Week 64 Actions

[Actions for Americans]

Hi all,

It's time to turn tragedy into action. Let's get to work!

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. Find inspiration and hope

After a week like this one, it can be challenging to keep going. But it's up to us not to let cynicism creep in and take over. We have to harness our anger, sorrow, and outrage and turn it into action. And remember to take care of yourself!

Inspiring Stories: CNN: Parkland Students Take Action ; BBC Inspiring Stories

Self care:  Popsugar: Free Self Care Ideas

2. Call your MoCs to step up and pass legislation to prevent school shootings

It's unconscionable that our legislators have done absolutely nothing to reduce the numbers of mass shootings in our country. In a politically divisive climate, we can all agree that our children's lives shouldn't be at risk at school.

Show up: Find a #MarchForOurLives near you

Say: Indivisible.org - Tell Congress that prayers aren't enough

Call your Mayor: Ask them to join the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Campaign

For more: Visit everytown.org

3. Find a town hall during this session of recess February 17-25 and ask your MoCs tough questions

You know the drill. Recess is an opportunity for face time with your MoC. Push them on the issues they've avoided in the past year: gun violence, Dreamers, healthcare, and the Russian investigation. 

Read: Indivisible's all-inclusive recess resource

Find a town hall near you: TownHallProject.com

4. Don't let the Senate leave Dreamers in limbo

The Senate's debates last week on immigration got us no where. The GOP continues to use Dreamers as a bargaining chip to curtail immigration and fund a wall. Make sure your MoCs know that it's a priority to pass legislation to protect Americans.

Say: 5calls.org: DACA and Dreamers

For more: New Yorker: The Senate Fails to Act on DACA

For our Texans

1. Vote!

Texas has first in the nation primaries for the 2018 midterms, and early voting starts TOMORROW! In Texas, you can vote early at any open polling place in your county. Early voting goes from February 20 - March 2; and Election Day is March 6.

For more: KERA News: What you need to know for early voting in the 2018 Texas primaries

Sample ballots and more: Texas Secretary of State

Share: GOTV Graphic Reminders

2. Invite your friends to go vote with you!

Make voting an event. Make it fun. Make it something to celebrate. Voting rules in Texas are complicated and can be intimidating. Let your friends know that you're there to help them feel comfortable and empowered.

Keep up the great work. We're in this together.

Much love,

Marieke

@actionsUSA