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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.
"The New York Times reports that Trump privately asked his aides for a
“way out” of this [DACA] dilemma, and that as a result, Chief of Staff John F.
Kelly came up with the idea of ending the protections in six
months to give Congress time to legislate a solution. This is in response
to a coalition of states who are threatening a lawsuit to overturn the
Obama-era executive action — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — that
grants them work permits and shields them from deportation. Meanwhile, ABC News reports that Trump “doesn’t want to own” the
decision to end DACA, so it will be announced today by Attorney General Jeff
Sessions. All this suggests that this six-month delay is meant to distance
Trump in some way or other from ending it." Let's tell congress to pass
DACA in its entirety as previously ordered by Obama and don't forget to tell Trump
he is a weak president who creates scapegoats for his failures and to keep his
small base happy.
2.
It can be difficult trying to keep track of the
legislation and issues that Congress will be addressing this month. Indivisible
Guide has a helpful page, which lists each issue, then focuses on what the
concern is and what we can be asking our MoC regarding each piece of
legislation. Let's check it out, then work through the list:
3.
From the Women's March:
Trump is likely to end #DACA, endangering the lives of 800,000 young
people. If you marched on January 21st, this is a test of our commitment to
intersectionality. We need you to do these 5 things NOW to defend DACA. 1)
Tweet at the 9 AGs who are threatening to sue the federal government to
end DACA. Use this tool to tweet at them: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQM98DqT2l0z0SyaPepucP7JofBwF9S9cSMGZBexYcA/edit
, 2) Call and tweet at key members of
Congress and demand that they publicly defend DACA. Use this document: http://bit.ly/2wwQPie, 3)
Allies: share a story of how a DACA recipient has positively contributed to
this country. Use the hashtag #DefendDACA, 4) On Tuesday morning, [or
now] call these 9 AGs en masse. Use the telephone numbers attached here http://bit.ly/2w37mGX, and 5)
For the most up-to-date info on defending DACA, follow our friends United We
Dream and sign up for alerts on defenddaca.com
4.
In Houston, Superfund toxic waste sites are flooded and
the EPA has yet to arrive on the scene. We can read more at this AP article on USNews. "EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
has called cleaning up Superfund sites a top priority, even as he has taken
steps to roll back or delay rules aimed at preventing air and water pollution.
Trump's proposed 2018 budget seeks to cut money for the Superfund program by 30
percent..." Let's tell our MoC's that we want the cleanup of the Superfund
sites to be funded fully.
5.
Florida's senators, Marco Rubio (R) and Bill Nelson are
both voicing opposition to Trump's NASA nominee, Oklahoma Congressman Jim
Bridenstine (R) saying, "a politician shouldn't lead the nation's space
program." “It’s the one federal mission which has largely been free
of politics and it’s at a critical juncture in its history,” Rubio said. “I
would hate to see an administrator held up -- on [grounds of] partisanship,
political arguments, past votes, or statements made in the past -- because the
agency can’t afford it and it can’t afford the controversy.” (source: Politico article) Let's tell our own senators to stand with
the Florida senators in insisting that the senior NASA administrator be a
scientist.
6.
Not only does the Senate have a DACA bill in the works,
but so does the House. Sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez’s (D-IL) American Hope Act
(H.R. 3591) (https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3591)
would give those with DACA and others who arrived in the United
States as children a path to permanent legal status and eventual citizenship. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/trumps-daca-decision-puts-dreamers-future-in-the-hands-of-congress
Let’s contact our reps and ask them to support and co-sponsor this important
bill.
7.
DreamAct Toolkit is a click to call and tweet phone
numbers and twitter graphics for the key GOP votes in Congress. Let’s check it out and use it here: https://dreamacttoolkit.org/
State Actions
1.
TX: The debate over commemorating Confederate figures
in public spaces has reminded us that far too many Americans learned a
revisionist version of our history (https://apnews.com/8b5acbe570e64e029a48cb1c99a4eebe).
To come to grips with the need to address the poisonous legacy of slavery and
the institutions built to justify it, we need to make sure that the next
generation are taught about its full horrors, and not some Lost Cause
myth-making about states’ rights. The heart of that fight is in Texas, where
the State Board of Education adopted history standards in 2010 that force
public schools to hide the truth about the Civil War and what caused it. Those
standards are set for revision over the next year. Let’s join the Texas Freedom
Network in calling for the standards to be fixed: http://tfn.org/history.html.
And for those of us who are educators or scholars, let’s apply to serve on the
state team that will revise the curriculum standards: http://a.tfn.org/site/R?i=A0OiN0rh0QimVpDDOfxw6A.
2.
ALL: California
is stepping up to protect and preserve DACA . "California has its eyes
on Congress to do what it should have done years ago, but
we cannot bank on that,” said Gov. Jerry Brown’s top aide, Nancy McFadden, as
the governor was traveling to an energy summit in Russia. California Atty.
Gen. Xavier Becerrapromised legal action to challenge the Trump
administration’s decision, arguing on Tuesday that it was
unconstitutional in light of the fact that the young immigrants followed the
rules as instructed and, as such, may be denied their due process rights." http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-jerry-brown-lawmakers-trump-immigrants-daca-20170905-story.html and http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/349302-dems-threaten-to-sue-trump-over-daca Let's call our state legislators, governors,
and attorneys general to ask our states to preserve DACA. Find your state
legislators here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0k1qCMVpKZpajJhTnBhckdNTmM Contact governors here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0k1qCMVpKZpajJhTnBhckdNTmM and contact attorneys general here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gYBofYuBagQEirGHvmu43K8McyseyHRGfVc7p2AbBY/edit
Other Actions
1.
Reverend Robert Lee IV (a descendant of Robert E. Lee)
has left his congregation due to their discomfort with how publicly he spoke
out against confederate statues. His statement on his departure can be found
here: http://auburnseminary.org/rev-robert-wright-lee-iv-statement-leaving-church-speaking-white-supremacy-mtv-video-music-awards/ Postcards
for Kate has suggested writing to him to say thanks via a publication where he
is a columnist: Rev. Robert Lee IV, c/o Statesville Record and Landmark, 222 E.
Broad St, Statesville, NC, 28677 We can also let his former
congregation know that an opportunity to live their mission has been missed: http://www.bethanyunitedchurchofchrist.net/home.html
2.
President Obama shared an eloquent and empathic
response to Trump’s DACA announcement yesterday on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barackobama/posts/10155227588436749
Let’s join in with the many other commenters and thank him for his words, his
work, and his commitment to all.
3.
The GOP has another presidential poll for us. This one is on Trump’s accomplishments: https://gop.com/official-accomplishment-poll/
4.
This November, Virginia will be holding its state House
and Governor elections, giving Virginians an opportunity to flip the state from
red to blue. Flippable explains why the Virginia election is so important
http://bit.ly/2eZdhXQ Whether
we are a Virginia resident or not, there are ways we can help out; those of us
with the means can donate funds, or we can volunteer to either knock door-to-door,
make phone calls, or raise awareness about the upcoming election https://www.flippable.org/virginia-house
5.
Looking for a new way to track legislation on the
issues you care about, easily send your members of Congress your thoughts, and
get a customized scorecard on how your rep is doing on bills important to you?
Sign up with IssueVoter.org.
6.
Cornell launches free climate change course
online: http://www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu/blogs/news/posts/free-cornell-climate-change-mooc Let’s sign up and learn all we can to help
propel Congress into doing the right thing.
7.
Pruit wants to roll back EPA climate protections and
fuel economy standards for cars. Some EPA alums have weighed in on this: http://saveepaalums.info/resisting-the-trump-de-regulatory-agenda-talking-points/1322-2
more info: https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/midterm-evaluation-light-duty-vehicle-greenhouse-gas
There is a public hearing in D.C. today, but we can also provide a written
comment until 10/5. Here’s how: http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112344_heres-how-to-comment-on-epa-proposal-to-loosen-emission-limits-on-cars
8.
The American Federation of Teachers has put out a
booklet, Protecting Our Students:
https://www.aft.org/our-community/immigration
. For those of us who work in school
settings with DREAMers and other undocumented children or know others who do,
let’s share and use this guide.
Petitions
1.
Let’s sign and tell Congress to pass a clean,
stand-alone DREAM Act now: https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/pass-the-dream-act-now
Marches/events/teleconferences
to attend/organize
1.
Today -- Public hearing on EPA's landmark Greenhouse
gas standards for vehicles. Pruitt wants to weaken these essential
climate protections. Where:
Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th St. NW, Washington D.C. at 9:00 a.m.
EDT to when ever testimony is complete. Can't attend? CALL IN TO LISTEN: 1(866) 243-6502 and enter
conference code: 8813040981#.
2.
Today – The Charlottesville to DC March Against White
Supremacy arrives in DC today for several days of activities in which groups
will launch wave after wave of civil disobedience demanding Trump be
removed from office and that we begin to heal our nation's wounds of white
supremacy. Find out more here how to
join in: http://www.cville2dc.us/dc-takeover-charlottesville-dc.html
3.
Today -- Join the Drive for Our Lives bus tour for its
final stop in Washington, DC on the National Mall at 11:30am. Let’s check out more at Save My Care: https://www.savemycare.org/ Let’s use this to share social content: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYFyjvhRyOkfihJfpxTjEq4NufSHmiZjKGrggHwcQ6I/ed
4.
#DefendDACA rallies are popping up all over the
country. Let’s find one or start
one: http://weareheretostay.org/attend-an-event/
Reading/Watching
1.
“The civil rights movement was messy, disorderly,
confrontational and yes, sometimes violent. Those standing on the sidelines of
the current racial-justice movement, waiting for a pristine or flawless
exercise of righteous protest, will have a long wait. They, we suspect, will be
this generation’s version of the millions who claim that they were one of the
thousands who marched with Dr. King. Each of us should realize that what we do
now is most likely what we would have done during those celebrated protests 50
years ago. Rather than critique from afar, come out of your homes, follow those
who are closest to the pain, and help us to redeem this country, and yourselves,
in the process.” https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/01/opinion/civil-rights-protest-resistance.html
2.
Four Lies Jeff Sessions Told to Justify Ending DACA: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/9/5/16255436/lies-jeff-sessions-daca
3.
Impeaching Trump is all about Bob – but not the Bob you
think: https://medium.com/@DrDenaGrayson/impeaching-trump-is-all-about-bob-47b2391d79ec
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