243 Days
Until the November 3rd Election
STALEMATE TO LEGISLATE
IN SALEM
“Oregon 2020 legislative session implodes amid GOP walkout”
(The State)
The unacceptable behavior of the Oregon GOP state senators and representatives is ongoing as they continue to deny a quorum in both chambers. Action One below addresses actions related to this legislative malpractice.
WORK FOR A PROGRESSIVE PRESIDENT
AND CONGRESS
A majority of Americans want empathetic and engaged leaders who share our values and bring us together. They want to feel safe and want their loved ones to be safe. We progressives also want economic, racial, and environmental justice.
Trump and his GOP care only about their own wealth and power. They put corporate profits above our health and safety. They praise dictators while undermining our national security. They blame marginalized groups in their efforts to turn us against one another and to distract us from what they are doing.
We know that together we are more powerful than Trump’s GOP. We know that the differences in our histories, experiences, and perspectives make us stronger when we listen respectfully and take each others’ goals and needs into account. We know that together we can bring about a more safe, just, and inclusive society.
Together we can elect a President and Congress committed to the safety and well-being of us all. Together we can elect a President and Congress who share our progressive values.
Graphic by Nancy Bardos
Join ORD2 Indivisible and our Progressive Partners to Make It Happen!
**ACTION ONE: GET THE OREGON LEGISLATURE BACK TO WORK**
Join the Rural Oregon Climate Political Action Committee (ROCPAC) and citizens from all walks of life who are calling on Republican legislators to return to Salem and do the jobs they were elected to do!
Everyone interested and willing to connect and peacefully protest the walkout by the Oregon State Senate and House Republicans is invited to gather at noon today at both the Jackson and Josephine County Republican offices.
311 W Main Street, Medford
513 NE 6th Street, Grants Pass
Additionally, this is a link to our RAPID RESPONSE TOOLKIT FOR THE OREGON GOP BOYCOTT. Please read this document for possible actions and sample scripts. We must demand that these people do the work they were elected to accomplish.
Click here to find who represents you. Call or otherwise contact them to demand that they return to work and DO THEIR JOB.
**ACTION TWO: CALL OUR U.S. SENATORS**
SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR SENATORS MERKLEY AND WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [town/city], Oregon [zip code]. I am calling today because:
Voting is the tool we use to fight for our basic rights and freedoms. Please tell the Senator insert election security legislation in must-past spending bills. A democracy needs free, fair elections for its own health.
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 THREE: 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:
A democracy needs free, fair elections for its own health. We know our elections are far too vulnerable to outside interference. Tell Greg Walden to insert election security legislation in must-pass 2021 spending bills.
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 FOUR: 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/
De-escalation Training – Talent
TOMORROW: March 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/de-escalation-training-talent/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: Save Our Democracy Organizing Kick-Off – Ashland
TOMORROW: March 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-save-our-democracy-organizing-kick-off-ashland/
Flash Mob Dance Rehearsals for “Break the Chain” for the Women’s March Southern Oregon on March 29 – Ashland
SUNDAY: March 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/flash-mob-dance-rehearsals-for-break-the-chain-for-the-womens-march-southern-oregon-on-march-29-ashland/
ORD2 Indivisible General Meeting Featuring Representative Pam Marsh – Phoenix
March 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/ord2-indivisible-general-meeting-featuring-pam-marsh-phoenix/
Rogue Indivisible Spring Fundraising Event & Silent Auction – Grants Pass
March 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/rogue-indivisible-spring-fundraising-event-silent-auction-grants-pass/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Baker County Town Hall, Baker City
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-baker-county-town-hall-baker-city/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Union County Town Hall – La Grande
March 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-union-county-town-hall-la-grande/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Gilliam County Town Hall – Condon
March 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/u-s-senator-ron-wyden-gilliam-county-town-hall-condon/
Flash Mob Dance Rehearsals for “Break the Chain” for the Women’s March Southern Oregon on March 29 – Central Point
March 15 @ 12:00 pm – April 19 @ 1:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/flash-mob-dance-rehearsals-for-break-the-chain-for-the-womens-march-southern-oregon-on-march-29-central-point/
VOTER ISSUES PROJECT ROLLOUT & PIZZA PARTY – TALENT
March 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/voter-issues-project-rollout-pizza-party-talent/
Non-ORD2 Indivisible Sponsored Event: ÚNETE / LOCAL Meet and Chat – Medford
March 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/non-ord2-indivisible-sponsored-event-unete-local-meet-and-chat-medford/
Women’s March Southern Oregon – Medford
March 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://ord2indivisible.org/event/womens-march-southern-oregon-medford-2/
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.
