Day 652:
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:
Some people say that we should study to become climate scientists so that we can “solve the climate crisis”. But the climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions. All we need to do is to wake up and change. pic.twitter.com/Twioq1pmfZ
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) October 23, 2018
Mueller is building a conspiracy case that’s likely to ensnare Trump and his family
Intercepts Solidify C.I.A. Assessment That Saudi Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing
The Labor Secretary Went Light on a Pedophile; He Must Be Fired, Right Now
Mueller’s breadcrumbs suggest he has the goods
Did Trump Advise Michael Cohen to Lie to Congress?
Broward County Sheriff’s Office investigates deputy’s #QAnon patch.
In Democrats’ First Bill, There’s a Quiet Push to Make Public Campaign Finance a Reality
they should be screaming this from the fucking roof tops.
The only reason the corporate democrats don’t make a big fuss about money in politics is because they are getting bribed by the same companies that bribe the republicans.
Call your rep today and tell them to stop taking corporate money or you wont vote for them anymore.
If they already don’t take corporate money call them up and demand public financing of elections, and the removal of ALL non-public money from politics.
We have ten years to fix global warming, we need universal health care, to end the wars, to provide free public college, and NONE of that is going to happen until we get this naked corruption out of politics.
Half the land in Oklahoma could be returned to Native Americans. It should be.
Dems say Americans have proof Moscow had ‘leverage’ on Trump
Mr. President, if you’re attacking the FBI, you’re losing
‘Get Me Outta Here’: The G20 Stage Gaffe And Trump’s Most Undignified Exits
In Twist, Trump Now Bemoaning Military Spending As ‘Crazy’
Beware the Bush Family Image-Rehab Machine
Wisconsin’s GOP Aims to Strip Power From the Incoming Democratic Governor
A Runoff Election Tuesday Could Reverse Brian Kemp’s Voter Suppression in Georgia
Warner says he believes Republicans would ‘like to have known’ Trump was dealing with Russia in 2016
Trump’s language and behavior are demolishing democracy and paving the way for a revival of fascism
The Media Is Erasing George H.W. Bush’s Catastrophic Harm To LGBTQ People
Democrats won the House with the largest midterms margin of all time
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Visits Get GAO Scrutiny Over Security, Costs
Venezuela’s president boosts wages, compares Trump to Hitler
House Progressives Are Set To Wield A Lot Of Power In 2019
Michigan to be first Midwest state to allow recreational pot
Emergency Protests Planned to Stop Scott Walker and Wisconsin GOP’s “Shocking and Naked Power Grab”
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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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