Weekly Call To Action - September 19, 2021

Take Two Actions Now:

It’s Time to Do the Right Thing for Our Democracy. Pass The Freedom to Vote Act Now!

www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email
​This week the Senate will likely vote on  the Senate Democrat’s latest voter protection effort, The Freedom To Vote Act. Senator Tim Kaine explains why this bill is so crucial: Opinion: The Jan. 6 attack demands that we protect voting rights 

This bill ensures voter access, prohibits gerrymandering and protects against foreign and domestic election interference. It deserves to pass with the support of the entire Senate. If Republicans choose to filibuster, Democrats must step up and change the Senate rules.

It’s Time. 

Action 1: Contact our Senators.

• Senator Patty Murray,  Phone: 253-572-3636 (Tacoma); 202-224-2621‬ (D.C.) or Contact Form 
• Senator Maria Cantwell, Phone 253-572-2281 (Tacoma); 202- 224-3441‬ (D.C.) or Contact Form ​ 

• Email both your MOCs at once using Democracy.io. 

Script: My name is ______. I am from Olympia Indivisible, and my zip code is ________. I’m asking Senator______ to do everything in her power to pass The Freedom To Vote Act introduced into the Senate this week, including changing Senate filibuster rules if needed.  It’s time to do the right thing for our Democracy.

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Push Our Representative to Pass 
the Reconciliation Bill

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​The House must vote by September 27 on the budget reconciliation.
We need to put pressure on Rep. Strickland to vote for the most robust progressive package possible and to demand its passage before the bipartisan infrastructure bill. 

Action 2: Call Rep. Marilyn Strickland every day this week  to hammer home our position.

• Marilyn Strickland: 202-225-9740 or Contact Form ​
  

Script: Hello, my name is ________, I am a member of Olympia Indivisible and my zip code is _______. It is vital that the House not water down the Reconciliation Bill. In particular, we expect you to support the promised investment in climate change, expanding coverage for health care, lowering drug prices, and tax reform.  In addition, we demand that you advocate passing this Reconciliation Bill before voting on the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.​

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Stop Taxpayer Subsidies to the Fossil Fuel Companies!

​Here’s the problem: The bipartisan infrastructure package that’s currently moving through Congress would make fossil fuel companies eligible for at least $25 billion in new taxpayer-funded subsidies. This is in addition to the $15 billion that they already receive on a yearly basis.

Here’s the consequence: These subsidies allow companies like Exxon to fund fossil fuel projects that damage our climate beyond repair.

But here’s the solution: Fossil fuel companies should not be rewarded with taxpayer funds to demolish our climate even further. So we’re sending this petition to the Senate to demand they end fossil fuel subsidies and instead invest in real climate solutions.  

Action 3: Support the Green New Deal Network, in which Indivisible is a partner, and sign this petition.​

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Supporting Our Candidates

​Another Weekend of Important Campaign Volunteer Work Before Ballots Arrive in October  
Sat. Sept. 25 - Sun. Sept 26

Lit Drops - Packets of literature for our endorsed candidates, as well as other Democratic candidates including Olympia City Council Candidates, are available at the Coordinated Campaign Headquarters (HQ) at 1014 4th Avenue East, 10:00 - 4:00 PM

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​If requested in advance, training will be available when you pick up the packets. If the front door is locked, knock loudly. If you see a light on in the upstairs window, someone is in the house and can open the front door for you. 

Yard Signs
Yard signs can be picked up at the campaign headquarters for personal use or you can volunteer to help a campaign deliver yard signs to various locations.  You can also request signs on the individual candidates websites. Note that signs for Joel Hansen will be available after Sept 20.

• Joey Summerson is coordinating the yard sign placement.  ​Contact Joey: joeyyardsigns@gmail.com

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​Coordinated Campaign Services
Molly Sullivan is in charge of the coordinated campaign services for candidates. 

• Contact Spenser to Volunteer:  206-487-8946  
• Email Contact: molly@sullivancampaignservices.com

Campaign Headquarters Staff Needed
Volunteers are needed to staff the Coordinated Campaign Headquarters (HQ) - at 1014 4th Avenue East. 

• To volunteer to staff HQ,  Contact Susan:  360-402-0196. 

More Information
Feel free to access the OI website for additional information on all our endorsed candidates and how to contact them.

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October 7th Deadline for Mailing 
Just Eight More Postcard Writers Needed

​Joel Hansen is running for Port of Olympia Commissioner. Our team of postcard writers are writing away, but we do have just eight more packets that you can pick up. Rainy days are here and this is a great way to spend an afternoon while watching TV, or better yet, invite one or two people from your Pod to join you. A good time to catch up and support our endorsed candidates at the same time.

Learn more about Joel Hansen from his website.

OI’s GOTV Writing team has everything you need to support Joel’s postcard campaign in one easy packet!

We have bundles of 50 cards. 

• The bundles include a script, addresses and STAMPS.  
• Postcards need to be mailed on October 7 when ballots go out.  

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​Just let us know how many bundles you want to pick up

• By emailing us at  getpostcards22@gmail.com  ​  
• After receiving your email, we will send you the pickup address which is a contactless pick up location in NE Olympia near San Francisco Bakery