Indivisible

Indivisibles,

As soon as next Thursday, the federal government could default on its debt for the first time in US history. And the consequences would be catastrophic -- seniors and veterans could lose their benefits within weeks, and millions could lose their jobs in a recession.

In spite of that, Matt Gaetz just came right out and said that he and his conservative colleagues "don't feel like we should negotiate with our hostage."

Gaetz’s muddled metaphor aside, the real hostages here are seniors, kids with disabilities, teachers, and low income students who all depend on federal programs that Republicans are trying so desperately to cut.

And with that statement, Gaetz revealed what we already knew -- MAGA Republicans aren’t coming to the table for good faith negotiations. They’re saying: Give us everything we’re demanding, or we’ll crash the global economy.

We were prepared for this. That's why our strategy doesn't rest on hoping for a deal with McCarthy and the far-right members he’s beholden to. Our strategy bypasses them altogether.

We’ve gotten into the specifics of the ‘discharge petition’ in other emails, so we won’t go into it again here, but put simply: If we can push five Republicans to step back from the brink and join Democrats in demanding a vote on a clean bill to raise the debt ceiling, we can avert a default.

It’s a simple plan. But peeling off five Republicans was never going to be easy -- which is why we organized a massive National Week of Action to make sure Dems hold the line and turn up the heat on vulnerable Republicans, make their demands politically toxic, and show them that their constituents are ready to hold them accountable for a default.

Since we launched last Friday, Indivisibles have made thousands of calls, held 126 events, and gotten tremendous amounts of media coverage in local and regional papers. Everywhere they turn, Members of Congress are being met by Indivisible activists exposing the cruelty and dangerousness of the GOP’s debt ceiling extortion.

With just one week left to avert this crisis, we can’t let up -- we’ve got to give our groups the resources they need to turn up the heat on their members. Every additional tactic we can fund right now can help make the difference, so we’re asking you today: If you’re in a position to give, please chip in now and help us do everything within our power to win this fight.

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Here’s a look at a handful of actions that’ve taken place so far (see our Twitter feed for more). We hope it gives you an idea of why we’re asking for your support -- not to stash the money for a rainy day, but to help our groups fund the sound systems, mobile billboards, banners, costumes (yes some groups have gotten extra creative to ensure press coverage), and whatever else they need right now to pressure their members to walk away from McCarthy’s hostage taking.

We’ve still got 33 events left (including in crucial districts with persuadable members) -- and there’s more we’re doing nationally every day. We’re counting on grassroots support to help us fuel this work -- and avert an unimaginable crisis. Please chip in, if you can.

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We’re in a scary moment -- but we all have the ability to make a difference and write the ending to this saga together. We can defeat the MAGA hostage takers, protect vital programs, and prevent a default if we all step up now. Click here to find a Week of Action event near you and donate, if you can.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

Indivisible Project is a locally-led, people-powered movement of thousands of local groups in red, blue, and purple states, and in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Our mission is to power and lift up a grassroots movement of local groups to defeat the Trump agenda, elect progressive leaders, and realize bold progressive policies.

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