MISSION STATEMENT: To build and sustain an inclusive proactive community that will protect our environment, our freedoms and our basic human and civil rights. We are committed to an indivisible St. Johns County with liberty and justice for all.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Indivisible St Johns December 27, 2020

 

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YOUR WEEKLY RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2020 

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                            WHAT A YEAR!

WELCOME TO 2021!

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AND

IT'S STILL ABOUT GEORGIA! 

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:


From illegal voter purges to hundreds of poll closures to four-hour lines,
Georgia voters have faced a sophisticated, but hauntingly familiar
attack on their right to vote.  Hundreds of thousands of voters were
affected by poor election management and systematic
voter suppression, crippling Georgia's democracy.

Join the Fight. Best place to put your money to get staff on the ground. 
Stacy's group knows how to do this!
Fair Fight is Fighting Back
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OK OK WE KNOW IT'S  STILL THE HOLIDAYS.

BUT  WE HAVE TO STAY ON TOP OF THIS:


Demand Ron DeSantis Stop the Combating Violence, Disorder & Looting & Law Enforcement Protection Act


Oppose the Governor’s proposed bill that protects those who would interfere with peaceful protests and abridge our Constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of assembly and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Click HERE

BECAUSE, HERE'S A REPORT FROM GEORGETOWN LAW ABOUT MILITIAS IN THE U.S. 
WE ARE NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET:
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A  PEACEFUL WAY TO START THE NEW  YEAR


"The Stillness" Interfaith Meditation
3 pm, Jan. 1, 2021, New Year's Day


Click HERE for the Stillness flier.  Please pass it on!

For questions or to join our mailing list write:
Connect@StAugustineInterfaith.org

Please join us on January 1, 2021, as we once again launch the New Year as
an interfaith community, acknowledging our commitment to peace and our
deep connection to one another.

This year, "The Stillness" Interfaith Meditation will take place virtually,
out of necessity.  As always, we will each enter The Stillness according to
individual beliefs and practice.  And, we will meet together in the silence--
one community, one heart.

Our online program will include a brief introduction, group meditation
and inspirational words and music from a range of religious 
traditions.  The program will be hosted by Sarah Miller and 
Chris Fosaaen, group leaders of the St. Augustine Satsang.

Please join us.  All are welcome!
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Enjoy the rest of the holidays and take time to recharge your batteries for 2021!
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As always, email us with your ideas and critiques. We have much to do in 2021, a new DEC and hopefully new Senate. Let us hear from you!

  


 



Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85828614215
Meeting ID: 858 2861 4215


Click here for ‘The Stillness’ flier. Please pass it on!

For questions, or to join our mailing list write: Connect@StAugustineInterfaith.org



Please join us on January 1, 2021 as we once again launch the New Year as an Interfaith community, acknowledging our commitment to peace and our deep connection to one another.

This year, ‘The Stillness’ Interfaith Meditation will take place virtually, out of necessity. As always, we will each enter The Stillness according to individual beliefs and practice. And, we will meet together in the silence — one community, one heart. 

Our online program will include a brief introduction, group meditation and inspirational words and music from a range of religious traditions. The program will be hosted by Sarah Miller and Chris Fosaaen, group leaders of the St. Augustine Satsang.

 Please join us. All are welcome!











Saturday, December 19, 2020

Indivisible St Johns Resistance Newsletter December 20, 2020

 


YOUR WEEKLY RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2020

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR

INTREPID MEMBERS!


WE LOVE YOU AND WE NEED YOU!
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PERSIST AND RESIST!
You KNOW what you need to do.....

Great thanks to Mike Konopacki!
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IT'S STILL ABOUT GEORGIA! 

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

From illegal voter purges to hundreds of poll closures to four-hour lines,
Georgia voters have faced a sophisticated, but hauntingly familiar
attack on their right to vote.  Hundreds of thousands of voters were
affected by poor election management and systematic
voter suppression, crippling Georgia's democracy.

Join the Fight. Best place to put your money to get staff on the ground. 
Stacy's group knows how to do this!

Fair Fight is Fighting Back
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IF YOU COULDN'T MAKE THE SJC LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION FRIDAY, INDIVISIBLE WAS THERE.
THANKS TO CHRIS MCDERMOTT FOR MAKING THE CASE ABOUT OUR CONCERNS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HOME RULE AND FOR OUR LEGISLATORS TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES ON THESE POPULAR LOCAL ISSUES.
Listen to Chris (Just over 10 minutes at the end of over 2 hours!) HERE
Thank you Chris! Difficult circumstances. Outliers always get put at the end as time runs out. Been there, done that. 
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DEMOCRACY RISING

SORRY WE MISSED YOU ON THIS! FABULOUS PANEL BUT YOU CAN SEE THE VIDEO HERE AND VIEW THE SLIDE DECK:

Big shout out to all of our panelists and others who helped to facilitate today's discussion. A copy of today's event can be found here on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_84YQ0WM92U and here is the Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TlDE2h7BXATTSqEALJRw7DD11SxC3mZjjQ9jSB3Hz6k/

Thank you to our esteemed panelists:

U.S. Rep Ted Deutch, member of Congress

Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani, Orlando

Jhody Polk, a formerly incarcerated person who founded L.E.A.H. (Legal Empowerment and Advocacy Hub) and established the Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative.

Maxine Lobel, with Elders for a Sound Democracy

Special shoutout to Indivisible Florida Network, New Florida Majority, ReThink Media, Declaration for American Democracy, Center for Popular Democracy, and Public Citizen for your assistance.

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OK OK WE KNOW IT'S THE HOLIDAYS.

STILL, WE HAVE TO STAY ON TOP OF THIS:


Demand Ron DeSantis Stop the Combating Violence, Disorder & Looting & Law Enforcement Protection Act


Oppose the Governor’s proposed bill that protects those who would interfere with peaceful protests and abridge our Constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of assembly and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Click HERE

BECAUSE, HERE'S A REPORT FROM GEORGETOWN LAW ABOUT MILITIAS IN THE U.S. 
WE ARE NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET:
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ALRIGHT, ENOUGH TO PONDER FOR THE HOLIDAYS! 
However you celebrate this year, make it the one to remember! Stay home, stay in touch, stay healthy.
 
As always, email us with your ideas and critiques. We have much to do in 2021, a new DEC and hopefully new Senate. Let us hear from you!


 











Saturday, December 12, 2020

Indivisible St Johns Resistance Newsletter December 13 2020

 


YOUR WEEKLY RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF DECEMBER 13, 2020

IT'S ALL ABOUT GEORGIA!


From illegal voter purges to hundreds of poll closures to four-hour lines,
Georgia voters have faced a sophisticated, but hauntingly familiar
attack on their right to vote.  Hundreds of thousands of voters were
affected by poor election management and systematic
voter suppression, crippling Georgia's democracy.

Join the Fight. Best place to put your money to get staff on the ground. Stacy's group knows how to do this!

Fair Fight is Fighting Back
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BUT!!! CLOSER TO HOME, WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO!

Legislative Delegation Meeting December 18, 2020

930AM-1130AM

These are our state legislators:  Travis Hutson, Senator; Paul Renner, Rep. Dist. 24,Cyndi Stevenson, Rep. Dist. 17.  These are the people we need to attempt to influence to see any laws change in the State of Florida, and this is how we do the "Act Locally" part of "Think Globally, Act Locally"

This St. Johns County Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting on Friday, December 18, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the St Johns County Commission Chamber Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St Augustine.

Discussion of issues regarding local legislation for the 2021 Legislative Session will be held at this time.  If you have something you want to promote to your most local representative, this is your chance.  (Your editor spoke last year promoting laws which are in accord with home rule.)

  • If you would like to participate in the meeting during the public comment section, please contact Representative Stevenson’s office.
  • To be placed on the agenda for the December 18th meeting please contact Representative Stevenson’s District Office prior to December 14th, 2020.
  • Those that would like to provide materials or handouts to the St Johns County Delegation members may mail or hand deliver them to Representative Stevenson’s District Office, located at 309 Kingsley Lake Drive Suite 902, St Augustine, FL 32092, before 12:00 noon on December 14th, 2020.

The proceedings will be available on GTV to watch live.  St Johns County Delegation meetings are open to the public.

We will be there asking about M-CORES (Roads to Ruin), healthcare, home rule  and education. We'd also like to know their positions on DeSantis' horrific "Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act" as well as any plans to alter the will of the people AGAIN by messing with the minimum wage amendment and when and how will redistricting take place and by whom? See? Lots of questions. If you want to speak, call NOW. 

904.823.2300

  • To be placed on the agenda for the December 18th meeting please contact Representative Stevenson’s District Office prior to December 14th, 2020.

IF YOU MISSED THE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING YOU CAN VIEW IT HERE 

BILLS ALREADY PROPOSED FOR 2021 SESSION 

https://1drv.ms/x/s!AgbSWBZf00tLi1XhcM3w_ehJCZzo

Start with the Bills-2021 tab. 

When selecting issues from the Legislative Agenda to present to your legislators, you might want to first look up his or her committee assignments.  Your legislator may be more responsive to your calls for action if his or her particular interests mesh with the issues you are advocating.

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AND OUR POSTCARD ADVOCACY GROUP

DOESN'T MESS AROUND!

A note from our tireless and fearless leader, Warren Clark:

Gov. Ron DeSantis, The State Capitol, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0001  Ph. 850-488-7146

Rebekah Jones was fired for refusing to manipulate Covid-19 data for the state of FL.

She began publishing the real data on her own dashboard.

Then your officers raided her home at gunpoint.  (Video)

Sadly, Governor, I think you should resign.  

 

To: Chad Padgett, Director, Alaska State Office, Bureau of Land Management  

222 W 7th Ave#13   Anchorage, AK 99513-7504        (907) 271-5960

Please pause the sale of Arctic Refuge oil and gas leases.

We the people voted for a different path on the environment.

The native Gwich’in People rely on the Refuge for subsistence and culture.

Will you remove tracts #1-#32 from consideration for leasing?

Donate so someone can get  a photo ID in Georgia and vote!

Videos: Spread the Vote  I used to think it wasn’t hard for people to get a photo ID.  

A photo ID opens so many doors to:  food, shelter, health care, jobs, voting  …to a better life!

Comment: ”Thanks for sharing about 'Spread the Vote'! I donated today. I'm happy donating to campaigns, but wanted to also donate to unique programs that have an impact on people's lives as well.”  –J.C.

 

Good News! The VOTE FORWARD Georgia Campaigns were completely fulfilled! Millions of Georgia voters who do not vote consistently are receiving personal letters from other voters urging them to vote. We sent 775 letters. Additionally, several Indivisible St. Johns participants and members of the Peace & Justice Initiative of the United Church and Quakers downloaded names directly. WAY TO GO!

Warren Clark, D.Min.,

Post Card - Telephone Advocacy facilitator

Indivisible St. Johns

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AND IF YOU'RE REALLY MAD ABOUT THAT PROTEST BILL: 


Demand Ron DeSantis Stop the Combating Violence, Disorder & Looting & Law Enforcement Protection Act

Oppose the Governor’s proposed bill that protects those who would interfere with peaceful protests and abridge our Constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of assembly and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Click HERE
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DEMOCRACY RISING


The time is now. It’s time for a massive overhaul of voting, money-in-politics, and ethics laws — all to make our democracy more inclusive.

The need to transform our democracy has become more evident as we reflect on the events leading up to the election across the country, including here in Florida, where we saw the disenfranchisement of returning citizens, dark money seeped into campaigns, and voter confidence was shaken.  

Please join us by taking action:

Check out the website: Florida for a Rising Democracy

Sign on to the Declaration of Florida for a Rising Democracy.

 Attend a Town-Hall Panel Discussion: Declaration for American Democracy on Wednesday December 16th at 1pm.

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WELCOME TO THE NEW ST JOHNS COUNTY DEC!

CLICK HERE TO MEET THE NEW LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND READ THE LATEST NEWSLETTER!



JANUARY DEC MEETING

Thursday, January 21, 6:30 PM via ZOOM

All registered Democrats in St Johns County are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the St. Johns County Democratic Party. At our first monthly meeting, we will announce opportunities for involvement, such as leading or serving on a committee, joining a club or caucus, becoming a precinct leader, or serving as a volunteer on a range of activities. Our tent is big, and everyone can have a role--small or large! Although voting on specific issues is restricted to duly elected and appointed Precinct Leaders, you have the option of lobbying yours on decisions that are important to you. Contact stjohnsdemocraticparty@gmail.com to learn who your Precinct Leaders are and how to reach them. We value all Democrats, so plan to join the conversation and contribute your input!

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OK, so lot's going on! Pick a couple things and spend a couple hours. We are NOT out of the woods yet.

Email us anytime with your ideas and critiques:

indivisible.st.johns@gmail.com



Sunday, December 6, 2020

Indivisible St Johns Newsletter December 8, 2020

 



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YOUR WEEKLY RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER

WEEK DECEMBER 8, 2020

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Demand Ron DeSantis Stop the Combating Violence, Disorder & Looting & Law Enforcement Protection Act

Oppose the Governor’s proposed bill that protects those who would interfere with peaceful protests and abridge our Constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of assembly and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Click HERE
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ALL EYES ON GEORGIA!

Control of the House is still on the table for us to influence!


Letters available for pickup until December 10

Telephone/Post Card/ E-mail Advocacy
Topics & Talking Points
Includes Sign up for GEORGIA RUNOFF via VOTE FORWARD
and messages to State Reps re COVID Aid
and Donations to allow someone to get a photo ID in GA
Spearheaded by Warren Clark
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From illegal voter purges to hundreds of poll closures to four-hour lines,
Georgia voters have faced a sophisticated, but hauntingly familiar
attack on their right to vote.  Hundreds of thousands of voters were
affected by poor election management and systematic
voter suppression, crippling Georgia's democracy.

Join the Fight.

Fair Fight is Fighting Back

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David Johnson gave us important information in his Legislative Webinar:

"People modify their behavior if they know they're being watched."  We must let our State legislators know they are being watched!

Rep. Cyndi Stevenson (Dist. 17) is not holding virtual meetings at present as she is preparing for the Legislative Delegation Meeting  to be held on December 18  (see more info below).  Her secretary did not know if she would hold any virtual meetings prior to the beginning of the 2021 Legislative session.  Consequently, this may well be your only opportunity to influence your legislators prior to the beginning of their committee meetings.


 Legislative Delegation Meeting date announced

These are our state legislators:  Travis Hutson, Senator; Paul Renner, Rep. Dist. 24,Cyndi Stevenson, Rep. Dist. 17.  These are the people we need to attempt to influence to see any laws change in the State of Florida, and this is how we do the "Act Locally" part of "Think Globally, Act Locally"

This St. Johns County Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting on Friday, December 18, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the St Johns County Commission Chamber Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St Augustine.

Discussion of issues regarding local legislation for the 2021 Legislative Session will be held at this time.  If you have something you want to promote to your most local representative, this is your chance.  (Your editor spoke last year promoting laws which are in accord with home rule.)

  • If you would like to participate in the meeting during the public comment section, please contact Representative Stevenson’s office.
  • To be placed on the agenda for the December 18th meeting please contact Representative Stevenson’s District Office prior to December 14th, 2020.
  • Those that would like to provide materials or handouts to the St Johns County Delegation members may mail or hand deliver them to Representative Stevenson’s District Office, located at 309 Kingsley Lake Drive Suite 902, St Augustine, FL 32092, before 12:00 noon on December 14th, 2020.

The proceedings will be available on GTV to watch live.  St Johns County Delegation meetings are open to the public.

Either as an individual or as representative of a group, I encourage you to attend, if nothing else for the educative value, and to let your reps know someone is paying attention.

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Contact your Representatives in Washington and Tallahassee 

on a Daily Basis.  Don't be shy!

Our St. Johns County elected Representatives
in Washington are:
Click on name for contact information.
Our St. Johns County elected ​Republican representatives in Tallahassee are:
Click on name for contact information.
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As always, we love to hear from you! Drop us a line that you are safe and healthy. 
Let us know if you need anything!
Nana Royer, Editor
EMAIL US:
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