Week 66 Actions

[Actions for Americans]

Hi all!

The news cycle never seems to slow down. But don't get distracted. Get motivated and get focused!

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. Tell your Senators to vote NO on the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

The House passed this act last year, and the Senate expects to take it up this year. Essentially, this bill would require states to honor concealed carry laws from neighboring states, even of they are more lax. If passed, this legislation would deprive states and localities from determining the appropriate gun safety protocols in their communities, and would allow the lowest common denominator to prevail.

For more: CBS News: The Showdown over the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Say: Indivisible: Tell your MoCs that Prayers aren't enough

2. Call your Senators to vote to end US participation in the Yemen civil war

This is a big deal. The United States' role in the Yemen civil war is complicated and controversial. Importantly, it also hasn't been authorized by Congress. Make sure your Senators know that you want to end our unauthorized war in Yemen

For more: Reuters: Senators will try to pull US from Yemen War

Say: Indivisible: End Our Unauthorized War in Yemen

3. Keep calling your Senators to protect key parts of Dodd-Frank

On Tuesday, the Senate will take up a vote to unravel Wall Street reform. If passed, this "Bank Lobbyist Act" will make it easier for discrimination in home lending to go unnoticed, end key consumer protections for homebuyers, and put us at risk for another financial crisis. With bank earnings at all time highs, how can anyone argue that regulations are hurting Wall Street? Tell your Senators to vote NO on S. 2155.

For more: The Intercept: Congress Wants to Gut Post-Crisis Safeguards
Say: Indivisible: Republicans are Planning to Unravel Wall Street Reform

4. Read up on the latest in the fight to protect Dreamers

Last week, the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the Trump administration of a US district court's DACA-related decision. That means while DACA renewals will be accepted for the meantime, there still is no longterm solution.

Read: NBC News: With no Permanent Immigration Fix, Dreamers Amp Political Mobilization
Act locally: Indivisible Immigrant Ally Toolkit

5. #PressforProgress on International Women's Day 

Thursday, March 8th is International Women's Day, and although women make up half of the world's population, equality for women is far from the norm in most parts of the world. Help us keep marching toward a world that's more equal and inclusive, which benefits all of us.

Wear: Red on March 8th
Take Action: International Women's Day
Be Social: Share stories of women that inspire you, using #PressforProgress

For our Texans

1. VOTE!

Election Day is here! Tuesday, March 6th is the Texas primary. Polls are open 7 am to a 7 pm, and as long as you're in line by 7 pm, you will be allowed to vote. Make sure you check your assigned polling place, because on Election Day, you must vote at the polling place that's assigned to you.

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

That's it for this week, team. Keep up the great work!

Much love,

Marieke

@actionsUSA