297 Days
Until the 2020 Election
FAIR TRIAL IN THE SENATE
NO WAR WITH IRAN
It’s been a rough week. We are certainly not out of the woods. As Richard Engel, chief foreign correspondent for NBC News said:
“Once you start these cycles of violence, they are very hard to stop. One big attack and we are right back to crisis mode. Crisis-calm-crisis-calm can go on and on and on.”
We need to play our part as citizen activists, standing up for the Constitution’s checks and balances. That means staying active in the Resistance every day!
**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. . .
. . . Donald Trump is increasingly erratic and dangerous. The Senate must pass the War Powers Act and hold an impeachment trial that allows new witnesses and evidence. Otherwise, we have a dictator, with a Senate run by GOP collaborators.
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. . .
. . . Donald Trump is increasingly erratic and dangerous, yet Greg Walden continues to support him. I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Greg did not vote for Trump’s impeachment or the War Powers Act. History will not judge him well for putting party over country.
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/
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.
To make a donation by check, please make the check payable to ORD2 Indivisible and mail to:
ORD2 Indivisible
P.O. Box 1242, Phoenix, OR 97535
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.
Please donate generously!
SOURCES:
Rallies in PDX Metro area against war with Iran: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/no-war-with-iran-rallies-set-for-portland-metro/
Common Dreams on No War with Iran: https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/09/house-democrats-send-loud-no-war-iran-message-trump-passage-war-powers-resolution
Richard Engel: https://twitter.com/RichardEngel/status/1215056057560682496?s=09
Sen. Chris Van Hollen publishes redacted letter justifying the assassination of Suleimani: https://twitter.com/ChrisVanHollen/status/1215107314358853632?s=20
https://twitter.com/HouseForeign/status/1213953699371982853?s=20