Indivisibles,

As many of you have likely seen and heard in the news, U.S. and global
leaders are working on preparing their response to the coronavirus
outbreak. We’re excited to report that a bipartisan funding bill to
address the coronavirus outbreak has been signed into law to fund efforts
to develop a vaccine and assist local and state governments’ responses.
This bill also includes safeguards like transfer restrictions for the
funding to keep Trump from stealing money for bad things (like his border
wall, immigration enforcement, etc.). 

The bill also has language to help ensure that treatments and vaccines are
affordable and accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy. We’ll keep
you updated as we learn more as these measures get implemented, but we
wanted to give a big “thank you” to all who called Congress to urge an
appropriate response to this outbreak. You can read NPR’s coverage of the
bill by [ [link removed] ]clicking here.

We also want to acknowledge concerns we’ve heard that folks are feeling
apprehensive about hosting meetings and events in light of the virus. We
encourage folks to respond in a way that feels appropriate and comfortable
based on the information and resources you have about the status of
coronavirus in your area. Here are some resources that may be helpful to
you in planning:

* [ [link removed] ]How to prepare for coronavirus in the U.S. Read this article for
practical tips on how to prepare.
* [ [link removed] ]Free advanced video conferencing for meetings of up to 250
participants through Google. If you feel more comfortable hosting
meetings virtually, consider using this resource that Google announced
it is rolling out for free to all users in response to the outbreak to
meet virtually.

Even though we’ve helped push legislation through Congress, there are some
things you can be doing right now to alleviate those worries and help
prevent catching or spreading #COVID19:

 1. Avoid close contact with people who are already sick.
 2. This one seems like common sense but still needs to be said - cover
your coughs and sneezes. And afterward, you need to throw away your
tissue and get a new one.
 3. This one is hard to do once you're told to but it is so important!
Don’t touch your face! Not your eyes, your nose, mouth, cheeks, any of
it.
 4. Stock up on disinfectant and use it. Clean any and all frequently
touched surfaces and objects.
 5. Stay home if you’re sick except to get medical care. Unfortunately in
the world we live in this one is difficult for many people but if
you’re able please stay home.
 6. Wash your hands often WITH SOAP for at least 20 seconds. Just sing
happy birthday to yourself twice - that’s the suggested length of
time.

Even if you think you’re fine and have a strong immune system it’s
important that we all follow these steps to protect our neighbors and
friends who are more vulnerable to the disease. We all have a
responsibility to take care of each other and these are small first steps.

And now, let’s get to those to-dos:

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 Your weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]Demand that Congress stop war with Iran. The House may vote this
week on Sen. Kaine’s war powers resolution (S.J.Res.68) that would
prevent Trump from waging war with Iran unless Congress authorizes it.
Call your MoC this week to tell them to vote Yes on the Kaine war
powers resolution.  
 2. [ [link removed] ]Demand that your Representative support the #NoBanAct. This week,
the House will vote on the No Ban Act to repeal Trump’s Muslim Ban.
The ban was one of the first executive actions Trump announced when he
took office, and since then he has only made it broader and more
severe. Use the resources at the #NoMuslimBanEver campaign website
linked here to contact your Representative and tell them to
#RepealTheBan!
 3. [ [link removed] ]Tell your Representative it's time to end surprise medical bills.
Every day, over 10,000 families in the United States receive a
surprise medical bill. Congress needs to act to protect patients, and
in the process hold down health care costs for families and the health
system overall. Call your Representative and tell them to end surprise
medical bills for health services!
 5. Text PAYBACK to 977-79 and join this fight right now. Even in the
three weeks since we launched this project, we’ve already seen twists
and turns and had to drop everything to respond to new Republican
schemes. We know that’s not going to stop, which is why we need even
more folks texting, donating, and joining local groups as we continue
to get payback now until the election!

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 2020 Update 

Last week was a bit of a rollercoaster, folks. Super Tuesday took some
unexpected turns and the race winnowed even further. There are still 3,405
delegates -- 62% of all delegates -- up for grabs in this Democratic
primary cycle, and there remain ample opportunities for the race to shift.
Read on to get a recap of the last 7 days, and what to expect this week. 

* [ [link removed] ]Super Tuesday shifted the balances. Last week’s contests on Super
Tuesday dramatically changed the landscape of this primary cycle. In
an unexpected shift, former VP Joe Biden gained a strong foothold from
his surprising wins in Texas, Massachusetts, and Minnesota, all places
where Sen. Bernie Sanders was projected to win. Biden netted 78 more
Super Tuesday delegates than Sanders, putting Biden ahead in the total
delegate count with 664 to Sanders’ 573. 

* [ [link removed] ]Sen. Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the Democratic primary on
March 5. Warren’s campaign was historic, inclusive, responsive, and
grounded in heart AND policy. She earned the top spot on our [ [link removed] ]2020
candidate scorecard for her progressive platform and democracy plans.
Though she’s out of the race, we know that she’ll continue to inspire
the grassroots to persist. Self-funded billionaire candidate Mike
Bloomberg also dropped out of the race on March 4, after three months
on the campaign trail and over $500,000,000 spent on advertising
alone. Bloomberg has endorsed Biden and [ [link removed] ]pledged to put his
personnel and financial resources behind the eventual nominee.

* [ [link removed] ]Six states will be voting tomorrow in the Democratic primary:
Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, and Washington.
A total of 352 delegates will be up for grabs. We’ll be keeping a
close eye on delegate-rich Michigan, which holds over 1/3 of
tomorrow’s delegates. The outcome in Michigan could, yet again, shift
the trajectory of the primary. Want to improve your candidate’s
chances in any of the “Big Tuesday” states? There’s still time for you
to make an impact in this primary! Check out Indivisible’s “[ [link removed] ]How to
Impact the Primary” resource for more info on what you can do. Not
sure who to support? [ [link removed] ]Take a look at our scorecard and see how the
candidates stack up.

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 Our elections are in danger 

The New York Times reported recently that Russia is working to interfere
in our elections -- again. So you’d think that one of the TWENTY election
security bills that have been introduced in the Senate would have been
passed, right?

Nope. Mitch McConnell and his GOP cronies have blocked every one of them
from even being considered. They’re so hell-bent on keeping Trump in
office that they’re willing to ignore the facts and do whatever it takes
to hold onto power, up to and including giving up our democracy itself.

Protecting our democracy starts with taking back the Senate. That’s why we
started the Payback Project -- to kick 10 of the worst anti-democratic,
Trump-enabling senators out of office this year. [ [link removed] ]We can’t do it
without you: pitch in $10 to take back the Senate, support the Payback
Project, and fund all our work.



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 IndivisiWin of the Week 

 

Indivisibles in New York come together with a partner
group, Next Generation Politics, to share and train the
next generation of grassroots leaders.

That’s all we have for you today. Stay aware, stay vigilant, and above
all, it’s important to be safe. We’re committed to keeping you informed as
we know more about the outbreak and how it may impact our work going
forward.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

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