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Indivisibles,

This Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in [ [link removed] ]Idaho v.
United States and Moyle v. United States -- a consolidated case (often
referred to simply as Idaho v. United States) that would have national
implications on the safety of pregnant women seeking life-saving care. 

In short, the case calls into question the ability of doctors to follow
the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) when faced with a
pregnant patient. EMTALA guarantees treatment for emergency medical
conditions to prevent serious risk to a patient’s health, but Idaho’s
abortion ban only allows doctors to provide emergency abortion care to
prevent a patient’s death. 

Anti-abortion activists hope that a ruling upholding state abortion bans
over EMTALA’s federal patient protections will clear the way from more
cruel bans and allow ‘states rights’ to trump longstanding federal laws
whenever it suits their political interests.

Let’s be clear: This case is about Republicans being so hellbent on
banning abortion that they would rather women die than receive necessary,
life-saving abortion care.

In a potential preview of SCOTUS’ intentions: After a federal district
court in Idaho issued a stay on implementation while the case works its
way through the courts, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case and
allowed the law to go into effect -- blocking EMTALA for pregnant patients
who need emergency abortion care in Idaho at least until their full ruling
comes this year. That means women in Idaho are being denied emergency
abortion care because they are pregnant right now.

Nothing about the Idaho ban, and its subsequent attempt to override
federal law, is based in medical reality. It is solely another attempt by
Republicans to steal from women their rights to bodily autonomy and
freedom -- and it comes at the literal cost of their lives.

When we talk about the price of MAGA extremism, when we say this is (once
again) “the most important election of our lifetimes,” this is what we
mean. It is on each of us to do everything we can to prevent MAGA from
achieving their goals. Yes, for our freedoms, but also for our very lives.

With that, here are your weekly to-dos:

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 Your 5 weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]Check and see if Neighbor2Neighbor is available in your area. We
have opened pre-registration for Indivisible Action’s version of our
highly effective, community conversation program -- Neighbor2Neighbor.
If you want to have the biggest impact on voter turnout, this is the
most effective way we’ve found to mobilize community members (our
numbers prove it). Check and see if Neighbor2Neighbor is available in
your area and, if it is, sign up today.
 2. [ [link removed] ]Join Leah and Ezra for an informal virtual Coffee Klatch this
Wednesday, April 24 at 4pm ET/1pm PT. In his Sunday Newsletter, Ezra
talked about the political impact of Republican extremism on abortion,
how it has played out specifically in Arizona, and how we need to
continue to be loud about it through November ([ [link removed] ]if you missed his
newsletter, read it here). Join Ezra and Leah for an informal
conversation on how we will use MAGA extremism against them to win in
November. 
 3. [ [link removed] ]Sign up to defend democracy from Trump with Project 2024: Majority
Over MAGA. Our Project 2024 was made in direct opposition to Trump’s
dangerous MAGA objectives. This new electoral program will ensure
Indivisibles all across the country have the opportunity to make a
difference in the highest-priority races this cycle and prevent a MAGA
catastrophe from taking place. This will include tactics like
phonebanking, postcarding, and direct-to-voter texting along with our
groundbreaking community conversation strategy: Neighbor2Neighbor.
Sign up to be the first to know when we launch our tools in your area.
 4. [ [link removed] ]Call your senator and demand they protect in vitro fertilization
(IVF) access nationwide. The MAGA agenda did not just stop at
repealing Roe. They intend to ban contraception, IVF, gender-affirming
care, marriage equality, and more. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has introduced
the Access to Family Building Act, a bill that would enshrine access
to IVF and related services as a federal right, protecting both
would-be families and their medical providers. If your senator is a
Democrat, call and make sure they are a cosponsor. If your senator is
a Republican, tell them to put their money where their mouth is, pass
this bill, and actually support families. [ [link removed] ]When you’re finished
calling, send your senators an email urging them to protect IVF
access. 
 5. [ [link removed] ]Email your MoC about cosponsoring H.R. 732 -- the Save Medicare
Act. We know the MAGA agenda includes [ [link removed] ]ending Medicare as we know it
-- and a big part of their scheme includes handing the reins to
private insurers. But we’ve seen what happens when greedy insurance
companies are put in charge: Medicare Advantage, the privatized option
for Medicare, is rampant with fraud and overspending. If we allow
insurance companies unchecked power to run the program, we risk
sticking millions of Americans with coverage that promises quality
healthcare only to deny coverage for essential care and services.
Congress must hold these predatory Medicare Advantage plans
accountable, and that starts with blocking the deceptive naming of
these private plans.

P.S. We count on the small dollar donors to help fund this movement! If
you're able, [ [link removed] ]please pitch in today to support the grassroots
organizing that powers our progressive wins.

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Stop The Relentless Power Grab Kickoff Call

[ [link removed] ]Virtual Community Kickoff Wednesday, April 24 8pm ET

[ [link removed] ]Join us with partners including United For Democracy in the Stop the
Relentless Power Grab virtual kickoff event this Wednesday, April 24 at
8pm ET/5pm PT. The broken Supreme Court has eliminated our right to
abortion, made it harder to prevent school shootings, allowed massive
corporations to pollute our air and water, blocked student loan relief,
helped politicians suppress people’s votes, and so much more -- all while
accepting lavish ‘gifts’ from billionaire backers. 

This clear lack of ethical boundaries is exactly the SCOTUS Trump dreamed
of when he stacked the court. If justices can be bought, there’s no end to
the depravity they could enact on the American people. 

It is crucial that we push our lawmakers to stand up to the relentless
power grab and fix the Court. Join the call this Wednesday and, as a
bonus, hear from our very own Ezra Levin.

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 IndivisiWin of the Week 

[ [link removed] ]Still image of a news video. Headline reads: 'Local activists take to
the streets to sound the alarm on abortion bans across the nation'

Indivisible Worcester in Maryland getting press coverage for their event
highlighting the threat of abortion bans and the damage they’ll cause.
[ [link removed] ]Read more coverage from ABC47 WMDT here.

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Indivisible Rural Summit

[ [link removed] ]**RESCHEDULED** Register for Off to the Races: Rural Summit 2024 our
virtual rural convening on Saturday, May 4 at 1pm ET/10am PT. We’re off to
the races! Join Indivisible’s Rural Caucus for our annual Rural Summit,
where we will hone in on the importance of having hope in rural America
despite the many challenges ahead of us. We will do a deep dive into
state-level electoral work, focusing on gubernatorial elections, judicial
elections, state legislative races, and ballot initiatives. Come hear from
experts in the field on how you can more effectively use Indivisible’s
tools and resources to stand in the face of MAGA extremism and harness
your own power not just this year but for years to come! Stay tuned for
special guest speaker announcements as they are confirmed!

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Call for a Humanitarian Ceasefire

**Content Warning: Talk about the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Jump to the line break if you need to avoid this topic.**

Over the weekend, the House passed a $95 billion aid package headlined by
separate bills providing aid for Israel and Ukraine. A group of courageous
House progressives organized opposition to the bill providing offensive
weapons to Israel, referencing the regret many representatives felt over
their votes to fund the Iraq war. [ [link removed] ]Rep. Joaquin Castro explainined,
“we’re either going to participate in the carnage, or we’re not.”

In the end, [ [link removed] ]37 Democrats voted against sending unrestricted aid to
Israel with many, [ [link removed] ]like Rep. Becca Balint, making a distinction between
support for a safe and secure Israel and “supporting Netanyahu’s war in
Gaza.” Though the bill ultimately passed (and that was never in doubt),
having 37 Democrats take a principled stance that we cannot green-light
Netanyahu’s unchecked aggression is unprecedented and worthy of praise.

It is vital that we remember that support for Israel does not have to
equal support for Netanyahu’s relentless campaign on Palestinian
civilians. The US could choose to send defensive armaments to secure the
safety of an Israeli state without arming its military with weapons to
potentially invade Rafah. Those simple restrictions would save lives in
every direction.

As [ [link removed] ]Israel and Iran trade tactical strikes, flirting with a larger
regional conflict, we must acknowledge that no escalation in this crisis
creates a safer region for its people. For Israel to achieve the safe
return of the hostages, they must agree to a ceasefire. For Palestine to
secure safety for its people, they must agree to a ceasefire. And for the
United States to uphold its ideals as a world leader who stands for peace
and liberty, they must use their position to uphold US and international
law and secure a ceasefire.

Call your representatives today!

[ [link removed] ]Call your Senators >>

[ [link removed] ]Call your Rep >>

[ [link removed] ]Email your MoC >>



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BIPOC Caucus

**This is a space reserved specifically for Black, Indigenous, and
People of Color Indivisibles. We ask that you only attend if you are a
part of one of those communities.**

[ [link removed] ]Join the BIPOC Caucus for our monthly call with special guest Rep.
Jasmine Crockett tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30pm ET/4:30 PT. Every
month, the Indivisible BIPOC Caucus meets to be in community with one
another, learn from each other, and talk about the specific issues facing
BIPOC Indivisibles across the country. This month we will be joined for a
special Fireside Chat with Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas’
30th Congressional District. Join your fellow BIPOC Indivisibles in this
space reserved just for you and take advantage of a special chance to hear
from Rep. Crockett.

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Truth Brigade Wednesday Workshop

[ [link removed] ]Join the Powering Progress Truth Brigade for a Workshop and New Member
Orientation this Wednesday April 24 at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT. On the fourth
Wednesday of every month, the Truth Brigade builds our skills, orients new
members, and amplifies our work together. Connect with a community of
people who care as much as you do about rebuilding a society based on
truth and trust. This week’s focus: practical social media skills with Tim
Chambers.

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Indivisible Civics' Spring Into Action

[ [link removed] ]Powering Progress Spring Into Action

[ [link removed] ]Spring Into Action with the Invisible Civics Powering Progress
campaign. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has had a big impact on the
lives of Americans across the country. The problem: Most Americans don’t
even know about it.

Whether it’s new green projects popping up in neighborhoods across
America, a $35 cap on the price of insulin for Medicare, or the
approximately 9 million jobs that will be created in the next 10 years,
the IRA is touching every corner of the country and we need to make sure
the people know so they can take advantage of the benefits.

Through May, we will be sponsoring our Spring Into Action movement moment
with events all across the country celebrating the benefits of the IRA.
But we need your help.

 1. [ [link removed] ]Use this toolkit to find out everything you need to know about how
we can help you plan an event to celebrate the IRA.
 2. Make sure to [ [link removed] ]register your event with us so that you can qualify
for reimbursements and support.
 3. Get access to:

* Up to [ [link removed] ]$200 in reimbursements for your event
* [ [link removed] ]Event-in-a-box supplies for a tabling event (available for
the first 25 requests)
* [ [link removed] ]A social media toolkit for all of your campaign and event
hype needs
* [ [link removed] ]LTE templates to give you a great place to start your party
* [ [link removed] ]Neighbor2Neighbor to talk to your neighbors about the
benefits of the IRA.

Join us in celebrating an incredible piece of legislation while ensuring
your neighbors know about the programs and projects that could be making a
difference in their lives right away. [ [link removed] ]Check out the Spring Into Action
Toolkit today.

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