Weekly Check in May 20
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A few things this week. Net Neutrality had a revival in the Senate, so if you need something to call your Representatives about, that would be a good one.
New
Good news for immigrants and sanctuary cities
If you're hearing Democrats "don't stand for anything..."
Ongoing Actions -- General
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Action: SNAP benefits -- the comment period is closed, but you may still want to contact your reps about this to help move it up their agendas.
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
Racial Justice Toolkit (see comments for a shorter link)
Information on the Poor People's Campaign, an anti-poverty campaign.
Ongoing Actions -- Elections
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
( Housekeeping )
So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?
New
Good news for immigrants and sanctuary cities
If you're hearing Democrats "don't stand for anything..."
Ongoing Actions -- General
Call your Reps about the Census
Protect the Americans with Disabilities Act -- Call your senators
Action: SNAP benefits -- the comment period is closed, but you may still want to contact your reps about this to help move it up their agendas.
Planning Ahead in Case of Mueller Firing
Information and organizing to end police violence
Racial Justice Toolkit (see comments for a shorter link)
Information on the Poor People's Campaign, an anti-poverty campaign.
Ongoing Actions -- Elections
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
( Housekeeping )
So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?
Poll #19986 This week
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 5
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called my one senator
4 (80.0%)
called my other senator
3 (60.0%)
called my representative
1 (20.0%)
called my governor
0 (0.0%)
called my state reps
0 (0.0%)
sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
3 (60.0%)
attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)
donated money to a cause
2 (40.0%)
attended an in-person activist group
0 (0.0%)
participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)
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went to a protest
0 (0.0%)
signed up for alerts
0 (0.0%)
took care of myself
1 (50.0%)
not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
0 (0.0%)
did something else
1 (50.0%)
committed to action in the coming week
0 (0.0%)