Day 243:
Lets start replacing congress people!
Like ransom, but instead of holding them hostage for money, we kick them out of office for taking money. I figure if there is a steady trickle of special elections, followed by a flood of primary challenges, and finally by a tidal wave of progressive wins we should send a pretty strong message that its time to take back our government from the oligarchs and monopolists, and have it work for the people again!
First step, get registered, then find your next election (local elections matter even more than national!), then research the candidates, then VOTE! Can’t find someone good to vote for, RUN YOURSELF!
It’s us or them, and our version of the future is a lot nicer for everyone, including them.
Further Reading:
It’s time for Congress to fire the FCC chairman
Bob Geldof: ‘Vulgar fool’ Trump has ignited a wave of climate-change activism
Last month, 83% of U.S. protests were against Trump
50 Cent says Trump offered him $500,000 to join presidential campaign
Trump Waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
GOP faces charges of hypocrisy with Kushner emails
The Senate Will Subpoena Paul Manafort to Testify at a Public Hearing on the Russia Investigation
Donald Trump Refuses to Send More Aid to Puerto Rico, Citing Business Interests
White Nationalism Is As Much Of A Threat To U.S. As ISIS, FBI’s Open Investigations Show
Trump adviser ‘can’t guarantee’ taxes won’t go up for middle class
Donald Trump accused of ‘owing’ Puerto Rico $33m after golf club bankruptcy
Anderson Cooper reads Trump’s deleted tweets
Russians Impersonated Real American Muslims to Stir Chaos on Facebook and Instagram
Trump’s tax plan calls for the repeal of a tax that once cost him $31 million
Russian-bought Black Lives Matter ad on Facebook targeted Baltimore and Ferguson
It’s time for Mitch McConnell to go
Russian-generated Facebook posts pushed Trump as ‘only viable option’
Poll: Majority says Trump not ‘fit to serve as president’
Middle class will ‘get nothing’ in tax proposal: Rattner
Fake News—Including From Russian Sources—Saturated Swing States That Trump Barely Won
Russian trolls trying to sow discord in NFL kneeling debate
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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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