CALL TO ACTION #828: Commit to Action and Accountability in 2020 (January 6, 2020)
301 Days
Until the 2020 Election
COMMIT TO ACTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN 2020
Happy New Year ORD2 Indivisible Family. The events that ended 2019 and started 2020 show this must be the year we hold Trump and his GOP accountable – in Congress and at the ballot box.
It will take all of us, acting on a regular basis, to make this happen. And ORD2 Indivisible is here with you. We will be outlining why is it important to call congress and vote with our Daily Calls to Action. We will be hosting election events on a regular basis.
Together we will be the change we want to see.
Our first order of business: Make it clear to Congress they must hold Trump accountable – at home and abroad.
Trump has committed impeachable offenses. The House did its duty and impeached Trump for these transgressions. Now we must have a fair trial in the Senate.
Trump ordered the assassination of General Soleimani without any congressional authorization. Congress must assert is authority as an equal branch of government and prevent Trump from entangling us in a reckless war with Iran.
All of our actions have led us to this moment. We are humbled to do our 2020 work with you – committing to action and accountability in 2020!
**ACTION ONE: COMMIT TO ACTION IN 2020***
Plan to call Congress at least on a weekly basis. Set goals for your election work in 2020 and participate in ORD2 Indivisible activities and meetings. Contribute to our 2020 Fundraising Campaign (see below). Make suggestions and share your ideas with us! We are all in this together – to hold Trump and his GOP accountable.
**ACTION TWO: 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. . .
. . . 2020 must be the year Congress holds Trump accountable. I thank the Senator for supporting a fair Senate impeachment trial and publicly stating we cannot recklessly go to war with Iran. I ask that he keep working on both fronts. Trump must be held accountable at home and abroad.
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 THREE: 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. . .
. . . 2020 must be the year Congress holds Trump accountable. I am very disappointed that Greg Walden didn’t support the impeachment process, but I did see he is insisting Congress have a full briefing on the situation with Iran. I ask him to work for a fair Senate impeachment trial and do all he can to prevent a reckless war with Iran.
Even after announcing his retirement, 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 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 FOUR: 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: January 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/postcard-writing-party-medford-3/
January 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-2020-volunteer-kickoff-for-jamie-mcleod-skinner-phoenix/
Flash Mob Dance Rehearsals Are Starting for “BREAK THE CHAIN” for the Women’s March on March 29
January 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/flash-mob-dance-rehearsals-are-starting-for-break-the-chain-for-the-womens-march-on-march-29/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting – Phoenix
January 13, 2020 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-phoenix-4/
Democratic Presidential
January 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/democratic-presidential-candidates-debate-watch-party-medford/
Illinois Valley Indivisible Event: Call of Life – a film by Species Alliance – Kirby
January 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/illinois-valley-indivisible-event-call-of-life-a-film-by-species-alliance-kirby/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: DACA Legal Support Fundraiser: CHASE THOSE WINTER BLUES AWAY! – Ashland
January 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-daca-legal-support-fundraiser-chase-those-winter-blues-away-ashland/
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!
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