Indivisibles,

This week is going to be pretty busy ([ [link removed] ]check out our tweet thread for
in-depth info). In fact, before we get to to-dos, let’s just take a look
at everything that should be on all of our calendars:

Today: The Supreme Court of the United States began its oral arguments
today into whether the Trump administration acted improperly with its
decision to end the Deferred Action Against Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and
put almost 700,000 young immigrants at risk of deportation. This is just
the beginning of this case, but it only underscores why reforms are so
important, and desperately needed. 

Tomorrow (Wednesday): Public impeachment hearings begin tomorrow, starting
with Bill Taylor and George Kent, both of whom have already gone on record
citing a Trump administration quid pro quo connection to Ukraine. So we’re
thinking tomorrow is as good a day as any to call your representative and
your two senators. That’s why we’ve got all our tools and toolkits ready
for our National #DefundHate Call-In Day on Wednesday:

* We updated our [ [link removed] ]explainer with everything you need to know about the
latest in the fight. 
* You can check out our [ [link removed] ]social toolkit to share with your network to
start promoting now.
* We’ve got [ [link removed] ]graphics for you to share on all your social media
platforms.

Thursday: Last month, we launched our national Congressional Endorsements
program and put out a call to local groups to nominate candidates for a
movement-wide Indivisible endorsement. This Thursday, after weeks of
submissions, talking with groups, and the first round of voting, we’re
excited to announce the first nationally endorsed congressional candidates
of the 2020 election cycle. So keep your eyes peeled for our first
IndivisiCandidates coming soon!

Friday: We’re wrapping up the week with coverage of another round of
public impeachment hearings, which means there’s time for you to put some
more pressure on your members of Congress to support these proceedings
(even a thank you goes a long way). In fact, it’ll be the perfect time to
register or find a “Nobody is Above the Law” Impeachment Eve event near
you. With nearly 250 events registered, we have a chance to make this
moment a turning point in the movement to bring this administration to
justice. 

Great, now that we’ve set the stage, it’s time for your 5 weekly to-dos:

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 Your 5 weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]Tell Congress to #DefundHate in the November funding bill. There’s
only a little more than a week left for Congress to fund the
government before it could shut down, and the situation is still up in
the air. Make sure to call your Representative and Senators during
Wednesday’s National Call-In Day to tell them not to give ICE or CBP
any special increases in funding -- the call-in day number is
[ tel:18447783056 ]1-844-778-3056, or you can text DEFUND HATE to 977-79.
 2. [ [link removed] ]Continue to demand your member of Congress #impeachnow. Since
recess is over, the House is just getting underway with the public
phase of the inquiry. It’s critical that we keep the pressure on our
Members to ensure they hold Trump accountable and get to the truth.
For Democrats, show up to tell them that you’ve got their backs. For
Republicans, ask them #OneSimpleQuestion: do you think it’s OK for a
president to ask a foreign power to interfere in our elections? Get
their responses on video. Find or register your event now and
coalition partners will help you recruit.
 3. [ [link removed] ]Register or find a Trump is Not Above the Law Impeachment Eve event
now. The night before the House of Representatives takes a historic
vote to impeach Trump, we'll head to every congressional office and
public square to declare that Nobody Is Above the Law as
representatives finalize their positions and senators look on. There
are more than 246 events on the map as of now with more being added
every day. Take a look to find (or host) one near you.
 4. [ [link removed] ]Sign up to make some calls connecting voters to senators to demand
a complete and fair impeachment trial. We've identified 13 senators
who really need to hear from their constituents (folks who are
vulnerable because they’re up for reelection next year and folks who
are retiring and worrying a lot about their legacies). Now we're
asking you to call voters in those states and ask them to turn up the
pressure on their elected officials. It’s a simple four-part process:

 1. You call a progressive voter in a key state with one of these 13
Republicans. These folks are your friends -- they attended the
Women’s March and/or fight for progressive causes.
 2. You explain how they have power now. You’ll remind them why the
continued fight for impeachment is so important -- and why they
have particular power in this moment.
 3. You ask them to use their power. Then, you’ll ask them to call
their senator and make their voices heard on why we’re demanding
courage in this moment.
 4. You push a button and connect them to their senator’s office. The
call tool will allow you to automatically patch them through to
their senator’s DC office.

 5. [ [link removed] ]Order your Indivisible book today. As a reminder, 100% of the
proceeds from We Are Indivisible: A Blueprint for Democracy After
Trump are going to Indivisible’s Save Democracy Fund, which supports
projects related to democracy reform and our vision for what happens
after we take back the Senate and the White House in 2021.

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 2020 Update 

Does the Democratic field still have room for more candidates? Michael
Bloomberg seems to think so -- and maybe more do too! This week, we’re
checking in on a big endorsement, some candidate insights on early primary
states, and who’s still thinking about jumping into the contest:

* [ [link removed] ]National Nurses United endorses Bernie Sanders. The nation’s
largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United, announced
on Tuesday that they are supporting Senator Sanders for president in
the Democratic primary. National Nurses is a major proponent of
Medicare for All and has decided to throw their weight behind one of
the policy’s biggest champions in the race.
* [ [link removed] ]Julián Castro gets real about early state demographics. It’s a
common question that pops up ahead of presidential primaries: why are
Iowa and New Hampshire first to vote? The answer is tied up in
tradition and expectations, but it’s worth pointing out that both
states are whiter and more rural than the rest of the country.
Secretary Castro acknowledged that fact -- and how those demographics
impact the race overall -- in statements this week. It’s a notable
(and refreshing) departure from how most candidates discuss voters in
these states while trying to win them over!
* [ [link removed] ]A new challenger approaches? Last week, we heard rumblings that
former New York City Mayor and current billionaire Michael Bloomberg
is planning to enter the Democratic primary. It looks like at least
one other hopeful is also moving towards making an entrance: former
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. Late entries will face major
challenges in early states and debate qualifying, but name recognition
and party support may help these two get in the game.





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 We need to fight back against the GOP's robocalls. 

The New York Times reported last week that Republican operatives have been
funding a coordinated robocall campaign to jam the phones of Democratic
congressional offices and create anti-impeachment pressure. They’ve
already made over 11,000 calls -- but Indivisibles know how to fight back.

We’re using HubDialer, our super-effective calling tool, to connect
constituents in key states directly to their senators to get them to
commit to a fair and transparent impeachment trial. With this tool on our
side, and the nationwide activist movement to put it to use, we can
counteract the GOP’s big calling drive -- and show our senators that they
MUST work to protect democracy.

We’re funded by individual donors, not corporations or political parties,
so we rely on support from people like you to make all our work possible.
[ [link removed] ]Can you pitch in $10 today to keep pushing calls to Senate offices and
building a strong progressive movement?

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 IndivisiWin of the Week 

 

[17]Tweet of Indivisibles groups from across Arizona
rally on the eve of the public impeachment hearings to
show that Trump is not above the law!
Indivisibles groups from across Arizona rally on the
eve of the public impeachment hearings to show that
Trump is not above the law!

Recess is over, and it’s time to turn up the heat on impeachment, and on
ensuring that this Congress continues to stop Trump’s racist immigration
policies from being funded. This week is gonna be busy, Indivisibles. 

But we’ll be right here with you, and ready to bring this administration
to justice, and to unite against it’s cruel agenda on every front. 

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

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