Day 185:

The mystery bill:

Republicans might actually just try to pass a “mystery bill” which I assume is just the take cuts they wanted without all the troublesome “giving people healthcare” stuff.

We live in strange times.

Further Reading:

GOP Bill Still A Mystery Before Vote

King on mystery healthcare bill being voted on in the Senate today: ‘We have no idea.’ I think it’s going to be the House bill, but then there may be a substitute amendment,” he said. “I’ve never seen a process like this. No hearings, no discussion.”

Democrats don’t need ‘A Better Deal.’ They need Bernie Sanders.

Trump boy scout Jamboree speech angers parents

AWOL: Trump’s EPA chief spends nearly half his time on vacation.

Trump assails Sessions for ‘very weak position on Hillary Clinton crimes’

Trump in phone call: “What would happen if I fired Sessions?”

Trump’s pick to run DOJ criminal division worked for Russia bank

Ex-Bush ethics lawyer: Trump calling for Clinton to be prosecuted is an ‘impeachable offense’

AP sources: Trump speaks to advisers about firing Sessions

Trump blasts ‘fabricated’ Syria story, appears to confirm covert CIA program

Trump Tells room full of kids “Obamacare is death”

The Trump administration claim that renewable energy threatens the stability of the US power grid is ludicrous

Jared Kushner ‘forgets’ to disclose his assets? Seize them.

A pro-Putin California congressman has been accused of violating US sanctions on Russia

G.O.P. Support for Trump Is Starting to Crack

Cruz being considered to replace Sessions: report

 

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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!

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