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xlorp and I have decided we'll do what we can (which is all any of us can do). We plan to make 1 phone call a week (since phone calls are what moves the DC machinery) and also focus on local topics which have a big impact on our quality of life
To help us select what to focus on, we'll be using several resources. This one is public and open to anyone:
xlorp and I have decided we'll do what we can (which is all any of us can do). We plan to make 1 phone call a week (since phone calls are what moves the DC machinery) and also focus on local topics which have a big impact on our quality of lifeTo help us select what to focus on, we'll be using several resources. This one is public and open to anyone:
#ACALLADAY
A call a day keeps fascism away! Scripts & strategies for contacting elected officials and other forms of resistance.
Sign up here: http://tinyletter.com/acalladay or peruse their archive http://tinyletter.com/acalladay/archive
edited: there is also a Weekly Call To Action Google Doc. The first link goes to a set of tips. The second link goes to the actual list. Last week is was about Bannon, This week the ACA and getting the House Oversight Committee to start looking into Trumps conflict of interest issues
Two amazing tools to help you reach out to your Congresspersons (we have tested both)
This year we're skipping holiday gifts and we donated to:
TransLifeLine (transgender support hotline)
ACLU
RAINN
Southern Poverty Law Center
Planned Parenthood
Sign up here: http://tinyletter.com/acalladay or peruse their archive http://tinyletter.com/acalladay/archive
edited: there is also a Weekly Call To Action Google Doc. The first link goes to a set of tips. The second link goes to the actual list. Last week is was about Bannon, This week the ACA and getting the House Oversight Committee to start looking into Trumps conflict of interest issues
Two amazing tools to help you reach out to your Congresspersons (we have tested both)
Jessica Fish (@Fishica) tweeted at 0:57 PM on Thu, Nov 17, 2016:
MAGIC ALERT: You call this number and it auto-connects you to ALL of your congressfolks offices, hops from 1 to the next. 1 (844) 872-0234
(https://twitter.com/Fishica/status/799355857158873088?s=03)
Add Their Numbers To Your Phone
Text your US address to (520) 200-2223 to get a list of your star and federal reps.
(zip alone is often enough. If you are really paranoid, use the address of that neighbor who leaves their dog home alone on long weekends until it barks itself hoarsely to sleep).
(zip alone is often enough. If you are really paranoid, use the address of that neighbor who leaves their dog home alone on long weekends until it barks itself hoarsely to sleep).
This year we're skipping holiday gifts and we donated to:
TransLifeLine (transgender support hotline)
ACLU
RAINN
Southern Poverty Law Center
Planned Parenthood