Doing nothing was the wrong answer
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Let Asm. Haney know you’re disappointed that he kept our power bills and healthcare costs high
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AB 1999 and AB 2200, two bills we have been pushing for, died ([link removed]) in the Appropriations Committee last week.
AB 1999 ([link removed]) would have capped the Utility Tax at $10 per month and prohibited it from rising faster than inflation.
AB 2200 ([link removed]) would have established a state-wide guaranteed healthcare system.
Asemblymember Haney, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, did not vote for these bills and made no effort to pass them through the Appropriations Committee.
Contact Assemblymember Haney ([link removed]) and tell him you’re disappointed in his failure to support these bills.
** Support AB 3233: The local Environmental Choice and Safety Act
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Pollution from local gas and oil production causes serious harm to human health and to the environment. We need regulation to curb these harms.
In recent years, several California cities, including Los Angeles, have attempted to limit these activities, but one local ordinance has already been overturned by the California Supreme Court. AB 3233 ([link removed]) would uphold the right of local governments to regulate gas and oil production. It recently passed out of committee and will soon come to the floor of the State Assembly for a vote—possibly as early as today.
Contact your Assemblymember ([link removed]) and urge them to vote for this bill.
** Public comment needed: Support federally legalizing medical marijuana
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With cannabis now fully legal in a number of states, including our own, the Biden Administration has recognized that the current federal status of the substance is out of step with its medical potential and with prevailing attitudes in our society.
President Biden has been loud in asserting that the federal status of cannabis is currently way too strict. And now his Administration is putting those words into action, with Attorney General Garland proposing rulemaking ([link removed]) to downgrade cannabis from Schedule I—the most restricted category, a total prohibition—down to Schedule III, which recognizes medical uses and the minimal potential for abuse. Schedule III controlled substances generally include other substances commonly prescribed or administered as medications.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has a notice of proposed rulemaking ([link removed]) and a FAQ ([link removed]) that answers some common questions.
The action has a public comment period open now through July 22. Your perspective is needed if you or someone you know has been federally prosecuted for cannabis possession, or if you are a medical professional or patient who can testify to its medical benefits.
Submit your comment at the Federal Register ([link removed]) .
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Tell your friends in swing districts: Register for Neighbor2Neighbor
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Indivisible National announced a door-to-door relational organizing program in swing districts that’s ready for registration now! Neighbor2Neighbor activates friends and locals in critical electoral regions. We’ve said many times that the road to 2024 runs through California, and Neighbor2Neighbor is targeting CA-13 (Modesto), CA-22 (Hanford), CA-27 (Antelope Valley), CA-40 (Anaheim Hills), CA-41 (Palm Desert), and CA-45 (Westminster) along with several districts in other states.
If you know people living in these districts who want to help us build the Blue Wave, tell them to register now for Neighbor2Neighbor via Indivisible National ([link removed]) . You can also encourage your friends in other swing states to participate in Neighbor2Neighbor.
** Volunteers welcome: We’re looking for a social media person
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This year is going to be busy and we’d love a volunteer to help with publishing social media posts. We would like someone to work with us to create, schedule, and monitor posts on the Meta Suite (Facebook and Instagram) and Threads. No prior knowledge required—we can train you!
We’re also always on the lookout for more editors, or any other help you can provide! Our newsletter team meets every Tuesday night, and we would love for you to join us.
If you’re interested in volunteering, let us know at
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If you’re interested in participating in activities like drafting letters to our Members of Congress and developing our strategy for influencing them, the Indivisible SF Federal Working Group ([link removed]) is where it happens. Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 11, 7:30 PM.
TODAY: Bay Area Coalition Phone Banks to CA, NV, and AZ: Wednesday, May 22, 5–7 PM (and every Wednesday through October 30). Join to help elect Adam Gray in CA-13 and Rudy Salas in CA-22. This phone bank also calls into swing states Nevada and Arizona. RSVP here. ([link removed])
Indivisible SF Federal Working Group: Tuesday, June 11, 7:30 PM. Join us to discuss strategy to influence our Members of Congress and the Biden administration to enact a progressive agenda. RSVP here. ([link removed])
** About this week’s photo
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If you’ve seen our newsletter posts on social media, you might have noticed that we include a photo or graphic with each issue.
Today’s graphic is an official photo ([link removed]) of Matt Haney being sworn in as Assemblymember in 2022.
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