Day 342:

New Year New Fight!

Think like a Utopian.

Further Reading:

‘Nobody here talks about Hillary Clinton,’ Kellyanne Conway said just before Trump tweeted, again, about Hillary Clinton

According to a new study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, homeless women who use medical cannabis are less likely to use lethal hard drugs such as crack, cocaine, crystal, speed, crank, glass, and ice.

Washington DC has renamed the street the Russian embassy sits on after a murdered Russian opposition politician.

I am deeply troubled by the reports that President Trump personally interviewed Geoffrey Berman to permanently fill the post of Manhattan U.S. attorney, and find it disqualifying, considering the potential conflicts of interest on matters that could affect the president himself.

— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) January 10, 2018

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has sued several fossil fuel giants, blaming them for contributing to climate change and lying to maintain their profits. His administration also plans to withdraw $5 billion in pension funds from fossil fuel investments.

BREAKING: House Republicans are opposing a 10-year extension of CHIP—even though it SAVES $6 BILLION per CBO. There is literally no excuse not to ensure long-term security.

— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) January 11, 2018

‘This is the Netherlands, you have to answer questions’: U.S. ambassador offers uncomfortable silence

Joe Arpaio Belongs In Prison, Not The U.S. Senate

Melania Trump would have been priority for deportation under new immigration rules

Confused Trump Tricked by Fox News Into Opposing His Own Surveillance Bill

Celebrity politicians are a sign of our political decline

Julián Castro says nearly all DACA recipients employed, in school or serving in military

“Executive time” and white privilege: Our laziest president and an ugly stereotype

200 soon-to-be laid off Carrier workers to livestream from Ind. bar about Trump

Anderson Cooper mocks Trump’s claim that news anchors sent him letters of praise

The Voters Abandoning Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s new ambassador to Netherlands struggles to defend claim Muslims ‘burned’ Dutch politicians

Trump just torpedoed his own administration’s position on FISA

Major shift as Trump opens way for Medicaid work requirement

I Blew the Whistle on Russian Meddling. Now I’m Running for Congress.

Trump stuns Republican leaders with tweeted policy backflips

Democrats to invite sex misconduct victims to Trump’s State of the Union

Poll: When Asked To Grade Trump’s First Year, Largest Percentage Give An ‘F’

Zinke Says Florida Got Offshore Drilling Exemption Because Governor Asked Nicely

Fox News host immediately fact checks Trump’s claim the Russia investigation is a hoax: ‘It is not’

FBI Task Force to Expose Russian Social Media Manipulation

Missouri governor admits affair amid allegations he blackmailed woman with naked photo

After becoming president, Trump sold millions in real estate in secret deals

Inspector General launches 4th investigation of Scott Pruitt; this time for $40k taxpayer-funded trip to Morocco

Trump Administration Says States May Impose Work Requirements for Medicaid

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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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