Hi, all, and happy Monday!
I’m in the UK and yes, I am supposed to be on vacation, but I did want to send out just a couple of things that couldn’t wait until next week. I promise after this I’ll go have tea and scones.
First, I want to say something in light of the terrible economy we’re experiencing. I know a lot of you are struggling right now, so I want to remind you that this newsletter is available for free to all. NOTHING is behind a paywall. Ever. Ever. Ever. So if you’re feeling stretched please switch to a free subscription. You won’t miss anything. I want YOU more than I want your money. Don’t forget it.
And now a few action items:
Call your HOUSE Rep about Fitzpatrick discharge petition and war in Venezuela
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) has alerted the House Republican leadership that he will file a discharge petition to force a vote on a Russia sanctions bill. He is VERY unhappy with Trump’s concessions to Russia, and he’s not the only Republican to be so. There’s a real chance this petition could achieve 218 votes, but we need to make some noise about it.
Call your House rep and say:
My name is _____ and I’m a constituent from [zip.] I’m calling to ask the Congressmember to sign on to Rep. Fitzpatrick’s discharge petition that would force sanctions on Russia. Trump’s so-called peace plan, which rewards Russia with new territory, is unacceptable. Will the Congressmember sign the discharge petition? Thanks.
And while you have them on the phone, consider adding this:
I also understand that House Democrats have unveiled a bill that would cut off funding for U.S. operations in or against Venezuela. The legislation, led by Rep. Seth Moulton, would bar the Trump administration from spending money on military campaigns targeting Venezuela unless lawmakers approve an Authorization for Use of Military Force. I want the Congressmember to support it. Thanks.
Call your Senator
As you’ve likely heard, the House voted unanimously last week to claw back language in the government funding bill that could award some GOP senators hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages for having their phone records unknowingly obtained by former special counsel Jack Smith. But Majority Leader Thune is on the fence about bringing the bill to a vote in the Senate.
Let’s call our Senators and say:
My name is ______ and I’m a constituent from [zip]. Now that the House has voted unanimously to claw back language in the government funding bill that could award some GOP senators hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages, I expect the Senate to pass the same bill right away. That provision is an outrage and should never have been snuck into the bill. Thanks.
COMMENTS NEEDED, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[H/T subscriber Holly S]
DHS has expanded a federal database called SAVE, which is now being used to verify voter eligibility. The problem is that SAVE contains incomplete and outdated information, and election experts agree that using it for voter verification risks wrongly flagging eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens and mixed-status families.
To make things worse, DHS put these changes into effect months before informing the public. A lawsuit finally forced them to release the required notice, and now they’re asking for public comments, but only until Monday, December 1 at 10:59 p.m. CT.
The Texas Civil Rights Project created an easy guide that explains what’s happening, why it matters, and how to submit a comment that amplifies your voice. Here it is.
Once you’ve read it you can submit comments HERE.
Win in Tennessee!
The awesome folks at Network NOVA have put together a google doc filled with upcoming Aftyn Behn phonebanks. Now that MTG has announced she’s leaving in January (whoooo!) we are creeping closer and closer to a tie in the House. We’re not there yet, but consider this:
WE HAVE TO TRY TO FLIP THIS SEAT! So please, grab a shift if you possibly can. Or make a donation to Aftyn’s campaign here.
OK. I’m going to go back to endeavoring to vacation now.
Talk soon!
Jess
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