Indivisibles, 

The Senate is up against a major deadline this coming week for the For the People Act (S. 1): The Senate needs to pass the bill before they go on recess, or there won’t be sufficient time to put its provisions into effect before the 2022 elections. 

That’s why voting rights activists, including Indivisibles across the country, aren’t letting up for a single moment. Last week, Leah wrote a message explaining why she was arrested taking part in a civil disobedience action last week: 

I didn't take this action lightly. But I felt called to do it. On Saturday night, Ezra and I attended a vigil for John Lewis. We listened to Rep. Sherman, a member of the Texas Democratic House of Representatives. Rep. Sherman, along with his fellow representatives, have fled the state to deny Republicans the quorum they need to pass vicious voter suppression legislation. They've come to Washington because they need every one of us to fight just as hard for the For the People Act as they're fighting for Texas.

And we heard the words of John Lewis himself, in his final essay:

Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. In my life I have done all I can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love and nonviolence is the more excellent way. Now it is your turn to let freedom ring.

When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last and that peace finally triumphed over violence, aggression, and war.

After the vigil, we went home and I thought about what I'd tell my 9-month-old son about this moment when Republican attacks on the freedom to vote threatened everything we hold dear. And I knew I needed to act. So Monday morning, on the anniversary of the 1848 Seneca Falls Women’s Convention, I joined the Moral Monday march. 

You can take part in more Moral Monday events like Leah (more info on that below), or take other actions like calling your senators or making a video for your friends asking them to call theirs. No matter what you do, it’s crucially important that you do something this week to fight for S. 1. The fate of our democracy literally depends on this work. 

With that, here are your weekly to-dos:

Your Weekly To-Dos

1. Keep calling your senators and demand they pass S. 1 without delay -- and get a free sticker! We need to keep the calls coming in every single day this week to get the For The People Act over the finish line. We're also giving out "No Filibuster" stickers to everyone who makes a call this week! Use our form to automatically be connected to your senator, and then fill it out again to reach your other senator’s office to make sure they know that we need to get S. 1 done, no excuses.
2. Make a call about the Recovery package. The Senate released their draft budget resolution last week, and we’re glad it includes many of our top priorities. But the $3.5 trillion offered by the Senate is the floor, not the ceiling, and House Democrats must use the power of their majority to augment this proposal to truly meet the scale of the current crises. Read the resource about the recovery package, then pick your top issue and make a call. 
3. Medicare’s 56th birthday is July 30th. Indivisible, along with a group of our closest partners, is organizing a day of action later this week -- keep an eye out on our social media for more details as they come together. 
4. Take a moment to look below at the local and national events near you, and sign up for one! We have a lot going on, from introductory trainings to direct actions, and you won’t want to miss it. 

P.S. It may not seem like much, but a lot of time and resources go into building call scripts, organizing events, and developing informational messages like this one -- not to mention funding ads, billboards, and more. As a grassroots organization we depend on funding from folks like you to make it all possible -- if you’re able, click here to donate to help fund our work.

National Events

Register for our Redistricting Hearing Training on Wednesday, July 28 at 3 PM ET/12 PM PT. As states prepare to redraw voting maps, how much do you really know about that process and the gerrymandering that often goes along with it? Take our 10-question Redistricting Quiz and see where your knowledge lands. Then, register for Indivisible Civics’ nonpartisan Redistricting Hearing Training so that you can be informed about what resources are at your disposal on how redistricting works state by state. We'll cover the most effective ways to participate in the redistricting process, including best practices for attending public hearings, participating in official online comment periods, and developing a community of interest.

Join a Moral Monday civil disobedience event in your state today, or in DC next week. We’re supporting the Poor People’s Campaign in hosting events nationwide today to take action for voting rights and democracy reform. Please note that these events will include nonviolent civil disobedience, and that means there is a chance that those who participate will be arrested. You should make an intentional decision on whether or not you, or anyone attending these events, would want to participate in a civil disobedience action. The Poor People’s Campaign event organizers will provide guidance and training prior to the events.

Join TONIGHT’s climate working group at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT! The climate working group scored a major win this week by keeping the pressure up on progressive voting bloc members, who officially voted to include the American Renewable Energy Standard in their recovery package demands. Join the climate working group on Monday to celebrate this WIN, learn where Biden is stalling on climate, and how Appalachia is organizing for just climate transition. Click here to register.

RSVP for our next monthly National Activist Call on Thursday, August 5. The National Activist Call is a space held on the first Thursday of every month for activists, group leaders, and new members alike. Join Indivisibles across the country as we celebrate successes, discuss our national strategy, and take time to create connections while building community with each other.

Register for the next National Rural Call Wednesday, July 28 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. Join this month’s rural call to hear from Kern County Indivisible in California, working to oust House Minority Leader McCarthy, and the New Rural Project in North Carolina led by Cynthia Wallace, formerly-endorsed Indivisible candidate, and Helen Probst-Mills preparing for a key 2022 Senate race. With midterms just around the corner, join this call to hear from rural groups DOING THE WORK!

 IndivisiWin of the Week 

Georgia Indivisibles created a statewide sign-on letter ahead of the Senate Rules Field Hearing on Protecting the Freedom to Vote today, outlining their priorities in the bill, and Sen. Klobuchar read it into the official Senate record! This is a great illustration of the power of Indivisibles when we work together.

That’s it for this week, folks! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for breaking news, and text INDIVISIBLE to 97779 to join our mobile rapid response team. 

In solidarity, 
Indivisible Team