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This week’s to-dos include calls to end the Epstein cover-up, hold
capitulating corporations accountable, flip a US House seat in a special
election, and build a new Democratic Party with backbone. Before we get to
those, here’s Ezra to recap where the Epstein Files bill stands in Congress...

Hey folks,

Epstein, Epstein, Epstein. Rather than rehash the horrifying and
disgusting details we’ve read in the news so far, or debate the political
consequences that may or may not come for our national sexual abuser in
chief, I want to zero in on what the hell is actually happening
legislatively. So for this week's newsletter I’m going to try to break it
down:

What is the legislation that would release the Epstein files? This
legislation is called the “Epstein Files Transparency Act” (H.R. 4405). In
short, it directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release files they
have relating to Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, related investigations,
immunity deals struck, internal DOJ communications, and other information.
It’s a long, specific list, but the bill itself is pretty straightforward
and just about 3 pages long ([ [link removed] ]you can read it here).

I don’t know how else to say this, so I’ll just say it: This bill is not
just a political game. There are actual, real-life victims directly,
personally impacted by this legislation and the cover-up that preceded it.
The press often treats the bill as a political inconvenience for Trump and
his coalition. And that same press often ignores Trump’s conviction for
[ [link removed] ]sexual assault just two years ago in the same articles that treat the
trafficking and rape of young girls as a mere political football.

Shouldn’t we be worried that some Democrats are implicated? It’s so weird
to me that people ask this question as some sort of gotcha. I don’t care
what political party a person belongs to -- anyone who trafficked and/or
sexually assaulted children should face removal from office, public
excommunication, prosecution, and serious prison time. That’s easy for me
to write because I’m not in a cult. That’s one key difference between us
and Trump’s MAGA fanatics. Back to the legislative process.

Is this thing actually going to pass the House? Yes, this bill will pass
-- likely with unanimous backing from Democrats and even a sizable number
of Republicans. Squeaker of the House Mike Johnson tried burying it by
shutting down the House for 6 weeks and refusing to swear in [ [link removed] ]Adelita
Grijalva, but it’s not going away. The votes are there.

That’s why, after spending weeks campaigning against it, Trump himself saw
he was going to lose the House fight and [ [link removed] ]posted Sunday night
encouraging House Republicans to vote for the bill.

Does this mean it will pass the Senate? We don’t know. Senate Majority
Leader John Thune could decline to schedule a vote or draft his own weaker
bill. For an Epstein bill to pass the Senate, 13 Republican senators will
have to join every Democrat. Under normal circumstances, that’d be nearly
inconceivable for legislation opposed by Trump. But pressure is already
building [ [link removed] ]from many Epstein survivors and even from [ [link removed] ]some conservative
senators.

My guess is that if it comes to the floor and we keep the heat on, the
votes are there for Senate passage, but that’s just a guess.

If it passes the Senate, do we get the files then? Again, we don’t know
for sure.

Trump could still veto the legislation, and if he does, it would take 2/3
of the House (~290 votes) and Senate (~67 votes) to override that veto. So
one thing to pay close attention to is whether the bill achieves
veto-proof support in the House this week. If it does, Trump might not be
able to pull off a veto strategy.

Trump could also sign the bill but then simply refuse to release the files
anyway -- or withhold and redact so much information that we’re still left
with more questions than answers. The bill is very specific about what
needs to be released and when, but we know better than to assume this
regime will follow the law.

In any case, the more House members vote for the bill and loudly call for
transparency this week, the weaker Trump’s position becomes, and the more
likely it is that the full truth comes to light.

So what does that mean for all of us? As you can see, there are a lot of
things we just don’t know because this is a live fight -- one in which
constituent pressure could truly sway the outcome. Every House and Senate
Dem is going to support the legislation; the question is how much the
Republicans fracture over it. [ [link removed] ]If you’ve got a Republican
representative, now’s a good time to give them an earful about this.

Our opponents are disgusting, cruel, and craven. They have real power to
do real harm, but they are not inevitable or unstoppable. They are not the
majority. We are. And we will defeat them with acts of solidarity small
and large in defense of justice and truth. That’s how we win.

In solidarity,
Ezra Levin
Co-Executive Director, Indivisible

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Your weekly to-dos

 1. [ [link removed] ]If you have a Republican representative, send them an email to
demand full release of the Epstein Files. The House is readying a vote
to obtain the FULL Epstein Files this Tuesday, and although it looks
likely to pass, the threat of a Trump veto is real. To notch a
veto-proof majority and max out our chance of uncovering the truth, we
need mass defections by Republicans -- and that starts by turning the
heat up.
 2. [ [link removed] ]If you have a Democratic senator, demand that they call for Chuck
Schumer to step down as minority leader. Last week’s total surrender
shows, once again, that Chuck Schumer is not the right leader for this
moment. Senate Dems need bold new leadership to effectively fight the
Trump regime, and that starts by convincing Schumer to step aside.
 3. [ [link removed] ]Cancel your Spotify Premium subscription until Spotify stops
running ICE ads. Spotify is running ads recruiting more ICE agents to
infringe our rights and terrorize our communities, so we’re calling on
users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops
streaming fascism. Don’t use Spotify? [ [link removed] ]Support the campaign by
spreading the word on social media.
 4. [ [link removed] ]Sign up to call voters and get out the vote for Aftyn Behn -- a
former Indivisible running to flip a red congressional seat! Our next
chance to stomp the regime at the ballot box is in Tennessee, where
Aftyn Behn can flip a district Trump won by double-digits if we turn
enough voters out. You can call voters from anywhere. All you need is
a phone and computer, and we offer live training before the shift!


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Upcoming events for you

These nationwide events, calls, and training sessions are coming up soon.
For even more Indivisible happenings, [ [link removed] ]check our national calendar and
get in touch with [ [link removed] ]Indivisible groups near you!

Happening This Week
November 17-23
Monday: [ [link removed] ]Fight Back with Friends for Aftyn Behn (6pm ET)
A workshop on how to leverage your personal relationships to elect Aftyn
Behn; this call is most useful for people who live or have friends in TN

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Wed/Thu/Sat: [ [link removed] ]“All in for Aftyn” Virtual Phonebanks (times vary)
A chance to help former Indivisible organizer Aftyn Behn flip a House seat
by calling voters in Tennessee

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Thursday: [ [link removed] ]"What's the Plan?" with Leah + Ezra (3pm ET)
An interactive Q&A with our co-founders -- and special guest Aftyn Behn
this week!
On the Horizon
November 25 – December 4
November 25: [ [link removed] ]“All in for Aftyn” Virtual Phonebank

Nov. 27 - Dec. 1: [ [link removed] ]“We Ain’t Buying It” Economic Blackout

December 1: [ [link removed] ]“All in for Aftyn” Virtual Phonebank

December 4: [ [link removed] ]Resilience for Sustainable Activism Training

December 4: [ [link removed] ]2026 Primary Program Launch Call

Stay tuned for more events in next Monday’s newsletter…

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Don’t shop these stores next weekend

All year long, we’ve watched business leaders meekly cave to the Trump
regime -- rolling back diversity programs, collaborating with ICE, funding
Trump’s reign of terror, and more. Leaders of major corporations like
Target, Amazon, and Home Depot are enabling an authoritarian takeover and
actively participating in Trump’s attacks on the very communities they
serve.

This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, we’re saying [ [link removed] ]“We Ain’t Buying
It” and asking Americans to hit pause on buying from corporations that
enable Trump’s fascist agenda.

[27]We Ain't Buying It Target Companies: Target, Amazon, Home Depot

By refusing to shop at Target, Home Depot, or Amazon during the busiest
shopping weekend of the year, we’ll underline the scale of our movement
and remind corporate decision-makers that there’s more to lose from
complicity than from noncooperation.

[ [link removed] ]Please pledge to pause shopping at Amazon, Target, and Home Depot from
Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday!

[ [link removed] ]Take the pledge >>

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Build a Dem Party that actually fights for us

Let’s be frank: American democracy has never been more endangered. We’re
facing a wannabe-king willing to shred the Constitution to cement
permanent power, a Congress of GOP cowards and lickspittles happy to let
him do so, and a budding secret police with no regard for our rights or
human decency.

This is not a “business as usual” moment, and business as usual leadership
won’t cut it. But even after the largest mass protest in US history and a
historically successful election for Democrats, Chuck Schumer’s Senate
caucus capitulated. As the Democratic leader, Schumer showed once again
that he has no strategy, no savvy, and no spine.

This country needs Democrats to fight like an actual opposition party to
an authoritarian regime. That’s why Indivisible will be launching the
largest primary program in our history.

[ [link removed] ]Screenshot from indivisible2026.org website with the Indivisible logo at top
and the headline... It's time to turn the page on failed Democratic leadership

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be working with folks on the ground to
determine where strong Democratic primary challengers are needed most,
rolling out plans to support Dems who fight, and sending this message far
and wide: If a Dem candidate isn’t willing to leave it all on the field,
it’s time for them to get out of the way or be pushed out of the way.

[ [link removed] ]Pledge to volunteer this primary season and send Chuck Schumer a
literal message about his failed leadership! We need you in the fight for
a stronger, better Democratic Party.

[ [link removed] ]Join the campaign >>

Want to learn more about our primary plans? [ [link removed] ]Join our kickoff call on
Thursday, December 4, at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT.

We'll outline what we know about the program so far, including what we heard
from members and leaders about races they're excited to jump into next year.
This call is open to all Indivisibles, but it is primarily for active group
leaders and will be geared towards them.

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IndivisiWIN of the week

[34]A building in downtown Los Angeles at night, with CANCEL SPOTIFY UNTIL THEY
END ICE ADS projected onto it in lights

On Spotify’s home turf, East Valley Indivisible and Media City Indivisible
took our campaign to stop Spotify’s ICE collaboration beyond the streams
and into the streets! In the LA Arts District, home to Spotify HQ,
Indivisibles and LA residents turned out to protest outside Spotify
offices and projected Cancel Spotify messages onto nearby buildings.

Their efforts amplified our work calling on Spotify listeners to cut ties
with the app until it stops airing ICE propaganda. [ [link removed] ]If you’re a Spotify
user who’d like to join that work, please cancel your Spotify Premium
subscription and stop using the app until they take down all ICE ads!

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