We are all in the pandemic boat. Our shared health interest is to survive, so we help each other. If we had not, modelers estimate America would have 35 million cases now instead of 1.6 million. C-19 has killed 100,000+ Americans over the last four months and the outbreak is still far from over. 

Ignoring expert advice, Donald “Only I can fix it” Trump pushed to “liberate” states (to showcase his armed resisters), declared churches “essential” (to pander to his evangelical base), and pump the economy (to strengthen his only reelection argument).  Trying to reopen prematurely now has the virus circulating in open pubs, pools and pews, ensuring cases and deaths will soar. That’s because 35% of infected people are asymptotic. These are people who look and feel healthy while spreading the virus—a fact lost on low-information (i.e., science-denying) Americans like Trump.

 

Meanwhile, C-19 is moving into America’s heartland. It spreads in prisons and meat factories. Unprotected workers then spread the virus through their communities. These are communities with poor medical infrastructure and a higher burden of comorbidities. Some experts are projecting at least 70,000 more deaths by the end of summer. 

Against this frightening backdrop, Trump continues to think only of himself, insisting that schools reopen “ASAP,” and that a traditional “live” GOP convention take place with 50,000 adoring fans present for his reality TV show performance.  

This outbreak can be stopped. Countries as diverse as South Korea and Germany have done it and are safely reopening under science-informed leadership.

Follow the Scientists

Dump Trump

Blue Wave 2020 

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**ACTION TWO: CALL COMPLICIT GREG WALDEN**

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Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Fire and Climate Summit Webinar Series: Reducing Fire Hazards in the Wildland Urban Interface
TODAY: May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-fire-and-climate-summit-webinar-series-reducing-fire-hazards-in-the-wildland-urban-interface/

Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Ongoing Event: Oregon Health Authority Coronavirus Update Zoom Conference Calls
May 29, 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.

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.