Indivisibles, 

Last week, President Biden shared the first part of his Build Back Better
plan with the country -- the American Jobs Plan. The American Jobs Plan
(AJP, for short) is the first part of the Biden Administration’s Build
Back Better Package, and it works to address physical infrastructure and
the care economy. We expect the President to release a second plan later
that will address other critical parts of Recovery focused on human
infrastructure. 

There are a lot of great things to note in the AJP, and you can [ [link removed] ]read
all about them here in our latest resource. But as you already know, this
recess we’ve been pushing for the boldest recovery package possible, and
for us, that’s the THRIVE agenda. 

As a reminder, here’s what we’re looking for when we say bold and
progressive recovery: 

* Size: We need big, bold investments in order to create the jobs needed
to address mass unemployment, racial injustice, a public health
crisis, and climate change.
* Scope: The scope of recovery needs to be broad in order to touch all
sectors of the economy and usher in a transformative regenerative
economy with lasting benefits for all.
* Standards: In order to tackle the climate crisis, address racial
inequality, and build worker power all investments must be tied to
strong environmental, equity, and labor standards.
* Speed: We must pass recovery quickly, both because it is urgently
needed and because there is a short political window during which we
can pass bold legislation.

The THRIVE agenda is the progressive investment in our future and our
democracy that we need to (quite literally) thrive under the new Biden
administration. We know that a robust and comprehensive package is
possible, but only if we demand it. This spring recess has been a great
way to flex our progressive power, and we need to keep the momentum going!
Make sure to keep [ [link removed] ]calling your representatives and [ [link removed] ]your senators to
ask them to support our March and April recess asks. Then, take a look at
the [ [link removed] ]Recovery Recess event map to see if there’s a local or virtual
event near you and sign up to attend.  

If we want to influence the size of the recovery plan we’ve got to act
fast -- the House will begin working on this the moment they're back from
recess in order to pass it by July 4. And while July feels a long way off,
this really means our recess work is perfectly timed to influence work
that will start the moment our members of Congress are back in D.C. We
have to keep making calls until every member of Congress is on board with
the THRIVE agenda and is committed to a fast passage of the recovery bill.

With that, here are your weekly to-dos:

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 Your weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]Last chance to attend a Recovery Recess event! It’s the second week
of spring recess, so make your voice heard this week before your reps
head back to D.C.! We need a bold recovery package that delivers real
climate solutions, and advances racial, Indigenous, gender, and
economic justice. Along with the THRIVE Resolution, we’re applying
pressure on MoCs to pass critical democracy reforms, like the For the
People Act and D.C. statehood without letting the filibuster get in
the way. 
 2. [ [link removed] ]Ask your representative to co-sponsor the THRIVE Agenda. With the
climate crisis continuing to intensify, the economy entering a deep
recession, and the need for racial justice and healing being felt as
acutely as ever, the case for a Green New Deal-style policymaking is
stronger than ever before. 
 3. [ [link removed] ]Watch and share our latest video on why relying on the budget
reconciliation process in the Senate is unsustainable. Budget
reconciliation can be a confusing process, so our latest video
explains what reconciliation is, and how the only path forward is to
eliminate the filibuster once and for all. 
 4. [ [link removed] ]Get a jump start on next week and make a call to support D.C.
statehood. Next week is a HUGE week for D.C. statehood! With a bill
mark-up, Emancipation Day, and more, we have to make the most of these
moments to support this crucial part of democracy reform.
 5. [ [link removed] ]Take action for democracy reform with the For the People Project.
Check out our For the People Project page to learn more about our
plans and find ways to take action. 

P.S. We rely on your support to keep call pages up and running, fund ads
to get the word out, and continue all the work we’re doing this year.
[ [link removed] ]If you’re able, click here to donate to help fund our work.

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 Next week on the Hill

It’s Recovery Recess and Indivisibles across the country are pressuring
their members of Congress who’re home in their district offices for the
week -- and while the Hill may be quiet this week, next week will be full
of action! Not only will the House be working hard on Biden’s Build Back
Better plan (and they’ll have lots of feedback from constituents like you
who want to see the plan on par with THRIVE), but it’s also a BIG week for
democracy! 

Starting on Wednesday, April 14, the House will be marking up the D.C.
statehood bill, bringing it one step closer to the House floor for a vote.
On Thursday, in recognition of Tax Day, Indivisible groups will be
uplifting the importance of D.C. statehood and how residents of D.C. pay
taxes yet have no representation in Congress. And Friday is D.C.
Emancipation Day, which celebrates the freeing of thousands of slaves in
the district a full eight months before the Emancipation Proclamation
freed slaves in the South. If you’d like to participate in the Democracy
Days of Action with our partners, share the resources below with everyone
you know.

* [ [link removed] ]Check out this video on how D.C. statehood is a racial justice
issue.
* [ [link removed] ]Share this video on why D.C. statehood is critical for reforming
our democracy.
* [ [link removed] ]Watch this video on voting rights -- and how the For the People
Act can restore our democracy.
* [ [link removed] ]Learn why the filibuster needs to be abolished in order to pass
D.C. statehood.
* [ [link removed] ]Read this resource on why filibuster reform doesn't go far enough.



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National Events

[ [link removed] ]POC Caucus Conversations: COVID Vaccine - Increasing Equity,
Decreasing Hesitancy 

Join us on Tuesday, April 27 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT for Indivisible's People
of Color Caucus conversation with Dr. Ebony Hilton and Hae Young of the
National Domestic Workers Alliance. We'll be discussing equity in vaccine
distribution, vaccine hesitancy, and how to support vaccine equity and
have conversations with our community who may be hesitant to receive the
COVID-19 vaccine. [ [link removed] ]RSVP here.

[ [link removed] ]Truth Brigade's New Program Launch

Join us on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT for big News
from the Truth Brigade! We're kicking off our new Moving the Media Program
where we'll learn from Media Matters how the media both intentionally and
unintentionally supports large-scale misinformation, and we'll take action
together to influence those influencers. [ [link removed] ]Sign up here.

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 IndivisiWins 

[ [link removed] ][IMG]Indivisibles in Arizona, along with more than 30 other groups in
the state, are pressuring corporations to denounce the massive amount of
GOP voter suppression bills making their way through the Arizona
legislature. While many of these corporations have publicly supported the
right to vote, behind the scenes they’ve donated thousands of dollars to
the state legislators responsible for these anti-democratic bills. 

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CW: discussions of sexual assault

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 

There’s a lot going on in April, so we’ve decided to change up the focus
of the content we share here each week this month. This week, in
recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re uplifting the voices
of survivors, sharing resources to support our loved ones, and talking
about the ways we can disrupt rape culture. Here’s what we’re reading and
streaming: 

🎧 [ [link removed] ]DISINFORMED: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing a coordinated
disinfo attack. In this bonus episode, Bridget Todd and Leslie Mac break
down the double-edged sword of being a political woman of color in the
public eye, and how it leads to disinformation campaigns and harassment.
AOC has been under attack for bravely sharing her story as a sexual
assault survivor, [ [link removed] ]but she’s inspiring others to speak their truths.
(There Are No Girls On The Internet, Feb. 2021).

📝 [ [link removed] ]How to support loved ones during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and
beyond, according to experts. This month can be difficult for survivors of
sexual assault, which is why it’s so important to support the ones in our
circles who may be struggling. Read and share these resources. (The Lily,
April 1).

💻 [ [link removed] ]You don’t have to be a superhero to disrupt rape culture. Check out
this new animated short from the Me Too team about why being a disruptor
is a crucial step in ending sexual violence, one brave action at a time.
(Me Too, April 5).

This is the last week to be heard by your members of Congress right in
your own backyard. Make the most of this time by showing up, making a
call, or participating in a virtual event to put strategic pressure on
your elected officials. And don’t forget that you can keep following
Recovery Recess with us on [ [link removed] ]Facebook, [ [link removed] ]Twitter, and [ [link removed] ]Instagram --
and tag us if you participate in a local event or action!

In solidarity, 
Indivisible Team

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