Day 154:
The inevitable specter of our dark future looms closer:
But that doesn’t mean we can’t fight! Fight and win! Remember, we demand a better future, and our politicians had better head that demand or they will be out of a job.
Start local, get your town, county, and state reps right by digging down into all those little elections you usually ignore, they matter.
Then next year get your house rep on board, make sure you elect someone who is progressive and fights for our values.
Then the senate, then in 4 years a new president.
Good luck, and fight hard.
Further Reading:
Intel chiefs tell investigators Trump suggested they refute collusion with Russians
Trump Blames Democrats For Obstructing Health Care Bill They Haven’t Seen Yet
Trump appointee is a Saudi government lobbyist
Republican Coal King Sues HBO Over John Oliver’s Show
Trump attacks wind power in state that gets nearly third of energy from wind
The face of Republican evil: It’s not Donald Trump
A looming deadline on Trump tapes has lawmakers thinking subpoena
President Trump Might Be Forced to Testify Under Oath About Trump University After All.
White House Tries to Get G.O.P. to Water Down Russia Sanctions Bill
Democrats seek suspension of Jared Kushner’s security clearance pending Russia probe
Trump drops 5 points in tracking poll he touted
We just learned the government knows Russia will sabotage the next election. Now what?
Donald Trump says he doesn’t want a ‘poor person’ in cabinet roles
After Secretive Senate Process, GOP Will Completely Own TrumpCare
Fox News’s Sean Hannity is encroaching on Alex Jones territory
Trump ordered his top intelligence officials to refute Russia story: report
The top lies Trump told during Iowa rally
Single-payer healthcare for California is, in fact, very doable
Dr. Rand Paul Responds to Rushed Health Care Process by Reintroducing ‘Read the Bills’ Resolution
Republicans’ health-care hypocrisy is on full display
GOP senator on healthcare plan: ‘If I don’t get to read it, I don’t vote for it’
Flynn may have aided Russian company the U.S. opposed
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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:
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:
General Guides:
Guidelines by former Congress staffers on how to get Congress to listen. https://www.indivisibleguide.com/
Run For Office!:
Remove the Corporate Democrats!:
Join the fight to clean out the democratic party: Justice Democrats!
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