Weekly Check In June 24

[tanaqui]

The focus this week has been on immigration and the separation of immigrant families. There are plenty of things you can do to oppose these vile policies (and the vile way they're being implemented) laid out in the posts below -- and don't forget to check the comments, too.

(Also, don't think for a moment that the Orange Menace's Executive Order really helps -- while it's obviously better that children aren't separated from their families, teaotter linked to one of many articles explaining why it's likely to create worse problems for asylum seekers and immigrants later.)

Current Actions -- Immigration

Family Separation
June 30: Rallies against Family Separation!
RAICES fundraiser on Facebook
Action: Protest June 30 for Families Belong Together
Coalition for Human Needs Quotes Washington Post: EO will end separation of children in detention
More Tripe from the Scum
#Families Belong Together Recess Toolkit

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 #20135 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

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called my one senator
4 (50.0%)

called my other senator
3 (37.5%)

called my representative
3 (37.5%)

called my governor
1 (12.5%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
2 (25.0%)

attended a town hall
1 (12.5%)

donated money to a cause
5 (62.5%)

attended an in-person activist group
0 (0.0%)

participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
2 (25.0%)

took care of myself
3 (37.5%)

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

did something else
0 (0.0%)

committed to action in the coming week
3 (37.5%)