The impeachment trial in the Senate has begun, and it is already an embarrassment.
Mitch McConnell is running a sham impeachment trial, attempting to cover up for Trump’s abuses under cover of night. There’s little time left - tell your Senators to oppose this loudly and publicly and push for a fair trial.
Call your Senators and tell them:
The impeachment trial that started yesterday in the Senate is already a sham and an embarrassment. I urge the Senator to speak out loudly and firmly against the Senate rules resolution and any further attempts at a cover-up, and to do everything in her power to have a fair trial in the Senate.
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Indivisible SF Spotlight
We met with the staff of Senator Feinstein! On Thursday we met with Jim Lazarus (State Director) and Abby Ellis (Field Representative) at Senator Dianne Feinstein’s San Francisco office. We discussed avoiding war in Iran, our concerns about the NDAA, and the importance of a fair impeachment trial in the Senate. Jim shared with us that the Senator will fight to have a real trial with witnesses, and she believes there is a chance of one happening.
We asked if the Senator had visited any ICE or CBP detention facilities. She has not, but her staff regularly visits the California facilities. We also asked if the Senator has taken a position on Senator Wyden’s election security bill. They did not have an answer but will get back to us.
We had a busy weekend! Joining many other local activist groups, we had a contingent at the 2020 Women’s March on Saturday. Though it was cold, we were warmed by the spirit of activism that runs strong among us.
Then, on Monday, our members (and some former members who have moved on to other local activism!) joined Wealth and Disparities in the Black Community - Justice 4 Mario Woods to demand that our city officials get serious about living up to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black San Franciscans deserve real justice—in employment, housing, healthcare, and the courtroom. It's time we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with action and policy change, and that's what we want our elected officials to do. We were also excited to be joined by San Francisco's new progressive DA, Chesa Boudin, for this event!
We closed out Monday by marching as a contingent at the Martin Luther King Day march from Caltrain, over Lefty O’Doul’s Bridge, to Yerba Buena Gardens (site of a monument to Dr. King and his work).
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Next Indivisible SF General Meeting: Sunday, Feb 9 1pm–3pm at the Women’s Building. This event is both for first-timers and regular attendees! RSVP on Eventbrite.
Sunday, Feb 9, 4pm–6pm: Pints & Postcards at Standard Deviant! After our general meeting, we’ll write letters to voters in swing states to help them register to vote in key elections! $20 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. RSVP on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, Jan 22, 10am–12pm: Register New Citizens to Vote at Paramount Theatre in Oakland. Join Democracy Action volunteers as we help register new citizens to vote following the monthly swearing-in ceremony at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. Welcoming new citizens to the United States by giving them the tools to fully activate their new freedom to vote is one of the most rewarding things we do. NOTE: there is only a morning session on this day, no afternoon session. Please arrive no later than 10am to allow time for training and volunteer distribution. We usually end at noon. RSVP here.
Thursday, Jan 23, 6:30pm–8:30pm: Decarceration & Public Safety panel at 518 Valencia St. Join the ACLU - San Francisco Chapter for its annual panel event, this year on decarceration and public safety in San Francisco. In addition to hearing from expert guest speakers and learning how to organize around these issues, the event will also be a great opportunity to connect with local activists and ACLU SF chapter members. RSVP on Facebook.
Saturday, Jan 25, 7:30–8:30pm: Songs of Resilience with Emma’s Revolution at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. Join award-winning activist duo, Emma's Revolution (who frequently perform at our rallies), and Annie Patterson, beloved folk performer and co-creator of the popular songbooks Rise Up Singing and Rise Again. This event, an uprising of hope and harmony in tumultuous times, will be held in Berkeley on Saturday Jan 25th, in celebration of Pete Seeger’s 100th Birthday. Purchase a ticket here.
Sunday, Jan 26, 1–6pm: Democracy Action SF 2020 Kickoff. The most important election year ever is here and we are ready to get to work! Please join Democracy Action for their first phone bank of 2020, immediately followed by a brief kickoff celebration. We will be making voter registration calls and campaign calls for a few special elections coming up soon (including a closely watched race in SoCal). Thank you all for all your work over these last years. We hope to make this year the most productive one yet! RSVP here.
Thursday, Jan 30, 11:15am–1pm: Meeting with the Staff of Senator Harris. A delegation of Indivisible SF members will meet with members of Sen. Harris's staff and inform them of what we want her to do in the coming months. You can join us and contribute to our agenda! Use our form to sign up.
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