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Monday, February 25, 2019
Sunday, February 24, 2019
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YOUR RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2019
REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL IN NEXT FEW WEEKS
STAY ALERT TO PROTECT THE MUELLER INVESTIGATION!
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 Mueller Investigation shutdown
NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!!!!
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CALLS TO ACTION:
Indivisible St Johns continued collecting petitions to Expand Medicaid at the St Augustine Farmers Market February 23. We’re popular and well on our way to meet our goal of 300 by end February!
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.
Trump's National 'emergency' is an illegal, anti-democratic power grab rooted in racism.
House and Senate Dems will introduce a resolution of disapproval in the next few days to block Trump's emergency declaration, which has a good chance of passing both chambers of Congress and being sent to Trump, who is sure to issue his first veto. Republican leaders in both Chambers vow to sustain Mr. Trump's veto.
We’ve got to let every single member of Congress know that they need to fight back. Here’s how:
- Call your MoCs 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.
- Read more on how you can demand Congress launch investigations into this abuse of power. With their new oversight powers in the House, Democrats should immediately schedule hearings and investigations into Trump’s illegal power grab. Learn more from Indivisible resources.
UPDATES AND FURTHER ACTIONS
Watch out for discussions of the issues that you told us were your priorities during the February 7th General Meeting .
Responding to those wishes, your Steering Committee is bringing you speakers/experts on each topic to forthcoming General Meetings. These issues include, in no particular order:
- the national popular vote and voter suppression
- income inequality
- climate change
- health care expansion
We'll also publish links to related articles in our newsletter and blog.
Our March 7th General Meeting Discussion will focus on climate change led by
Come hear South Florida Lead Organizer
Olivia Nedd
Come hear South Florida Lead Organizer
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 2/27/19 at 10 AM.
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.
Indivisible St Johns is visiting State legislators on March 12 - let us know your priority issues.
Indivisible St Johns continued collecting petitions to Expand Medicaid at the St Augustine Farmers Market February 23. We’re popular and well on our way to meet our goal of 300 by end February!
Anyone who wants to help out can email andrea.degeorge@gmail.com with their preferred time slot.
Pizza and Movie Night
Michael Moore's Documentary
"Fahrenheit 9/11"
Wednesday, February 27
6:00 PM - Pizza and beverages
6:45 PM - showing of Fahrenheit 9/11
Donation: $20 Pizza and Movie, $10 Movie alone
Filmmaker Michael Moore predicted that Donald Trump would become the 45th president of the United States. Traveling across the country, Moore interviews American citizens to get a sense of the social, economic and political impact of Trump's victory. Moore also takes an in-depth look at voting, the Electoral College, the government agenda, the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., and the water crisis in his hometown of Flint, Mich.
To RSVP for the movie night, call 904-825-2336.
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 LocationsWednesday, February 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 PMArmstrong, First Baptist Church, 6370 Armstrong Road, Elkton.Saturday, February 23rd from 1:30 to 3:30 PM:Anastasia Island, SJC Anastasia Library Branch, 124 Seagrove Main StNorthwest, SJC Bartram Trail Library Branch, 60 Davis Pond Blvd.INDIVISIBLE ST JOHNS COUNTYSaturday, 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!!
RSVP
Join the Florida Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform at our 2019 Lobby Day on Wednesday, March 13 at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee!
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 ALWAYS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND NEW IDEAS!
Email us at indivisible.st.johns@gmail.com
Do you Know about Americans of Conscience Checklist? Each week they will send you a list of actions for each value on the checklist. Sign up here https://americansofconscience.com/
I value democracy.
With respect and collaboration, we create a government for the people, by the people.
I value equality.
Support the dignity of your rainbow of neighbors from every religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, age, and ability.
I value voting as a foundation of a healthy democracy.
Each citizen must be able to freely and fairly elect those who represent their values. The actions below are part of our 16-point plan to bolster voting access before the 2020 election.
I value decency.
Our nation has a moral and legal obligation to welcome people seeking asylum and refuge. We support showing decency toward this vulnerable community.
Friday, February 22, 2019
INDIVISIBLE ROLLS OUT NEW STATE-LEVEL STRATEGY
Taking our fight to state legislatures around the country, we’re rolling out new strategies and support to remake our democracy and circumvent Trump’s agenda, state by state -- all 50 of them.
The backstory
For decades, Republicans entrenched their power by artfully taking over state legislatures. They weaponized their control to roll back voting protections, institute suppressive voting rules, and gerrymander district lines to maintain GOP power while losing popularity.
And it worked... until we built the blue wave, which swept the House and State Houses, too. We won:
✅ 350+ state legislative seats
✅ 7 new governorships
✅ 7 state legislative chambers
✅ 6 Democratic supermajorities
✅ 6 Democratic trifectas (total one-party control of the state government)
The opportunity
With the state-level wins we scored in 2018, we have new leverage for states to stop Trump’s agenda, turn back the Republicans’ damage, and go on offense to advance bold progressive ideas and policies that’ll shape the progressive landscape in 2019, 2020, and beyond.
To save our democracy, we have to organize at the state level. Our federal work will continue, but taking our fight to the state level, we can:
Expand voting rights
Draw fair district lines
Protect communities under attack by the Trump administration
Demonstrate our bold, progressive vision for the future
What it’ll take
💪Mighty organizing support from our team. We’re doubling our organizing team (to the tune of 14 organizers, 3 training organizers, and 2 digital organizers) to provide critical support to strengthen statewide coalitions, coordinate actions, lead targeted online and in-person trainings on state advocacy tactics, and more.
💪Strategic policy guidance. We’ve hired 3 policy staff to help strategize full campaigns from start to finish, identify and track priority legislation, develop targeted policy resources to help Indivisibles take action, and organize strategy calls.
💪Innovative digital and communications support. We’re hiring 3 communications staffers to propel massive online engagement in the states, provide email and text recruitment for events, and amplify campaigns via the press.
💪Critical state and local legislation tracking tools. We’ll be using the best software available to provide important bill tracking and updates to groups carrying out state-level work on the ground.
Coming soon.... how we all can contribute
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating hundreds of years of Black history -- and acknowledging the past and present of an economy and a tax code that has been rigged disproportionately against Black communities.
After hundreds of years of Black American struggle, activism, and achievement:
- On average, Black workers’ wages are still only 75% of their white counterparts
- White households headed by high school dropouts attain more wealth than Black households led by college graduates
- Of the nearly $275 billion in tax breaks provided to individuals by the GOP Tax Scam last year, about 80% of the benefits went to white households
from The Tax March Team
Free online US civics coursehttps://www.khanacademy.org/
Start from the basics
Learn the basics, starting with Ideals of democracy
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics#american-civics-
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Florida is drowning. Condos are still being built. Can't humans see the writing on the wall?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/15/florida-climate-change-coastal-real-estate-rising-seas?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits
drowning. Condos are still being built. Can't humans see the writing on the wall?ida is drowning. Condos are still being built. Can't humans see the writing on the wall?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/15/florida-climate-change-coastal-real-estate-rising-seas
Monday, February 18, 2019
Sunday, February 17, 2019
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YOUR RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17, 2019
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 Mueller Investigation shutdown
NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!!!!
__________________________________________________
CALLS TO ACTION:
Trump's National 'emergency' is an illegal, anti-democratic power grab rooted in racism. The only emergency at the border is the one created by Trump and the Republicans enabling his temper tantrum.
Take your energy to the streets On Monday, February 18, Indivisible is joining MoveOn, Win Without War, and CREDO in a mass mobilization to call on Congress to act on Trump’s fake national emergency. We’ve got to let every single member of Congress know that they need to fight back. Here’s how:
- Join MoveOn, Win Without War, CREDO, and more at an event near you to call on Congress to put an end to Trump’s fake national emergency. You can text “MOBILIZE” to 977-79 to get updates and the national event map when it’s live!
- Call your MoCs and tell them to reject Trump’s fake emergency. Congress has an obligation to check Executive Branch abuses, and there is a clear path for them to do this. They need to act to protect our democracy by passing a resolution to terminate this phony emergency and protect the people (the majority of whom reject Trump’s vanity wall)
- Read more on how you can demand Congress launch investigations into this abuse of power. With their new oversight powers in the House, Democrats should immediately schedule hearings and investigations into Trump’s illegal power grab.
State v. Jennifer Desmond is going to trial on Tuesday February 19 before Judge Tinlin. Jennifer is the homeless girl who has end stage cancer who has been harassed by St. Augustine Police and is charged with having an open container. Please support Jennifer by attending the trial at the county courthouse on 4010 Lewis Speedway off US 1 N.
UPDATES AND FURTHER ACTIONS
Visit your local legislators. On Wednesday, February 13th, two members of Indivisible St. Johns, Andrea D. and Laurie H., visited the district office of Representative Cyndi Stevenson. The purpose of the meeting was to formally introduce Indivisible St. Johns and establish a regular meeting schedule so that our progressive values could be communicated to Rep. Stevenson. We met with Stevenson's district secretary, Shorty Robbins to discuss our topics of concern and bill numbers to go along with many of those topics. These included: Public Health, Gun Safety, Education, LGBTQI, Voting, Clean Water and Renewable Energy, among others. We discussed SB 350 (which aims to address affordable housing specifically through impact fees) and Medicaid Expansion. Ms. Robbins assured us that affordable housing was a topic often discussed in Stevenson's office. Ms. Robinson will be bringing up both topics with Stevenson and reporting back to us. We have established a bi-weekly schedule so the next meeting with Stevenson's office is 2/27/19 at 10 AM.
Everyone who is a constituent of Cyndi Stevenson is encouraged to attend! Please email andrea.degeorge@gmail.com if you are interested.
Medicaid Expansion petition drive continues Saturday February 23 at the St Augustine Famer's Market from 8.30 to 12.30. 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 LocationsWednesday, February 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 PMArmstrong, First Baptist Church, 6370 Armstrong Road, Elkton.Saturday, February 23rd from 1:30 to 3:30 PM:Anastasia Island, SJC Anastasia Library Branch, 124 Seagrove Main StNorthwest, SJC Bartram Trail Library Branch, 60 Davis Pond Blvd.INDIVISIBLE ST JOHNS COUNTYSaturday, March 30th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM:Ponte Vedra, SJC Ponte Vedra Library Branch, 101 Library Blvd. (Under renovation through February)
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