7/16/18 “Nobody here is against Americans. They are welcome to come here anytime. It's just Trump we have a problem with." The boys are out of the cave. The Blue Wave Beto O’Rourke’s increasingly successful challenge to Ted Cruz garnered national attention (again) this week in the NYTimes, USA Today, and others—most recently for his new milestone of $10.4 …
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Take Action Stand by to #SaveSCOTUS Last week, the national Indivisible team announced their 2-step strategy to save the Supreme Court. This week, during the Congressional recess, we will join the nationwide week of action by Indivisible and a host of other groups. Step 1 of the two-step strategy is to pressure senators to block …
Support for sanctuary is building On May 10, the Austin City Council unanimously passed the ASN sponsored resolution. In short, the City expressed its support of ASN’s efforts to safeguard Alirio, Hilda and Ivan and to obtain Stays of Deportation for all three. On June 4, the City Council of Durham, NC passed a similar …
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7/9/18: Don’t Panic Yes, Justice Kennedy is retiring, and yes, he’s sometimes served as a somewhat moderate conservative on the Supreme Court. But don’t panic. That doesn’t mean all our societal and civil rights advances will be swirling down the toilet with the new nominee Donald is frothing about naming soon. Susan Collins (R-Maine), often …
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Take Action Follow the 2-step strategy to win the Supreme Court fight. Justice Kennedy’s retirement is a gut punch. Settled rights like abortion, marriage equality, and health care back under threat. There is a narrow path to victory, but it’s going to require levels of resistance not seen since last year’s ACA fight—perhaps even more. …
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6/27/18 Our Struggle to Redeem the Soul of America This bleak week I’ll lead with words from congressman and civil rights hero John Lewis: “Our struggle is a struggle to redeem the soul of America. It's not a struggle that lasts for a few days, a few weeks, a few months, or a few years. It …
Take Action Write a Letter to the Editor about Family Separation and Detention Letters to the editor should include: Facts to build an argument An emotional hook to pull the reader in A call to action to those in power & our fellow citizens This is a sample letter to the editor on family separation …
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6/23 “This zero-tolerance policy is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart.” Immigration I’m leading with this story, because it may remind you how many good people are shoulder-to-shoulder with us, fighting against the co-opting of America. Immigration detention works like the rest of our legal system—if a detainee can post a set bail …
Donate to help with the organization of the Austin Families Belong Together and FREE Rally on June 30th. Quick reminder for MONDAY’s #txlege hearing on Red Flag laws and safe gun storage. More information from Moms Demand Action >> Today we’re sharing all the information we have so far about confirmed events on the border …
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Like everyone else, you're probably wondering WHAT CAN I DO? One thing you can do is to write a letter to the editor (LTE) to your local paper. It may not get published, but if a LOT of people write on the same issue, there's a good chance some of those letters will get published. …
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