Another Week, More Ways to Save Democracy

Happy Wednesday, Activists! 

We hope you're having a good week so far, and weathering these difficult times.  We're thrilled to see you at the rallies and in person to pick up your leaflets for our Leaflet Philly project, and of course as we deliver your materials for our 35 Doors project.  If you're not part of those yet, see below to join us!

You can see the details for the Calls To Action from last Tuesday's newsletter at this link.  We still need to make the calls to our State Reps and Senators and tell them they must ensure SEPTA is fully funded. And we need to fight back against the SAVE Act.  See below. 

Here's a quick refresher: 

1.  Call your PA State legislator and find them here.  Tell them to stay strong and fight for good SEPTA funding, no holding back. 

AND call PA Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (717) 787-8724 and tell him that we are the economic engine of this state, we contribute more funding for the rest of the state than any other region, and that we deserve a healthy SEPTA to stay the thriving region that we are.  Again, check out the details  last Tuesday's newsletter.  

2.  House Republicans recently passed one of the most extreme voter suppression bills we’ve seen, and we need to make sure it dies in the Senate.  It would cause massive challenges for married women and trans and nonbinary people who’ve changed their names, and disproportionately impact people of color. 

Indivisible has more on this bill and Trump’s related Executive Order. 

Call our Senators and tell them to block Republicans from disenfranchising millions of voters with this horrible bill.  Contact info below.

TONIGHT!  WHERE'S DAVE MCCORMICK?

JOIN US AT THE INDIVISIBLE MONTCO & FRIENDS TOWN HALL!

This "Where's Dave McCormick Town Hall" is brought to you by Indivisible MontCo & Friends.  Serious Business with a side of Fun.  Bring a pen and your questions for Dave for the Q&A.  Update on the evening.  The venue requires that no bags can be brought in to the venue, so leave those outside.   Speakers include Katie Muth, Malcolm Kenyatta, Conor Lamb, Michael Pollock.  

When:  TONIGHT, April 23, doors open at 5:30pm, Town Hall starts at 6:30 pm sharp.  Come early to listen to some music. 

Where:  Penndale Middle School Auditorium, 400 Penn St, Lansdale, PA 19446

Sign up here.

TOMORROW NIGHT! 

NORTHEAST PHILLY TOWN HALL 

We know that Elon Musk is trying to steal our federal government — slashing public services, firing civil servants, and handing power to billionaires like himself. It’s illegal, it’s dangerous, and we won’t stand for it.

Join in this community event to hear from elected leaders, veterans, union leaders and community members about how the recent federal cuts can impact you and your family.  

When:   TOMORROW, Thursday, April 24, 6:30 pm

Where:  Calvary Christian Church, 6000-38 E. Roosevelt Blvd. 

Sign up here.

MAY DAY NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION

We'll show that We The People are Indivisible.

Historically, May Day celebrates the progress of working people and honors those who fought for it, but as the MAGA movement rolls back workers’ rights and strips America down for profit, we’re joining a vast coalition of unions and other organizations to turn May 1 into a nationwide day of mobilization.

Trump is doing everything he can to ensure that working people are getting fleeced while billionaires grow their wealth and power.  And don't forget, he wants us to be divided. It's why, as they use one hand to pick our pockets, they use the other to blame immigrants, Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs, or our trans siblings. This is a moment for working people to remind ourselves - and the billionaires controlling our government - of our power.

We originally planned a rally on May 1 on Independence Mall.  However instead, we''ll join together with the rally planned by a group of unions and other organizations at City Hall at 4:00 that day.  If you signed up here already, no problem.  We'll send more details there too. Otherwise just come to City Hall at 4:00 pm on May 1 and remind the administration of our power. 

CALLS TO ACTION

1.  BRING KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA HOME

With President Trump defying the Supreme Court to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia (along with hundreds of others) imprisoned in El Salvador, we find ourselves in a moral and constitutional crisis. Calls and emails to Congress aren’t sufficient to end these crises, but they are necessary to ensure our elected officials understand the public won’t move on until Abrego Garcia is home and the disappearances end. 

Contact our Members of Congress and demand they do everything in their power to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home. 

2.  SAY "NO" TO THE TAX SCAM THAT HURTS US AND HELPS BILLIONAIRES

Republicans in Congress are trying to ram through the Trump Tax Scam. They’re using budget reconciliation—a wonky process that would allow them to pass legislation with only Republican votes to give the ultra-wealthy trillions of dollars in tax breaks while expecting the rest of us to foot the bill. 

They’re planning to slash funding to Medicaid, SNAP, early education programs, and countless other programs that working families rely on, all to give billionaires massive handouts.  We cannot let Trump and the Republicans get away with gutting these vital programs. 

Call our House Members and Senators and tell them you want them to vote NO on this legislation.

Here are the contacts -- 

Rep. Evans – D.C. 202-225-4001; Phila. offices (215) 276-0340, (215) 254-3400; email link

Rep. Boyle – D.C. office 202-225-6111; Phila office 215-335-3355; email link

Rep. Scanlon -- D.C. office 202-225-2011; Chester office (610) 626-2020; email link

Outside Philadelphia?  Find your Representative here.

Sen. McCormick – Phila office 215-405-9660; D.C. office 202-224-6324; email link

Sen. Fetterman – Phila office 215-241-1090; D.C. 202-224-4254; email link

For outside PA:  Find your senators’ phone numbers and emails at this link.

MORE RALLIES

1.  Every Friday -- 4:00 pm., this week starting at Independence Mall and marching to Senator Fetterman's office.

Come out and show that you'll stand up against the Trump/Musk regime.  Bring your signs, your voices, your energy!

When:  April 25, 4:00 pm

Where:  5th and Market Streets, Philadelphia and march to 2nd and Chestnut (0.4 mile walk)

Sign up here.

3.  Every Friday -- 11:15 am - Join Fridays@Fetterman's for the weekly Friday vigil for peace in Gaza/Palestine outside of Senator John Fetterman's office at 200 Chestnut Street from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. Register here

4.  Every Friday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm -- Protest at Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's office at One Summit Square, Langhorne, PA. Bring signs about whatever you want. There's a lot to complain about!

5.  Every Monday at Noon  Join our friends at Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW for Monday's at McCormick's, in front of Senator McCormick's office at 20th and Market Streets.

6.  Tesla Protests:

-- This Saturday, April 26 fro, Noon to 2:00 at 700 York Rd Warminster, PA 18974 

Organized by Indivisible Montgomery County PA and Friends. Peaceful Musk protest at Tesla. Bring your signs. Be creative! Sign up here.

-- This Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 at Tesla Collision King of Prussia, 499 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Rally with Upper Merion Indivisible to oppose Elon Musk's seizing control of the US Government. He needs to be stopped. We need to stand up and let the world know how we feel.  Sign up here.

Are you outside the Philadelphia area?  You can see all the protests planned by Indivisibles in your area at this link. 

LEAFLET PHILLY!

Here's a fun, easy way to increase voter engagement across Philadelphia (and maybe burn off some of that anxiety we are all feeling),  Every month we'll be leafleting Philadelphia — with the goal of every home, all across the city.Here's how it works.  Each month we will design a door hanger with a simple, timely and compelling message for our neighbors. This month it's about tariffs.  The door hangers will link Republicans to the chaos and misery they create and show Philadelphians how they can take action — with the ultimate goal of increasing voter turnout over the next four years!  Sign up here.You'll get 100 door hangers to simply hang on every door up and down the block.  It’s quick and easy — no knocking, no lists, just leave the leaflet on the door and stroll on to the next one! You pick the day that’s most convenient for you and repeat a month later.

Sign up here.

BE A NEIGHBORHOOD LEADER IN OUR 35 DOORS PROGRAM

You can sign up and help save democracy!   Join our 35 Doors Project and canvass to some doors right in your neighborhood. We give you everything you need for success - training, clipboards, handouts, door hangers, talking points and the address list!  Reply to this newsletter to learn more. 

It's the very most effective and important work you can do to get voters to the polls.  And we have fun!  Please go to this link to get started and we'll be in touch.

You can find more information about how this works in our earlier newsletter at this link.  

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