Day 349:
Democrats must be the party of opposition
Leaving this up for another day because I am so pissed!
It is unacceptable that there would be any democrats that want to continue warrantless wiretapping of american citizens, and yet there are.
If you are represented by any of the following democrats, consider calling them to express your displeasure, voting for a more progressive primary challenge, or both!
Even if you don’t live in one of these states, you can always call these senators and tell them you don’t like their vote, and you can still donate to more progressive primary challengers.
Carper
Casey
Cortez-Masto
Donnelly
Duckworth
Feinstein
Hassan
Heitkamp
Jones
King
Klobuchar
Manchin
McCaskill
Nelson
Peters
Reed
Shaheen
Warner
Whitehouse
Further Reading:
Trump Heading to Mar-a-Lago Gala as Government Shutdown Looms
Trump’s first year: President spent 38 weekends at his own properties
In bizarre reversal under Trump, consumer agency reveals moves to protect payday lenders
Apple has a change of heart and approves an app that finds net neutrality violations
Bill would add ‘Bible literacy’ to Iowa public schools
WSJ: Cohen paid porn star through private LLC created just weeks before election
Deutsche Bank looking at ‘suspicious’ Kushner transactions
Kelly has frequently threatened to quit if Trump didn’t listen to him: report
Trump Had Ties to Russian Mob Figures: Testimony
Exasperated Jeff Flake Bucks Mitch McConnell, Sides With Dems on Shutdown
Poll: More than half of Americans strongly disapprove of Trump
Trump ends first year without hosting any State Dinners
Trump’s approval rating is the lowest for any president one year into his term, NBC/WSJ poll says
Possible money laundering alleged in sales of Trump properties: Rep. Schiff
Trump Lawyer Used Private Company, Pseudonyms to Pay Porn Star ‘Stormy Daniels’
The unrepentant racism of Tucker Carlson Tonight
Comey to teach ethical leadership course at William & Mary
If Trump’s Sexual Assault Accusers are Liars, Why Weren’t Those Stories on His List of Fake News?
Trump reportedly made porn star spank him with magazine featuring his face
Trump World’s payment to porn star comes into sharper focus
Trump official trivializes the Holocaust, misuses MLK, all to support bigotry
Former Trump aide Omarosa may have taped White House discussions, fears Mueller wants to talk to her
GOP Lawmaker Falsely Claims ISIS Behind Las Vegas Shooting
If the government shuts down, Trump and the GOP will fully own it
‘I just don’t like Muslim people’: Trump appointee resigns after racist, sexist and anti-gay remarks
Fusion GPS Glenn Simpson: Russians ‘infiltrated the NRA’
Connecticut gov: ‘Fake News’ awards are ‘fascist propaganda’
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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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