Day 660:
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:
Protesters at @NancyPelosi’s office demanding Democrats address climate change and a green new deal as part of taking the Majority next year – an effort @ocasio2018 pushing for. pic.twitter.com/M2ZajA9D2Q
— Alex Moe (@AlexNBCNews) December 10, 2018
Universal healthcare could save America trillions: what’s holding us back?
The Trump Administration Pitched Coal at a Climate Change Conference
Republican Lawmakers Privately Considering Dumping Donald Trump, MSNBC Guest Says
Constitution allows prosecution of a sitting president
The Golden Age of Rich People Not Paying Their Taxes
Trump Administration Paid Firm Nearly $14 Million To Recruit Just 2 Border Agents
44 ex-senators warn U.S. is ‘entering a dangerous period’
Jared Kushner covers for Saudi crown prince in softball Fox interview on Khashoggi killing
Thousands of mailed ballots in Florida were not counted
Trump concerned about being impeached, sees it as a ‘real possibility,’ source says
Trump administration hid report revealing Wells Fargo charged high fees to students
Maria Butina, accused Russian agent, reaches plea deal with prosecutors that includes cooperation
GOP Senator Orrin Hatch Flatly Says He Doesn’t Care if Trump Was ‘Involved in Crimes’
WH Had Press Release Announcing Ayers As Chief Of Staff Drafted Before He Said No
Trump quietly shuts down HIV cure research to appease the religious right
1 out of 5 Americans cannot afford the medication they need.
Pharmaceutical executives must be held accountable for the massive price-fixing scheme they have concocted to jack up the price of life-saving prescription drugs. https://t.co/PLJeKOxlZ2
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) December 11, 2018
The G.O.P. Goes Full Authoritarian
Maria Butina Flips, and the Feds Have Plenty to Discuss With the Russian Spy
Trump Campaign and NRA Illegally Coordinated During Presidential Election, Watchdog Groups Say
Incoming top Democrats talk of impeachment and jail time for Trump with increasing confidence
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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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