Day 627:
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
America’s 1% hasn’t controlled this much wealth since before the Great Depression
The wealth of America’s three richest families grew by 6,000% since 1982
Tax the rich, or eat the rich, let the rich decide.
Further Reading:
PROTEST TODAY!
https://act.moveon.org/event/mueller-firing-rapid-response-events/search/
Hit the streets, let the government know that no one is above the law, especially president Trump!
Activists call for nationwide protests to protect Mueller investigation
Acting AG Matt Whitaker said there’s a legal way to fire Mueller
‘A Red Line Crossed’: Nationwide Protests Declared for Thursday at 5PM After Jeff Sessions Fired
Matt Whitaker’s Appointment May Be Illegal
White House Releases Doctored Video To Back Up Attack on Acosta
Dem wins House seat after Republican claims premature victory
‘Coward’ Lindsey Graham Called Out For Empty Vow To Unleash ‘Holy Hell’ On Trump
Sarah Sanders Accused Of Sharing Doctored Infowars Video To Justify Acosta Ban
Swiss Businessman is Contributing $1 Billion Towards Protecting 30% of the Planet
WH Suspends Acosta’s Press Pass On False Grounds That He Touched Intern
Joe Scarborough: Trump was ‘humiliated’ and ‘weak’ at press conference
Donald Trump’s Old Promise To Not Ban Reporters Comes Back To Haunt Him
Republicans won 50.3 percent of NC’s votes for Congress. They took 10 of 13 seats.
Demonstrators gather outside White House to protest Sessions’ ouster
All 19 Black Women Running for Judge in a Texas Race Won Last Night
CNN: White House’s move to pull Acosta’s press pass was based on ‘fraudulent accusations’
Democrats received 12 million more votes than Republicans despite losing the Senate.
Jim Acosta White House credentials suspended
Activists call for nationwide protests to protect Mueller investigation
CNN says Sarah Sanders ‘lied’ in Jim Acosta dispute
Stacey Abrams campaign: We don’t accept Kemp declaring himself the winner
‘It is imperative’ that Mueller probe continue unimpeded, says Mitt Romney
Schiff: It’s ‘Abundantly Clear’ Sessions Was Forced Out For Not Ending Mueller Probe
Bill Clinton spokesman on White House pulling Acosta’s pass: ‘This is an abuse of power’
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Tools of change:
Feel like this is all a bunch of bullshit? Want to do something about it?
Lets kick Chuck Grassley out of congress!
If Susan Collins Votes Yes on Kavanaugh we fund her opponent!
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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