CALL TO ACTION #715: Stop the Slide into Authoritarianism; Start Impeachment Hearings (July 5, 2019)
STOP THE SLIDE INTO AUTHORITARIANISM
START IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS
Since entering office, Trump’s been acting like an authoritarian strongman:
- Embracing dictators
- Calling for the arrest of political opponents, vowing supporters will violently protect him, ordering a witch hunt against officials investigating his misdeeds, whom he accuses of treason
- Scapegoating minorities and immigrants and cozying up to white nationalists
- Undermining the free press and inciting violence against journalists
- Attacking the judiciary’s independence
- Declaring a false emergency at the southern border to get wall funding
- Wrapping himself in the flag and using the military for partisan purposes—sending troops to the southern border and suggesting they shoot asylum-seekers
- Establishing concentration camps for adult and children asylum-seekers to deter future immigration
Without effective pushback, Trump’s move towards authoritarianism has gained momentum. He has:
- Embraced Kim Il Jung and joked with Putin at the recent G20 meeting about election meddling
- Refused to accept the Supreme Court’s disallowal of census’ citizenship question
- Hijacked and politicized July 4th celebrations
- Kept separated children and parents in cages under deplorable conditions hidden from public scrutiny
- Ordered ICE to begin mass deportation raids
To reverse this trend, we need an immediate impeachment inquiry and a House resolution disapproving the citizenship question. 84 Reps, including 5 Dems from swing districts, are calling for impeachment. Our MoCs must act now to safeguard democracy by convincing colleagues to sign on.
Call for Impeachment Hearing NOW!
No Citizenship Question on Census!
**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS WYDEN AND MERKLEY:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because . . .
. . . I am outraged that nothing is being done to prevent Trump from undermining our democracy and turning America into an authoritarian state. The immediate commencement of an impeachment inquiry in the House is the only way to reverse this trend and stop Trump in his tracks. I demand that the senator use his voice to convince House colleagues to take this necessary step to protect our democratic heritage.
Thank you.”
SENATOR RON WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling because . . .
. . . I am outraged that Greg Walden is doing nothing to prevent Trump from undermining our democracy and turning America into an authoritarian state. The immediate commencement of an impeachment inquiry in the House and swift passage of a resolution disapproving a citizenship question on the census are the only ways to reverse this trend and stop Trump in his tracks. I demand that Mr. Walden formally join the 84 who have already called for an impeachment inquiry and to use his voice to convince House colleagues to take this necessary step to protect our democratic heritage.
Through Greg’s actions and inactions–—his silence has been deafening—he appears to fully support Trump, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here, we will hold him accountable, we are working to flip his seat BLUE — #2020IsNow!
Thank you.”
COMPLICIT GREG WALDENDC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**
Visit the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar on a regular basis to keep updated on our local activities. Participate with us as often as you can.
July 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-rally-for-human-rights-close-the-camps-grants-pass/
Lights for Liberty: A Candlelight Vigil to End Human Detention Camps – Ashland
July 12 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/lights-for-liberty-a-candlelight-vigil-to-end-human-detention-camps-ashland/
Letters to the Editor Writing Session – Medford
July 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
SUBMIT EVENTS TO BE ADDED TO THE ORD2 INDIVISIBLE EVENT CALENDAR
ORD2 Indivisible 2020 Fundraising Campaign
As we approach what will be the most important election of our lifetimes, ORD2 Indivisible wants to be in a secure financial position to help engage as many voters in our district in the election process as possible. To accomplish this goal we are conducting the ORD2 Indivisible 2020 fundraising campaign.
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SOURCES:
Trump doesn’t fit our stereotype of foreign dictators—because he’s an American authoritarian
The Treatment of Migrants Likely ‘Meets the Definition of a Mass Atrocity’
Trump ‘embraces dictators of all stripes,’ Elizabeth Warren says
Trump considers executive order on citizenship question
Trump Wants Tanks on the National Mall. What Could Go Wrong?
