Guest post by Emily Wolinsky, posted with permission It’s July in Texas. I’m not sure if those of you who are not from Texas understand just how hot it becomes at this time of year for people living in this state, but this kind of sweltering sweatfuckery is hard to for most non-Texans to comprehend …
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As a public service, here is where Ted Cruz will be during the next recess. We’ll update this post as we learn more. If you know of more Texas lawmaker appearances, email us at tips@indivisibleaustin.com. Tuesday, July 4 – McAllen City of McAllen Independence Day Parade Starts at 8 a.m. Source: McAllen Monitor Wednesday, July …
We could be just days away from the Senate voting on an Affordable Care Act repeal bill that is both disastrous and cruel. But we’re not going to let them vote without hearing the loud voices of Texans! This may be our last chance to show the Senate what we’re made of – to tell …
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Four ways to stop Trumpcare this week (j/k, we added even MORE ways to stop Trumpcare–check out Wednesday and Thursday) A Senate vote on Trumpcare could happen as soon as Thursday. Here are four ways to help kill the bill. Visit protectourcare.us and share your story. We’re more than halfway toward our goal of 500 …
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Wednesday, June 21 Share your healthcare stories to stop Trumpcare Thursday, June 22 11 a.m. Indivisible Austin Women’s Lunchtime Coffee Meetup New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe St Back by popular demand! The Indivisible Women’s Lunchtime Coffee Meetup is now coming to you monthly. This is intended as a safe space to get to know each other, …
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Instructor: Noah Masterson, Indivisible Austin co-founder and Board Vice President New to the Indivisible movement? Ready to #Resist Trump but aren’t sure how to get started? Join this basic training on what Indivisible is all about. You’ll learn: How to adopt Tea Party tactics for progressive change How we use Austin’s six gerrymandered congressional districts …
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The community and board of Indivisible Austin were saddened to learn about the shooting of a member of (TX 25) Representative Roger Williams’ staff in Alexandria yesterday. Indivisible supporters interact with congressional staff every day, and we deeply value and respect their work and commitment to our democratic processes. Indivisible Austin’s Code of Civility specifically calls …
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All Week Final push to stop Trumpcare We know you’re tired of fighting to save the Affordable Care Act. But this is the final push. The House’s AHCA bill is now under Senate review, behind closed doors, and they are planning a fast-tracked vote this month. We need to draw on our reserves and keep …
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During the Cornyn Stakeout last week, I, on impulse, walked into the Chase Bank Building, rode the elevator to the 15th floor, and knocked on the door to Cornyn’s office. Next thing I knew I was sitting face to face with a young staffer. Now what? I had my talking points about the Senate Intelligence Committee’s–and especially …
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Cross-posted, with permission, from Cover Texas Now Over the next couple weeks, it’s critical that we continue to raise our voices about health care in phone calls and emails to our U.S. Senators, rallies in our communities, social media posts, letters to editor, and any other ways you can think of. We also need to …