Day 352:
Shut it down!
The republicans are the leading party and as such need to govern, they need to lead in such a way that they get enough democratic votes to run the government. Maybe they shouldn’t propose such absolutely craven and destructive policies…I am sure they could get some of the corporate democrats to vote with them, if only they dial it back a little.
Further Reading:
Did Citizens United Help Russians Funnel Money To NRA?
Staff stopping Trump from striking compromise with Dems to end shutdown
I will not be lectured about what our military needs by a five-deferment draft dodger. https://t.co/gR3EbhGxBs
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) January 21, 2018
82 Percent of Wealth Created in 2017 Went to the 1 Percent
The world hates President Trump
‘Defiance Disorder’: Another new book describes chaos in Trump’s White House
ICE detains a Polish doctor and green-card holder who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years
Mueller team has interviewed Bannon associate who frequently visited White House: report
It looks like Jeff Sessions is taking Trump’s cues to clean house at the FBI
Advocacy group: #SchumerShutdown becomes top hashtag used by Russian bots
Texas Republicans are trying to purge Democrats from ballots: report
More in new poll blame congressional Republicans for shutdown than Dems
Smashing a record, House Democrats’ fundraising exceeded $100 million in 2017
Trump promised to be LGBTQ-friendly. His first year in office proved it was a giant con.
Let’s call the pro-lifers what they are: pro-death
DOE whistleblower hopes his Rick Perry photos inspire others to expose ‘public corruption’
Shutdown poll: voters blame Republicans over Democrats
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘As long as I can do the job full steam, I will be here’
Poll: Almost half of voters question Trump’s mental stability
Trump known to use Indian accent to imitate India’s prime minister: report
Dallas County Republicans file lawsuit to kick 128 Democrats off election ballot
Paul Ryan just claimed Obama delayed troop pay during 2013 shutdown. That’s a lie.
Trump is tearing up fracking rules on federal lands. Be alarmed.
Trump Got Us Into This Shutdown, GOP Doesn’t Want His Help Getting Out Of It
Democrats solidify their lead in midterm elections matchup
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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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