CALL TO ORDER #811: We are Thankful for Elections (November 26, 2019)


342 Days

Until the 2020 Election

WE ARE THANKFUL

FOR ELECTIONS

We are thankful for election wins and what they bring.  

We are thankful for winning the House in 2018. 

We are thankful for all the progressive legislation the Democratic Party-led House passed in 2019 including: 

  • HR 1– For the People Act  
  • HR 5– the Equality Act  
  • HR 6– the Dream Act
  • HR 7– the Paycheck Fairness Act
  • HR 8 – the Background Check Act
  • HR 9 – the Climate Change Now Act  

We are thankful for the election of a BLUE State House in Virginia with proposals to pass the ERA, voting rights bills, gun violence prevention bills, and LGBTQ protections. 

We are thankful for the election of Governor Beshear (D) in Kentucky with the promise to rescind a restrictive Medicaid waiver and an executive order to restore voting rights. 

We are thankful for the re-election of Louisiana Governor Bel Edwards (D) who invested in public college and teacher pay while expanding Medicaid.  

We are thankful for ALL OF YOU who helped us reach thousands of voters in 2018 and 2019, and for having a powerful community working on the 2020 election.

Get Out The VOTE!

#BlueTsunami2020

Let’s Do This!

We know that many of you will have relatives or friends who are on the opposite side of the fence regarding politics. And we know that there may be uncomfortable conversations around the table during the upcoming holidays.

Better Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue in a working alliance to depolarize America. Here’s what they have to say:

**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR SENATORS**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because . . . 

For Merkley: I am thankful for all our election wins in 2018 and 2019. I thank Senator Merkley for focusing on winning back the Senate in 2020.

For Wyden: I am thankful for all our election wins in 2018 and 2019. I thank Senator Wyden for doing all he can to make our elections safer and more secure.

Thank you.”

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/

 

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/

 

**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 today because . . . 

. . . I’m thankful that we have vote by mail here in Oregon. I hope Greg Walden will put country before party and work for election security at a national level.  

Through his actions and inactions, Greg continues to signal his full support for trumpism, regardless of how much damage Trump is doing to our democracy and to world stability. Know that we are still here and will continue working to flip ORD2 Blue in 2020.

Thank you.”

COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN

DC (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 local activities. Participate with us as often as you can. We also encourage you to submit events to be added to the ORD2 Indivisible Event Calendar and help us keep current with our event postings. https://ord2indivisible.org/submit-your-event/

Postcard Writing Party – Medford
TODAY: November 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/postcard-writing-party-medford/

Postcardia! – Wallowa County
TODAY: November 26 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/postcardia-wallowa-county-4/

ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting – Phoenix
December 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-phoenix-4/

Impeach and Remove Rally – Medford and Grants Pass
Date To Be Determined: The evening prior to the vote to impeach.
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/impeach-and-remove-rally-medford/
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/impeach-and-remove-rally-grants-pass/

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. Click on the image below to donate.

 

To make a donation by check, please make the check payable to ORD2 Indivisible and mail to:
ORD2 Indivisible
P.O. Box 1242, Phoenix, OR 97535

ORD2 Indivisible is partnering with Jobs With Justice Southern Oregon and Washington Federal Bank to gather warm adult clothing for the homeless. We are also asking for tarps, throw blankets and sleeping bags.

Please donate generously!