Sunday, November 27, 2016

Political action list for week of November 27, 2016/ GET INVOLVED!!

Week of November 27, 2016

Actions for Democrats, Independents, and Republicans of conscience

There are seven weeks until DJT takes office

This document's intention is to make clear suggestions for action backed with well-considered research. I learned a lesson last week in preparing the first What To Do This Week action checklist: Not everything you find on the internet is valid. In this week's document, I've been more discerning about petitions in particular.

Each statement has at least one practical action to take. At the end, you'll find some good news. While these topics have been well researched, recommendations are still subject to human error. Please do your own research!

I support equal rights for all Americans

Action: Oppose the Bannon appointment THIS Saturday (11/26) and Monday (11/28) by participating in a coordinated, nationwide postcard avalanche. You'll need a postcard and a stamp. Full instructions here:

click: https://www.facebook.com/events/235432800204102/

Action: Oppose the Bannon  appointment again (Jewish Voices for Peace petition)

Click: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/301/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=20679&tag=BannonNationButton

Action: Tell DJT to reject hatred and bigotry (Southern Poverty Law Center petition)

click: https://www.splcenter.org/tell-donald-trump-reject-hate-and-bigotry-0

Action: Tell DJT to reject hate acts in schools (Stand for Children petition)

click: http://action.stand.org/page/s/stand-up-to-hate

Action: Thank Senator John McCain (R-Az.) for speaking out in opposition to waterboarding and torture. Email contact form here.

fact check: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/john-mccain-trump-torture-waterboarding-231668

Action: In support of our Muslim neighbors, their civil rights, and their right to practice a religion, volunteer or donate money to CAIR at www.cair.com

fact check and fact check

I support fair, open elections

Read up on “audit vs recount” http://votingmachines.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000288

Action: Demand an audit of the presidential votes (change.org petition)

click: https://www.change.org/p/demand-an-audit-of-the-2016-presidential-election

Action: Contribute to expenses for Jill Stein's three-state recount effort. It is not likely to change the outcome of election results, but may reveal useful information.

click: https://jillstein.nationbuilder.com/recount

fact check: https://medium.com/@marceelias/listening-and-responding-to-calls-for-an-audit-and-recount-2a904717ea39#.tu4770l8k

Action: Petition for a presidential election recount in Florida (change.org petition)

click: https://www.change.org/p/florida-secretary-of-state-ken-detzner-we-call-on-florida-secretary-of-state-ken-detzner-to-hold-an-immediate-2016-recount

Action: Thank Lindsey Graham (R-SC) for supporting an investigation into election and DNC hacking.

click: https://www.lgraham.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact-form

fact check: http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-gop-sen-lindsey-graham-wants-congress-1479254194-htmlstory.html

fact checks

I support integrity, and reject corruption

Action: Support a new bill to counter DJT's major conflicts of interest.

Phone: Call your congressman/woman; Look up by ZIP code here. Bonus points for calling their in-state office.

Script: “Hi, my name is ___ and I am a constituent who lives in __. I'm calling to let you know I support Rep. Katherine Clark's Presidential Accountability Act. It is important to me that we hold the president-elect and vice-president-elect accountable. I support laws that separate their business affairs from political leadership. Thank you.”

fact check: http://katherineclark.house.gov/index.cfm/2016/11/clark-introduces-bill-to-ensure-president-elect-addresses-conflicts-of-interest

fact check: http://fortune.com/2016/11/15/donald-trump-conflicts-interest-ethics/

I support a healthy environment

Action: Tell DOJ to investigate and demilitarize police responses to nonviolent water protectors. (ACLU petition)

Click: https://action.aclu.org/secure/Standing-Rock

Action: Petition to remove Ebell and replace with a qualified scientist to head the EPA (Sierra Club petition)

Click: https://sierra.secure.force.com/actions/National?actionId=AR0060378&id=70131000001iOuIAAU

I support safety and shelter for refugees

Action: Donate to the Neediest Cases Fund for refugees

click: http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/in-the-holiday-season-supporting-the-vilified/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body&_r=0

I support constitutional freedoms

Action: Sign a petition to prohibit government hacking into electronic devices without a warrant. Keep your personal data private. This link has been shared several times by Oregon Senator, Ron Wyden. Sign by November 30!

click: https://standtallforamerica.com/petition/stop-mass-hacking/a/

This week's reading list

From the Department of NOT NORMAL

This is not a normal president-elect. #notnormal

It is NOT NORMAL for a presidential candidate to send a family member on his behalf anywhere, much less to strategize with Russia. A normal president would use diplomatic channels after being elected and sworn in.

Fact check: http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-jr-held-talks-on-syria-with-russia-supporters-1479920753

It is NOT NORMAL for a president elect to visit a foreign country (with yet another family member) and announce a business venture there three days later. A normal president would understand that business dealings while in office are corruption and avoid even the suspicion of a conflict of interest.

Fact check: http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/22/news/economy/trump-argentina/

It is NOT NORMAL for a president's philanthropy to use its tax-free donations for personal use. A normal president would honor the charity's purpose and use donations for their stated purpose.

Fact check: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-foundation-apparently-admits-to-violating-ban-on-self-dealing-new-filing-to-irs-shows/2016/11/22/893f6508-b0a9-11e6-8616-52b15787add0_story.html

It is NOT NORMAL for a president-elect to literally threaten a business for having a difference of viewpoint. A normal president doesn't resort to intimidation to silence critics. A normal president values economic growth and free speech.

Fact check: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2016/11/10/why-did-jeff-bezos-make-nice-with-trump-amazon-depends-on-it/#2524f25a334a

It is NOT NORMAL for a president-elect to choose a cabinet so out of touch with the will and values of the majority of Americans. A normal president would choose cabinet members who can build consensus, are free of conflicts of interest, and work for the good of all Americans.

Fact check: www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/us/politics/donald-trump-administration.html?_r=0

Fact check: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/307449-trumps-cabinet-begins-to-take-shape

Keep reminding yourself this presidency and its cabinet are not normal. Complacency and confusion may grow over time, so keep connecting with people who can remind you this is not normal.

Good news

        

        

Final action: Please share any or all content in this message today (no attribution needed). We're stronger together.


4 comments:

Grey Horse Matters said...

Thank you for posting this. Will do what I can to get this out to as many as possible.

billie said...

You're welcome - I am not sure who to thank for putting it all together - but whoever did it made it so easy and organized for the rest of us!

sheila said...

are you the originator of this what to do list? If not, do you know how I can receive it if it updates? I managed to accomplish 3/4 of these actions and think this is the most solid and practical thing out there right now. Thanks for any help.

billie said...

Sheila, I did not create this amazing worksheet but like you have found it to be the most useful thing out there in terms of taking real action. I am waiting for the next one to be posted and will share it here if/when that happens. I'm so glad to hear that it's helpful. A huge thank you to the person who took the time to put it together for all of us, and to you too for getting so much done.