Call to Action #1064: Congress: Fix Our Democracy’s Flaws (While They Pass COVID Relief, Try Donald Trump, Walk and Chew Gum, etc.) (January 19, 2021)

Note: This CTA outlines national issues only. We will be publishing a CTA for state and local actions tomorrow.


Speaking of Tomorrow . . .

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take their Oaths of Office!


***CALL TO ACTION***

Congress: Fix our Democracy’s Flaws

(While They Pass COVID Relief, Try Donald Trump, Walk and Chew Gum, Etc.)


Tomorrow at noon is the beginning of a new, rational era for America. Our list of asks for Congress is long, with the most important implementing Biden’s COVID response plan. His 100 million vaccination goal is the last hope for defeating the pandemic because all other options have been ignored or outrageously mismanaged. The proposed massive infusion of cash is both compassionate for families and vital for struggling governments as we suffer with a rapidly deteriorating economy.

Congress must approve the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. This will be a heavy lift, especially in the Senate which is preparing to confirm Biden’s cabinet nominees while working to try twice-impeached Donald Trump.

Meanwhile, as we dig out of the dumpster-fire Trump era, we cannot ignore the GOP’s ongoing attacks on the PEOPLE’s government. ORD2 Indivisible’s progressive agenda seeks to protect American democracy. An essential first step will be passing the For the People Act (H.R.1), which if enacted, would:

  • Strengthen voting protections

  • Dismantle gerrymandering

  • Clean-up campaign finances

  • Impose new ethics requirements across the government, including the judiciary and executive branches.

Please! Make Your Calls!

Pass the For The People Act!

Biden’s COVID Relief NOW!


**ACTION ONE: CALL OUR U.S. SENATORS**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. 

SENATOR MERKLEY: Please thank the Senator for so boldly stating the Capitol riot was an “attempted coup.” Looking ahead, I’m aware that the 2021 Congress has a crowded agenda, but we cannot leave unattended the vulnerabilities that nearly toppled our democracy. Therefore, I also ask the Senator to:

  • Support the provisions of the For the People Act, 2021, HR1, to strengthen voting protection and ethics reforms.
  • Undo some of the most egregious actions of the Trump administration by exploring the use of the Congressional Review Act.
  • Lead the charge to expel Senators Cruz and Hawley for inciting the insurrection

SENATOR WYDEN: I agree with the Senator’s proposals for the new Congress  — especially for COVID relief and rolling back the 2017 tax cuts — but we cannot leave unattended the vulnerabilities that nearly toppled our democracy. Therefore, I also ask him to:

  • Support the provisions of the For the People Act, 2021, HR1, to strengthen voting protection and ethics reforms.
  • Undo some of the most egregious actions of the Trump administration by exploring the use of the Congressional Review Act.
  • Lead the charge to expel Senators Cruz and Hawley for inciting the insurrection

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 SEDITION COMPLICIT CLIFF BENTZ**

SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR BENTZ:

“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code]. 

I’m calling to say we need to protect America by fixing the flaws that nearly toppled our democracy. I urge Cliff Bentz to break away from the Trump cult and support the For the People Act, 2021, HR1, to strengthen voting protection and ethics reforms.

However, I am not hopeful given Cliff’s apparent embracing of the Sedition Caucus’ principles. So, I will be working to have him expelled from Congress along with the other insurrection supporting representatives and senators.

Thank you.”

ORD2 Sedition Complicit Cliff Bentz

Medford: 541-776-4646

DC : 202-225-6730

Twitter: @cliffbentz

Email: DC office refused to give it to us; said fill out the form on the website. We already did that last week. We have met the enemy and he is Bentz.


**ACTION THREE: BE AN ACTIVIST**

January 20, 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/4848426773Please share this invite with anyone in your network of Oregon helpers.

**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/