CALL TO ACTION #831: THROWBACK THURSDAY: STOP TRUMP’S WAR ON MUSLIMS HERE & ABROAD (January 9, 2020)
298 Days
Until the 2020 Election
THROWBACK THURSDAY:
STOP TRUMP’S WAR ON MUSLIMS
HERE & ABROAD
Trump began his term flaunting his xenophobia. His first week in office he instituted the Muslim travel ban which has separated thousands of families. Parents, children and spouses of American citizens have been denied entry or re-entry into the US based solely on their nationality. This is family separation by a different name but for the same purpose as on the southern border. It inflicts suffering to prevent immigration by brown or Muslim people. Cruelty is the point; he uses it as a tactical weapon to push his racist white supremacist agenda.
This week, up to 200 Iranian American citizens and legal permanent residents were detained at the US/Canada border in Blaine, Washington by Customs and Border Patrol agents. Their passports were taken. Many were held for as long as ten hours and questioned about their family members and political beliefs.
These unconstitutional actions, like the reckless attack on Soleimani which has pushed us to the brink of war, are a result of the racist and Islamophobic policies of this administration.
This has nothing to do with national security. Neither do attacks on Iran, cynically inflaming hatred and provoking war for political purposes.
Tell Congress to rein in Trump’s dangerous racism at home and abroad by ending policies like the Muslim ban, and by passing the War Powers Resolution.
Restore Respect for Religious Diversity!
Stop the Muslim Ban!
Stop Trump’s Racist Agenda!
**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. . .
. . . it’s up to Congress to rein in Trump’s dangerous racism at home and abroad. I want to thank the Senator for publicly stating we cannot recklessly go to war with Iran. I’m asking him to help revoke policies like the Muslim travel ban which so needlessly separates families, and to work to pass a Senate version of the War Powers Resolution.
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. . .
. . . it’s up to Congress to rein in Trump’s dangerous racism at home and abroad. To date, Greg Walden has not denounced government-sanctioned discrimination against people of color, and Islamophobia. Is Greg as racist and religiously intolerant as Stephen Miller and Donald Trump? Please tell him to put people before party, and to help revoke policies like the Muslim travel ban which so needlessly separates families, and to work to pass the War Powers Resolution.
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 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
TODAY: 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
TODAY: 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/
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/
January 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-cd-2-candidate-forum-medford/
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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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.
