Indivisibles,

We did it!

Last Thursday, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court by a bipartisan, 53-47 vote. 

We knew there was a clear path, we knew she had been confirmed on a bipartisan basis three times previously, and yet we waited with bated breath after watching Republicans on the Committee on the Judiciary disrespect, demean, and disparage Judge Jackson with transparently racist attempts to smear her record and character. 

But, just like she told Sen. Padilla during her confirmation hearings, she persevered. 

We now have a historic Justice-to-be and that has happened because of your dedication to turn up the pressure on your senators. Those bad-faith Republican attacks against Judge Jackson’s character could have worked if people decided to sit out of the nomination process. That did not come to pass because folks like you got activated and stayed loud to ensure a swift and fair confirmation. 

This is the Indivisible theory of change in action and it starts and ends with you. 

When you get activated, you effect change. When you effect change, you shape a better world.

So let’s keep it going, here are your weekly to-dos:

 Your 3 weekly to-dos 

1. Click here to email President Biden and tell him to lower prescription drug prices. This is a new addition to our Let’s Go Joe Executive Actions Campaign focusing on healthcare: One in four Americans struggles to afford medication they need to stay healthy, while Big Phrama drives up drug prices to line their pockets. It is time President Biden use his legal authority to dramatically lower the cost of essential drugs like insulin, EpiPens, asthma inhalers, and more.  
2. Click here to make a video urging Biden to declare a climate emergency. The President has narrowly invoked the Defense Production Act -- one of the most important powers that can be invoked under a national emergency -- to increase production of mining in order to aid in the manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. It is good that the administration has invoked the DPA, but this narrow focus is not enough to address the climate crisis. We need to keep the heat on and urge the White House to boldly use the power of the executive to fully use the DPA to transition us to clean renewable energy and declare a national climate emergency. For a brilliant example clip, watch this video by the wonderful Giovanna.
3. Sign up for Indivisible’s National Rural Caucus. Whether you've been organizing in your rural community for decades or are just getting involved, our rural program provides space to connect with one another, engage in rural electoral and advocacy work, and celebrate rural resistance and power building. Sign up to receive a monthly rural newsletter geared specifically towards organizing for change in rural communities.

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. If you’re able, click here to donate to help fund our work.

 Let's Go Joe 

Last Wednesday, we secured another victory in the Let’s Go Joe campaign! President Biden announced another extension to the pause for federal student loan payments until August 31. This is a great first step that we should celebrate! But we still want the administration to go further by canceling at least $50,000 in debt for all borrowers. So, click here to tell Biden to cancel student debt and stay tuned for opportunities to take action on that in the future.

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 National Events 

Register here for the Truth Brigade Big truths Webinar Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT. Learn the disturbing truth about the exploitation of inflation fueled by the war in Ukraine to maximize corporate profits while the world is in crisis. Hear from our special guest, the Global Strategic Communications Council. And then -- take action to counter disinformation with the Indivisible Truth Brigade team!

Register here for the Rural Caucus Call on Wednesday, April 27 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Once a month, rural Indivisibles and organizers all over the country join together to support rural organizing nationwide. This month, join us as the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative presents their program to help bridge the political, economic, and cultural divide between rural and urban/suburban communities. Next, Robin Johnson, host of Heartland Politics, will share how Democrats can win in white working class districts. Finally, Indivisible NC District 9 (ID9) Group Leader Ava Williamson will share their experiences canvassing with partner organizations in both urban and rural areas of NC.

 IndivisiWin of the Week 

Vicki Miller, Group Leader of Indivisible Philadelphia, was featured in an article about the 35 Doors Project -- an initiative to get volunteers to knock on 35 doors to get out the vote in Pennsylvania. “We ask people how they’re feeling after the last several years, listen to what’s on their mind and ask if they’re aware of the election coming up…Research shows that voting begets more voting. So if we can convince someone to vote in the primary election, they are more likely to vote in the general election.”

The last two weeks have been incredible displays of how ongoing action can create change as we watched the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the extension of the federal student loan pause, and the announcement of a phase out of Title 42. We have many more challenges on the horizon. 

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date on our priorities moving forward and let these wins give us the energy to keep marching on.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team