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Indivisibles,

Last week, House Republicans passed Kevin McCarthy’s horrific bill, the
“Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.”

This is a bad bill. A really, really bad bill. It’s full of extreme cuts
to programs millions of families and communities rely on, not to mention
huge tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations, including:

* Funding cuts to K-12 education, eliminating 108,000 teachers and
impacting more than 32 million children
* Cuts to veterans’ services and medical care 
* Cuts to tax enforcement, making it easier for big corporations and the
rich to cheat on their taxes
* Cuts to clean energy investments, potentially increasing our carbon
pollution by as much as 40%
* A $6 billion cut in taxes and fees for oil companies
* $100 billion cut from the National Institutes of Health, removing
funding from life-saving medical research like a cure for HIV,
treatments for cancer, and vaccines like for COVID-19
* And so much more…

This bill isn’t going anywhere (neither the Senate nor President Biden
will allow it to move forward). It’s being used as a tactic by extremist
Republicans to attempt to force Democrats to give in to their extremist
demands. We can’t let that happen. 

Just today, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the [ [link removed] ]US could
default as early as June 1st. 

This is why our upcoming Week of Action May 19-26 is so crucial.

[ [link removed] ]MAGA Default Crisis Week of Action May 19-26

We must organize to let our Representatives know that any cuts to Social
Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans’ benefits, or any other crucial
programs cannot be the price paid by the people for an extremist
Republican temper tantrum. 

Indivisibles are going to hold events all across the country calling on
their Members of Congress (MoCs) to protect American families. For
Democratic MoCs, we’ll be reminding them to hold strong in the face of
MAGA hostage-taking -- the only people who win from Dem concessions are
lobbyists for the wealthy and well-connected and the politicians they
donate to. For Republican MoCs, we’re making sure they answer for the
extremism in their party and letting them know that if the country
defaults, we'll be holding them accountable. 

That can look like pep rallies, “thank you” visits to congressional
offices, light brigades, birddogging, and all of the other creative ways
Indivisibles have thought of in the past (and will think of in the future)
to draw more attention to this pending crisis. But to get you started:

* [ [link removed] ]Watch this video from Rep. Greg Casar and our very own Ezra Levin
on our MAGA Default Crisis Week of Action. Hear directly from a Member
of Congress about the inside-outside fight necessary to prevent a
default. The potential ramifications of a default would be
catastrophic for the American people. Watch Ezra and Rep. Casar put
the crisis into context. 
* [ [link removed] ]Check out our MAGA Default Crisis Week of Action homepage. This is
your one-stop shop for all things Week of Action. Not sure where to
start for an event? Check out the toolkit! Want to make sure other
folks in your area can see your event? Register your event. Check out
this page for everything you need to know about the upcoming week of
action, our strategy, and potential tactics you can use. 

When Democrats concede to demands manufactured by the most extreme members
of the Republican party, the people lose. We cannot allow our
representatives to give in to the notion that the default is a partisan
issue. Democrats must keep in line and remember that there is no need for
negotiations on a default -- we need a clean increase. Republicans must be
reminded that placing the American people in unnecessary danger for the
benefit of their donors and friends will not go unaddressed by the
people. 

Start planning your Week of Action events today and let’s end this [ [link removed] ]MAGA
Default Crisis before it becomes a national catastrophe. 

With that, here are your weekly to-dos:

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 Your 5 weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]RSVP for our MAGA Week of Action Event Planning Training this
Thursday, May 4 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Our week of action is less than a
month away from May 19-26; now is the time to start planning. Learn
the tips and tricks to ensure your event is a success. From
recruitment to media protocols, Indivisible will be providing guidance
on best practices to increase your event’s impact. 
 2. If you have a Republican representative, [ [link removed] ]call and tell them that
their vote McCarthy’s bill was unacceptable. Though four Republicans
voted against the bill, they voted against it because it wasn’t
extreme enough. Every Republican vote was a vote against the needs of
the American people and we are quickly running out of time to reverse
course. Contact your Representative today and let them know that is
unacceptable. Once you’ve called, [ [link removed] ]write a letter to the editor
demanding the House GOP stop pushing us towards a default.
 3. If you have a chance to see your Republican representative in person,
[ [link removed] ]use this birddogging guide to get your Republican representative on
record about Kevin McCarthy’s horrific debt bill. We must hold our
Republican representatives accountable for their capitulation to the
most extreme members of their party. Republicans know cuts to these
programs are deeply unpopular. Get your rep on record today and make
sure everyone knows just where your representative stands.
 4. If your Democratic representative has stayed on the sidelines,
[ [link removed] ]call and tell them to join the fight in opposing MAGA’s cuts to
programs our communities rely on. Republicans are threatening to hold
the world economy hostage, and a handful of Democrats are still
standing on the sidelines, refusing to take a stance against cuts. We
cannot allow these conservative Dems to give in to Republican
hostage-taking. Democrats need to stand strong and join President
Biden in saying we’re not negotiating with hostage-takers. Every
Democratic Member of Congress (MoC) needs to make it clear to
Republicans that they won’t cave and that the Democratic Party can be
counted on to protect Medicaid, Food Assistance, and other essential
benefits. 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 protect our crucial
programs.
 5. If your Democratic representative pledged their support, [ [link removed] ]call your
representative and thank them for publicly supporting no cuts to
Social Security and Medicare. 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 are to work for the people in the future. When you’re
finished calling, [ [link removed] ]write an LTE thanking your representative for
committing to protect vital programs. 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.

P.S. We rely on your support to keep call pages up and running, fund
digital communications 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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[16]WE LOVE TO SEE IT!

***In the 2023 Indivisible Guide, one of the most important things we
wanted to see was our representatives show up as fighters! We need
representatives that work 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 reps 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!***

 

Gov. Jay Inslee, Washington

[ [link removed] ]Tweet from Gov. Inslee with a picture of him signing the bill at a
table outside surrounded by people. The tweet reads: This time last year
the Supreme Court's calamitous Dobbs decision was leaked, and I stoof with
some of the other elected leaders here to put the anti-choice cabal on
notice: Washington state will not go back. #waleg

Governor Jay Inslee of Washington signed into law last week a bill
protecting reproductive health and gender-affirming care in Washington
state. As stated in his tweet, “I stood with some of the other elected
leaders here to put the anti-choice cabal on notice: Washington state will
not go back.” [ [link removed] ]Read Gov. Inslee’s full description of the new
protections here.

 

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, WA-10

[ [link removed] ]Tweet from Rep. Jayapal with a picture of her speaking at a committee
meeting. Tweet reads: The GOP is fueling a virulent hate campaign against
kids. To that, I say: stop targeting our children. Let them play. Let them
live. I will always defend the right of trans people to live as their
authentic selves.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal confronts Republicans using the hypocritical framing
of trying to protect women in order to attack trans children. She points
out that if Republicans really cared about women they would not be,
“voting against equal pay, against paid sick leave, against universal
child care.” To clarify their intent, she says Republicans should rename
the bill the “Cancel Kids Trans Hate Bill.” [ [link removed] ]Watch her entire speech
here.

 

**Bonus Points: If you see your rep 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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 IndivisiWin of the Week 

[ [link removed] ]Indivisible Mohawk Valley gathered around a Uhaul van with signs that
read things like 'move in or move out' and 'NY22 or bust.'

Indivisible Mohawk Valley (IMV) in New York held an incredibly creative
“Move In or Move Out” event reminding their rep to keep his promise to
move into the district he’s representing. [ [link removed] ]Check out the great news
coverage IMV got here.

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We are nearing the precipice of the [ [link removed] ]MAGA Default Crisis fight.
Republicans are growing bolder in their attempts to rip away programs
relied upon by millions of Americans across the country. Our
representatives are the last line of defense against these heinous cuts.
Let’s make sure they have our support to hold the line.

In solidarity,
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