say:
“My name is ______ and I’m from ______. I’m calling the Congressmember in her capacity as Speaker of the House to say that we cannot wait to take action in the battles against catastrophic climate change and racial inequity. So I’m asking her to strip the $25 billion giveaway to the fossil fuel industry from the Senate infrastructure bill and reinstate the additional $10 billion in transit justice funding needed to address climate and equity. We need to act like we’re in a crisis, because we are. Thanks.” [H/T]
Talk to Your People!
I know, I know, this is all I talk about but it’s SO IMPORTANT! The California Recall Election is taking place on September 14th. But in this off-year election as many as 4 out of 5 registered Democrats may not vote, and multiple polls show that the Recall race is a tossup with likely voters. Losing California to the Republicans is unthinkable.
Peer-to-peer outreach (friends, family, neighbors, work colleagues, dog walkers, hair stylists...) is one of the most effective ways to get out the vote - so join Activate America to find the best way for YOU to reach your network, whether large or small.
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[to your Senators] [H/T]
Public defenders have historically been overlooked and underrepresented when it comes to judicial nominations. That’s why I’m so excited about Veronica Rossman, President Biden’s nominee for the Tenth Circuit Court, who has a career as a public defender. We need this kind of professional diversity on our courts so our federal judiciary reflects and represents all people. Please vote yes. Thank you.
OK, you did it again! You helped save democracy! You’re amazing.
Talk tomorrow.
Jess