All presidents come into office with an agenda and policies they wish to implement. We support the concept that the president won the election and he has an agenda. Our issue is with the attempt to enforce his agenda with executive order instead of going through Congress. The president has control of both House and Senate and has chosen to bypass both branches and use Executive orders. The reason for this is that his priorities are directly opposed to the laws Congress has passed in many instances. But we will not panic.
We the People will Organize!
Indivisible is uniquely positioned to carry out grassroots campaigns throughout the country. There are 3,800 Indivisible groups as well as an updated Indivisible Guide to help us organize to save Democracy.
Indivisible Healdsburg is currently searching for an acceptable space for us to gather. We are committed to once again meeting in person to discuss ideas and to get your thoughts on how we best react to the current crisis.
We the people will be informed!
If you read one article, choose Freedom over Fascism by Research Collaborative below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s0JbXhND7-1iqABNcUNL031NQLxkLfr-USkCKGZTidI/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0
If you follow one person, consider Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American. She is a respected historian and is very informative and wonderful for your mental well being in these difficult times.
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/ or subscribe to her newsletter.
Litigation Tracker follows the legal challenges to Trump Administration actions.
Be informed on the actions the courts are taking.
https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/
Executive orders cannot override laws passed by Congress.
Is it legal for Trump to refuse to spend money appropriated by Congress. The president is required to get permission from Congress to withhold discretionary spending. Expect this to be contested in court. Time Magazine addresses the question “Can Trump legally do that?”.
https://time.com/7212753/trump-elon-musk-federal-laws-legal-analysis/
We the people will be heard!
Trump’s success depends on inaction. We will be LOUD and ACTIVE!
We have contacted Representaive Huffman requesting a Town Hall and have been successful. Jared Huffman will be holding a Town Hall on February 20 .
Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building,1094 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, CA 94952. RSVP here. Priority will be given to constituents of California’s Second District on a first-come, first-served basis.
Robert Reich offers some good actions below.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do
Know your congressperson. Know how to reach your congressperson.
Contact your congressperson and keep him/her accountable.
What is your congressman doing? It is easy to think our Democratic Congressmen are not taking a stand. Well, keep an eye on Jasmine Crockett(TX) and Chris Murphy(CT).
TAKE ACTION!
Take Action - A First Step
Join the DEI Blackout February 28th
THE 24 HOUR BLACKOUT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED AS THE FIRST OF MULTIPLE COUNTER MEASURES TO THE ATTACK ON DEI!
OUR FIRST OFFICIAL ACT: An Economic Blackout
: FEBRUARY 28 FROM 12:00 AM TO 11:59PM.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
Do not make any purchases
Do not shop online, or in-store
No Amazon
No Walmart
No Best Buy
No McDonalds
DO NOT SPEND MONEY UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY:
No Fast Food
No Gas
No Major Retailers
Do not use Credit /Debit cards
Of course take care of medical issues and use local businesses if necessary.
WHY THIS MATTERS!
Corporations and banks only care about their bottom line
Disrupt the economy for one day to send a powerful message
We are powerful in numbers
Take Action
Postcards are Back!
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court election is on April 1. The court currently has a 4-3 pro-democracy, pro-civil rights majority and electing Judge Susan Crawford will maintain that majority.
Republicans currently hold 75% of the congressional seats in this purple state and are highly motivated to take back a majority on the state Supreme Court, especially to avoid the potential for new fair Congressional maps. They have already raised millions for their candidate.
Democrats are rallying around Judge Crawford. She brings extensive experience as a Circuit Court judge. She respects the rule of law and will stand up for our freedoms and democracy. Please join us in supporting Judge Crawford’s election! Postcards should be mailed by March 15.
Please email Karen by February 15th with your order stating the number of cards you would like. The cost of a packet of 10 cards remains $6.50. We will let you know when the cards are ready. Grassroots nationwide is growing significantly. We can do this! Thank you.
In Additions if you have not done this please consider doing so.
Indivisible is recommending we call or write our DEMOCRATIC Senators. These actions may help slow the grab. Also use the contact form on each senator’s website. Phone lines have been very busy. Good Job!
Hi, my name is _____ and I want the Senator to fight Trump’s illegal actions with everything s/he has got. Trump is shredding the Constitution, breaking the law and violating the separation of powers.
I want the Senator to use every tool available to grind Senate business to a halt until Trump stops attacking the constitution. This includes:
—Opposing all Trump administration nominees
—Denying any requests for Unanimous Consent
—Opposing all Cloture Votes
—Requesting a Quorum Call at every possible opportunity
Will the Senator commit to refusing any cooperation until this unconstitutional power grab is stopped? I’d like a response in writing, please.
Please forward the above information to any of your family, friends, acquaintances in any state. Thank you.
Karen and Valerie