Upcoming flippable elections

[stardreamer]

Here's a website tracking upcoming special elections across the country, mostly for state-level positions. We've already nailed one of them! If you see something in your state, that might be a good place to direct some donation money.

Action: let the Army know what you think about the Dakota Access Pipeline

[tanaqui]

The Army Is Accepting Your Comments On The Dakota Access Pipeline

The Standing Rock Sioux are calling on members of the public to let the government know exactly how you feel about the Dakota Access Pipeline.

The Department of the Army is accepting public comments leading up to its environmental impact statement in connection with Dakota Access’ request for them to grant an easement for the pipeline to cross North Dakota’s Lake Oahe. The comment period is open until Feb. 20, according to the document.

You can send a letter or an email.

2/2/17 link roundup

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To do
* The 65 - the "We're His Problem Now" call sheet is now a website!

* ACTION ALERT: The Senate Committee on Homeland Security is taking calls about Bannon's appointment to the NSC. You can call: 202-224-4751 (Twitter - AugstMcLaughlin)

* DeVos Update: NORTH CAROLINIANS! NC's Thom Tillis's office says he's undecided & wants 2 hear from people (919) 856-4630 (202) 224-6342 RT (Twitter - YCortlund)

* H.R.804 - To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to protect the National Security Council from political interference, and for other purposes. - a bill to kick Bannon off the NSC. It's currently in THREE committees, so if your rep is one of them, call them!!

To read
* Seattle City Council Committee Votes to Divest From Pro-DAPL Bank (Beforeitsnews)

* Republican bill to privatize public lands is yanked after outcry (ThinkProgress)