Friends,

I’ve shared with you details on the five-part Democratic strategy to push back against the lawless Trump Administration — Courts, Congress, States, Elections, and Activism.

Today, I want to offer a few concrete ways YOU can be a part of that strategy with your activism.

1. Join existing groups who are coordinating grassroots actions to fight back.
   
   A few I recommend are Indivisible, ACLU, NAACP, Planned Parenthood, and Human Rights Campaign, but there are many groups that have been on the ground for years building up their strategies and resources — getting connected with them is a great place to start if you’re not sure what steps to take.
   
   
2. Reach out directly to members of Congress by phone at (202) 224-3121.
   
   Call your representatives (look them up here), and urge them to oppose reckless measures from the Trump Administration. Right now, it’s particularly important to voice your concerns about the GOP budget, which lays the foundation for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the wealthy at the expense of programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
   
   These calls don’t have to be long (or intimidating!) — just start by saying where you’re from, and then explain briefly why you oppose the GOP budget measures that direct major spending cuts to critical programs in order to fund tax cuts.
   
   While it’s helpful to hear from constituents who agree with our Democratic pushback, what’s even more important right now is making sure congressional Republicans feel the very real strong public opposition to their proposals. If you or anyone you know lives in a Republican district or a state with a Republican senator, calling them is very meaningful. Please encourage others to join you!
   
   
3. Use your wallet to send a message.
   
   Boycotts and economic pressure have long been powerful tools in political movements — from the Montgomery Bus Boycott during the civil rights movement to modern efforts that target corporations funding extremist policies. Where and how you spend your money matters.
   
   If a company is backing anti-democratic efforts, consider taking your business elsewhere. Many groups like Accountable.US and OpenSecrets track corporate political spending, so you can make informed choices.
   
   
4. Share fact-checking information and updates about Democratic actions online.
   
   Our online communities can be just as influential as those off-line, and a great way to push back against misinformation and misleading GOP messaging is to share factual updates on your own social media networks. The DNC’s FactPost News account is a good place to start, and news organizations like NPR and the AP regularly share fact checking stories as well. Your own friends and family are often more likely to be influenced by you than by an advertisement or politician, so using your voice in your network is a big deal.
   
   
5. Donate what you can to support the elections happening this year.
   
   In less than a month, Wisconsin will hold an election for their state Supreme Court that will determine the bench’s balance of power — and Elon Musk has already gotten involved, pouring millions of dollars in to support the Republican candidate. Your donations can make a real impact in the final weeks of this race, so consider chipping in to the Wisconsin Democratic Party’s efforts right here.
   
   And of course, Virginia has our own critical elections coming up in November (less than eight months away!). We have the chance to flip all three statewide offices blue, electing a Democratic governor and making a clear statement of rejection to the national GOP and Donald Trump. My Common Ground PAC will be laser-focused on supporting our great VA Democrats, so if you can pitch in to support our work, I would be grateful!

I’ll continue to share updates about what I’m doing in the Senate to advocate for our values, and what Democrats are doing across the board to save our country and our democracy. 

I’m incredibly grateful for this team’s continued support of this work, and your dedication to standing up for our shared beliefs. I still believe in the greatness of our nation, and that we can move forward by working together. 

Thanks for reading,

Tim Kaine

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Williamsburg, VA 23185

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