Week 62 Actions

[Actions for Americans]

Hi all!

The news cycle can get pretty overwhelming. Luckily there are still some great things going on in American politics. Check out this story about how the judicial branch is forcing lawmakers to redraw (i.e., de-gerrymander) congressional districts in Pennsylvania. A huge win for democracy!

Useful resource for finding your elected officials (save the numbers in your phone!!): myreps.datamade.us

Tips on effective communication with elected officials, see Chapter 4 Opportunity 4: Indivisible Guide: Local Advocacy Tactics that Work

1. Call your MoCs to denounce the Nunes memo

Last week, House Intelligence Committee Chair Devin Nunes released a misleading memo trying to assert that the Russia investigation is a witch hunt that used improper methods to investigate Trump's election campaign. Both the FBI and the Department of Justice have denounced it, saying that it leaves out materially relevant information that leads to misleading conclusions. Call your MoCs and tell them that the Russia investigation should not be open to partisan political stunts.

For more + Scripts: #releasethememo is a Fake Scandal Designed to Obstruct Justice

Read: USA Today: House Intelligence Panel Votes to Release Rebuttal of Nunes Memo

2. Join a rapid response rally to protest in the event that Trump obstructs the Russia investigation

If Trump fires Robert Mueller, fires Mueller's boss Rod Rosenstein, or issues pardons to key figures in the Russia investigation, we all will need to show up and protest his power grab.

Find an event near you: TrumpIsNotAbovetheLaw.org: Mueller Firing Rapid Response

For more + Scripts: Indivisible.org: Protect Our Democracy

3. Keep calling your MoCs to pass a clean Dream Act

Congress has STILL not taken any action to protect dreamers from deportation. Keep the pressure on your MoCs, and act locally to be a strong ally for immigrant youth.

Be an ally locally: Indivisible.org: Immigrant Ally Toolkit

Say: Indivisible.org: Dream Hero or Dream Killer

For more: ABC: Can Congress Get a Deal on Immigration? Here are Five Competing Options

4. Celebrate Black History Month by honoring #womenmakingblackhistory

Black women have continuously been on the front lines of the fight for democracy. Celebrate their incredible work, and join in their efforts.

Read: Senator Kamala Harris' Black History Month Essay

Learn: popsugar.com: 18 Incredible Women Making Black History

Be social: Use #womenmakeblackhistory on social media

Keep up the great work everyone!

Much love,

Marieke

@actionsUSA