Indivisibles,

TL;DR the House and Senate are nearing a deal on coronavirus legislation
3.5 and it’s not great. As we said in this [ [link removed] ]tweet thread last night,
this bill is far from the kind of people-first response we wanted to see
from Congress. 

* No money for the unemployed or those in need
* No requirements on large companies to maintain payroll
* No health care for those who don’t have insurance
* No hazard pay or Essential Worker Bill of Rights
* No aid for states and cities (in fact, Trump has said he doesn't want
it in there because he wants to use it as leverage later to get states
to open sooner)
* No rent, mortgage, or utility shut off freeze
* No money for the USPS
* No money or other provisions to secure our elections before November

We need to continue pressuring our members of Congress to #PutPeopleFirst.
Last Friday, we held a national call-in day on the need for Congress to
adopt Senator Warren's plan for $4 billion in the next coronavirus package
to protect our elections. With your help, we drove over 3,000 calls to the
Senate but we must continue to put pressure on Congress until there's a
vote.

This morning, Leah joined an amazing group of members of Congress and
movement leaders to say just that. [ [link removed] ]Here's a great tweet from
Indivisible TX-24 urging folks to call their members of Congress with
video of Leah’s remarks. And folks can [ [link removed] ]watch the whole livestream here.
Please watch and share. And here are some talking points that you can use
from Leah’s remarks that explain why we think this bill falls short:

* We didn’t get here by accident. The last coronavirus relief bill
prioritized corporate profits over workers' protections and wages. 
* We need sustained economic support for families and workers that are
suffering, instead of band-aid after band-aid.
* We need to make sure everyone -- no matter who they are, regardless of
immigration status -- has access to free testing and treatment,
period. 
* We need to make sure our elections are safe. Wisconsin’s election
showed Republicans’ hand -- how they plan to force Americans to choose
between their safety and their vote. That’s a choice that we can’t
accept and should not allow. 
* We know that Republicans are taking advantage of this moment to shovel
more money to big corporations. They are simply indifferent to the
human suffering that’s unfolding before our eyes.

Okay. All that being said, we’ve got a few days to really hit Congress on
fighting for better coronavirus legislation. Our advocacy is *really*
important right now to encourage members of Congress to grow a little
spine and continue the fight for the people who need help in this moment
of crisis. 

And now, let’s get to those to-dos:

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 Your weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]Demand Congress ensures a safe, secure election during the
coronavirus outbreak. Take action now to ensure elections can happen
safely. States that have not yet held their primaries must develop
more robust vote-by-mail systems (including offering mail-in ballots
to any voter that requests one), extend vote-by-mail deadlines, and
increase drop-off locations for ballots. And the federal government
must help states fund these improvements. All changes must be in place
by Election Day in November.
 2. [ [link removed] ]Reach out to your state elected officials to demand they take
action on coronavirus. The federal government has put out three
coronavirus relief packages so far, but there is plenty more that your
state and local governments can do to create a more robust and
equitable response.
 3. [ [link removed] ]Call your senator and tell them to prioritize a coronavirus
People’s Bailout. We need a package that prioritizes protecting our
democratic systems, providing accessible health care for all, and
direct economic support to everyone. Call your senators now to demand
they support the People’s Bailout.
 4. [ [link removed] ]Call your representative and tell them the same. Millions of people
could be left behind while corporations rake in trillions of tax-payer
dollars. The House needs to make this right. Call your representatives
now and demand that they support the above provisions be included in
the next coronavirus package.
 5. [ [link removed] ]Record a video demanding your members of Congress prioritize a
People’s Bailout and tell us how the coronavirus crisis has impacted
your life. We’ll uplift you and show reporters and members of Congress
that even though we’re not rallying in the streets, Indivisibles are
still working hard to hold their members of Congress accountable and
build a sense of shared community. Use this opportunity to use your
voice to control the narrative. 
 6. [ [link removed] ]Register for our upcoming National Activist Call on May 7th. The
National Activist Call is a monthly space for Indivisible leaders,
members and other activists to hear updates and connect with one
another. 

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 Indivisible Census 

Our movement will play a crucial role in this fall’s election, and one
goal we've set out to achieve this year is to be able to evaluate our
network and assess our impact so that we can understand where we are right
now, and where we are headed. Being able to tell the story of our work
this year is a way that we show our power, but in order to do that, we
need to build a shared understanding of who we are as a community -- and
to provide a way for you, as the leaders of this movement, to share that
with us directly. 

To that end, we are excited to work with Dr. Dana Fisher, a prominent
researcher on American political movements, and her team at the University
of Maryland to launch the Indivisible Census, and we’re asking you to
participate. [ [link removed] ]Please, help us tell the story of our movement -- click
here to fill out the Indivisible Census now.

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 2020 Update 

Since Senator Bernie Sanders’ departure from the Democratic primary two
week ago, former VP Joe Biden has been riding a steady wave of successes
and rolling out endorsements. Early last week, he received the endorsement
of both [ [link removed] ]Senators Elizabeth Warren and [ [link removed] ]Bernie Sanders, as well as
[ [link removed] ]former President Barack Obama. He has also received the endorsements
of [ [link removed] ]End Citizens United and Let America Vote and, just announced today,
[ [link removed] ]the League of Conservation Voters. Biden currently has 1305 delegates
and needs at least 1991 delegates to officially win the Democratic
nomination. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening with the
2020 primary:

* [ [link removed] ]The first priority of a Biden Administration will be democracy
reform. Former VP Joe Biden is drawing on the For the People Act (H.R.
1), which is flush with democracy reforms that would radically improve
our current system, to shape his day one priorities. We've been
pushing all the Democrats on prioritizing democracy reform and we're
thrilled to see Team Biden moving in this direction!
* [ [link removed] ]Former VP Joe Biden won Wyoming’s Democratic caucus. Biden
received 72.2% of the vote with Senator Bernie Sanders pulling down
27.8%. Wyoming’s caucus was conducted fully by mail. Of the
approximately 40,000 ballots mailed out to WY “caucus-goers,” 15,428
were returned; roughly a 38% return rate. Although he has dropped out,
Sen. Sanders was awarded four of the state’s delegates, while Biden’s
win earned him 10, bringing his delegate lead over Sanders to greater
than 360. 
* [ [link removed] ]Progressive challenger Jill Karofsky defeated conservative
incumbent Dan Kelly for Wisconsin’s highly sought-after state Supreme
Court seat. Karofsky’s win comes with broad potential implications for
voting rights in Wisconsin’s November general election. Justice
Karofsky may be in a position to be the swing vote on [ [link removed] ]a case
before the court that could purge more than 200,000 people from the
Wisconsin vote rolls. In a swing state where Trump won by fewer than
23,000 votes, it’s more important than ever to have Karofsky on the
court -- we know the facts of every case will be front and center,
helping end what has been a string of partisan decisions from the
court.
* [ [link removed] ]Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has pushed the state’s
presidential primary to Aug. 11 due to coronavirus concerns. Gov.
Lamont and Secretary of State Denise Merrill announced late on Friday
that “to protect the health and safety of voters, poll workers and the
most vulnerable populations, it just makes most sense to extend the
date out to August.” The extra time will also allow state officials to
better prepare for the anticipated increase in demand for absentee
ballots. August 11 aligns with existing Congressional primaries, state
legislature, and local offices, saving towns money they would have
otherwise spent holding two elections in one calendar year.

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 Find a virtual event near you 

Structural Inequalities that Led to Coronavirus 
The coronavirus outbreak affects everyone regardless of race, gender,
immigration status, disability, or any other identity. And yet we’ve
seen that the response to this outbreak has not been equitable or
comprehensive. Come explore the historical context that set the stage
for today’s coronavirus reality and learn what we can all do as
Indivisibles to build a new future coming out of this crisis.

* [ [link removed] ]TONIGHT, April 20, 8p EST
* [ [link removed] ]WEDNESDAY, April 22, 3p EST

Red and Rural Webinar Series Ep 1
The Red and Rural Webinar will focus on folks who live and work in rural
communities all over the US. This will be a space to share insights from
our experiences living and organizing in rural areas and lessons we have
learned fighting for our communities.

* [ [link removed] ]Thursday, April 23, 8p EST

Deep Canvassing While Social Distancing
We know that issue-based organizing is how we build local power, but how
do we do that while social distancing? This training will take a deep
dive into how to have meaningful conversations with folks without
knocking doors. Come explore how to apply organizing basics to this
ever-changing landscape.

* [ [link removed] ]April 28, 3p EST
* [ [link removed] ]April 30, 8p EST

 



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 We can win in 2020 

News is changing every day, but one thing hasn’t changed: we’re still all
in to win the presidency, take back the Senate, and expand the majority in
the House this November. It’s more clear than ever that that’s what it’ll
take to build a government that puts people first, not corporate profits.

Even as we continue fleshing out our plans for doing all of that during a
pandemic, we know we’ll have to use and expand a lot of the tools we’ve
already got. That’s where you come in -- we rely on grassroots donations
to make it all possible. [ [link removed] ]Can you pitch in $10 to support all the work
we’re doing this year?



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 IndivisiWin of the Week 

 

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Missed our Co-Executive Director, [ [link removed] ]@Leahgreenb peaking at the
[ [link removed] ]#PutPeopleFirst press conference with progressive Members of Congress?
Don't worry you can watch her here!

We've said this before, but in times of extreme crisis, the nation needs
real and steady leadership. With Trump failing at every level, we need
Congress to step up and ensure the safety of the American people and the
safety of our democracy now more than ever.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

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