Indivisibles,
Just like that, you jumped back into action when we realized the Georgia
runoff races would determine control of the Senate. With power still
hanging in the balance, it only makes sense that you would want to do
everything possible to deliver these wins. Our organizing team is working
closely with Georgia Indivisible groups to finalize a plan that centers
their voices and is mindful of the needs of existing advocacy on the
ground.
For now, the best way to be part of the movement that reclaims the Senate
is to contribute to the local work that is already underway:
[ [link removed] ]Support our fight for the Senate by splitting a gift to Rev. Raphael
Warnock (running against Kelly Loeffler), Jon Ossoff (running against
David Perdue), and Indivisible.
We’re in a critical transition period that will lay the groundwork for all
the work we’ll do in 2021. We want to build a government that is
responsive and representative of our values, but that kind of
transformation won’t happen without sustained pressure. Now is the time to
start applying some of that pressure by making our expectations clear and
preparing for the fights ahead. Your donation will go to the Warnock and
Ossoff campaigns and fund our upcoming plans for voter outreach. Until we
have more details about our plans in Georgia, we want to turn your
attention to leveraging power with your member of Congress and the
incoming Biden administration.
With that in mind, here are your weekly to-dos:
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Your weekly to-dos
1. [ [link removed] ]Read this summary of our priorities for the final weeks of 2020. We
know that Joe Biden has won the presidency, but the only way he’s
going to be able to pursue his agenda fully is if Democrats have full
control of both chambers of Congress. We know we’re keeping control of
the House of Representatives, but we won’t know the Senate’s makeup
until after the Georgia runoff elections in January 2021. Even in this
stretch of uncertainty, there are still lots of things you can do to
help us finish the year strong.
2. [ [link removed] ]Tell your Senators to urge Biden not to appoint corporatists to his
cabinet. In the Executive Branch, personnel is key to getting any of a
President’s agenda enacted. If we want to see significant progressive
change, it starts with President-elect Biden appointing progressive
leaders to his cabinet and to key administrative positions. While
Biden’s picks require Senate confirmation, there are ways Biden can
circumvent Mitch McConnell’s plans for obstruction. For more details,
[ [link removed] ]read our resource about building a progressive Biden
administration.
3. [ [link removed] ]Learn about the power of a progressive voting bloc in Congress. One
important way progressives in the House can grow and use their power
is through the use of a voting bloc. By creating a bloc and executing
it strategically, progressives can force leadership to listen to their
demands and win key victories.
4. [ [link removed] ]Thank your progressive member of Congress. This letter template can
be the first of many conversations with your member of Congress that
thanks them for the work they’ve done and encourages them to pass
bold, progressive legislation.
5. [ [link removed] ]Prepare for the work to come by reviewing our core priorities for
2021. Democracy reform is at the heart of the work we have to do to
rebuild from the Trump years. Learn more about the issues we’ve
identified as priorities for our work going forward.
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National events
Where we’re at with Protect the Results: Mid-November Host Update Call
Now that we’re past election week and a Biden-Harris presidency is
inevitable, Protect the Results is transitioning to focus on building
momentum toward the inauguration in January while staying ready to check
Trump if necessary. But we know it’s been quite a process to get to this
point! This call will provide an update for and from the wide Protect the
Results network - we’ll share what has guided activation decisions so far,
offer talking points and planning suggestions for where we go from here,
and leave lots of space for Q&A.
Date: TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 17, from 8 pm to 9 pm EST --
[ [link removed] ]Register here.
Indivisible National Rural Call
For our monthly call (and final of 2020!), join rural activists and
organizers to hear from Matt Barron about the efficacy of rural radio and
rural newspaper ads in key Senate states. He'll provide a rural electoral
debrief on how Indivisible's Payback Project spent money on rural ads and
newsprint this cycle in states like Arizona and Georgia. If you attend,
you'll get to see and hear the ads!
Date: Wednesday, November 18 at 8 pm EST -- [ [link removed] ]Register here.
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Keep celebrating
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Things have been moving so quickly lately that we don’t always have time
to sit with the profound significance of this moment. Watch and share this
video to inspire the next generation of leaders who will only ever know a
world where “Vice President-elect Kamala Harris” isn’t just possible,
it’s our reality. No doubt we have plenty of work still left to do, but we
encourage you to reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far.
In solidarity,
Indivisible Team
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