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Our vision for America is a place where all of us are free to live our own lives and make our own choices—to be free. Democrats want to protect and expand our freedoms, as we’ve seen over and over with President Biden’s actions to protect abortion access and healthcare, repair racial and gender disparities, and lift people up out of poverty.

The right wing does not share this vision for America. Their vision is described by a plan titled “Project 2025 ([link removed]) ”. This horrific agenda would turn our federal government into a dictatorship, end people’s rights to abortion and gender-affirming care, and generally replace American freedoms with Christian-Nationalist ideologies. And the authors of this plan, the Heritage Foundation, have the clout on the right to turn these proposals into government policy if Trump gets elected this year.

Here’s what we’re going to do about it: Get out the vote. Our efforts are already working. Swing states like Nevada and Arizona and even red states like Arkansas will have abortion-rights amendments on their ballots. We are already winning downballot races and special elections because regular people are sick of MAGA ideology harming them day after day. They miss freedom and they want it back. We are winning on issues, not personalities or 900-page manifestos of horror. We need to continue this, and go even harder.

We will win the presidency. We will flip the House and keep the Senate. We will do these things so that we can hold SCOTUS to account, codify Roe v. Wade, and protect our democracy.

There is a place for you in this fight. Whatever you’re willing to do, whatever you want to win, it will help.

Hit the phone banks. Write some postcards. Talk to your family and friends ([link removed]) : tell them about Project 2025. Ask them to stand up for womens’ and civil rights. Ask them to vote for reason and against tyranny.

Indivisible National is holding a phone bank ([link removed]) tomorrow to inform voters about Project 2025 and the dangers of a second Trump term.

We know things are chaotic and scary right now. We’re worried too. But ultimately, media freakouts and backroom bickering are not actionable for us at the moment. There’s nothing we can do about those things. What we can do is help win the election. Right now, we need to focus on building our power where we are, where our families are: in swing districts right here in California, and in swing states.

The fight to defend democracy and our rights is our fight, so let’s turn off the TV ([link removed]) and focus on the work. Together, we will overcome.

Looking for ways you or your friends can help? Check out our Vote page ([link removed]) for action opportunities.



** Thinking of going electric? Here are resources that can help
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By now, you know that eliminating our dependence on fossil fuels is essential to preserving a livable climate. You want to do your part and switch to the growing variety of electric alternatives.

But perhaps you’re not sure whether those alternatives will work for you, or you don’t want to plunk down a bunch of money on a maybe. Or you’re ready to make the leap to an electric car, but the price is still too high to fit your budget.

The State of California, the City, and PG&E are offering rebates and other programs to help bring down the barriers to entry so you can electrify your life.

Read more about what’s on offer on our blog ([link removed]) .


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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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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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, August 13, 7:30 PM.

TODAY: Bay Area Coalition Phone Banks to CA, NV, and AZ: Wednesday, July 10, 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])

SF Public Press: What You Don't Know About Local Government Can Hurt You: Thursday, July 11, 6–8 PM, Kanbar Performing Arts Center. Join the SF Public Press for an eye-opening conversation about government secrecy at the state and local level.. RSVP here ([link removed])

Emergency SCOTUS Response Phone Bank to Voters in Pennsylvania: Thursday, July 11, 7–9 PM. Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for a two-hour phonebank to voters in Pennsylvania to make sure they know just how dangerous a second Trump term would be. RSVP here. ([link removed])

TRUE to BLUE Phone Banks supporting Democrats in 2024: Saturday, July 13, 1-3 PM. We join the California Democratic Party to make calls to voters in the Central Valley in CA #22 (Rudy Salas) and #13 (Adam Gray) to talk about voting in 2024. RSVP here. ([link removed])

Indivisible SF Federal Working Group: Tuesday, August 13, 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 a graphic describing Project 2025, posted by Blue Virginia ([link removed]) .

Keep Fighting,
The Indivisible SF Team ([link removed])

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