Indivisibles,
Today we’re launching our newest guide, [ [link removed] ]Indivisible: A Practical Guide
for Fixing Our Democracy.
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[ [link removed] ]Get the latest Indivisible Guide →
We won’t sugarcoat it -- this guide comes during a painful moment in our
history. Many of us knew that Trump was always capable of inciting his
base to violence -- but seeing our Capitol stormed and vandalized at the
behest of the president is not something any guide could have predicted.
We’re scared and overwhelmed by what we’ve seen, but we’re also grateful
for the last four years of this movement achieving the wins that will
bring saving democracy back within reach.
More than ever, we need a guide for what’s ahead. In 2016, Indivisibles
came together during a frightening time where people felt alone and didn’t
know what the upcoming four years could bring. Since then, we’ve rolled
out a new guide after every pivotal election point to understand the
latest tactics we acquired to influence our members of Congress. And now,
you can bet that we’re not going anywhere because -- we’ve said it before
and we’ll say it again -- Trumpism isn’t going away anytime soon. The
forces that allowed Trump and his cronies to rise to this level in our
government are more empowered than ever. Still, we have our own unique
power: the grassroots power to drive our legislators (the ones that we
elected) to fix our democracy.
A Practical Guide to Fixing Our Democracy
Now that we have the power to enact bold, lasting change, our primary goal
is to use structural democracy reform to unrig the system that Trump spent
the last four years exploiting.
[ [link removed] ]We highly recommend reading the full guide, but here are the big ideas
that we want to highlight:
📝 Making the most of a Democratic trifecta: four lessons from 2009.
History tells us that having control in the White House and both Houses of
Congress is rare, generally very brief, and requires us to move
strategically. Republicans are masters of obstruction, and we can expect
an organized grassroots offensive from conservatives. And by being less
ambitious, Democrats can’t guarantee they’ll keep their majority, but they
will ensure that we fail to adequately address the crises our country
faces.
📝 First, fix our democracy.
If we’re honest, our government has never worked for anyone other than a
small group of rich, white (mostly) men. Structural reform is the only way
to secure lasting change because it challenges the status quo and brings
us closer to democracy by and for the people. This looks like: passing the
For The People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Act, DC statehood, fixing
the courts, eliminating the filibuster, and so much more.
📝 Understand your member of Congress, understand our power.
It’s more critical than ever for Indivisibles to understand how their
members of Congress think and how to apply pressure accordingly. From the
start, Indivisible has been powered by constituent power -- that’s
because, unlike Trump, we want to govern, not destroy. Getting involved at
the local level is the most effective way for you to be part of the
political process and build the power we need to move our priorities in
Washington.
Not only are we giving you a brand new guide today, but because there’s so
much to discuss and unpack, we’ve also set up all kinds of support to...
well... “guide you through the Guide.” We invite you to chart a path
forward through the next few weeks and months with strategy sessions,
weeks of action, and more.
🗓️ The People Lead virtual and in-person events
Members of Congress are scheduled to be in recess next week (the week of
January 11), meaning they will be heading back to their states to address
their districts' issues. Since they’ll be at home and paying attention,
we’re encouraging Indivisibles to organize and be heard. This is your
opportunity to let your MoC know that you expect them to denounce the
president's actions and return to draw up articles of impeachment. You can
join virtual events or, if you feel comfortable, choose to gather safely
with other Indivisibles outside of our MoC’s district office starting next
week. Check out our [ [link removed] ]events map to find an event near you or [ [link removed] ]register
your own event with the help of our [ [link removed] ]The People Lead Toolkit.
🗓️ We Won, What's Next? Indivisible’s 2021 Strategy Session
Join us for this half-day strategy session, where we will discuss our
plans to reform the American democracy as we head into a Democratic
trifecta! We’ll be taking deep dives into the issues we’re prioritizing
with our new power, highlighting the work that got us to this point and
the lessons that will carry us forward. If you thrive in community and
want to learn how to make a strategic impact, these trainings are for you.
Date: Sunday, January 31 at 3:00 pm EST -- [ [link removed] ]Register here.
The First Test of Our Power is Happening Right Now
We accomplished what the last Indivisible Guide set out to do: we defeated
Trump and his enablers, we won in Georgia and took the Senate, and we sent
an overwhelming message to the forces that allowed Trump to rise. But even
in the final days of his presidency, Trump is a threat to our democracy.
We’ve seen enough. It’s time to put our new Guide into action. We’re
calling on the House of Representatives to immediately draw up articles of
impeachment, move quickly to vote on them, and send them to the Senate for
a speedy trial, where Trump must be convicted and disqualified from ever
holding federal office again. [ [link removed] ]Click here right now to call your members
of Congress and tell them it’s time to impeach, convict and
disqualify. Our new guide outlines the lessons from the last four years
and the next steps we need to take to emerge from this crisis.
Especially in this moment, we know that “healing” does not have to equal
“compromise.” We have fought hard for these wins, and we are prepared to
capitalize on our well-earned power. The results of the Georgia Senate
runoffs show us what can be accomplished with sustained, deep organizing
on the ground to motivate voters and continued pressure on the corrupt,
anti-democratic systems that have festered for decades. The last four
years have been arduous, heartbreaking, and traumatizing, and yet, the
optimism, dedication, and hard work on the ground by grassroots activists
made this victory possible.
This trifecta victory -- taking back the White House, keeping the House,
and winning a majority in the Senate -- is momentous and sweet after four
years of hardship. We have a mandate, and it’s time to take it. But
trifectas are also short and fleeting, and that’s why we need to act
now.
In solidarity,
Indivisible Team
P.S. -- We have more work to do than ever before and we rely on grassroots
supporters, not corporations or politicians, to make it possible. If
you're able, please consider pitching in to help fund our efforts.
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