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Indivisibles,
We've got a ticking clock hanging over our heads -- just 18 days left in
this Congressional session and 49 days until Trump is sworn into office
and begins filling his administration with the architects of Project 2025.
President Biden, VP Harris, and Democrats in Congress have a shot, right
here, right now, to fortify the barricades around our rights and
democracy. And yeah, we absolutely expect them to take it.
There’s PLENTY the White House can get across the finish line right now,
but we’re really looking to see them do the following:
Get that IRA money moving: The Inflation Reduction Act was Biden’s
landmark legislation that has created over 330,000 new green jobs, lowered
home energy costs, and made prescription drugs more affordable. Now the
Biden administration must distribute as much of the funding for these
projects as possible before Trump and his coterie of climate deniers take
a hatchet to green projects.
Publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): The ERA has cleared the
threshold for ratification, but it’s been held up because of GOP
opposition and legal debates. Biden has the authority and the
responsibility to instruct the National Archivist to publish the ERA as
the 28th Amendment and should do so before leaving office. While not a
silver bullet, the ERA could provide a critical tool for combating
discrimination against women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people nationwide.
This is also going to be a very busy month on the hill, where we’ve got
opportunities to confirm Biden’s nominees while we still control the
Senate (see our to-do’s) and a responsibility to stop the Republican House
of Representatives from jamming poison pills into must-pass year-end
legislation. Here’s some of what we’ll be watching:
Government funding expires on December 20 and GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has
indicated that he wants to pass a short-term continuing resolution to keep
the government funded until early next year. Democrats need to stay alert
for any Republican shenanigans -- they should not lend support to any bill
that includes painful funding cuts or harmful policy riders.
Congress must also pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
before the year ends. We’re keeping an eye out as negotiations continue
because this is another opportunity for Republicans to try and sneak
through awful bills like H.R. 9495 (the nonprofit killer).
We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest actions you can take to
maximize the impact of the final weeks of this administration, but for
now, check out our weekly to-dos:
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Your weekly to-dos
1. [ [link removed] ]Tell your representative to push for the publication of the Equal
Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA cleared the 38-state threshold for
ratification in 2020, but thanks to years of legal debates and
Republican obstruction, it has not been published and certified as the
28th Amendment. Call your representative today and urge them to
enshrine gender equality into our Constitution by pushing for the
publication of the Equal Rights Amendment.
2. [ [link removed] ]If you haven’t already, read the new Indivisible Guide. Our new
“Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink” is full of information,
tips, and strategies designed to help you harness your power, organize
effectively, and push back as Trump seeks to undermine our democracy
and impose Project 2025. Read the new guide, share it with your
friends, and get ready to organize Trump and his cronies right out of
power. Also: You asked, we answered. The guide is now available in
downloadable and easy-to-print formats.
3. [ [link removed] ]Join our Rural Caucus Call on December 4 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. We
aren’t going anywhere and we know our tenacious, raucous rural
Indivisibles are in for the long haul, too. Our December Rural Caucus
call will highlight the successes and accomplishments of rural
Indivisible organizers in the election and delve into the new
Indivisible Guide with a rural perspective.
4. [ [link removed] ]Tell your Democratic senators to fill every judicial vacancy
now. The Senate needs to work around the clock for the next 18 days to
confirm Biden’s judicial nominees or Trump will get the chance to fill
all those vacancies with MAGA loyalists. Tell your senators you expect
them to put in the long hours necessary to get pro-democracy judges
confirmed.
P.S. -- This week we're kicking off our end-of-year fundraising campaign!
We have a lot of work to do to prepare for an incoming Trump
administration and we can't do it without your support. [ [link removed] ]So, please
click here to pitch in and ensure we're ready to take on the fights to
come.
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one near you!
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Truth Brigade Big Truths: Year-End Debrief and Party
“Celebration” seems difficult when we think of the increase in
disinformation we expect in 2025, and yet we DO have much to celebrate! In
our last Truth Brigade call of 2024, we’ll rekindle our hope through
pragmatic planning. We’ll celebrate accomplishments, get to know one
another in small groups, and launch our holiday message campaign. Coming
together in community is our path to resilience.
[ [link removed] ]Join our final Truth Brigade Big Truths call on Wednesday, December 11
at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT.
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