Actions for Week of March 14, 2021
Chat with Senator Schumer, stop voter suppression, and end GOP obstruction
Actions for Week of March 14 2021
MEETING RECAP
Remember when I said “We’ve got the power?” Well our reps are sitting up and taking notice. They are reaching out to us, rather than the other way around.
We can use that power to nudge them to do what we want (such as supporting SR1 (to make voting easier, end the gerrymander, and more), HR4 (to restore the Voting Rights Act that the Roberts court gutted), ending the filibuster, and raising the minimum wage.
HR1 (VOTING RIGHTS)
Voting rights legislation is especially critical because GOP-led legislatures across the country are frantically trying to suppress voting any way they can.
There are currently over 165 proposals to restrict mail in voting, tighten voter ID, cut registration, and purge voter rolls. There’s even a proposal in Arizona to allow the legislature to overturn the state’s presidential vote!
END THE FILIBUSTER, KEEP GOING FORWARD
Calling, emailing, and tweeting all work to get our Senators’ and Congressional rep’s attention. You can also write letters (though I would suggest e-letters or online comments right now).
Don’t worry, we have letter to the editor templates that make it easy for you to get started. Adjust them to suit your own opinions and style. We’ve obviously got some big, nearly national papers, but here are a few that may be easier nuts to crack.
CUOMO
Also, the Cuomo situation is escalating quickly. Since our poll the other day, NY Mag published this piece about the toxic atmosphere in Albany and 11 of 19 NY Democratic reps (including Rep. Maloney) have called on him to resign. So have both our senators.
NEW NATIONAL WORKING GROUPS
If there's an issue you're particularly passionate about, you can join one of Indivisible's national working groups. Check these out!
Democracy meets the third Thursday of the month at 8pm. Register here.
Climate meets the fourth Monday of the month at 8pm. Register here.
Economic justice meets the second Thursday of the month at 8pm. Register here.
NEW Healthcare is meeting on April 5th at 8pm. Register here.
NEW Immigration is meeting on March 30th at 8pm. Register here.
Tuesday, March 16th
SENATOR SCHUMER WEBINAR
8-9pm
Senator Schumer is hosting a webinar exclusively for Indivisible activists in NYS to talk about the American Rescue Plan. There's room on the Zoom account for 500 people; let's fill those seats!
Add your question to the "Question & Comment" box when you register.
Thursday, March 18
FOUR FREEDOMS MEETING WITH LIZ KRUEGER
7 PM
Join Four Freedoms for their March meeting, headlined by Senator Krueger. It’s a great chance to ask her about Invest in Our New York, Cuomo, and the budget.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/2125550212?pwd=YjhEZ0gyai9vT05GaG96S3FGS3J1UT09, :
Phone Number: 1.646.876.9923
Conference ID: 212.555.0212
COMING ATTRACTIONS
There will be a big push coming in April, during the next recess, plus a meeting with Rep. Maloney, and a big NY Renews/THRIVE agenda (climate change, green jobs) event.
We’ll also be hosting our own candidate forum (for city council) at our next monthly meeting. Stay tuned!
FUN
Beverage warning!
I laughed out loud at this (thankfully, no coffee at the time)
Greek Antikythera mechanism
A few more clues about how it works and what it did
Did this ancient woman rule part of Spain?
A Bronze Age couple were buried together in a rich tomb. The crown is on her head, not his. Did she rule?
Clown Workshop
Every clown has their own style. Find out how to make your own (kids might like this too).
Rite of Spring meets African drumming
A Cuban dance company combines African traditions with a European musical score, plus dance.