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Weekly Call To Action - April 16, 2023

4/15/2023

 

Quote of the Week:

​“There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it.” –Amanda Gorman

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Register Now for Olympia Indivisible’s Strategic Plan Rollout on April 22 at 10:00 AM!

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On April 22nd, Olympia Indivisible will welcome all who are interested in the cause of protecting democracy, defending civil rights, and building a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all Americans. This gathering is about building our bench strength as an organization so we can do effective work now and during the historic 2024 elections.

What is bench strength and why is it important?
Bench strength is Olympia Indivisible's pool of internal talent who can readily and capably respond to fulfilling our mission. Having a strong bench is really important as we approach the historic elections of 2024. Please join one of our experienced teams and help us take action this year and be ready for 2024
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What: OI meeting, Building Bench Strength for a Sustainable Democracy
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Either by Zoom or in person in Multipurpose Room A of the Olympia Community Center, 222 Columbia St NW Olympia WA 98501
Registration: April 22, 2023 AM Sign-Up
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Legislative Actions:

 Outline of the State of Washington containing the words WILA Washington Indivisible Legislative Action

Action: Take the following actions and then click the green 'I took this action' button. You will see the button if you are logged into TAN.

The position on the following action is ‘PRO’. 

Rescheduled: Support SB 5768 (Protecting access to abortion medications) by Signing in "Pro" to the House Appropriations' Public Hearing
DEADLINE: Apr 18 11:30am

The April 17th public hearing got rescheduled to April 18th. Please sign in "Pro" again for SB5768, even if you signed in already for the April 17th hearing--we must show support for Governor Inslee's proactive action to safeguard access to abortion medication in Washington.


Legislative progress this session! 

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​The Washington Legislative session is wrapping up and now we are reaping the harvest of our advocacy work. This past week the following bills passed out of the legislature with a “yes” in both chambers and are on their way to the Governor’s office, or are already signed into law:
  • we banned assault rifles (SB 5265/HB 1240), 
  • added factoring climate change to all County and City planning (HB1181/SB 5203), and
  • increased middle housing (HB 1110/SB 5190)
  • plus much more!

​Thank you,
OI Members, for helping us pass these bills sponsored by LD22 Legislators!


Did you know Senator Hunt is a cosponsor of a bill to bring Universal Health Care to WA? It did not pass this year, but it will be offered again in 2024.
  • SB 5335 - 2023-24 - Universal Health Care Commission
    Developing the Washington health trust to ensure that all Washington residents can enroll in nonprofit health insurance coverage providing an essential set of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

​Local Actions:

Should Species be Harmed to Build Warehouses?

Pocket Gopher drawing
The City of Tumwater and the Port of Olympia are writing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to get an incidental take permit from USFWS that will absolve them from liability for the harm they will cause to species and the ecosystem. There is a plan to relocate endangered species, but relocation does not work well for the Olympia pocket gopher. Relocated animals have to compete for resources with species already living in the area. Many will get sick or starve to death.

The working HCP draft for project stakeholders is now available.

Olympia Indivisible may be offering opportunities to comment on the HCP in the upcoming Calls to Action. 

Background
  • About the Bush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan
  • Tumwater plans to buy mitigation credits from Puget Western to save gophers 
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Action: Attend the stakeholder meeting April 21, 2023, 8 am - 12 pm at the Port of Olympia, in the Olympics Room at 606 Columbia Street NW in Olympia.

Federal Actions:

Protecting Critical Programs

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We know the Republican majority in Congress is promising to hold the economy hostage in an attempt to cut critical programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Indivisible National is working to get Democratic members of the House of Representatives to sign on to the Boyle, Jayapal, Kuster letter opposing this MAGA Default Crisis and refusing to cut vital services. Representative Marilyn Strickland has signed on to this letter, so let’s let her know we have her back on this!

Action: Thank Rep. Marilyn Strickland for signing on to protect vital services from would-be Debt Ceiling hostage takers. 
  • Marilyn Strickland, Phone: 202-225-9740 or Contact Form ​

​Script:

My name is ___________, and my Zip Code is _______. Thank you for signing the congressional letter from Reps. Boyle, Jayapal, and Kuster calling for a clean vote to avoid a default on our debts and opposing any cuts to Social Security and Medicare and other programs our community relies on. 
As you know, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his fellow Republicans are threatening to drive the US to default on our debts if they don’t get their way. Their goal is to slash Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other vital programs.

Right now many working-class Americans are struggling with inflation and rising costs of living. Any cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid would only threaten the livelihoods of millions, and pull the rug out from underneath all of us who have paid into the programs – not to mention the risks of a recession and job losses if Republicans force the government to default on its debt.

When our representatives stand up for the people, rather than corporate interests or their own pockets, we prosper. Thank you, Representative Strickland, for standing up for us! We have your back because you have ours!

​Have You Scheduled These Events?

Action Cafe 2023,
Every Monday at Noon

The words Action Cafe Menu on a black background.
Chef Lisa and the Action Cafe crew are back! The Cafe is a weekly Monday Zoom noon-hour gathering where OI members meet, make new friends, and take actions together. Every Cafe comes with a side order of live music and a heapin’ helpin’ of good cheer!

Cafe patrons receive an email on Sunday with a sneak-peek at what we'll do at the cafe the next day. On Monday morning, Chef Lisa will send you a pdf "Menu" which has links to the actions we'll take together at the Cafe. 

Action: Register HERE. We will send you a Zoom link and tomorrow morning, Chef Lisa will send your "menu."

Community Participation:

Help!
Thurston Hunger Walk

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Community Kitchen and Food Bank
Olympia Indivisible supports Thurston's Hunger Walk, an annual fundraiser to help two local agencies: The Community Kitchen and Thurston County Food Bank.

How to Donate to These Local Services
You can donate through OI's "Hunger Walk" Team Site. An immense thank you to those who have already contributed.

If you prefer, you could make out a check to: Thurston's Hunger Walk and mail it to: Thurston County Food Bank, P.O. Box 11549, Olympia, WA 98508 with "Indivisible" in the memo line.

Then Come Walk with Your Teammates in Olympia Indivisible
This year’s walk will take place at Lacey’s Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Square Loop SE, (Corner of Woodland Square Loop and 7th Avenue SE) on Sunday May 7th, at 3:00 pm. Enjoy camaraderie and live music while you walk as little or as much as you like. Sign Up to Walk with Olympia Indivisible's Team 

Your Work Pays Off:

March 2022 March for Our Lives
On Friday, April 14, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just signed a transformative gun safety package into law — a HUGE victory that will save lives. For all of you who participated in our 2022 March for our Lives, thank you, and let’s take a moment to rejoice!

This lifesaving package includes:
  • An extreme risk protection order bill
  • Safe storage requirements
  • Tighter background checks
  • Closing loopholes in the law

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