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Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ, an organization for white people to undermine support for white supremacy among other white people) is inaugurating two new sets of weekly phonebanking meetings as we count down to the election! The first set focuses calls on white voters in Pennsylvania and Georgia, while the second are SURJ recruitment calls. The dates are as follows:

August

Saturday Voter Contact Phone Banks: 8th, 22nd
Thursday Recruitment Phone Banks: 13th, 27th

September

Saturday Voter Contact Phone Banks: 5th, 19th
Thursday Recruitment Phone Banks: 10th, 24th

October

Saturday Voter Contact Phone Banks: 3rd, 17th, 31st
Thursday Recruitment Phone Banks: 8th, 22nd

You can register for the first of these actions here, which will also ensure you get reminder emails for subsequent actions.

chestnut_pod

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).

tanaqui

Nancy Pelosi has called for confederate statues to be removed from the Capitol Building. In many cases, this is actually "up to the states", because each state can send up to two statues to be included in the National Statuary Hall Collection to "honor persons notable in their history."

You can find out which statues are representing your state and whether you need to contact your representatives to push for their removal at this site:

https://www.aoc.gov/capitol-hill/national-statuary-hall-collection/nsh-location

tanaqui

An initiative from Vote Save America (run by Crooked Media, the people behind the Pod Save America podcast):

You don't live in a battleground state. So how do you help out in the states that will determine who wins in 2020? We finally have an answer: No matter where you live, you can directly support the work of organizers, volunteers, and candidates in the six key battleground states that will be most important to delivering a progressive majority in 2020. Just pick a state below, sign up, and we'll get you everything you need to make a big difference this November.

The states are: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

https://votesaveamerica.com/adopt-a-state/

redbird

This was prompted by a post at the AskAManager blog:

If, like me, you are worried that areas, stores, libraries, what-have-you may be reopening faster than is safe, it's worth calling the most local elected officials or agencies. The governor may not care what one person says; the town of Belmont, with a much smaller population, is more likely to.

I just wrote to the town administrator's office, and to the town library, telling them that I value their services, but not enough to be worth endangering staff lives.

tassosss

Policing is super local, so asking for reform and defunding needs to happen at all levels.

You can find letter templates for your city or county here address to councils and mayors, and if it's not on the list, please consider submitting one. It's on github, and to submit you need an account, but a friend with a github account (mostlyinane on twitter) is willing to put them in for folks so put your letter in comments or pm me and I'll get it to her.

https://defund12.org/

tassosss

For those like me, who need things split out from the google docs to help combat overwhelm, here are links to Bail Funds that are supporting the Black Lives Matter protests, as well as keeping folks out of jail while there's a pandemic on.

Act Blue will split your donation among their list or you can donate to specific funds.

List of Individual bail funds by city and state (similar list to Act Blue but with direct links to the organization webpages).

It's a good idea to check the fund webpage before donating because there has been a lot of support and they may redirect you to another fund. That said, I did a one time donation to the group supported by Act Blue then set up monthly donations to the fund in my state.

Please share if you have other lists you've found helpful.

tanaqui

chestnut_pod posted in the check-in post about this compilation of

the most comprehensive listing of fundraisers, petitions, scripts, and action opportunities I've come across so far.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic#h.1n8cbq1bfcom

I thought it was worth pulling out as a post on its own to make sure everyone would see it.

tanaqui

A thread about the research:

For those who are interested in research-based solutions to stop police violence, here’s what you need to know - based on the facts and data. A thread.

https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1180655701271732224

A thread about legislation

*Activists and Legislators:* Here’s a thread of MEANINGFUL legislation that has been proposed and, in some cases, passed in cities and states to address police violence. Consider passing legislation like this in your community, too.

https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1266855519425384450

Also,

fandomtrumpshate has a post on Black Lives Matter: Resources for Supporting the Protests, covering donating, how to protest safely, non-monetary support and good sources of information.

https://fandomtrumpshate.dreamwidth.org/31608.html

(Again, thanks to FFA for the two Twitter threads.)

chestnut_pod

Alongside helping out in the U.S. (check out your local bail fund or donate to several at once), the Philippines is facing something very scary. The so-called 'Anti-Terrorism Bill' "criminalizes activism, labels any form of dissent as terrorism, and allows civilians to be unlawfully monitored and arrested without a warrant." (Thanks to

ookhaes for the information and language.)

Please check THIS Google Doc for further information and template emails to send, and informative compilations to share across your platforms.

tanaqui

This was linked in the personal post at FFA (thanks to whoever posted it there!) and is a fantastic list of small and large actions you can take to improve racial justice.

https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

tanaqui

The White House has rejected a bailout for the US Postal Service, which is badly affected by the fall off in mail volumes due to COVID-19.

resistbot has started a campaign to #SavethePostOffice and is asking you to contact your representatives.

https://mobile.twitter.com/resistbot/status/1249118622980726785

redbird

Washington state is requiring insurance companies to allow one early refill on any prescription during the virus outbreak. I just called the Massachusetts governor's office to ask them to require insurers to do here.

A possible script:

"Hi, my name is $your name. I'm a constituent living in city/town, and I'm calling about the coronavirus outbreak.

"I'm asking the governor to please follow Washington State's lead, by requiring insurers to allow one early refill on any prescription medication, unless that would threaten the patient's safety, until this epidemic is over."

I put "state" in there to make it clear I'm talking about the Washington state government, not anything in D.C.

redbird

The proposed rule change would increase the frequency of "reviews" of Social Security disability benefits--i.e., take away people's benefits. If you can submit a public comment, they're required to consider each individual comment; they may not care, but those comments could be useful when a lawsuit is filed to block the damn thing. The public comment period ends on Friday, January 31.

ProgressAmerica has a "take action" link, with suggested wording. is here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/act-now-protect-social-security-oppose-the-trump-administrations-cruel-policy
As always, for public comments it's important to at least rephrase the suggested wording, whether or not you add anything. (I made mine personal, talking about someone I know who this might harm.)

Formally, this is Docket No. SSA-2018-0026; Rules Regarding the Frequency and Notice of Continuing Disability Reviews

sathari

Moveon.org, People for the American Way, and Indivisible (just to name the orgs I know about) are organizing rallies in support of impeachment, tonight at 5:30pm.

Find an event near you here.

(Apologies for the late notice--- they only just announced the date recently!)

tassosss

It's been a rough week with elections in the UK where a Tory majority was elected. In the US, the House Judiciary Committee has leveled two articles of Impeachment against Trump. We'll see where it goes. Also, for those following along at home, the next budget deadline is Friday Dec 20 for keeping the government open.

In comm news, as you've probably seen

tanaqui is going to start up a sister comm for UK actions in the wake of the election and is looking for co-mods and name ideas.

New Actions
Things you can do now to help in the UK
Never Again is Looking for Remote Volunteers

Ongoing Actions

Action: Call Governors About Refugee Resettlement
Need To Stock Up On Spices?
Postcards to Voters — the big push for the early November elections is over but it sounds like they will be launching some new campaigns soon
Use #Nogoatsnoregistries To Push Back Against Calls For Institutions, Registries
Planned Parenthood Has Been Forced Out Of The Title X Program
Take The Senate (Fund)
Some gun control resources (in a previous check in post)
Help Sleeping Giants contact firms profiting off of concentration camps
Suggested Things To Do For/About U.S. Concentration Camps
More Organizations To Support Helping Kids In Concentration Camps
Acting Locally To Help Immigrants And Refugees

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

Poll #23071 This week

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

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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
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
2 (28.6%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
5 (71.4%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (14.3%)

participated in phone/online training
1 (14.3%)

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went to a protest
2 (28.6%)

signed up for alerts
1 (14.3%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
4 (57.1%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
4 (57.1%)

did something else
0 (0.0%)

committed to action in the coming week
4 (57.1%)

tanaqui

The impeachment process continues to move forward, while the Supreme Court did something good and blocked the Justice Department from restarting federal executions next week.

It's been quiet in the comm, but do let us know in comments what you've been up to. It's always good to hear from you!

Ongoing Actions

Action: Call Governors About Refugee Resettlement
Need To Stock Up On Spices?
Postcards to Voters — the big push for the early November elections is over but it sounds like they will be launching some new campaigns soon
Use #Nogoatsnoregistries To Push Back Against Calls For Institutions, Registries
Planned Parenthood Has Been Forced Out Of The Title X Program
Take The Senate (Fund)
Some gun control resources (in a previous check in post)
Help Sleeping Giants contact firms profiting off of concentration camps
Suggested Things To Do For/About U.S. Concentration Camps
More Organizations To Support Helping Kids In Concentration Camps
Acting Locally To Help Immigrants And Refugees

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

Poll #23039 The Week

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

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This week, I...

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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
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
1 (16.7%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
3 (50.0%)

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

participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)

went to a protest
2 (33.3%)

signed up for alerts
0 (0.0%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
1 (16.7%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
2 (33.3%)

did something else
2 (33.3%)

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

tanaqui

Democrat John Bel Edwards held on to his seat as Governor in Louisiana, while the public testimony stage of the impeachment hearings in Congress wrapped up.

It's been quiet in the comm, but do let us know in comments what you've been up to. It's always good to hear from you!

Ongoing Actions

Action: Call Governors About Refugee Resettlement
Need To Stock Up On Spices?
Postcards to Voters — the big push for the early November elections is over but it sounds like they will be launching some new campaigns soon
Use #Nogoatsnoregistries To Push Back Against Calls For Institutions, Registries
Planned Parenthood Has Been Forced Out Of The Title X Program
Take The Senate (Fund)
Some gun control resources (in a previous check in post)
Help Sleeping Giants contact firms profiting off of concentration camps
Suggested Things To Do For/About U.S. Concentration Camps
More Organizations To Support Helping Kids In Concentration Camps
Acting Locally To Help Immigrants And Refugees

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

Poll #22963 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 3

View Respondents

This week, I...

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called my one senator
1 (33.3%)

called my other senator
1 (33.3%)

called my representative
1 (33.3%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
1 (33.3%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
1 (33.3%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
1 (33.3%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (33.3%)

participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
1 (33.3%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
1 (33.3%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
1 (33.3%)

did something else
2 (66.7%)

committed to action in the coming week
1 (33.3%)

tassosss

Hey folks. It's been quiet here, but lots happening out in the world including the first day of public impeachment hearings.

Ongoing Actions

Action: Call Governors About Refugee Resettlement
Need To Stock Up On Spices?
Postcards to Voters — the big push for the early November elections is over but it sounds like they will be launching some new campaigns soon
Use #Nogoatsnoregistries To Push Back Against Calls For Institutions, Registries
Planned Parenthood Has Been Forced Out Of The Title X Program
Take The Senate (Fund)
Some gun control resources (in a previous check in post)
Help Sleeping Giants contact firms profiting off of concentration camps
Suggested Things To Do For/About U.S. Concentration Camps
More Organizations To Support Helping Kids In Concentration Camps
Acting Locally To Help Immigrants And Refugees

What have folks been up to?

Poll #22932 this week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 4

View Respondents

View Answers

called my one senator
1 (33.3%)

called my other senator
1 (33.3%)

called my representative
2 (66.7%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
3 (100.0%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
0 (0.0%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (33.3%)

participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)

View Answers

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
1 (50.0%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
1 (50.0%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
1 (50.0%)

did something else
0 (0.0%)

committed to action in the coming week
1 (50.0%)

tanaqui

It's been an eventful week, with the release of transcripts of witness testimony from the impeachment hearings, ground rules being laid for the public hearings starting next week and some pleasing election results. Also not a good week in court for the Trump family, with Trump fined for misusing his charitable foundation and being ordered to turn over his tax returns to a grand jury.

It's been quiet in the comm, but do let us know in comments what you've been up to. It's always good to hear from you!

Ongoing Actions

Action: Call Governors About Refugee Resettlement
Need To Stock Up On Spices?
Postcards to Voters — the big push for the early November elections is over but it sounds like they will be launching some new campaigns soon
Use #Nogoatsnoregistries To Push Back Against Calls For Institutions, Registries
Planned Parenthood Has Been Forced Out Of The Title X Program
Take The Senate (Fund)
Some gun control resources (in a previous check in post)
Help Sleeping Giants contact firms profiting off of concentration camps
Suggested Things To Do For/About U.S. Concentration Camps
More Organizations To Support Helping Kids In Concentration Camps
Acting Locally To Help Immigrants And Refugees

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

Poll #22871 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 3

View Respondents

This week, I...

View Answers

called my one senator
0 (0.0%)

called my other senator
0 (0.0%)

called my representative
0 (0.0%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
2 (66.7%)

attended a town hall
1 (33.3%)

donated money to a cause
1 (33.3%)

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
1 (33.3%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
1 (33.3%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
1 (33.3%)

did something else
0 (0.0%)

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

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chestnut_pod - Recurring action: Collect Your Cousins Phonebanks
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tanaqui - Action: Ask for confederate statues to be removed from Congress
tanaqui - Action: Adopt A State
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tassosss - Action: Letter templates for contacting city councils and mayors
tassosss - Donate: Bail Funds
tanaqui - Black Lives Matter: compilation of fundraisers, petitions, scripts, and action opportunities
tanaqui - Info/Action: Two Twitter Threads on measures that are effective at stopping police violence
chestnut_pod - Protesting Philippines' "Anti-Terror" Bill
tanaqui - Action: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
tanaqui - Action: Resistbot campaign to save the US Postal Service
redbird - coronavirus: state-level action
redbird - Action: oppose change to social security disability rules
sathari - ACTION: Impeach and Remove rallies
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Recurring action: Collect Your Cousins Phonebanks

Action: Defend Kumeyaay land, obstruct border fences

Action: Ask for confederate statues to be removed from Congress

Action: Adopt A State

Action: urge local government to be cautious about reopening

Action: Letter templates for contacting city councils and mayors

Donate: Bail Funds

Black Lives Matter: compilation of fundraisers, petitions, scripts, and action opportunities

Info/Action: Two Twitter Threads on measures that are effective at stopping police violence

Protesting Philippines' "Anti-Terror" Bill

Action: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice

Action: Resistbot campaign to save the US Postal Service

coronavirus: state-level action

Action: oppose change to social security disability rules

ACTION: Impeach and Remove rallies

Weekly Check in December 15

Weekly Check In December 8

Weekly Check In November 24

Weekly Check in November 17

Weekly Check In November 10

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