Indivisible Resistance Newsletter March 3, 2019

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YOUR RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2019

REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL IN NEXT FEW WEEKS
STAY ALERT TO PROTECT THE MUELLER INVESTIGATION!

Our plans haven't changed. Be ready to mobilize on short notice! Sign up here: Rapid Response to Firing Mueller

The new Attorney General William Barr has total discretion regarding Mueller's report to decide what is shared with whom, and when anything is shared. Almost all Americans agree that they want Mueller's report to be made fully public (80% of Republicans and almost 90% of the public at large).  Even if Barr restricts access to the report, we'll find out about any further indictments Mueller makes when he makes them. And Barr is required to make public any recommendations of Mueller's that he overrides.

If findings come that are not made public, DEMAND that Congress do everything in its power to make the report public!

NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!!!!
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CALLS TO ACTION:

Trump's National 'emergency' is an illegal, anti-democratic power grab rooted in racism. 

The House voted on Tuesday to overturn President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the Mexican border, with just 13 Republicans joining Democrats to try to block his effort to divert funding to a border wall without congressional approval.

The resolution of disapproval, which passed 245 to 182, must now be taken up by the Senate, where three Republicans have already declared their support, only one short of the number needed for Congress to ratify a stinging rebuke of Mr. Trump’s efforts.

We’ve got to let every single member of  the Senate know that they need to fight back. Here’s how:

1.  Call your Senators or call or use our toll-free number: 1-855-980-2355 to tell them to reject Trump’s fake emergency.  Congress has an obligation to check Executive Branch abuses. They need to act to protect our democracy by overriding a certain veto of the resolution of disapproval of the national emergency declaration. 

Hold Trump accountable following Michael Cohen's Congressional testimony.

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former layer and long-term fixer, sent shockwaves through Washington when he testified on Wednesday against his former boss before the House Oversight Committee.  Cohen revealed several details about his interactions with the president that legal experts said could pose a threat to Trump's presidency, or to those around him, including some of his closest family members.

With Democrats in control of the House, we can take actions to protect our democracy.  

     2. Call Your Member of Congress Now to tell them to prioritize using their new powers to hold Trump accountable for his corruption and crimes, including obstruction of justice.

             UPDATES AND FURTHER ACTIONS

Plan to attend our General Meeting on Thursday March 7th and hear a discussion on CLIMATE CHANGE, one of your priorities suggested at our last meeting.

Our climate change speaker is from 

Come hear South Florida Lead Organizer

                                                   Olivia Nedd

Did you know that most registered voters support the ideas in the Green New Deal?  See the results of this Yale University study that demonstrates strong bipartisan support when the Deal is discussed without reference to the party that introduced it.  Yale Green New Deal .  Across the country most Americans think climate warming is real.  Click on this interactive map of opinions across all US states on whether Climate warming is happening. Click here to learn more about the Green New Deal and an analysis of its feasibility

Visit your local legislators.  Don't forget our bi-weekly schedule to visit Cyndi Stevenson's office on 3/13/19 at 10 AM. 

During the 2/27 meeting Indivisible members Andrea Degeorge and Mary Lawrence informed Stevenson's District secretary Shorty Robbins of our priorities:
support for the Equal Rights Amendment (HB 209), gun control bills (HB1025, HB735, HB655), flexibility in use of impact fees (HB207) and making it illegal to practice conversion therapy on minors (HB109).
and
opposition to ban on sanctuary cities (SB168), preemption of local authorities (HB3), and the study of the Bible in public schools (HB195).
Everyone who is a constituent of Cyndi Stevenson is encouraged to attend! Please email   andrea.degeorge@gmail.com if you are interested. 

Indivisible St Johns is visiting State legislators on March 12 - let us know your priority issues.

FEBRUARY GOAL MET!  Indivisible St Johns Medicaid Expansion petition drive met its February goal of 300+ signed petitions!  Watch this space for future petition activity.

Anyone who wants to help out can email andrea.degeorge@gmail.com with their preferred time slot. 

Restoring Voting Rights for Felons.  Call your legislators to say Florida voters voted by 64 percent to restore voting rights to most felons (exceptions for murderers and felony sex offenders).  Don't let legislators tie this up by using ambiguities to slow down the process of restoring voting rights to felons.  

Gary Farris conducting Voter  Registration Training Voter Registration Training for outreach to those eligible for restoration of Voting Rights, thanks to Amendment 4. Gary Farris heads up voter registration for the St. Johns Democratic Party.  He is currently holding a number of training session for people who are interested in reaching out to former felons.   His regular training sessions are the first  Wednesday of the month at 2:30 PM at Democratic Headquarters or by appointment.  If you are interested in assisting Gary with this effort, please contact him at 904-599-6241 or glandlkfarris@comcast.net.  Voter Registration Outreach Locations Saturday, March 30th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM: Ponte Vedra, SJC Ponte Vedra Library Branch, 101 Library Blvd. (Under renovation through February)

FIXING OUR ELECTION PROCESS THE NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE Monday, March 11  Pam Edwards - Roine The League of Women Voters Unity Church for Creative Living 2777 Race Track Rd. Gathering 6:30 PM Meeting -  7:00 PM The National Popular Vote is designed to guarantee that the winner of the presidential election is always the candidate who receives the greatest number of votes nationwide.  It is entirely within the framework of the US Constitution and has been signed on by 11 states and the District of Columbia. Florida will once again have this legislation introduced into both the Florida Senate and House of Representatives during this year’s session.  Please join us for this informational meeting.  All are welcome!!

On March 13th, hundreds of people from across Florida will be gathering in Tallahassee to advocate for positive criminal justice reform in our communities. And, we’d love to have you join us. Join the Florida Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform at our 2019 Lobby Day on Wednesday, March 13 at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee!  RSVP

3/14 @ 4:30 St. Francis Chef's Night Out  Women's March St. Johns is participating for a chef's night out on 3/14. Join us and help feed the community! Details: Chef’s Night Out is a fun group experience in the kitchen…yours or ours! Each month groups from businesses, churches and neighborhoods cook dinner for our families and single adult residents. Our chef is there to assist in the kitchen as your group cooks or heats up the dinner for our (approx.) 45 residents. Dinner is served at 5:30pm. Contact Cindy Rockafellow with any questions Art: Jen Bloomer of Radici Studios

We Are,  We Are…  PERSISTENT!!!

Indivisible St. Johns

Telephone / Post Card Advocacy  

Topics and Talking Points    

Good   is   breaking   out   all   across   North   America! 

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE: 

INDIVISIBLE ST JOHNS ADVOCACY WORKSHEETS AND POST CARD PARTY NOW MEETS ON 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS 

We will be holding the post card advocacy party at Growers Alliance Coffee shop on the first and third Thursdays at 2PM. 

March dates: March 7 and March 21

April: 4 and 18

May: 2 and 16

etc

Join us at the Growers' Alliance, 322 Anastatia Boulevard 

Topics and Talking Points    February 28, 2019

Inspiring!! Last August, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, protested climate change outside Swedish parliament building. This week, tens of thousands of European kids protested en masse, inspired by her example.

To: Sen. Rubio, Sen. Scott   U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510   Capitol operator: 202-224-3121 

To: Rep. Michael Waltz or Rep. John Rutherford  U.S. House,  Washington, D.C.  20515

These are the actions of a dictator.

The President ignored Congress and claimed a national emergency.

Will you support a resolution to terminate this false emergency?

Will you call for investigations into this abuse of power?

To: Sen. Rubio, Sen. Scott   U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510   Capitol operator: 202-224-3121 

I support a judiciary that protects voting.

The President has nominated judges that oppose civil rights and health care for all.

Will you vote against confirming Michael Park, Eric Murphy, and Chad Readler to the federal bench? Thank you.

To: DHS Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen

Department of Homeland Security 3801 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
When ICE denies detained people access to medical care and legal representation...

A hunger strike is a nonviolent way for the voiceless to be heard.

ICE used force-feeding, which is unethical, cruel, and inhumane. — Physicians for Human Rights

DHS must ban force-feeding nationally and immediately.

To: Kimba Pedro Ngana, A# 216267806, P.O. Box 248, Lumpkin, GA 31815

From Americans of Conscience Checklist:  Kimba is one of many people our friend Susan K. visits at the ICE detention facility in Lumpkin, GA. Send a colorful postcard, hopeful stories in a sealed envelope, and/or kid’s drawings (marker, pencil, or crayon). Writing in Portuguese would be a treat, but English works.

shine a light in Kimba’s life.

Kimba, Eu me preocupo com você.    Kimba, I care about you.

Como um americano eu recebê-lo.    As an American I welcome you.

Saiba que você não está sozinho.       Know that you are not alone.

To: Mayor Nancy Shaver  P.O. Box 210 (75 King Street)   St. Augustine, FL 32085-0210 

Dear Mayor Shaver. I was shocked to hear about your stroke. I want you to know how much I appreciate you. Thank you for focusing our attention on resilience to climate change. I wish you a full recovery. All the best,  

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WE ALWAYS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND NEW IDEAS! 

Email us at indivisible.st.johns@gmail.com

KNOW YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS

Senator Travis Hutson District 7 Republican

                                   

District Office                                                             Tallahassee Office

4875 Palm Coast Parkway, NW                                314 Senate Building
Suite 5                                                                          404 South Monroe Street
Palm Coast, FL 32137                                                 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(386) 446-7610                                                           (850) 487-5007
Senate VOIP: 40700                                                   Senate VOIP: 5007
FAX (888) 263-3475

Legislative Assistants                                                Legislative Assistant

Danielle Curbow and Matthew Kauffmann          John Kotyk

Member of the Florida House of Representatives Cyndi Stevenson 17th District  Republican District Address Suite 902 309 Kingsley Lake Drive St Augustine, FL 32092-3048 Phone (904) 823-2300 District Secretary: Shorty Robbins

Capitol Address 402 South Monroe Street 303 House Office Building Tallahassee, FL   32399-1300 Phone: (850) 717-5017 Legislative Assistant Kaley Slattery : Kaley

Member of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner 24th District  Republican

                                     

District Office                                             Capitol Office

Suite 1                                                              418 The Capitol
4877 Palm Coast Parkway Northwest                 402 South Monroe Street 
Palm Coast, FL 32137-3677                                Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone (386) 446-7644                                       Phone (850) 717-5024

                                                                                      Legislative Assistant

                                                                                      Samantha Story