Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Rallies against Separations of Families were held this week. The current immigration policy to separate kids from parents at the border is one of the most appalling policies in recent memory. Congress is trying to pass an act to prevent it, but they need Republicans to sign on. If you call about one thing this week, that's the most urgent one.

Current Actions
Keep Families Together Act -- call on your Congress people to support it
Senate attempting to sneak in another copyright extension
GoFundMe for arrested ADAPT protestors

Next Election: June 26 -- Colorado -- Maryland -- New York -- Oklahoma --- Utah

teaotter will be posting the upcoming dates for various states for the rest of the season (thank you, teaotter!), but you can also find out what's going on in your state at Ballotpedia.

Information

Good news: Our 43rd state house flip! -- the importance in voting in state and local elections!

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

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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?