No Kings Day was invigorating, with 16,000 gathering in Burlington and over 20,000 more around the state. What's next? There are so many things you can do to help safeguard our Democracy.
Call the Congressional Delegation
We know that they're almost always on our side but they still want to hear from us! Whatever your issue - pick one - immigration raids, the budget bill, the claw back of funding for medical research and foreign aid; the list is endless. If you want a script or ideas about what to say, go to
FiveCalls.org
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Sen Bernie Sanders (202)-224-5141
sanders.senate.gov/contact/contact-form/
Sen Peter Welch (202) 224-4242
welch.senate.gov/email-peter/#email-peter
Rep Becca Balint (202) 225-4115
balint.house.gov/contact/
The
National
Indivisible Phone Bank
Every Wednesday and Thursday 11 am - 12:30 pm
Phone bank volunteers connect other folks directly to their representatives so they can voice their concerns. Phonebanks are open each week in June to volunteers nationwide; all you need is a phone and a computer.
Sign up here.
Migrant Justice Rapid Response Training
June 19, 6:30 pm, Jaquith Public Library, 122 School St., Marshfield
Put on in conjunction with Jewish Voice for Peace VT/NH and Cooperation Vermont. Learn about immigration enforcement and Migrant Justice's Work. Join the Rapid Response Network.
Make Calls with Lean Left to Voters in Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Pennsylvania calls are Tuesdays 2 PM and Saturdays 10 AM.
Sign up here
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North Carolina calls are Thursdays 6/19 and 6/26, 6-8 pm; training provided by Down Home NC.
Sign up here
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Contribute to the Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Funds are needed to strengthen legal protections for immigrants in Vermont.
https://www.vermontlegaldefensefund.com
We may not all agree on every action mentioned, but what is important is that
we are united in our determination to preserve our democracy and freedom
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Be well, take care of each other, have fun, and fight the good fight!
