Weekly Check In April 1

[tanaqui]

This week saw yet another effort to ensure marginalised people and communities are further marginalised and under-served, with proposals for the census to include a question on citizenship. Civil rights groups believe the move could sabotage the entire census, so it's time to contact your reps again!

In the comm, we've had our last check-in for elucidate_this's great idea for Giving up on Giving Up for Lent. Thanks to nanila for making the posts and for the members who've inspired us by sharing what they're doing. And just because Lent is now over doesn't mean you have to stop trying to find small ways to make a difference!

New Actions

Call your Reps about the Census

Information

Link roundup from snickfic
Link roundup from snickfic

Ongoing Actions

Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
Make a difference in the 2018 Midterms - organization organizing for all levels of elections
District funds for the mid-terms
Support progressive Congressional candidates in competitive rural districts
Information on State Primary Dates and list of pro-NRA Republicans who are vulnerable

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So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #19739 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 6

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called my one senator
3 (50.0%)

called my other senator
3 (50.0%)

called my representative
3 (50.0%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
1 (16.7%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
4 (66.7%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
2 (33.3%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (16.7%)

participated in phone/online training
1 (16.7%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
2 (33.3%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
0 (0.0%)

did something else
1 (16.7%)

committed to action in the coming week
1 (16.7%)

UnitedWeDream Notifica App

[executrix]

The Notifica app is designed for use by immigrants--they can immediately notify family members, friends, attorneys, etc. if they are detained or other immigration action is initiated against them:

https://notifica.us/?link_id=0&can_id=8a862b6f2873206cd5111e31602e9c90&source=email-download-notifica-now&email_referrer=email_327511&email_subject=download-notifica-now

Run to Win Webinar on Wednesday: How to Work on a Campaign

[executrix]

C&Pd from Emily's List:

Hi there,

You're invited!

We're hosting a webinar with EMILY's List experts about how to work on a campaign this cycle, and I hope you'll join.

These campaign pros have lots of experience and will give you the inside scoop about what working on a campaign is actually like.

And if you're thinking about running in the future, this training will give you helpful insight on the basics of staffing a campaign for state and local office.
YOU'RE INVITED Online Training How to Work on a Campaign Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 7:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. ET

Sign up for our next webinar "How to Work on a Campaign" on April 4th.

Hope to see you there,

Mũthoni Wambu Kraal
Vice President of National Outreach and Training, EMILY's List