Wednesday
I know you’re tired, but I have to write about it again. It’s that important!
1. The Senate Tax Bill
The Senate’s tax package passed through the Senate Budget Committee yesterday with a vote that went along party lines. The bill can now advance to a vote on the floor (which may happen in the next few days!!) Sens. Bob Corker and Ron Johnson, two Republicans who had hinted at voting no for this bill, changed their minds and decided to support it.
The Senate’s tax package passed through the Senate Budget Committee yesterday with a vote that went along party lines. The bill can now advance to a vote on the floor (which may happen in the next few days!!) Sens. Bob Corker and Ron Johnson, two Republicans who had hinted at voting no for this bill, changed their minds and decided to support it.
Check out this video of the actual vote. Protesters filled the room with chants of “Don’t kill us! Kill the bill!” Those protesters are true American patriots.https://twitter.com/abc/status/935597449057484802
Luckily, our senators are already squarely against this so our options for resistance are limited. Here are some things we CAN do:
*Call constituents from key states and encourage them to contact their senators. Here is a guide to get that done.
https://www.trumptaxscam.org/calls-to-kill-the-tax-scam/
https://www.trumptaxscam.org/calls-to-kill-the-tax-scam/
*Sign this petition from Senator Maggie Hassan.http://act.maggiehassan.com/page/s/stop-the-gop-tax-bill
*Call Sens. Klobuchar and Franken and encourage them to fight for Minnesota. No more Minnesota nice!
*Tweet your heart out, especially if you have a GOP Congressman who voted for the House version of the bill.
2. Net Neutrality
The internet is an integral part of our ability to resist Trump/GOP’s terrible takeover of America. This chilling article from Sarah Kendzior states that if the FCC is successful at repealing Net Neutrality, our ability to function will be severely attenuated. A casualty from the loss of free internet will be our ability to access, share, and document information. How will we succeed then? I don’t know about you but that scares the crap out of me.
The internet is an integral part of our ability to resist Trump/GOP’s terrible takeover of America. This chilling article from Sarah Kendzior states that if the FCC is successful at repealing Net Neutrality, our ability to function will be severely attenuated. A casualty from the loss of free internet will be our ability to access, share, and document information. How will we succeed then? I don’t know about you but that scares the crap out of me.
“For nearly a year, America has stood at the crossroads of a damaged democracy and a burgeoning autocracy. If net neutrality is destroyed, we will cross firmly into the latter, and our return is unlikely.”
Free internet should be a non partisan issue. Take time today to talk to your friends and colleagues. Encourage them to speak out.
*Call you members of Congress again and again (and again).
*Call you members of Congress again and again (and again).
*Contact the FCC commissioners. Two of the five members have said they will vote no. We need to convince one more. Here is the contact information.
A) Ajit Pai:202-518-7399 / email: Ajit.Pai@fcc.gov/ Twitter: @AjitPaiFCC,
B) Michael O'Rielly: 301-657-9092 / email: mike.o’rielly@fcc.gov Twitter @mikeofcc, and
C) Brendan Carr: 202-719-7305/ email: Brendan.Carr@fcc.gov/ Twitter: @BrendanCarrFCC
A) Ajit Pai:202-518-7399 / email: Ajit.Pai@fcc.gov/ Twitter: @AjitPaiFCC,
B) Michael O'Rielly: 301-657-9092 / email: mike.o’rielly@fcc.gov Twitter @mikeofcc, and
C) Brendan Carr: 202-719-7305/ email: Brendan.Carr@fcc.gov/ Twitter: @BrendanCarrFCC
*Sign Senator Kamala Harris’ petition:https://pac.petitions.moveon.org/s…/tell-the-fcc-to-preserve\
*Here’s a quick and effective way to support net neutrality:
1. On a computer (not your phone!), go to www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
2. Under "Proceeding," enter 17-108.
3. In comments, say: "I support Title 2 oversight of ISPs, and I support net neutrality."
*Fill in the form carefully; they've deliberately made it less friendly to fill in by phone.
*Don't be silenced. DO IT NOW!
*Copy & Paste and Pass it on.
1. On a computer (not your phone!), go to www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
2. Under "Proceeding," enter 17-108.
3. In comments, say: "I support Title 2 oversight of ISPs, and I support net neutrality."
*Fill in the form carefully; they've deliberately made it less friendly to fill in by phone.
*Don't be silenced. DO IT NOW!
*Copy & Paste and Pass it on.
The FCC is due to vote on December 14th. Make a commitment to reach out once a day until then.
3. Protecting Our Right to Vote
Let’s take a moment to appreciate how lucky we are to have Amy Klobuchar as our senator. She gets things done and sets an example of how all elected officials should behave. Sen. Klobuchar is working with Sen. Lindsey Graham to propose a new bill that would allow states to apply for federal grants so that they can update their election technology. In light of Russia’s dirty hands being all over the 2016 election, this bill is important. If you have some time today, call Sen. Klobuchar and give her your support.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate how lucky we are to have Amy Klobuchar as our senator. She gets things done and sets an example of how all elected officials should behave. Sen. Klobuchar is working with Sen. Lindsey Graham to propose a new bill that would allow states to apply for federal grants so that they can update their election technology. In light of Russia’s dirty hands being all over the 2016 election, this bill is important. If you have some time today, call Sen. Klobuchar and give her your support.
Klobuchar-202-224-3244
House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121
MN Legislators: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legislators
Resistbot: https://resistbot.io/
Governor Dayton- https://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/
House of Representative switchboard: (202) 224-3121
MN Legislators: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/legislators
Resistbot: https://resistbot.io/
Governor Dayton- https://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/
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