Happy Tuesday, Activists ~
We hope you had a good weekend. We know there's a lot going on and most of it is hard to take. So we have several ways you can take action below. For example, did you see the Tesla protests around the country this past weekend? Our friends at Indivisible groups in Chester County, Bucks County, Montgomery County and Indivisible Lambertville/New Hope did us proud with a few protests! Watch the musical video here. More of these are coming up and are listed below. Take it to Elon!
And here's a quick, happy throwback that you might find calming. You may recall in 2020 during the Covid shutdown we featured live video feeds of animals in the wild, such as a California bald eagle pair in their nest. Well, good news! One of the pairs from those video cams has three eggs they are nesting and waiting to hatch any day now. You can see them here!
THIS FRIDAY'S PROTEST AND MARCH
Come out and show that you'll stand up against the Trump/Musk administration. We'll hear from speakers at 2nd and Chestnut in front of Senator Fetterman's office. Then we'll march to Independence Hall, the place with the room where it happened almost 250 years ago. We'll walk around the block from 5th and Chestnut to 5th and Market.
So bring your signs, your voices, your energy! See you there!
When: Friday, February 28, 2:00 PM
Where: 2nd and Chestnut Streets, march to Independence Hall
THIS FRIDAY'S SHOPPING BOYCOTT
You may have seen that there is a national call to boycott all shopping on February 28th, this coming Friday. Specifically, this means no shopping at all - on Amazon, Target, Home Depot, takeout food, everywhere, except for absolute necessities like medicine.
OUR NEXT MEETING -- DAN PFEIFFER!
Be sure to come to our next meeting! Dan Pfeiffer, one of the experts on Pod Save America, the author of three books, and of his Message Box on Substack will join us on Zoom.
Dan will talk to us about the best ways to resist the Trump/Musk agenda, and give us an informed look at how we can make the best use of our time to engage others in meaningful action. As Senior Advisor and Assistant to President Barack Obama, Dan understands the workings of the Federal Government and the levers that are used to enforce – and block -- Presidential powers.
In this time of what many call a Constitutional crisis, we need to hear from those whose ideas are based in practical solutions.
When: Monday, March 10th, 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom
YOUR CALLS TO ACTION
Help Stop The SAVE Act -- As early as this week, the House could vote on H.R. 22 (the SAVE Act) -- one of the biggest threats to voting rights we’ve seen in a generation. The bill requires voters to show proof of citizenship documents in person that match their current legal name -- something tens of millions of Americans simply don’t have. It’d cause massive challenges for married women and trans and nonbinary people who’ve changed their names, and disproportionately impact people of color. Here is a lot more info (including key Members of Congress needed to stop the bill) here.
Contact our Representatives. Tell them to stay strong and vote NO on the SAVE Act:
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.
More Calls To Action -- Check them out at this page on our website
And don't forget to attend Representative Evans's Tele-Town Hall, Saturday, March 8, 11:00 AM. Info to sign up here.
Angry? Scared? Love to write? -- Then this group is for you!
Join our group of writers in our Letters To The Editor Team! We write and send our lettersabout what’s happening to local newspapers for publications. Can’t decide what towrite? We can suggest topics and even give you links to get further information foryour letter. Mad? But can’t put exactly what you mean in a letter? We can help youwrite it!
At a time when people need to speak up to decry the hostile takeover of our government, we will help you provide a way to make your feelings known—and perhaps influence others to join us.
Contact Meg Berlin at kermitsmom1@gmail.com for more information.
MORE PROTESTS
* March 1st -- Protest at the Tesla dealership in West Chester. More info here.
* March 4th -- 50501 Protest at City Hall
* March 7th -- Stand Up For Science, 11:00 AM at City Hall
* March 22 -- Protest at the Tesla Dealership in Warminster. More info here.
Are you outside the Philadelphia area? You can see all the protests planned by Indivisibles in your area at this link.
BE A NEIGHBORHOOD LEADER!
If you want to make a real difference, please consider learning more about this project!
Sign up to learn more about our 35 Doors Program and canvass to 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.
This is the very most effective and important work you can do to get voters to the polls. And we have fun! Reply to this newsletter or email us at vicki@indivisiblephiladelphia.com and let's talk!
You can find more information about how this works in our earlier newsletter at this link.
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