Check In 5 July

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 I hope that all of you who celebrate the Fourth of July had a good and safe day. Whether you celebrate American Independence or not, It's a good time to (re-)read Frederick Douglass's powerful speech "What to the slave is the Fourth of July?" 

We haven't had much activity in the comm, other than acelightning describing the experience of voting recently, but I'm sure you've all been busy with your usual activities. Let us know what you've been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week. Above all, take care of yourselves and stay safe.

Poll #24282 Check In

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 9

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called my one senator
0 (0.0%)

called my other senator
0 (0.0%)

called my representative
0 (0.0%)

called my governor
1 (11.1%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
5 (55.6%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
6 (66.7%)

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

participated in phone/online training
1 (11.1%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
0 (0.0%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
3 (33.3%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
1 (11.1%)

did something else (tell us about it in comments)
2 (22.2%)

committed to action in the coming week
0 (0.0%)

Action: Defend Kumeyaay land, obstruct border fences

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The Army Corps of Engineers, which is in charge of the border wall project, was halted this week by a peaceful protest of Kumeyaay tribal members near San Diego.

The wall promises ecological and humanitarian devastation, and furthermore, multiple tribal entities and bands of Indigenous people have had dynamite blasts and heavy equipment potentially touch or damage burial grounds and sacred sites. The tribe was not consulted about the use of explosives, and demands the Army Corp of Engineers stop construction and the city of San Diego enforce laws to protect sacred land and cultural resources. The TohonoOodham Nation, the Kumeyaay, are currently trying to stop the federal waiver of dozens of laws, including treaty laws, to expedite construction and permit the use of such construction techniques.

If you're in the neighborhood, the Kumeyaay Nation is rallying for support outside the SanDiegoCourthouse, 330 W. BROADWAY, SAN DIEGO, CA, today.

If not, call the Border Community Liason Agent, Daniel Rubio (619-938-8739), and demand that all construction is immediately halted and that the ACE seek Native onsite monitors, prepare soil tests in all areas under construction, and respect Kumeyaay Nation sovereignty on their own lands. This will have the double impact of delaying construction, perhaps indefinitely, and defending sacred indigenous sites.

At times, I've found Mr. Rubio's voicemail to be full, so you can call the ACE Civil Works division here (202-761-7690) and the Chief of Public Affairs here (202-761-4715).