TODAY: Mass Call to Oppose Trump’s Nominees
We know not to expect any good nominees from Trump, but we should still talk about the horrible specifics of his current picks.
Trump has nominated several conspiracy theorists and otherwise odious people to positions in his administration: Kash Patel for the FBI, Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, RFK Jr for Director of HHS, and other dangerous, extreme, and unqualified individuals for no other reason than their willingness to cover for Trump, his billionaire friends, and their deep-pocketed interests while targeting Trump’s perceived enemies.
These nominations raise serious concerns about public safety, national security, and urgent challenges like the opioid crisis. It is vital that our Senators ensure a fair and transparent confirmation process.
Conducting this process openly and without undue political interference strengthens the credibility of our institutions and demonstrates a commitment to good governance. Our Senators’ responsibility is to reject these reckless nominations and oppose these blatant efforts by Trump to exploit the government for his benefit.
Call your Senators TODAY and tell them: Oppose Trump’s nominees!
The Laken Riley Act is a MAGA Republican anti-immigrant bill
MAGA Republicans have spent years sowing hatred and fear of undocumented immigrants. In recent years, one way they’ve done this is by invoking the name of Laken Riley, a woman murdered in Georgia by an undocumented immigrant.
The House passed the Laken Riley Act, H.R. 29, and the Senate agreed to take up its version, S. 5, for a vote. Representatives Pelosi and Mullin both voted against it; our Senators did not vote on it.
From its very name, this bill is about portraying all immigrants as dangerous criminals. Even worse, the bill’s provisions are terrifying. It would certain noncitizens, including any undocumented person or DACA recipient, to get detained if they’re arrested for certain offenses, even if they are never even charged with a crime.
This is a gross overreach meant to sow terror among our immigrant neighbors.
Tell our Senators to reject The Laken Riley Act and everything it stands for.
Which Supervisor district are you in? Let us know!
We want to know which districts our members are in. Fill out this Google form so we can find out which Supervisors we need to focus on for our local work!
ADEM is upon us: Register to vote in it today
Every two years, Democrats across California vote to elect the delegates who will represent them in the California Democratic Party. That time is upon us once again.
The process is called the Assembly Delegate Election Meeting, or ADEM. We wrote in late 2020 about what the ADEM is for and how it helps build power.
Each Assembly district will get to elect 14 delegates. As of today, you can now register to vote in the ADEM election, either online or in-person. You have until noon on Friday, January 24 to register to vote online, or until 6 PM on Sunday, February 23 to register for in-person voting. In-person voting will happen Saturday and Sunday, February 22–23 at locations up and down the state.
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Indivisible SF General Meeting, Sunday, January 26, 1 PM–3 PM: Our first general meeting of 2025, again at The Academy in the Castro. RSVP here.
People’s March San Francisco: Saturday, January 18, 10:45 AM: Gather on Grove, outside Bill Graham Auditorium. March route is down Market to Embarcadero Plaza. Masks recommended. More info here.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March, Monday, January 20, at 11 AM: March from Caltrain at 4th and King, across the Lefty O’Doul Bridge, to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial at Yerba Buena Gardens. Our contingent will gather at 4th and Townsend, in front of the Walgreens, across the street from the Caltrain station. More info here.
GEAR UP with SURJ: Wednesday, January 22 at 5 PM: Join this training by Showing Up for Racial Justice to fight back under Trump. RSVP here.
In-Person IEB Membership Meeting: Saturday, January 25, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, The Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley. Come and meet our friends and Indivisible East Bay! RSVP here.
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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 original graphic calling for our Senators to oppose Trump’s awful slate of nominees.
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