Day 505:

Keep the focus on inequality

Analysis: If you’re rich, you’re more lucky than smart. And there’s math to prove it

‘CEOs don’t want this released’: US study lays bare extreme pay-ratio problem

GDP vs human thriving: a “healthy” economy means debt-haunted people, desperately searching for housing

Tax the rich, or eat the rich, let the rich decide.

Further Reading:

Facebook co-founder: Tax the rich at 50% to give $500-a-month free cash and fix income inequality

Boston’s Newest Brewery Serves Pizza Bagels With a Side of Democracy

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns Amid Probes

As Global 1% Seize Economy’s Gains, ‘Unprecedented Wage Stagnation’ for Everyone Else: “With workers worldwide being left behind, says Oxfam, latest OECD reports shows “we need to build an economy that works for everyone, not just the few at the top.”

As We Celebrate “Independence,” Remember That the U.S. Left Its Colony Puerto Rico to Die

Jim Jordan is accused of turning a blind eye to Ohio State sexual abuse. Now he’s attacking the accusers.

Temperature records smashed across the globe as deadly heat waves kills dozens in Canada, US, UK. Quriyat, in Oman, saw a continuous 42.6 C for a record 51 hours, the highest overnight temperature ever recorded by man.

Rob Reiner on Donald Trump’s “classic fascist” ways: “He’s a con man and a criminal”

North Korea denounces US over human rights criticism

Trump Creates ‘Denaturalization’ Task Force to Pursue Deportation Against Thousands of U.S. Citizens

Warren: Trump should have fired Pruitt ‘28 scandals ago’

Analysis: If kids separated from their parents can’t hold our attention, what will?

Shell, one of world’s biggest oil and gas companies, has backed calls for UK to bring forward its 2040 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales…it would provide clarity and make it easier for companies like Shell to make investment decisions and also shift consumer attitudes.

Accused Sexual Predator Trump Mocks ‘#MeToo Generation’ at Rally

AP NewsBreak: US Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits

Trump ‘Apologizes’ For Pocahontas Slur, Uses It Again 2 Seconds Later

Another Former Wrestler Says Jordan Knew of Abuse

Criminalizing Homelessness Violates Basic Human Rights

Trump Ignites China Trade War With No Endgame – Bloomberg

Trump makes NATO nightmare a reality

New study shows that constant police violence takes massive toll on black Americans’ mental health

Fourth Ohio State wrestler says Rep. Jim Jordan knew about sexual abuse when he was coach

Senate Intelligence Committee agrees: Putin was helping Trump. Now they’re meeting in private

Two GOP Candidates Went on White Power Podcasts in Past Two Weeks

Mom Who Confronted Pruitt: ‘Turning Up The Heat Works’

Trump: Critics Say ‘Putin Is KGB,’ but Really Putin Is ‘Fine’

Trump Mocks Warren, Tester and #MeToo, but Praises Putin at Montana Rally

Sources: EPA blocks warnings on cancer-causing chemical

New Study Confirms That American Workers Are Getting Ripped Off

Surely the Trump Administration Will Follow All the Rules When Stripping People of Citizenship

California’s Net Neutrality Bill Is Strong Again Because You Spoke Out

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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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