Weekly Call To Action - April 23, 2023

Quote of the Week:

​“Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” – Cornel West

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Local Actions:

What Are Local Municipalities Doing to Create a More Equitable Thurston County?

Brought to us by the League of Women Voters of Thurston County.

Action: Join our local League of Women Voters for a lively and informative panel conversation. Learn what local municipalities are doing to address issues related to racial equity, inclusion and belonging throughout Thurston County.

What: A Community Conversation with Local Leaders 
When: April 26, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Where: Olympia Center, Rms. #101 & 102, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia. Zoom participation also available
Please register by 4/25/23 and let us know you'll be attending in person or by zoom by emailing event@LWVthurston.org ​

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Olympia-Tumwater Regional Fire Authority Proposal
Voting Deadline is April 25!

An informed citizenry is a bulwark of democracy!

Proposition 1, if passed, will impact the cost of fire prevention services and how they are delivered to residents of Olympia and Tumwater in unprecedented and very significant ways. 

Action: If you live in Olympia or Tumwater, be sure to vote by April 25, but before you do, please visit Olympia Indivisible’s RFA Proposition 1 voter education webpage where we present pros and cons.

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Federal Actions: 

Stop Airing Fox News At Military Bases

Background: 
Veterans group asks Pentagon to stop airing Fox News on military bases

Action: Contact the Pentagon and the White House

Option A: Take this action with one click in Take Action Network (TAN) Stop Airing Fox News At Military Bases.

Option B: Contact the Pentagon and the White House Liaison
Email: whs.pentagon.esd.mbx.secrev@mail.mil,public_liaison@who.eop.gov 
Subject: Stop airing Fox News at military bases

Script:
The U.S. military uses taxpayer-funded facilities to broadcast disinformation on military bases, knowingly letting false propaganda infiltrate the ranks.

I am asking you to stop allowing the lies and disinformation from Fox News to infiltrate our military! 

Please cut off Fox News broadcasts on U.S. military bases.

[NAME], [CITY, ZIP]

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Urge Congress to Pass Supreme Court Ethics Bill

The ethics bill introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., would help restore the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court by implementing ethical standards that ensure transparency and accountability. 
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Recent reports of unethical conduct by Supreme Court justices highlight the urgent need for court reform. The justices should be bound by the same ethical standards as lower court judges. 

Congress must restore integrity to the court, which has suffered tremendously from, among other things, Clarence Thomas’ repeated and unapologetic disregard for basic ethical standards. Americans must know that their Supreme Court justices are not receiving luxurious gifts under the table from donors with political agendas or ruling on cases that involve their own spouses. 

Justices like Thomas will continue to abuse lax rules until Congress takes meaningful action. Thank you for your time — and for supporting this important bill.

Action: Urge our Members of Congress to pass Supreme Court ethics bill 

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Have You Scheduled These Events?

Action Cafe 2023,
Every Monday at Noon

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

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Community Participation:

Help!
Thurston Hunger Walk

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