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Trump Watch January 9 2018

Day 340:

New Year New Fight!

Think like a Utopian.

Further Reading:

Pfizer, pocketing a big tax cut from Trump, will end investment in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research

Senate Democrats have made a brilliant move to try and save an open internet. They only need a simple majority to win this vote. While that’s a long shot, there’s still a good reason for them to force a vote: It will force Republican senators to take a public stand on this hot-button issue.

US Energy agency rejects Trump plan to prop up coal and nuclear power plants with subsidies

Trump doesn’t appear to know the words to the National Anthem.

Mormon Senator admits in leaked video he voted in favor of the Iraq War so Mormon Church could send its missionaries and establish its church. “Our missionaries always follow in the footsteps of American soldiers.”

MSNBC Ignores Catastrophic US-Backed War in Yemen

Colbert on Trump’s ‘stable genius’ comment: ‘I believe it was René Descartes who said, ‘I think, therefore I am, like, really smart’

If Russia probe goes near Trump’s finances, ‘he’s sunk,’ ‘Fire and Fury’ author Michael Wolff says

CNN’s Jim Acosta promoted to chief White House correspondent

Trump Spiritual Advisor Wants You To Send Her Up To 1 Month’s Pay Or Face ‘Consequences’

Trump has new North Korea strategy: start a war

Congress let CHIP’s funding expire 101 days ago, and it’s a national disgrace

Secret Pro-Life Meeting With Mike Pence Killed Obamacare Fix—For Now

Trump Named The World’s No. 1 Oppressor Of Press Freedom

Trump Sings National Anthem, Forgets Words Despite Preaching Respect For It

Leaked CNN transcript reveals Stephen Miller’s off-camera argument with Jake Tapper: ‘You should be ashamed of yourself’

Congress: Seize the moment and legalize marijuana

Republicans in Congress Are Failing America’s Children

ACLU wants Kobach held in contempt, says he disregarded court order

Michael Wolff: White House officials think if Mueller probe goes after Trump’s finances, ‘he’s sunk’

Ivanka Trump’s ‘Clueless’ Tweet Praising Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes Speech Has Backfired

Alabama player yells ‘F— Trump’ ahead of college football title game

Joe Arpaio running for Senate in Arizona

Stephen Miller finds his safe space with Tucker Carlson on Fox News

Protesters beam ‘F*** Trump’ on college football national championship stadium before player appears to shout it

Why are Trump’s lawyers nervous? Because Mueller wants to interview Trump about obstruction.

Kentucky House speaker lashes out in resignation speech after sexual harassment settlement

A conservative columnist admits it: “We were wrong about stop-and-frisk” – Vox

An Alt-Right Personality Lost His Job As A Substitute Teacher After Officials Discovered His Identity

Puerto Rico is experiencing the worst blackout in US history — and Trump owns it

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Tools of change:

Feel like this is all a bunch of bullshit? Want to do something about it?

Calling your government representative:

Call your Senator
Call your House Rep (Or use this spreadsheet)
Call your Governor
Call your Attorney General
Or try this website
Fax Congress here (free!)

You can also use 5Calls.org if you are having a hard time figuring out what to say.

Tell them in no uncertain terms that you want them to fight to stop Trump from doing these things. Tell them you will be watching them closely on how they vote, and will hold them accountable during the next election if they cave to Trump. You can also call other states congress people and threaten to donate to their opponent if they don’t do what you want.

Phone Bank for Progressive Candidates:

https://www.grassrootspb.com/

Call the White House:

202-456-1111

Call the “White House”:

Use this website to call one of Trump’s many properties he has not put into a blind trust yet, and let them know how you feel (be polite, they are workers just like us, but be firm).

Do a little Slacktivism:

Send Some Text Messages for progressive causes (I know it says textforbernie, but its for a range of progressive candidates) Or you can have your texts turned into faxes by the ResistBot

Go to a town hall and talk to your congress person in person:

Check when the next town hall is here

Monitor your congressperson:

Keep track of how your senator is voting on cabinet picks here, so you can call them up and give them hell if they vote for any of these worthless fuckers.

See how your elected representatives are voting for or against Trump.

Elections!

Also be sure to keep track if you live in a district with an upcoming flip-able seat (flip to the left that is)

See if you have a special election in your area!

Is your mayor up for election? Find out, get involved!

Upcoming house votes:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/

Upcoming senate bills:

http://www.senateseeker.com/vote.php?upcoming=true

Monitor Trumps Conflict of Interests:

From CNN of all people.

The Atlantic

General Guides:

Guidelines by former Congress staffers on how to get Congress to listen. https://www.indivisibleguide.com/

Run For Office!:

Want to run for office in your area to fight back, check this out for positions that are open in your area, how to register, and what you need to do to win office!

Remove the Corporate Democrats!:

Join the fight to clean out the democratic party: Justice Democrats!

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