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Many
newspapers, including New York Times and Washington
Post require subscriptions, but without one we can see a few articles
each month. We can also check with our
local libraries to find out how to get online access through them.
1.
Breaking reports last say Trumps is getting serious
about ending the DACA program: https://www.axios.com/trump-seriously-considering-ending-daca-2476724345.html
Let’s let our MoCs know we don’t agree with this. Let’s also take part in these other actions
from Action Together Network: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0k1qCMVpKZpNW9DN1BZR2pUT0E
2.
On August 18, two (2) freshmen representatives, Adriano
Espaillat (D-NY13) and Dwight Evans (D-PA2) introduced HR3660, the No Federal
Funding for Confederate Symbols Act. In this piece in the Hill, they explain
their reasoning: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/347887-remove-confederate-symbols-from-their-place-of-reverence-on
Thirty-four (34) Democratic representatives have already signed on as
co-sponsors. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hr3660/details
Let's ask our own representatives to support HR3660 if they have not already.
We can thank the bill's sponsors at: 1) Adriano Espaillat, 163 W 25th St,
New York NY 10027. 2) Dwight Evans, 7174 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia PA
19138.
3.
The Florida panther needs our help. We have
until Tuesday, August 29 to submit public comments to the US Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding their determination on whether or not to
remove the Florida panther from the Endangered Species Act. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/editorials/fl-op-editorial-florida-panther-protections-20170822-story.html We
can send our emails of support for the Florida panther and maintaining its
endangered status to: David Shindle at the FWS at david_shindle@fws.gov.
(We are out of time to send letters.)
4.
Trump is threatening to shut down the government if
Congress does not fund his wall. http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/347737-trump-not-backing-down-on-shutdown-threat-over-border-wall Let’s tell our MoCs to stand up to him and
make it clear that he can't extort his way to a wall that the majority of
Americans don't want.
5.
“Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke recommended Thursday
that President Trump alter at least three national monuments established
by his immediate predecessors, including two in Utah, a move expected to
reshape federal land and water protections and certain to trigger major legal
fights.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/08/24/interior-secretary-recommends-trump-alter-a-handful-of-national-monuments-but-declines-to-reveal-which-ones/?utm_term=.776d1607c1a0 Now, let’s make sure our legislators know
that Trump's attack on our wild spaces to help the fossil fuel
industry is unacceptable and must be stopped.
State Actions
1.
UT: Candidate Kathie Allen (D) for Utah's 3rd
congressional district has announced that she will not be accepting corporate
donations. Deseret News article. Let's consider rewarding Kathie
Allen for her bold, correct decision by contributing a small amount to her campaign.
Her success at crowd-funding may help other candidates choose this model
for funding their campaigns.
Other Actions
1.
A new app for iPhone and Android users is make it even
easier for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. TacSwipe, aka “Tinder
for Guns,” is designed to let people buy and sell guns and gun accessories to
strangers in their area – no questions asked (http://www.nibletz.com/usa/texas/dallas/tacswipe).
The app provides no information for getting background checks, leaving it up to
buyers and sellers to do the right thing, and of course does not prevent people
under 18 from downloading despite the fact that in most areas you must be 18 to
buy a gun. Let’s join the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence in asking Apple
and Android to reject this app: https://secure.everyaction.com/UDaIc8I_NE61-c_Bg02hNQ2?emci=496ef63b-af82-e711-80c2-000d3a1049cf&emdi=ab33226e-af82-e711-80c2-000d3a1049cf&fn.
2.
MoveOn.org is taking a leadership role in organizing
the Resistance, and they’re using the latest field tactics to do it. They’ve
launched a volunteer texting team to make sure they reach out to as many of
their members as possible when it’s time to take action. Those of us who are
interested can learn more and become part of the team here: https://front.moveon.org/training/#.WYvQFlGGPIW.
3.
From Postcards
from Kate: Evette Dionne writes the
Our History series at Teen Vogue, exposing difficult but critical stories of
history to the light, allowing us to reckon with them in real time. Read her recent illuminating piece on suffrage and
civil rights, and then send her a card encouraging her work. Also, if you don't
already subscribe, now's as good a time as any:
Address: Evette Dionne, Teen
Vogue, 1 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007
4.
This weekend is our last chance to get our National
Park senior passes for $10. Starting
Monday, the price goes up to $80. If we
are not near a national park, we can order a senior pass for an additional $10
fee. More info can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/senior-pass-changes.htm
5.
America Magazine has a survey concerning out thoughts
on removing Confederate statues from
public places. We can participate
here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/americamagazinestatues
6.
From Chop Wood, Carry Water: Let's all write a quick note to Amazon's PR
department and ask why their company is still advertising on Alt-right,
Nazi-loving, Steve Bannon-run Breitbart. Remind them that 2600 other companies
have taken a stand against hate and tell them that, PR-wise, fascism is NOT a
good look for them. Email here: amazon-pr@amazon.com
or phone: (206) 266-1000 or mail:
410 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
7.
“The goal of the ad isn't to boost sales or drum up
excitement on a new product launch, but to highlight the need to protect
America's public lands. Patagonia's first, and perhaps last, advertisement taps
into one of Patagonia's core values of protecting and preserving our lands.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/08/24/44-years-patagonia-released-first-commercial-clothing/#4d7b33c43c80 Let’s watch the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCVNk0H9Erc&feature=youtu.be,
then let’s thank Patagonia: http://www.patagonia.com/customer-service.html
Petitions
1.
When Congress resumes next week, they will be facing
the confirmation hearing for Sam Clovis -- a racist, homophobic, anti-science
radio talk show host -- to be the USDA’s Chief Scientist. http://blog.ucsusa.org/karen-perry-stillerman/is-sam-clovis-a-scientist-a-racist-9-questions-the-senate-should-ask Let’s sign this petition from Friends of the
Earth telling our senators to reject him:
http://action.foe.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/index.sjs?action_KEY=22285
2.
Let’s join Human Rights
Watch in telling Trump to stop emboldening white supremacists: https://goo.gl/fzTMsE
Marches/events/teleconferences
to attend/organize
1.
Let’s join RISE
Stronger on Wednesday, August 30 from 7-8pm EDT for a
webinar discussing how to build a roster of progressive democratic candidates
for 2017 and beyond. RSVP here.
2.
Those of us who want to up our resistance skill set may
want to consider attending a convention being held by the Women's March folks
this October. Participants will leave inspired and motivated, with new
connections, skills and strategies for working towards collective liberation
for women of all races, ethnicities, ages, disabilities, sexual identities,
gender expressions, immigration statuses, religious faiths, and economic
statuses." Register here: http://www.womensconvention.com/. (While tickets are not
cheap, there is a Scholarship fund we can apply to if necessary.)
Reading/Watching
1.
“What Trump Has Undone” - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/08/24/what-trump-has-undone/?utm_term=.df6486bdefb0
2.
This week’s United States of Resistance: http://us16.campaign-archive1.com/?e=b1c76e5791&u=953a8f18603fd20ee5e2bec0a&id=0af561d9f8
3.
And, as usual, our weekly dose of Small Victories by Peace
is Loud: https://peoplepower.org/freedom-cities.html#toc-whatis
Rogan’s
List is a participant in and strategic partner of the Action
Alliance,
a loosely-federated group of organizations that, in
the wake of the
2016 election, are sharing daily or weekly calls to
action.
Other
member sites are listed here: https://www.actionalliance.co/ --scroll
down and click through and you'll find many more opportunities to make a
difference.
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Resistance
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