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Indivisibles,

Jim Jordan has lost his position as the Republican Party’s nominee for
Speaker of the House after he called three votes last week and lost
support in each successive ballot. 

As satisfying as it is to watch him lose, Jordan should never have been in
a position to possibly be second-in-line for the presidency. A staunch
Trump ally, his [ [link removed] ]furthering of the Big Lie that Trump won the election
puts him in league with the January 6th insurrectionists, his [ [link removed] ]lack of
an ability to pass a single bill in his career reveals him as a
historically bad choice, and his position of [ [link removed] ]supporting a national
abortion ban places him in direct opposition to the American people. 

And yet, 12 of our [ [link removed] ]Unrepresentatives voted for Jordan last week
revealing, once again, that they are out of step with the very
constituents they claim to represent.

With Jordan out, the Speakership is in a free-for-all. There are now [ [link removed] ]9
GOP candidates vying for the role, each more cartoonish than the last
([ [link removed] ]just check out their voting records). From election denyers, to
faux-problem solvers, to someone who legitimately told voters he was,
“[ [link removed] ]a strong, Trump-supporting, gun-owning, liberty-loving, pro-life,
politically incorrect Black man,” as a selling point -- House Republicans
have continued to leave themselves at the mercy of the most extreme
members of their party making governing impossible.

Republicans will meet today to hold a candidate forum but, as of right
now, there is no telling when we will have a new Speaker. It’s important
to remember: This dysfunction was completely avoidable. Republicans chose
to play in the mud, and they can’t complain now about being dirty. 

But with a government funding deadline looming and a pressing need for
Congress to function, we are all victims of their foolishness. Remember
that as we head into the 2024 election cycle, and make sure to take a
glance down below at the 2024 endorsements guide for some thoughts on how
to get started. 

With that, here are your weekly to-dos:

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 Your 5 weekly to-dos 

 1. If an [ [link removed] ]Unrepresentative is your representative, [ [link removed] ]join us for our
Unrepresentatives Cohort Call this Thursday, October 26 at 8pm ET/5pm
PT. We will be preparing, once again, for a potential MAGA shutdown of
our government in November and discussing the actions and narratives
that will be most successful in combating your MAGA Representatives.
Lastly, we’ll have a new endorsements resource for you that will give
you a boost in your 2024 planning for when we take back the House and
unseat your Unrepresentatives! 
 2. If you have a Democratic representative, [ [link removed] ]call and tell them to
hold the Supreme Court accountable by co-sponsoring the Supreme Court
Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (SCERT). SCOTUS is facing a
legitimacy crisis with MAGA justices like Clarence Thomas and Samuel
Alito accepting lavish gifts from billionaires. These actions call
into question their ability to be impartial and fair in their rulings.
Check out our new [ [link removed] ]unrigging the Supreme Court page to learn more
and take action. When you’re done, [ [link removed] ]call your representative again
and demand they cosponsor the Judiciary Act of 2023. The court has
been stacked with extreme MAGA justices and the only way to protect
our rights is to expand the court. Call now to make it happen!
 3. If you have a Democratic senator, [ [link removed] ]call and tell them to hold the
Supreme Court accountable by co-sponsoring the SCERT Act. We must pass
SCERT through both chambers in order to restore legitimacy to the
court. It is clear that the highest court in the land must be held to
reasonable ethical standards, call now to make sure your senator
agrees. When you’ve finished, [ [link removed] ]call your senator again and demand
they co-sponsor the Judiciary Act of 2023. In addition to the ethics
crisis, we’ve seen just how far-right the court-packing MAGA
Republicans have pushed the Supreme Court. Expansion is the only way
we return to a balanced and fair judiciary before it is too late.  
 4. If your representative is a Democrat, [ [link removed] ]call them now and ask them
to champion reproductive freedom and protect abortion access. We
introduced our new [ [link removed] ]Reproductive Freedom Agenda to not only codify
Roe, but also extend protections for reproductive freedoms even
further. We need all Democrats in the House to cosponsor the entire
agenda. Each bill is important on its own, but together they combine
to create comprehensive protections for abortion access and care. Once
you’ve called, [ [link removed] ]write a letter to the editor (LTE) to your local
newspapers encouraging your representative to be a reproductive
freedom champion.
 5. If your Democratic representative has already signed on to cosponsor
all three bills, [ [link removed] ]submit an LTE thanking them for being a
reproductive freedom champion. Our representatives, and their
constituents, need to know when we’re proud of their work. Write an
LTE to let them know. Make sure to encourage your representative to
keep showing up for reproductive freedom by publicly showing your
support.

We're in election season, but fundraising has been down across the board.
We need to raise to raise $116,094 by the end of October to get back on
track and fully fund our campaign work. [ [link removed] ]Can you chip in?

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 Gaza 

**Content Warning: Talk about the current Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
Jump to the line break if you need to avoid this topic**

 

As Indivisibles, we’re united in our commitment to protecting human rights
and civilians in conflict, and to the belief that every child, no matter
where they’re born, deserves to grow up in safety and freedom.

We continue to grieve the over 1400 Israeli and international lives lost
since Hamas’ attack on October 7 and continue to echo calls for all
hostages to be released immediately.

We are deeply concerned that Gazan families continue to suffer under the
Israeli government bombardment and blockade, with over 5,000 people
killed, over 10,000 wounded, and hundreds of thousands displaced. The two
million residents of Gaza -- over half of whom are children -- are facing
a dire humanitarian crisis, with food, water, and medicine severely
restricted and hospitals running out of power. And the risk of regional
escalation grows by the hour.

We’ve called for a ceasefire to save lives in Gaza, so that the hostages
can be released, to establish a humanitarian corridor, and to avert
regional escalation.

[ [link removed] ]Picture of a Data For Progress poll showing 66% of likely voters agree
that the U.S. should call for a ceasefire and de-escalation

That Data For Progress poll reveals that 66% of likely voters agree that
the US needs to call for a de-escalation and ceasefire.

To keep up-to-date on our most recent statements about the conflict, visit
our [ [link removed] ]Israel/Palestine Conflict statements page, and we will continue to
stay grounded in the idea that our leaders must do everything in their
power to protect innocent lives.

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 2024 Indivisible Endorsements Guide 

[ [link removed] ]Check out the 2024 Indivisible Endorsements Guide.

[ [link removed] ]Endorsements Guide >>

Hard to believe it, but the 2024 elections are just around the corner! 

In addition to doing the essential work of rooting out MAGA extremists at
every level of government, we have the opportunity to elect the strongest
Democrats to champion progressive priorities and defend progressive
values. Since 2018, our movement has been doing just that: building power
by helping to elect the next generation of bold leaders at every level of
government. Indivisible groups across the country have pushed candidates
on issues that matter, contacted thousands of voters, and shown that the
power of our movement is impossible to ignore.

If your group is considering getting involved in 2024 elections, one of
the most powerful ways you can have an impact is by [ [link removed] ]making
endorsements. We know elections can be intimidating! We also know that an
endorsement, done correctly, is one of the most powerful tools to create
change. This guide demystifies the process with advice on how best to
engage in both primary and general elections.

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[25]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!***

 

Rep. Mark Pocan, WI-02

[ [link removed] ]Washington Blade headline 'LGBTQ history: Ignorance, fear and rubber
cloves - a perspective'

October is LGBTQ+ history month. 

While horrors persist in the Middle East and Republicans remain
dysfunctional in Congress, MAGA Republicans are continuing the attacks
they have been waging on the LGBTQ+ community with increasing intensity
over the past few years. These attacks have a legacy in homophobia that
extends back through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the AIDS crisis, and long
before. 

Rep. Pocan takes a moment to walk us through the discrimination he’s had
to endure as a gay man in Washington, including a meeting celebrating
LGBTQ+ representatives where “the security officials were wearing gloves
out of fear that they would contract AIDS.” [ [link removed] ]Read Rep. Pocan’s Op-Ed on
his experience over the past few decades.

 

**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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 Indivisible Project Updates

[ [link removed] ]Join Indivisible Project for a meeting of the Indivisible Rural Caucus
this Wednesday, October 25 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. The leaves are changing
colors, the weather is getting cooler. Let’s cozy up together with your
favorite Rural Indivisibles to discuss local elections, the chaos in
Congress, and find support and resilience during this difficult time
globally. Molly will bring us up to speed on the potential shutdown, the
challenging situation with the Speaker of the House, and what happened
with the Farm Bill. We will share some resources for closing the rural
voting gap, while thinking ahead to preventing election subversion in
2024. Lastly, Heather Thornton from Empowering Democracy will offer ways
to strengthen your coping skills while imagining the world we want to see.
So grab some hot cider or a pumpkin spice latte, and join us for our
monthly Rural Caucus call.

[ [link removed] ]Join Indivisible Project for the Ohio Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Rights Phonebank on Thursday, November 2 at 6pm ET/3pm PT. Early voting is
in full swing in Ohio, and Indivisibles across the state have been busy
talking to voters about the importance of voting YES on Issue 1 -- a
constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedoms in the state. At
the same time, postcard parties are happening across the country, with
75,000 postcards being hand-written by Indivisible groups now in order to
reach pro-choice Ohio voters in the weeks before election day. Join
Indivisible members nationwide as we talk to Ohio voters in a final GOTV
push about voting YES on Issue 1, and the importance of ending Ohio’s
six-week abortion ban once and for all!

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 IndivisiWin of the Week 

[ [link removed] ]Three rows of Indivisible CLT members pose for pictures in matching
white Indivisible CLT shirts

Indivisible CLT hosted a member engagement and recruitment event with
guest speakers North Carolina State Senator Rachel Hunt and Representative
Jeff Jackson.

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 Indivisible Civics 

[ [link removed] ]Join us for an Indivisible Civics Truth Brigade Workshop and
Neighbor2Neighbor training this Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm
PT. All it takes is one person knocking doors and connecting with their
neighbors to make a difference. Learn how Neighbor2Neighbor lets you fight
disinformation while celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act in your own
community. Our neighbors can’t take advantage of the benefits -- like
historic investments in clean energy and affordable healthcare -- unless
they know what they are. Help spread the word.  

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