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: Read our resource on the #TrumpShutdown: http://fal.cn/r36A : Call your Senators and tell them to reopen the government and end the shutdown without $1 more for Trump's racist wall: 1-844-236-2373 : Call again and again... until the government is reopened.
01/22/2019
“We must not make the same mistake that the clergy of Birmingham made in 1963. If we would honor King, then let us follow him in refusing to compromise with a lie.” This article by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II on why we must not compromise with Trump to end the government shutdown is a must-read.
01/21/2019
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, work, and words are still as poignant and necessary today. Spend today honoring his memory by completing an act of service in your community.
01/21/2019
There is no reason the Senate shouldn't immediately act on the *multiple* bills the House has passed to reopen the government. But instead of addressing the most urgent issue, Mitch McConnell keeps trying to bring unrelated bills to the floor for a vote. Join us for a national call-in day of action on Wednesday to tell your Senator to play hardball and end this shutdown!
01/20/2019
We began the original Indivisible Guide with these words: “Together, we have the power to resist -- and we have the power to win.” That is true now more than ever. Use our latest guide to get ready for whatever comes in 2019, 2020, and beyond: http://fal.cn/r_nB
01/20/2019
“Without the speech, however, [Trump] would lose the single best opportunity a president gets each year to pitch his agenda both to Congress and the public, as well as to frame the national debate entirely on his terms.”
01/20/2019
“Congress has never heard a voice like mine. After years of seeing my community at the whim of national politics while organizing in Indian Country, it was time for me to take the lead.” - Deb Haaland for Congress
01/20/2019
Our own Leah Greenberg spoke at the Women's March in Roanoke, VA today with Roanoke Indivisible Public Page, and her speech gave us chills. Watch below:
01/19/2019
The time is NOW for states to enact democracy reform. Here's how you can make an impact on the state level:
01/19/2019
The urgency to keep up the pressure on our Senators only gets higher the longer this shutdown drags on. Mark your calendars (and charge your phones!) for a national call-in day of action on Wednesday, 1/23.
01/19/2019
Trump throwing a temper tantrum over funding for a racist, useless wall that won't work is not a state of emergency. Here's what Congress should do if Trump declares a fake state of emergency
01/19/2019
The most important thing you can do right now is pressure your Senators to end the #TrumpShutdown. Read our resource for more information on how to take action: http://fal.cn/r_sY
01/19/2019
“Kelly and an estimated 1,500 workers — according to two unions that represent some of the janitors, security guards, cafeteria workers, and hospitality workers who staff federal facilities — likely won't receive any back pay from the duration of the shutdown.” Read our resource for more on what you can do this week to pressure your Senators to play hardball and end the shutdown: http://fal.cn/r_ym
01/19/2019
Mitch McConnell has CONTINUOUSLY refused to do his job and bring a bill up for a vote that would fund the federal government and end the Trump shutdown.
01/18/2019
Mitch McConnell has CONTINUOUSLY refused to do his job and bring a bill to fund the federal government and end the Trump shutdown up for a vote.
01/18/2019
If Trump declares a national emergency, here's how Congress can hold him accountable: 1) Immediately reopen the government to stop the harm to families across the country - with $0 in wall funding. 2) Congress can and must reject Trump's phony emergency. The National Emergencies Act expressly provides a procedure for Congress to terminate a state of emergency. Congress has never used this procedure - but they should this time. 3) House Democrats must immediately schedule an investigation into this executive overreach. Read more in our resource: http://fal.cn/rIz9
01/18/2019
Now that Democrats have retaken control of the House, they have the opportunity to change course and do more than extend “thoughts and prayers.” H.R. 8 would close background check loopholes, prevent gun violence and make our communities safer.
01/18/2019
“The focus on undeserving minorities receiving unearned benefits at white expense is not an incidental element of modern Republican politics; it is crucial to the GOP's electoral strategy of dividing working-class voters along racial lines.”
01/18/2019
"We are people too. We have families. We have bills. We have kids that need to eat." Call your Senator and tell them to play hardball and demand Mitch McConnell bring a bill for a vote to end the government shutdown: 1-844-236-2373
01/18/2019
This is *exactly* what House Democrats should be doing with their new investigatory powers. Congress must continue to use their full powers to expose Trump and hold him accountable: https://indivisible.org/resource/investigating-trump-and-holding-him-accountable
01/18/2019
It's clear that William Barr will continue to attack those that Trump and Sessions have already targeted, putting the rights of vulnerable communities especially at risk. Here's how to tell your Senators to vote NO on his confirmation: http://fal.cn/rZ-Q
01/17/2019
UPDATE: Due to the Trump shutdown, it appears as though January recess is cancelled in both the House and the Senate next week. Holding our members of Congress accountable, however, is never cancelled. Here are the actions you should take in the next week: Right now, the most important thing you can do is keep pressuring your Senators to end the shutdown, with $0 for Trump's border wall. Republicans should pressure Mitch McConnell to bring a vote to reopen the government, and Democrats should keep playing hardball and hold strong. Here's how to keep the pressure on: 1. District office visits - in-person actions are always the best! Plan a visit to your MoC and Senators' local offices next week. 2. Phone calls - FLOOD their phone lines and make it clear that you're expecting them to hold strong and end the shutdown. On Wednesday, we'll be holding a national call day - stay tuned for more info! 3. Support federal workers. Make a plan to support the nearly 1 million workers who are going without pay each day this shutdown continues. Read more about what canceling recess means and what comes next: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/17/2019
“Federal workers who are also military veterans, TSA workers, employees with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and workers with the US National Park Service, among others, have asked for donations on GoFundMe to survive.” Call your Senator NOW and tell them to end this government shutdown: 1-844-236-2373
01/17/2019
This is horrifying and criminal. Yet another reason Congress must not give Trump $1 more for his anti-immigrant agenda, including his racist, useless border wall - and the House Judiciary Committee must investigate.
01/17/2019
The only State of the Union we need. (Language NSFW)
01/17/2019
“The law couldn't be clearer. Employers have no business interfering in women's health care decisions.”
01/16/2019
Make no mistake: this would be an illegal, anti-democratic power grab rooted in racism. Here's what Congress can (and should) do immediately if Trump declares a state of emergency to build his racist, useless border wall: http://fal.cn/rHp1
01/16/2019
This is the longest government shutdown in U.S. History. Nearly 1 million workers have been going without pay. House Democrats have passed multiple bills to re-open the government, and Nancy Pelosi has written a letter to Trump calling for a delay to his State of the Union speech until the situation is resolved. Why is Mitch McConnell acting as if this is business-as-usual and refusing to bring a bill for a vote on the Senate floor to end this?
01/16/2019
By prioritizing strengthening our democracy, Democrats are signaling that they're ready to fight the big fights and root out the unhealthy parts of our democracy. Here's how to call your MoC and tell them to support H.R. 1 and pass this democracy reform bill without watering it down or breaking it up: http://fal.cn/rjbJ
01/16/2019
The Trump shutdown is bad for the country and bad for the economy. Mitch McConnell is refusing to bring a bill that would end the shutdown up for a vote in the Senate. Call your Senator & tell them to act: http://fal.cn/rjSv
01/16/2019
Trump claimed responsibility for the shutdown on national television. Mitch McConnell has refused to bring a bill that would end the shutdown up for a vote in the Senate. This isn't just Trump's shutdown - it's a Republican shutdown.
01/15/2019
Welcome to the race, Kirsten Gillibrand! We're so excited to begin seeing a large Democratic primary field take shape and can't wait to be a part of the conversation about progressive ideals leading into 2020.
01/15/2019
Rep. Steve King isn't being punished for being a white supremacist. He's being punished because he said out loud what Republican policies have quietly done for years.
01/15/2019
We said it before and we'll say it again: Barr is unfit to be Attorney General. Today he avoided : recusing himself from the Mueller investigation committing to make the investigation findings public assuaging concerns he'll continue the attacks on immigrants, people of color, and more
01/15/2019
Last week, House Dems passed FOUR more bills to reopen the government. Once again, Mitch McConnell has refused to bring ending the #TrumpShutdown up for a vote. A government shutdown is not business as usual. Call your Senator and tell them to play hardball: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/15/2019
William Barr vigorously defended Trump's firing of James Comey and has a long record of pushing for unchecked executive powers. His Attorney General confirmation hearings begin today. Call your Senator and tell them to vote NO: http://fal.cn/r1rC
01/15/2019
If Trump declares a state of national emergency, it would be an illegal anti-democratic power grab rooted in racism. Here's how Congress can hold him accountable if he does: http://fal.cn/rLnV
01/15/2019
The first recess of 2019 is right around the corner. It's time to show every member of Congress what Indivisible on Offense looks like: demanding an end to the #TrumpShutdown with NO money for Trump's racist wall, comprehensive democracy reform, congressional oversight and more. Here's how to plan your recess event: http://fal.cn/rLfB
01/14/2019
On Friday, over 800,000 people missed their first paycheck since the shutdown began. Today marks day 24 - the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here's how to call your Senator and tell them to play hardball and end the Trump shutdown: http://fal.cn/rL5H
01/14/2019
Good news - enough Senators just voted again to block a bill unrelated to the #TrumpShutdown. Keep calling your Senators! Tell them to hold strong & keep playing hardball until the #TrumpShutdown is ended with $0 for Trump's racist wall: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/14/2019
William Barr has a long record of pushing for unchecked executive powers and wrote an infamous memo arguing against congressional oversight of presidential activities. Call your Senator NOW and tell them to vote NO on Barr's confirmation: http://fal.cn/rLoC
01/14/2019
Indivisibles are changing history - from the Arizona state house to the U.S. House!
01/14/2019
Last week, Democrats passed FOUR more bills to end Trump's shutdown - which Mitch McConnell has refused to bring to the floor. Meanwhile, nearly 1 million workers are going without pay. Call your Senator and tell them to play hardball and re-open the government: http://fal.cn/rLdc
01/14/2019
"America deserves the truth and the Foreign Affairs Committee will seek to get to the bottom of it." THIS is why we built a big blue wave last November. Use our new guide to help demystify how Congressional oversight works and tell your MoC to keep it up: http://fal.cn/rLVT
01/14/2019
Trump may declare of state of national emergency over the border wall soon. If he does, there are three things Congress can and should do immediately: http://fal.cn/rFMd
01/14/2019
Trump is exploring declaring an emergency to build his racist, useless border wall. If Trump declares a national emergency, here's how Congress can hold him accountable: 1) Immediately reopen the government to stop the harm to families across the country - and the bill they pass must zero out wall funding. 2) Congress can and must reject Trump's phony emergency. The National Emergencies Act expressly provides a procedure for Congress to terminate a state of emergency. Congress has never used this procedure, but they should this time. 3) House Democrats should immediately schedule an investigation into his executive overreach.
01/13/2019
The impacts of the Trump shutdown are shameful. Here's how to tell your Senator to end this and restore funding to programs that need it: http://fal.cn/rF45
01/13/2019
William Barr has a long history of racism, misogyny, and homophobia - he has no business serving as Attorney General. Call your Senator and tell them to oppose his nomination:
01/13/2019
The Trump shutdown is officially the longest government shutdown in history - and we're going to keep feeling the impacts more and more.
01/13/2019
As we enter the longest government shutdown in American history, we have to ask: Who do the President and Mitch McConnell think they work for? Because it's certainly not the millions of Americans impacted by their decision to put their ego and Trump's temper tantrums over people.
01/12/2019
Welcome to the race, Julian Castro! We're excited for a large Democratic primary field and to see a battle of progressive ideas leading into 2020.
01/12/2019
Big bold ideas like these are exactly why we elected the most progressive Congress in history.
01/12/2019
At six weeks, many people don't even realize they're pregnant. Dangerous anti-choice bills like these are picking up momentum in state legislatures across the country. Use our state guide to fight back: http://fal.cn/rbX2
01/12/2019
The Senate should be a check and balance on the President - not a rubber stamp for his racist agenda. Call your Senators today and tell them to play hardball and refuse to vote on any new legislation until the Senate votes to end the #TrumpShutdown: http://fal.cn/rb2p
01/11/2019
“A lot of shelters operate on the edge. [...] If there is nobody home in the government to send out reimbursement checks, some programs won't be able to pay next month's rent.”
01/11/2019
“[Pink] has been reclaimed and redefined. It is not about patience and calm or the kumbaya balm of we-are-all-equal. The new pink is aglow with outrage and the insistent demand that past wrongs be rectified.”
01/11/2019
"Many of the women risking their lives to come to the U.S. are running from sexual violence and threats of death. [...] If they are not admitted, face a wall, or are deported without a chance at asylum, they are sent back to face rape, abuse, and even death."
01/11/2019
We've updated our H.R. 1 resource - now you can check if your member of Congress has signed on as a cosponsor for comprehensive democracy reform! Don't see your member on the list? Give them a call: http://fal.cn/rGw5
01/10/2019
Trump is exploring declaring a state of emergency to build his racist and unnecessary wall - but the only emergency at the border is Trump's immigration policies. We're watching and monitoring the situation - we'll keep folks informed on how to take action.
01/10/2019
The Trump shutdown is about more than just politicians arguing in D.C. This is about people's lives. It's the ability to feed your kids, make rent, and pay your bills. Call your Senator today and demand they step up and put people first: http://fal.cn/rG3L
01/10/2019
Republicans would like you to believe that Steve King is an outlier. But the truth is... Trump and his base's obsession with a useless border wall is the result of a constant, decades-long drumbeat of the same xenophobia in Republican messaging and policy that Steve King promotes.
01/10/2019
UPDATE: Enough Senators just voted again to block a bill unrelated to ending the government shutdown. Your activism is working! Keep calling your Senators and tell them to play hardball & continue holding strong: http://fal.cn/rGH3
01/10/2019
Sounds like they should get used to it.
01/10/2019
“There is no border problem, except for ones we are causing.”
01/09/2019
Now that Democrats have retaken control of the House, they have the opportunity to change course and do more than extend “thoughts and prayers.” On January 8, 2018, House Democrats introduced H.R. 8, a bill to address gun violence and do just that. Learn more: https://indivisible.org/resource/hr-8-preventing-gun-violence
01/09/2019
“At this moment of trial for all who treasure democratic institutions, the world could use an example of politicians whose solutions to our problems involve more democracy, not less.” Call your MoC and let them know you want them to support H. R. 1 and pass comprehensive democracy reform: http://fal.cn/rUWZ
01/09/2019
“This is systematic, it's wrong, and it's anti-American.” ICYMI, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez interview from last night is a MUST-watch:
01/09/2019
This town went through a natural disaster less than a year ago. Now, their lives are once again in turmoil because of Trump's temper tantrum. Call your Senator and tell them to put people over politics and vote NO on any legislation until they end the #TrumpShutdown: http://fal.cn/rUGH
01/09/2019
Trump is continuing to throw a temper tantrum over a racist and unnecessary border wall - meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of workers are going without a paycheck and struggling to make ends meet during his shutdown.
01/09/2019
Democrats in the House just passed *another* bill to reopen the government with support from just 8 Republicans (4% of the House GOP). And Mitch McConnell STILL refuses to bring it to the floor. Call your Senators now, demand they vote NO on any motion to proceed before the government is reopened:
01/09/2019
It's simple: the only thing that the Senate should be working on right now is ending this shutdown. The House has done its job. Now it's time for the Senate to do the same. And last night, enough Senators voted to block legislation unrelated to ending the #TrumpShutdown - your activism is working! Keep calling and contacting your Senators: http://fal.cn/rUPs
01/09/2019
""The symbol of America should be the statue of liberty - not a 30 foot wall." Make sure your MoCs continue to hold strong against the border wall and end the Trump shutdown: http://fal.cn/r-mF
01/09/2019
Trump's speech tonight was more lies from the liar in chief. The only crisis is the one that Trump is needlessly manufacturing through this government shutdown.
01/08/2019
The U.S. House voted to end the Trump Shutdown - and now the Senate must act as well: http://fal.cn/r--0 What has the most diverse and progressive House of Congress ever elected been up to in their first week in office? Find out here:
01/08/2019
HUGE news: Motch McConnell tried to avoid dealing with the Trump shutdown and it FAILED, thanks to enough Senators who blocked a bill that was unrelated - and YOU. Your activism is working - keep calling and contacting your Senators! https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/08/2019
This is just the beginning - “the longer the shutdown continues to drag on, the more programs that intersect with the public could be affected.” Tell your Senator to refuse to proceed to any legislation until the government is re-opened: http://fal.cn/r-.s
01/08/2019
People over politics. Every single Senator should refuse to proceed to any legislation until the government is re-opened. Call your Senators and ask them to end the Trump shutdown: http://fal.cn/r-Q0
01/08/2019
An estimated 16,000 of the Park Service's 19,000-person workforce is furloughed during the shutdown. The Trump administration made the decision to keep parks open.
01/08/2019
You built a big blue wave - and now it's time to tell our new members of Congress to prioritize passing comprehensive democracy reform. Here's how to tell your MoCs to support H.R.1:
01/07/2019
Trump is a wannabe authoritarian. It doesn't come as a surprise that he is threatening to raise the Trump Threat Level & bypass democratic checks and balances. Tell your members of Congress to stand strong & not to give Trump $1 more for his wall: http://fal.cn/r0au
01/07/2019
Thank you Senator Chuck Schumer , Chris Van Hollen , Senator Ben Cardin , Senator Mark Warner , U.S. Senator Tim Kaine , Kamala Harris , U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Cory Booker and Jeff Merkley for standing strong! Don't see your Senator on this list? Call them now: http://fal.cn/r0HG
01/07/2019
We are approaching the longest shutdown of the federal government in United States History. This isn't politics or business as usual - 800,000 federal employees are going unpaid, tax refunds will be delayed, and our national parks are filling up with trash. Tell your Senator to oppose all legislation in the Senate until the government re-opens: http://fal.cn/r0.V
01/07/2019
We've spent two years playing defense - but now we finally get to go on offense in Congress and at the state level. Use our new guide, Indivisible on Offense, to hold your member of Congress and representatives accountable and remind them this is #OurHouse: http://fal.cn/r5UO
01/06/2019
“It's inhumane. It's like a torture chamber.” And it's funded by taxpayer money.
01/06/2019
Passionate about expanding voting rights? Fighting corruption? Getting money out of politics? Call your MoC and tell them to co-sponsor H.R.1, comprehensive legislation for democracy reform for the people: http://fal.cn/r55O
01/06/2019
Senator Chris Van Hollen is right. While Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans continue to enable Trump's tantrum and refuse to bring a bill to reopen the government to the floor, Senate Dems should play hardball and grind any other Senate business to a halt. Your Senators need to hear from you: call them and tell them to vote no on the motion to proceed to S. 1 on Tuesday. Learn more about withholding consent here: https://t.co/7P9b0VaIoS
01/06/2019
The government shutdown is impacting countless Americans - from the nearly 1 million furloughed workers to those canceling plans to visit national parks to people trying to celebrate a major life moment.
01/06/2019
We're old enough to remember when the Senate passed a nearly identical bill only a month ago that they now refuse to consider.
01/05/2019
While nearly 1 million federal employees continue to work without pay while Trump throws a temper tantrum over funding for his racist and unnecessary border wall, the Vice President and Trump's Cabinet are set to receive $10,000 raises. http://fal.cn/r9Cz #TrumpShutdown
01/05/2019
Elections have consequences.
01/05/2019
Check out IndivisibleHoCoMD Public Page's Town Hall this morning with Representative Elijah E. Cummings and Congressman John Sarbanes talking about saving democracy, HR 1, and the new Congress. #ForThePeople #OurHouse
01/05/2019
Trump's guide to running the government: Step 1: Throw temper tantrum over a racist and unnecessary border wall Step 2: Shut down Federal Government, furloughing nearly 1 million workers without pay Step 3: Give your friends a $10,000 raise Step 4: ???
01/05/2019
Trump and Republicans in Congress shut down the government over funding for Trump's useless and racist border wall - and it's impacting nearly 1 million furloughed workers, shutting down national parks and museums, and has cut off funding for programs that help victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, and stalking.
01/04/2019
Nearly 1 million furloughed workers are going without pay. Meanwhile.... - - - - Image description: Washington Post headline: "While federal workers go without pay, senior Trump administration officials are poised to get $10,000 raises." Next photo includes Jim Halpert from the office staring at the camera in frustration. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/01/04/while-federal-workers-go-without-pay-senior-trump-administration-officials-are-poised-get-raises/
01/04/2019
The new Democratic House Majority has agenda-setting power. They can pass legislation. They can use their investigatory and subpoena power, and act as a check on this Administration. Use our new guide to hold your new MoC accountable and remind them this is #OurHouse: http://fal.cn/r9h0
01/04/2019
Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and Trump wants to keep nearly 1 million workers furloughed without pay for YEARS in a temper tantrum over funding for his racist border wall & agenda. Tell the Senate it's time to end this and stop the #TrumpShutdown: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/04/2019
Without a functional democracy in which everyone is included and represented, we can't achieve any of our other priorities. All the issues we care about deeply: health care, immigration, ending wars, racial justice, climate change—fixing these things requires a democracy that is responsive to the people, not the powerful and wealthy. Here's how to call your member of Congress and tell them to co-sponsor and support H.R. 1 and pass this comprehensive democracy reform package:
01/04/2019
The new Democratic House majority just voted to end the #TrumpShutdown without any new funding for Trump's racist border wall - with bipartisan support. McConnell should bring this bill to the Senate floor - and the Senate should vote to end this shutdown https://apnews.com/5d17d8df5f1148429ca39ed815068c3a
01/03/2019
Everyone thought we would slow down & disappear in early 2017. It's 2019, and this is our biggest day of action yet. We're here & ready to hold our members of Congress accountable in 2019, 2020, and beyond. Check out tonight's The Rachel Maddow Show coverage of the Whose House? Our House! actions Indivisibles held today:
01/03/2019
This is Our House. Here are the asks to make of your new, Democratic members of Congress in the first 100 days and beyond: Use their vote Cosponsor & introduce legislation Use their oversight authority (incl investigation & subpoenas!) And more: indivisible.org/whatsnext
: Read our resource on the #TrumpShutdown: http://fal.cn/r36A : Call your Senators and tell them to reopen the government and end the shutdown without $1 more for Trump's racist wall: 1-844-236-2373 : Call again and again... until the government is reopened.
01/22/2019
“We must not make the same mistake that the clergy of Birmingham made in 1963. If we would honor King, then let us follow him in refusing to compromise with a lie.” This article by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II on why we must not compromise with Trump to end the government shutdown is a must-read.
01/21/2019
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, work, and words are still as poignant and necessary today. Spend today honoring his memory by completing an act of service in your community.
01/21/2019
There is no reason the Senate shouldn't immediately act on the *multiple* bills the House has passed to reopen the government. But instead of addressing the most urgent issue, Mitch McConnell keeps trying to bring unrelated bills to the floor for a vote. Join us for a national call-in day of action on Wednesday to tell your Senator to play hardball and end this shutdown!
01/20/2019
We began the original Indivisible Guide with these words: “Together, we have the power to resist -- and we have the power to win.” That is true now more than ever. Use our latest guide to get ready for whatever comes in 2019, 2020, and beyond: http://fal.cn/r_nB
01/20/2019
“Without the speech, however, [Trump] would lose the single best opportunity a president gets each year to pitch his agenda both to Congress and the public, as well as to frame the national debate entirely on his terms.”
01/20/2019
“Congress has never heard a voice like mine. After years of seeing my community at the whim of national politics while organizing in Indian Country, it was time for me to take the lead.” - Deb Haaland for Congress
01/20/2019
Our own Leah Greenberg spoke at the Women's March in Roanoke, VA today with Roanoke Indivisible Public Page, and her speech gave us chills. Watch below:
01/19/2019
The time is NOW for states to enact democracy reform. Here's how you can make an impact on the state level:
01/19/2019
The urgency to keep up the pressure on our Senators only gets higher the longer this shutdown drags on. Mark your calendars (and charge your phones!) for a national call-in day of action on Wednesday, 1/23.
01/19/2019
Trump throwing a temper tantrum over funding for a racist, useless wall that won't work is not a state of emergency. Here's what Congress should do if Trump declares a fake state of emergency
01/19/2019
The most important thing you can do right now is pressure your Senators to end the #TrumpShutdown. Read our resource for more information on how to take action: http://fal.cn/r_sY
01/19/2019
“Kelly and an estimated 1,500 workers — according to two unions that represent some of the janitors, security guards, cafeteria workers, and hospitality workers who staff federal facilities — likely won't receive any back pay from the duration of the shutdown.” Read our resource for more on what you can do this week to pressure your Senators to play hardball and end the shutdown: http://fal.cn/r_ym
01/19/2019
Mitch McConnell has CONTINUOUSLY refused to do his job and bring a bill up for a vote that would fund the federal government and end the Trump shutdown.
01/18/2019
Mitch McConnell has CONTINUOUSLY refused to do his job and bring a bill to fund the federal government and end the Trump shutdown up for a vote.
01/18/2019
If Trump declares a national emergency, here's how Congress can hold him accountable: 1) Immediately reopen the government to stop the harm to families across the country - with $0 in wall funding. 2) Congress can and must reject Trump's phony emergency. The National Emergencies Act expressly provides a procedure for Congress to terminate a state of emergency. Congress has never used this procedure - but they should this time. 3) House Democrats must immediately schedule an investigation into this executive overreach. Read more in our resource: http://fal.cn/rIz9
01/18/2019
Now that Democrats have retaken control of the House, they have the opportunity to change course and do more than extend “thoughts and prayers.” H.R. 8 would close background check loopholes, prevent gun violence and make our communities safer.
01/18/2019
“The focus on undeserving minorities receiving unearned benefits at white expense is not an incidental element of modern Republican politics; it is crucial to the GOP's electoral strategy of dividing working-class voters along racial lines.”
01/18/2019
"We are people too. We have families. We have bills. We have kids that need to eat." Call your Senator and tell them to play hardball and demand Mitch McConnell bring a bill for a vote to end the government shutdown: 1-844-236-2373
01/18/2019
This is *exactly* what House Democrats should be doing with their new investigatory powers. Congress must continue to use their full powers to expose Trump and hold him accountable: https://indivisible.org/resource/investigating-trump-and-holding-him-accountable
01/18/2019
It's clear that William Barr will continue to attack those that Trump and Sessions have already targeted, putting the rights of vulnerable communities especially at risk. Here's how to tell your Senators to vote NO on his confirmation: http://fal.cn/rZ-Q
01/17/2019
UPDATE: Due to the Trump shutdown, it appears as though January recess is cancelled in both the House and the Senate next week. Holding our members of Congress accountable, however, is never cancelled. Here are the actions you should take in the next week: Right now, the most important thing you can do is keep pressuring your Senators to end the shutdown, with $0 for Trump's border wall. Republicans should pressure Mitch McConnell to bring a vote to reopen the government, and Democrats should keep playing hardball and hold strong. Here's how to keep the pressure on: 1. District office visits - in-person actions are always the best! Plan a visit to your MoC and Senators' local offices next week. 2. Phone calls - FLOOD their phone lines and make it clear that you're expecting them to hold strong and end the shutdown. On Wednesday, we'll be holding a national call day - stay tuned for more info! 3. Support federal workers. Make a plan to support the nearly 1 million workers who are going without pay each day this shutdown continues. Read more about what canceling recess means and what comes next: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/17/2019
“Federal workers who are also military veterans, TSA workers, employees with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and workers with the US National Park Service, among others, have asked for donations on GoFundMe to survive.” Call your Senator NOW and tell them to end this government shutdown: 1-844-236-2373
01/17/2019
This is horrifying and criminal. Yet another reason Congress must not give Trump $1 more for his anti-immigrant agenda, including his racist, useless border wall - and the House Judiciary Committee must investigate.
01/17/2019
The only State of the Union we need. (Language NSFW)
01/17/2019
“The law couldn't be clearer. Employers have no business interfering in women's health care decisions.”
01/16/2019
Make no mistake: this would be an illegal, anti-democratic power grab rooted in racism. Here's what Congress can (and should) do immediately if Trump declares a state of emergency to build his racist, useless border wall: http://fal.cn/rHp1
01/16/2019
This is the longest government shutdown in U.S. History. Nearly 1 million workers have been going without pay. House Democrats have passed multiple bills to re-open the government, and Nancy Pelosi has written a letter to Trump calling for a delay to his State of the Union speech until the situation is resolved. Why is Mitch McConnell acting as if this is business-as-usual and refusing to bring a bill for a vote on the Senate floor to end this?
01/16/2019
By prioritizing strengthening our democracy, Democrats are signaling that they're ready to fight the big fights and root out the unhealthy parts of our democracy. Here's how to call your MoC and tell them to support H.R. 1 and pass this democracy reform bill without watering it down or breaking it up: http://fal.cn/rjbJ
01/16/2019
The Trump shutdown is bad for the country and bad for the economy. Mitch McConnell is refusing to bring a bill that would end the shutdown up for a vote in the Senate. Call your Senator & tell them to act: http://fal.cn/rjSv
01/16/2019
Trump claimed responsibility for the shutdown on national television. Mitch McConnell has refused to bring a bill that would end the shutdown up for a vote in the Senate. This isn't just Trump's shutdown - it's a Republican shutdown.
01/15/2019
Welcome to the race, Kirsten Gillibrand! We're so excited to begin seeing a large Democratic primary field take shape and can't wait to be a part of the conversation about progressive ideals leading into 2020.
01/15/2019
Rep. Steve King isn't being punished for being a white supremacist. He's being punished because he said out loud what Republican policies have quietly done for years.
01/15/2019
We said it before and we'll say it again: Barr is unfit to be Attorney General. Today he avoided : recusing himself from the Mueller investigation committing to make the investigation findings public assuaging concerns he'll continue the attacks on immigrants, people of color, and more
01/15/2019
Last week, House Dems passed FOUR more bills to reopen the government. Once again, Mitch McConnell has refused to bring ending the #TrumpShutdown up for a vote. A government shutdown is not business as usual. Call your Senator and tell them to play hardball: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/15/2019
William Barr vigorously defended Trump's firing of James Comey and has a long record of pushing for unchecked executive powers. His Attorney General confirmation hearings begin today. Call your Senator and tell them to vote NO: http://fal.cn/r1rC
01/15/2019
If Trump declares a state of national emergency, it would be an illegal anti-democratic power grab rooted in racism. Here's how Congress can hold him accountable if he does: http://fal.cn/rLnV
01/15/2019
The first recess of 2019 is right around the corner. It's time to show every member of Congress what Indivisible on Offense looks like: demanding an end to the #TrumpShutdown with NO money for Trump's racist wall, comprehensive democracy reform, congressional oversight and more. Here's how to plan your recess event: http://fal.cn/rLfB
01/14/2019
On Friday, over 800,000 people missed their first paycheck since the shutdown began. Today marks day 24 - the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Here's how to call your Senator and tell them to play hardball and end the Trump shutdown: http://fal.cn/rL5H
01/14/2019
Good news - enough Senators just voted again to block a bill unrelated to the #TrumpShutdown. Keep calling your Senators! Tell them to hold strong & keep playing hardball until the #TrumpShutdown is ended with $0 for Trump's racist wall: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/14/2019
William Barr has a long record of pushing for unchecked executive powers and wrote an infamous memo arguing against congressional oversight of presidential activities. Call your Senator NOW and tell them to vote NO on Barr's confirmation: http://fal.cn/rLoC
01/14/2019
Indivisibles are changing history - from the Arizona state house to the U.S. House!
01/14/2019
Last week, Democrats passed FOUR more bills to end Trump's shutdown - which Mitch McConnell has refused to bring to the floor. Meanwhile, nearly 1 million workers are going without pay. Call your Senator and tell them to play hardball and re-open the government: http://fal.cn/rLdc
01/14/2019
"America deserves the truth and the Foreign Affairs Committee will seek to get to the bottom of it." THIS is why we built a big blue wave last November. Use our new guide to help demystify how Congressional oversight works and tell your MoC to keep it up: http://fal.cn/rLVT
01/14/2019
Trump may declare of state of national emergency over the border wall soon. If he does, there are three things Congress can and should do immediately: http://fal.cn/rFMd
01/14/2019
Trump is exploring declaring an emergency to build his racist, useless border wall. If Trump declares a national emergency, here's how Congress can hold him accountable: 1) Immediately reopen the government to stop the harm to families across the country - and the bill they pass must zero out wall funding. 2) Congress can and must reject Trump's phony emergency. The National Emergencies Act expressly provides a procedure for Congress to terminate a state of emergency. Congress has never used this procedure, but they should this time. 3) House Democrats should immediately schedule an investigation into his executive overreach.
01/13/2019
The impacts of the Trump shutdown are shameful. Here's how to tell your Senator to end this and restore funding to programs that need it: http://fal.cn/rF45
01/13/2019
William Barr has a long history of racism, misogyny, and homophobia - he has no business serving as Attorney General. Call your Senator and tell them to oppose his nomination:
01/13/2019
The Trump shutdown is officially the longest government shutdown in history - and we're going to keep feeling the impacts more and more.
01/13/2019
As we enter the longest government shutdown in American history, we have to ask: Who do the President and Mitch McConnell think they work for? Because it's certainly not the millions of Americans impacted by their decision to put their ego and Trump's temper tantrums over people.
01/12/2019
Welcome to the race, Julian Castro! We're excited for a large Democratic primary field and to see a battle of progressive ideas leading into 2020.
01/12/2019
Big bold ideas like these are exactly why we elected the most progressive Congress in history.
01/12/2019
At six weeks, many people don't even realize they're pregnant. Dangerous anti-choice bills like these are picking up momentum in state legislatures across the country. Use our state guide to fight back: http://fal.cn/rbX2
01/12/2019
The Senate should be a check and balance on the President - not a rubber stamp for his racist agenda. Call your Senators today and tell them to play hardball and refuse to vote on any new legislation until the Senate votes to end the #TrumpShutdown: http://fal.cn/rb2p
01/11/2019
“A lot of shelters operate on the edge. [...] If there is nobody home in the government to send out reimbursement checks, some programs won't be able to pay next month's rent.”
01/11/2019
“[Pink] has been reclaimed and redefined. It is not about patience and calm or the kumbaya balm of we-are-all-equal. The new pink is aglow with outrage and the insistent demand that past wrongs be rectified.”
01/11/2019
"Many of the women risking their lives to come to the U.S. are running from sexual violence and threats of death. [...] If they are not admitted, face a wall, or are deported without a chance at asylum, they are sent back to face rape, abuse, and even death."
01/11/2019
We've updated our H.R. 1 resource - now you can check if your member of Congress has signed on as a cosponsor for comprehensive democracy reform! Don't see your member on the list? Give them a call: http://fal.cn/rGw5
01/10/2019
Trump is exploring declaring a state of emergency to build his racist and unnecessary wall - but the only emergency at the border is Trump's immigration policies. We're watching and monitoring the situation - we'll keep folks informed on how to take action.
01/10/2019
The Trump shutdown is about more than just politicians arguing in D.C. This is about people's lives. It's the ability to feed your kids, make rent, and pay your bills. Call your Senator today and demand they step up and put people first: http://fal.cn/rG3L
01/10/2019
Republicans would like you to believe that Steve King is an outlier. But the truth is... Trump and his base's obsession with a useless border wall is the result of a constant, decades-long drumbeat of the same xenophobia in Republican messaging and policy that Steve King promotes.
01/10/2019
UPDATE: Enough Senators just voted again to block a bill unrelated to ending the government shutdown. Your activism is working! Keep calling your Senators and tell them to play hardball & continue holding strong: http://fal.cn/rGH3
01/10/2019
Sounds like they should get used to it.
01/10/2019
“There is no border problem, except for ones we are causing.”
01/09/2019
Now that Democrats have retaken control of the House, they have the opportunity to change course and do more than extend “thoughts and prayers.” On January 8, 2018, House Democrats introduced H.R. 8, a bill to address gun violence and do just that. Learn more: https://indivisible.org/resource/hr-8-preventing-gun-violence
01/09/2019
“At this moment of trial for all who treasure democratic institutions, the world could use an example of politicians whose solutions to our problems involve more democracy, not less.” Call your MoC and let them know you want them to support H. R. 1 and pass comprehensive democracy reform: http://fal.cn/rUWZ
01/09/2019
“This is systematic, it's wrong, and it's anti-American.” ICYMI, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez interview from last night is a MUST-watch:
01/09/2019
This town went through a natural disaster less than a year ago. Now, their lives are once again in turmoil because of Trump's temper tantrum. Call your Senator and tell them to put people over politics and vote NO on any legislation until they end the #TrumpShutdown: http://fal.cn/rUGH
01/09/2019
Trump is continuing to throw a temper tantrum over a racist and unnecessary border wall - meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of workers are going without a paycheck and struggling to make ends meet during his shutdown.
01/09/2019
Democrats in the House just passed *another* bill to reopen the government with support from just 8 Republicans (4% of the House GOP). And Mitch McConnell STILL refuses to bring it to the floor. Call your Senators now, demand they vote NO on any motion to proceed before the government is reopened:
01/09/2019
It's simple: the only thing that the Senate should be working on right now is ending this shutdown. The House has done its job. Now it's time for the Senate to do the same. And last night, enough Senators voted to block legislation unrelated to ending the #TrumpShutdown - your activism is working! Keep calling and contacting your Senators: http://fal.cn/rUPs
01/09/2019
""The symbol of America should be the statue of liberty - not a 30 foot wall." Make sure your MoCs continue to hold strong against the border wall and end the Trump shutdown: http://fal.cn/r-mF
01/09/2019
Trump's speech tonight was more lies from the liar in chief. The only crisis is the one that Trump is needlessly manufacturing through this government shutdown.
01/08/2019
The U.S. House voted to end the Trump Shutdown - and now the Senate must act as well: http://fal.cn/r--0 What has the most diverse and progressive House of Congress ever elected been up to in their first week in office? Find out here:
01/08/2019
HUGE news: Motch McConnell tried to avoid dealing with the Trump shutdown and it FAILED, thanks to enough Senators who blocked a bill that was unrelated - and YOU. Your activism is working - keep calling and contacting your Senators! https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/08/2019
This is just the beginning - “the longer the shutdown continues to drag on, the more programs that intersect with the public could be affected.” Tell your Senator to refuse to proceed to any legislation until the government is re-opened: http://fal.cn/r-.s
01/08/2019
People over politics. Every single Senator should refuse to proceed to any legislation until the government is re-opened. Call your Senators and ask them to end the Trump shutdown: http://fal.cn/r-Q0
01/08/2019
An estimated 16,000 of the Park Service's 19,000-person workforce is furloughed during the shutdown. The Trump administration made the decision to keep parks open.
01/08/2019
You built a big blue wave - and now it's time to tell our new members of Congress to prioritize passing comprehensive democracy reform. Here's how to tell your MoCs to support H.R.1:
01/07/2019
Trump is a wannabe authoritarian. It doesn't come as a surprise that he is threatening to raise the Trump Threat Level & bypass democratic checks and balances. Tell your members of Congress to stand strong & not to give Trump $1 more for his wall: http://fal.cn/r0au
01/07/2019
Thank you Senator Chuck Schumer , Chris Van Hollen , Senator Ben Cardin , Senator Mark Warner , U.S. Senator Tim Kaine , Kamala Harris , U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Cory Booker and Jeff Merkley for standing strong! Don't see your Senator on this list? Call them now: http://fal.cn/r0HG
01/07/2019
We are approaching the longest shutdown of the federal government in United States History. This isn't politics or business as usual - 800,000 federal employees are going unpaid, tax refunds will be delayed, and our national parks are filling up with trash. Tell your Senator to oppose all legislation in the Senate until the government re-opens: http://fal.cn/r0.V
01/07/2019
We've spent two years playing defense - but now we finally get to go on offense in Congress and at the state level. Use our new guide, Indivisible on Offense, to hold your member of Congress and representatives accountable and remind them this is #OurHouse: http://fal.cn/r5UO
01/06/2019
“It's inhumane. It's like a torture chamber.” And it's funded by taxpayer money.
01/06/2019
Passionate about expanding voting rights? Fighting corruption? Getting money out of politics? Call your MoC and tell them to co-sponsor H.R.1, comprehensive legislation for democracy reform for the people: http://fal.cn/r55O
01/06/2019
Senator Chris Van Hollen is right. While Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans continue to enable Trump's tantrum and refuse to bring a bill to reopen the government to the floor, Senate Dems should play hardball and grind any other Senate business to a halt. Your Senators need to hear from you: call them and tell them to vote no on the motion to proceed to S. 1 on Tuesday. Learn more about withholding consent here: https://t.co/7P9b0VaIoS
01/06/2019
The government shutdown is impacting countless Americans - from the nearly 1 million furloughed workers to those canceling plans to visit national parks to people trying to celebrate a major life moment.
01/06/2019
We're old enough to remember when the Senate passed a nearly identical bill only a month ago that they now refuse to consider.
01/05/2019
While nearly 1 million federal employees continue to work without pay while Trump throws a temper tantrum over funding for his racist and unnecessary border wall, the Vice President and Trump's Cabinet are set to receive $10,000 raises. http://fal.cn/r9Cz #TrumpShutdown
01/05/2019
Elections have consequences.
01/05/2019
Check out IndivisibleHoCoMD Public Page's Town Hall this morning with Representative Elijah E. Cummings and Congressman John Sarbanes talking about saving democracy, HR 1, and the new Congress. #ForThePeople #OurHouse
01/05/2019
Trump's guide to running the government: Step 1: Throw temper tantrum over a racist and unnecessary border wall Step 2: Shut down Federal Government, furloughing nearly 1 million workers without pay Step 3: Give your friends a $10,000 raise Step 4: ???
01/05/2019
Trump and Republicans in Congress shut down the government over funding for Trump's useless and racist border wall - and it's impacting nearly 1 million furloughed workers, shutting down national parks and museums, and has cut off funding for programs that help victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, and stalking.
01/04/2019
Nearly 1 million furloughed workers are going without pay. Meanwhile.... - - - - Image description: Washington Post headline: "While federal workers go without pay, senior Trump administration officials are poised to get $10,000 raises." Next photo includes Jim Halpert from the office staring at the camera in frustration. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/01/04/while-federal-workers-go-without-pay-senior-trump-administration-officials-are-poised-get-raises/
01/04/2019
The new Democratic House Majority has agenda-setting power. They can pass legislation. They can use their investigatory and subpoena power, and act as a check on this Administration. Use our new guide to hold your new MoC accountable and remind them this is #OurHouse: http://fal.cn/r9h0
01/04/2019
Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and Trump wants to keep nearly 1 million workers furloughed without pay for YEARS in a temper tantrum over funding for his racist border wall & agenda. Tell the Senate it's time to end this and stop the #TrumpShutdown: https://indivisible.org/resource/trumps-latest-temper-tantrum-and-showdown-over-wall
01/04/2019
Without a functional democracy in which everyone is included and represented, we can't achieve any of our other priorities. All the issues we care about deeply: health care, immigration, ending wars, racial justice, climate change—fixing these things requires a democracy that is responsive to the people, not the powerful and wealthy. Here's how to call your member of Congress and tell them to co-sponsor and support H.R. 1 and pass this comprehensive democracy reform package:
01/04/2019
The new Democratic House majority just voted to end the #TrumpShutdown without any new funding for Trump's racist border wall - with bipartisan support. McConnell should bring this bill to the Senate floor - and the Senate should vote to end this shutdown https://apnews.com/5d17d8df5f1148429ca39ed815068c3a
01/03/2019
Everyone thought we would slow down & disappear in early 2017. It's 2019, and this is our biggest day of action yet. We're here & ready to hold our members of Congress accountable in 2019, 2020, and beyond. Check out tonight's The Rachel Maddow Show coverage of the Whose House? Our House! actions Indivisibles held today:
01/03/2019
This is Our House. Here are the asks to make of your new, Democratic members of Congress in the first 100 days and beyond: Use their vote Cosponsor & introduce legislation Use their oversight authority (incl investigation & subpoenas!) And more: indivisible.org/whatsnext
01/03/2019