CALL TO ACTION #830: Why We Are Activists; Rule of Law, Impeachment, Iran, Federal Judges . . . (January 8, 2020)


299 Days

Until the 2020 Election


WHY WE ARE ACTIVISTS:

RULE OF LAW, IMPEACHMENT, IRAN,

FEDERAL JUDGES . . . 


Trump has no respect for the law. He ignores the War Powers resolution and has us on the brink of a reckless war with Iran. He flouts the Constitution by committing impeachable offenses.  He nominates unqualified judges. 

While the House voted on articles of impeachment last month, Trump’s Republican Senate confirmed 12 federal judges. Federal judges hold office for life, and the consequences of their decisions affect all of us, often for decades.  

Having refused to fill vacancies during the Obama administration, Trump’s Republican Senate has been confirming scores of judges without fully vetting them. Some of these judges opposed Roe v. Wade, refused to support Brown v. the Board of Education, and supported Trump’s obstruction of Congressional oversight.  

We must address the immediate and long-term threats coming from Trump. Please let your Members of Congress know that you want them to:

  1. Prevent a reckless war with Iran;

  2. Work to pass the War Powers Resolution;

  3. Work for a fair impeachment trial; and,

  4. Speak out against unqualified judges.

In addition to calling our MoCs, it is imperative that we work to flip the Senate BLUE so Congress will once again assert its authority as a co-equal branch of government.

It’s up to us!

We the People must act!


**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. . . 

. . . Trump has no respect for the rule of law.  We must address the immediate and long term consequences and dangers Trump is causing, including his impeachment, Iran, and his judgesI ask the Senator to: 

  • prevent a reckless war against Iran – starting with passing the War Powers Resolution  
  • work for a fair impeachment trial
  • speak out against unqualified judges  

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. . . 

. . . Trump has no respect for the rule of law.  Does Greg Walden? He needs to address the immediate and long term consequences and dangers Trump is causing, including his impeachment, Iran, and his judges. Please tell Greg that I want him to:

  • prevent a reckless war against Iran – starting with passing the War Powers Resolution
  • work for a fair impeachment trial

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 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/

Rogue Indivisible Flash Rally! No War With Iran – Grants Pass
January 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/rogue-indivisible-flash-rally-no-war-with-iran-grants-pass/

No War With Iran Slide Projection and Rally – Medford
January 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/no-war-with-iran-slide-projection-gathering-medford/

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 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-phoenix-4/

Postcardia – Wallowa County
January 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/18417/
Democratic Presidential
Candidates Debate Watch Party – Medford
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.

 

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