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Whew, what a week! Much the way people watch the Superb Owl for the ads, the big news at SOTU was the action in the audience. The women of Congress didn't need a podium to make a statement, and everyone clapped for this epic clapback. In the end, we heard a powerful message about compassion for all and a repudiation of racism in America. Let's make it happen.
- Ways to say no way, no wall.
- Going green!
- Restore rights for people in re-entry.
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Action #1: Clap Back at the Wall
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Deadline: every day through Feb. 15 - Clap if you can hear me, and tell our Members of Congress: No wall, no use of military funds for the wall, no further immigrant detention and border militarization, no bargaining to keep the government open. Rep. Lee is on the bipartisan committee with a 2/15 deadline to write the Dept. of Homeland Security bill to avert another shutdown. Sen. Harris is one of the original cosponsors of a new bill that would block the administration from using military funds to build the wall without Congressional authorization. Please thank all our MOCs for their work so far, and ask them to keep it up. See our article for detailed call scripts, contact info and more.
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Deadline: Ongoing - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey just unveiled their Green New Deal (GND) proposal. Good news — Reps. Lee and DeSaulnier are already cosponsors! We can't wait to read it, and there's a long road ahead for it or any other environmental plan, but you can act now!
- If you're in Rep. Eric Swalwell's district, tell him to join his East Bay colleagues and cosponsor the GND resolution. (email): (510) 370-3322 DC: (202) 225-5065
- If you're in Rep. DeSaulnier's district, thank him for cosponsoring, and join the Sunrise Movement and other allies on Feb. 13 at 2 PM at the Rep's Richmond office about next steps for the GND. Details, map & RSVP here.
- If you're in another district, check this link for updated info on events at your Rep's office between Feb. 11 and 13!
- Tell our MoCs to support the GND Resolutions, take the No Fossil-Fuel Money Pledge, and work actively toward everything the Green New Deal stands for.
- Read our recent article for lots more info, detailed call scripts, and contact info — and stay tuned as we learn more and post action items!
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Action #3: Restore former prisoners’ voting rights
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Action deadline: ASAP and ongoing - Guilty as charged, Mitch McConnell — the Democrats' provisions in H.R. 1 to expand voting access IS a power grab! And H.R. 196 would grab ... well, the Democracy Restoration Act uses the word “secure” ... Federal voting rights for people with felony convictions. Help extend a voice and vote to this vulnerable population by contacting your Representative! Read our article for more info and a call script for each of our Representatives.
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Write with us on Feb. 10!
We know you miss writing to voters! Here's the antidote -- come to our first postcard party of the '19 election year. We're writing to support Nasreen Johnson's run for Fresno Co. Board of Supervisors. Join us Sunday Feb. 10 from 1-3 PM at Sports Basement, Berkeley. More info & RSVP here.
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Join IEB in the ❤️ (or ☘️) of theTri-Valley
We're holding our Feb. 24 All Member Meeting in the beautiful Tri-Valley, home to the pride of CA-15, and Money Magazine's #7 best places to live — Dublin! Guest speakers include reps from Tri-Valley GO and Pleasanton's Students for Social Change. Meet us at Local IBEW 585 on Sunday Feb. 24 from 1-3 PM. RSVP here!
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Your donations to IEB support our actions against the Evil Empire but do not go to candidate-related events.
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IEB EVENTS:
- February 10, 1-3 PM: IEB Postcard Party! Write with us at Sports Basement, Berkeley. Info & RSVP here.
- February 23, 10 AM-noon: IEB CA-11 team Indivisi-bowl! At Albany Bowl, children welcome. Info & RSVP here.
- February 24, 1-3 PM: IEB All Member Meeting. In Dublin, at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy. Info & RSVP.
OTHER EVENTS:
IEB doesn’t necessarily endorse the groups, events, or candidates included here. Submit calendar events to newsletter@indivisibleeb.org
- EVERY TUESDAY, 4:30-5:30 PM: Resistance Rally by Grand Lake Theater, Oakland
- EVERY THURSDAY, 5-6 PM: Table with Indivisible Resistance Action East Bay at Rockridge BART.
- February 9, 2-3:30 PM: Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall with Rep. DeSaulnier & Rep. Mike Thompson, Chair of Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. In Martinez. RSVP.
- February 20, 6-9 PM: Speaker series: Oakland Police. Hosted by League of Women Voters, Oakland. Info & map here.
- February 27, 6-7:30 PM: Oakland Police Commission Update, hosted by LWV, Oakland. Info & RSVP.
- February 28, 2-4 PM: Impact in 2019: An Update on Federal and State Policy Changes and Priorities. Oakland. Info & RSVP (free).
- March 10, 7:30-9 PM Bystander intervention training, hosted by CAIR-SF & Indivisible Berkeley: Info & RSVP.
- Date to be determined: Sign up now for a Nobody Is Above the Law rapid response rally to be held if Trump fires Mueller or another red line is crossed. See our article.
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We Could Not Make This Up
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The entire state of Virginia is having an extreme moment right now, but lest we think that kind of thing is all in the past, luxury brand Gucci comes up with this doozy — just in time for Black History Month! Speaking of fashion and diversity and the calendar, Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! And if you're thinking of laying out some $$ for these items, you'll appreciate Howard Schultz's note for Merriam-Webster regarding his kind of people. Melania, going shopping?
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IEB uses Slack, a chat system for talking about important issues, planning events, and team discussions. Want an invite to join Slack? Please drop us a line at info@indivisibleeb.org. Already on Slack? Feel free to contact our team leads:
- CA Senators: @ameliacass, @linh
- CA-11, Rep. DeSaulnier: @Kristen L, @Ted Lam
- CA-13, Rep. Lee: @linh
- CA-15, Rep. Swalwell: @ward
- IEB Governance: @gmc
- Newsletter: @anngdan, @heidirand
- Outreach: @ntrav
- Volunteers: @andrea
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