The clearest picture yet that Trump’s primary goal is to help himself, leaving the lives of others a distant second, emerged yesterday at a Senate hearing. He is rushing to get businesses restarted because the catastrophic damage to the economy is dragging his reelection prospects down with it. (Trump does not care about The People. And he lies.) 

Trump’s ‘TRANSITION TO GREATNESS” collided with science yesterday when the government’s top COVID-19 (C-19) scientist, Anthony Fauci, told Senators that premature reopening would cause “needless suffering and death.”

Trump has been inciting his followers—including those heavily armed—by preaching that the “people . . . want their freedom now,” and suggesting that Democratic governors are withholding those freedoms. He also maintains that the protective measures are the Democrat’s ploy to keep the economy in limbo until the November election. (Trump’s tactics are divisive; he is unfit and unable to lead.)

Ironically, on Monday, Trump scrambled to control his own C-19 breakout after two White House staffers tested positive. He ordered everyone in the building to wear a mask, exempting only himself. Rapid testing and contact tracing lead to senior members of the C-19 task force self-isolating. 

Such rapid testing and contact tracing is not available to the rest of us, leading to “needless suffering and death.”  How can Trump shove people back to work when even White House employees aren’t safe? (Because he is a malignant narcissist.)

Stop Trump’s Rush to Reopen!

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**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**

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Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Ongoing Event: Oregon Health Authority Coronavirus Update Zoom Conference Calls
TODAY: May 13, 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ongoing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
#MyORHealth  Support is available for Oregon’s “helpers”

Lines for Life has created a Virtual Wellness Room to offer support to helpers, mental health professionals, first responders, social workers and anyone considered an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon. Each check-in call will have a facilitator to guide the conversation.

“We at Lines for Life want to thank you for all the work you do to keep our communities safe,” the organization said. “We are offering a place for helpers to exchange stories of hope and areas of need. We especially want to hear what things are coming up for you personally and explore how we can cheer one another on to continue the good work you are already doing. We ultimately want to create space to breathe out stress and breathe in hope.”

The meetings are held using Zoom conference calls from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at this link: https://zoom.us/j/4848426773. Please share this invite with anyone in your network of Oregon helpers.

Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Digital Activist Training: Campaign Priorities – Speak Up For Our Forests and Clean Water
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-digital-activist-training-campaign-priorities-speak-up-for-our-forests-and-clean-water/

Ongoing Action: ORD2 Indivisible Virtual Postcard and Letter Writing Parties

Postcards to Voters:

Our postcard team is temporarily suspending the delivery of postcards to your door. However, the good news is that you will find everything you need to continue writing from home (including templates to print your own or purchase pre-printed cards) here: https://postcardstovoters.org

You can sign up through https://postcardstovoters.org/volunteer/

To avoid unnecessary trips to the post office, order stamps directly from the USPS:
https://store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/coral-reefs-postcard-stamp-S_745104

…and voila, you’re ready to go! Send an e-mail to with any questions.

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