Hey Indivisibles,

This week is one of those times where several very important, difficult things are happening at the same time. Here’s what we’re thinking about: 

1. Today we watched the closing arguments in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial for murdering Black Lives Matter protestors last August. We expect a verdict this week, and while we don’t yet know the outcome, the way this trial has proceeded is just another blatant demonstration of how our judicial system has and continues to uphold white supremacy. It’s clear to us that if there were a person of color in Rittenhouse’s place, we’d be witnessing a very different process.
   While right wing extremists rally to defend Rittenhouse, their allies in state legislators have passed laws protecting drivers who hit and kill protestors, and in the same sessions, passed legislation restricting voting rights and instituting voter ID laws that are proven to disproportionately impact Black and PoC Americans. In the to-dos below, we’ll offer some suggestions as to how you can take action on racial justice and policing, as well as how to move forward pro-democracy legislation.
   
2. Simultaneously (and we know this can be hard to hold at the same moment, it's hard for us too) this is the week that we hold conservative Democrats to their word on passing Biden’s full agenda. As you'll remember, House conservatives Democrats committed to vote for the Build Back Better Agenda (BBB) after getting fiscal info from the CBO (Congressional Budget Office this week. For more on how this went down, you can read this message from our Co-Executive Director Leah Greenberg. BBB is how we’ll win much needed public investments across the economy, designed to support children and families, historic investments in climate action, make healthcare more affordable, and provide deportation protection and work permits for many immigrants, all while taking steps to make our tax code more fair for working families. Below, we’ll give you directions on who to call to ensure it passes.

With that, here are your weekly to-dos:

Your Weekly To-Dos

1. Call your representative and make sure they pass the full Build Back Better Agenda. You can use this link or text SaveBBB to 97779 to be connected directly. This is the week that we hold conservative Democrats to their word on passing Biden’s full agenda. This means we’re in a key moment for advocacy as we fight to win the most progressive reconciliation bill possible. It is urgent that you call your representative and tell them how important it is that they stick to their word and pass an inclusive recovery bill that works for everyone. Once you have called your representative click here to call your senators and demand they pass the bill immediately after the House sends it over. If you’re in a red state, this is a time it’s still important to call your Member of Congress -- while you likely won’t be able to sway their vote, it’s important they know that you are watching, and won’t let them take credit for the investments that this bill provides after the fact. 
2. Call your Senator and demand they move quickly on the Freedom to Vote Act. Republican senators are redrawing congressional districts (particularly in communities of color), and trying to suppress marginalized votes across America. This is unacceptable and we must preserve and protect our democracy against ongoing attempts to erode it.  Call your Senators and let them know you want them to adjust the filibuster now to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.
3. Support Organizations Helping #BlackLivesMatter. In light of the blatant racism coming from the Rittenhouse Trial, take a stand against white supremacy by donating to one of the many organizations helping #BlackLivesMatter. We will not let hate win!

 IndivisiWins

Indivisibles in Pennsylvania took to the streets of Clarion County (a very red district in PA) to let them know it’s time #EndTheFilibuster!

This week is going to be a busy one as we fight against white supremacy, and fight for Biden’s full agenda. Keep updated by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. As always, we are in this fight together, and we couldn’t do it without you.

In solidarity, 

Indivisible Team