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Indivisibles,

Today, [ [link removed] ]Politico reported that the Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of
centrist Democrats, have been in talks with so-called moderate Republicans
about reaching a compromise on the MAGA default crisis. 

This is not a compromise. This is not good bipartisanship. This is an
example of caving to the extremist Republican position that there is
anything to be negotiated here. 

There is no option but Congress fulfilling its obligation to avoid a
default crisis without strings attached -- anything less is a MAGA ploy to
hold our country hostage for the sake of cutting vital programs like
Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. 

Luckily, President Biden and Democratic leaders are standing firm. They
understand that Republicans cannot win by playing with the livelihoods of
their constituents. If Republican posturing drives us to default, it will
directly harm the people, and (surprise surprise) Republicans have yet to
even so much as put forward a plan. 

Why?

Because they have no leadership.
They have no coherent message.
All Republicans have is a fractured party that is beholden to MAGA
extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz who care more about
their individual public profiles than the good of the American people. 

The “Problem Solvers” are not solving any problems. They are creating new
ones. We’ve shown that when we bow to Republican extremism, it emboldens
them to become more extreme the next time. It is a race to the bottom and
we won’t participate.

Indivisible activists across the country know all about how to actually
solve problems. It involves locally-focused civic engagement using
impactful tactics and strong messaging. We’ve proven its effectiveness
time and again, and that’s how we’ll prevent this MAGA default crisis.  

With that, here are your weekly to-dos:

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 Your 5 weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]RSVP for our National Activist Call: The MAGA Default Crisis on
Wednesday, April 12 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. We know the MAGA majority in
Congress is promising to hold the economy hostage in an attempt to cut
critical programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Join
us to learn how we plan to fight back and send a clear message that
House Democrats will not allow American lives and livelihoods to be
used as bargaining chips. 
 2. [ [link removed] ]Read and share our MAGA Default Crisis page. This page is the new
home for everything concerning the MAGA effort to throw our nation
into chaos by forcing our government to default on our debts in order
to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Our current focus is
on getting Democratic members of the House of Representatives to sign
on to the Boyle, Jayapal, Kuster letter opposing the MAGA Default
Crisis and refusing to cut vital services. Scroll down to the bottom
to see if your representative has signed on.
 3. If your Democratic representative has not yet signed on, [ [link removed] ]call and
tell them to add their name to the Boyle, Jayapal, Kuster letter
opposing any cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Republicans are
threatening to hold the world economy hostage. Democrats need to stand
strong and join President Biden in saying we’re not negotiating with
hostage-takers. Every Democratic member who signs onto this letter
makes it clearer to Republicans that Dems won’t cave, and clearer to
all Americans that the Democratic Party can be counted on to protect
Medicare and Social Security. Once you’ve called, [ [link removed] ]write a letter to
the editor (LTE) encouraging your MoC not to negotiate with MAGA
hostage-takers and then [ [link removed] ]tweet at your MoC demanding they sign on.
 4. If your Democratic representative has already signed on, [ [link removed] ]call your
representative and thank them for signing on to the letter. Our
representatives need to know when we’re in support of their actions,
there’s no better way to let them know than to call them directly. The
stronger we show our support, the more likely they will work for the
people in the future. When you’re finished calling, [ [link removed] ]write an LTE
thanking your representative for signing on. Don’t just support your
MoC in private, submit an LTE thanking your representative so that
your community, and other MoCs paying attention, know that your
representative is doing the right thing and supported by their
constituents. Public praise helps put the pressure on the remaining
MoCs to sign on too. 
 5. If you have a Republican representative, [ [link removed] ]call and tell them you
oppose the MAGA default scheme. Republicans on the House Ways and
Means Committee have advanced a scheme to “prevent a default” that
would essentially give congressional MAGA extremists the power to
decide which bills get paid (and potentially put critical payments to
hospitals, schools, and social safety net programs at the back of the
line). Call your Republican representative and tell them you oppose
the “debt prioritization” scheme. 

P.S. We rely on your support to keep call pages up and running, fund ads
to get the word out, and continue all the work we’re doing this year.
[ [link removed] ]If you’re able, click here to donate to help fund our work.

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[11]WE LOVE TO SEE IT!

***In the 2023 Indivisible Guide, one of the most important things we
wanted to see was our Members of Congress (MoCs) show up as fighters! We
need a Congress that works for the people, not just their bank accounts
and special interests! So, why not highlight those fighters? We Love To
See It! will highlight the work being done by MoCs fighting for everyday
people’s well being, advancing democracy, and/or protecting personal
freedoms. Let’s stand up for our representatives when they stand up for
us! We Love To See It!***

This week’s We Love To See It! is a little different: We’re highlighting
three senators who all showed up as fighters on the same issue -- Howard
Schultz’ testimony regarding Starbucks’ anti-union efforts before the
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee last Wednesday. 

Since 2021, almost 300 individual Starbucks stores have voted to unionize.
In that time, none of them have achieved a contract with the company while
being exposed to multiple different types of anti-union activity
([ [link removed] ]here’s an account of what one of the workers faced). Watch as
senators grill the former Starbucks CEO, holding him publicly accountable
for the injustices committed against Starbucks workers across the country.

 

Senator Ed Markey, Massachusetts

[ [link removed] ]Sen. Markey addressing Howard Schultz.

Sen. Ed Markey systematically breaks down the need for labor unions, the
experiences of Starbucks employees, and Schultz’ complicity in the
exploitation of the workforce. [ [link removed] ]Watch Sen. Markey argue for labor
rights here. 

 

Senator Bernie Sanders, Vermont

[ [link removed] ]Sen. Sanders addressing Howard Schultz.

[ [link removed] ]Sen. Bernie Sanders presses Schultz directly on his involvement in
Starbucks union-busting efforts, asking him specifically about his role in
terminations, withholding of benefits, and intimidation of workers.

 

Senator Tina Smith, Minnesota

[ [link removed] ]Senator Tina Smith addressing Howard Schultz.

Sen. Tina Smith confronts Schultz on the benefits Starbucks has declined
to extend to their unionized stores while refusing to bargain in a timely
manner in good faith. [ [link removed] ]Watch Sen. Smith tell Schultz “I just think
you’re wrong.” 

 

**Bonus Points: If you see your MoC showing up as a fighter and want to
highlight them, reply to this email with a link to the story and we
might feature it in our next Newsletter.**



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 National Events 

[ [link removed] ]RSVP for our Press and Media Training on Tuesday, April 18 at 8pm
ET/5pm PT. One of the core principles of Indivisible activism is holding
our representatives accountable. Whether that’s through birddogging them
for bad votes at their events or celebrating their accomplishments,
accountability is key to advancing our agenda. One of the best tools of
accountability is earned media coverage. Join us on Tuesday, April 18 to
learn more about how to establish relationships with local press, build
events that get media coverage, and take advantage of high-visibility news
moments with your groups.

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 IndivisiWin of the Week 

[ [link removed] ]98 year old Indivisible fighting for reproductive freedoms

A 98 years young member of Elders Indivisible calling out Rep. Brian
Fitzpatrick for voting to defund planned parenthood.

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