Trump Watch September 11 2017

Day 226:

I was on vacation

Went and got out into nature, and did some work with my hands. Refreshing to say the least.

Back to the slog of the endless bullshit that is Trump et all.

Further Reading:

Trump promised not to work with foreign entities. His company just did

Climate change is getting worse, & so is media’s coverage of it

Pope Francis says rescinding DACA is not ‘pro-life’

Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism And Xenophobia

Now Trump is an “independent” president? Give us a break

Pope launches thinly veiled attack on Trump, saying: ‘History will judge climate change deniers’

Bannon calls Comey firing the biggest mistake in ‘modern political history’.

Florida AG who killed Trump University investigation gets cushy Trump admin job

Steve Bannon’s damning admission about Trump firing James Comey

Why Republicans Can’t Govern

Donald Trump’s 3% growth plan is only for the 1%

Offshore wind energy is cheaper than new nuclear power for first time

Take a look at one of the country’s most blatant gerrymanders

President Trump’s War on Science

Builders fought against making cranes safer in hurricane-prone Miami. Now two have fallen.

‘Legitimately Insane’: To Scare Leakers, Sessions Wants White House Staff Polygraphed

Democrats cringing at Hillary Clinton’s long goodbye. “Clinton’s continued effort to be a leading figure in the party could severely hurt chances for Democrats in 2018, as well as 2020.”

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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!

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