Snow, ice, and hail didn't stop about 120 people from protesting at INCO's Stop Trump Rally in Astoria on February 5. Here's the front page story in The Astorian.
Here's the next step, at our NEW MEETING PLACE:
INCO COMMUNITY MEETING Saturday, February 15 Doors open at 11; we'll start shortly after that. Our new location is KALA, the performance space,1017 Marine Drive, Astoria. KALA is in an old building with an old furnace, so dress warmly, in layers. We're moving because IRS rules prevent the Astoria Senior Center from hosting us.
Opposing Trump-Musk and the rolling coup ACTION TEAMS Protecting people at risk • Helping our neighbors Watching local government • May 2025 elections Partners and allies • Communications
Transform your anger and fear about the Trump-Musk coup into action and community.
Indivisible hosted this February 4 peaceful protest outside the U.S. Department of the Treasury in D.C. Indivisible co-founder and co-director Ezra Levin tells Jen Rubin about the protest and what all of us must demand of our members of Congress. INCO recommends watching both of these short videos.
THE CONSTITUTION IS WINNING IN COURT
INCO recommends you watch this conversation with Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen about the Trump regime's "gigantic losing streak" and the US Constitution's "winning streak" in court. Rubin andEisen, who resigned from the Washington Post and CNN, respectively, recently started The Contrarian as an independent news source, free of corporate or oligarch ownership.
TWO THINGS TRUE AT ONCE
"In the nearly two dozen lawsuits filed against the new administration — including involving Musk’s activities — the government has not won one. Not all have yet been decided, but enough have been ruled upon to see that the courts are not nearly as passive as congressional Republicans.
"The courts are standing up to protect the rule of law — even as Trump finds new schemes to evade it. A constellation of groups has led the way in quickly identifying the law breaking and filing smart, fast lawsuits. Judges are scheduling fast hearings and issuing decisive rulings." -- Democracy Docket, February 6, 2025
"Recognize that the cognitive dissonance of this moment is caused by two things being true at once: Democrats are gaining a foothold in opposing Trump's coup, and Trump is accelerating the chaos.
"Do not be troubled by the inconsistent, see-saw nature of the news. That tension is a sign that we are beginning our long road to victory." -- Robert Hubbell, Today's Edition, February 7, 2025
Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin each week, as they discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s the plan. Most of the hour is left open to Q&A, so submit questions when you register or submit them in the chat during the event. REGISTER HERE.Here's the video of the February 6 conversation.
The onslaught of news and the chaos coming out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. It’s a deliberate strategy to make us believe we are powerless to fight back. We are stronger than that! We must continue to come together in community, sift through what’s important and what’s just noise, and then unite around strategies for fighting back.
Thank Senators Wyden and Merkley and Congresswoman Bonamici for opposing the Trump-Musk coup in words and actions. Tell them you want them and other Congressional Democrats to fight back against Trump's lawlessness and not give in to his demands. Scroll down for tips for effective calls and emails.
Congress must use the authority given it by the US Constitutionto preserve the powers of the three branches of the federal government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Sign up for weekly action items at Indivisible.
Senator Ron Wyden https://www.wyden.senate.gov/ 221 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C., 20510 (202) 224-5244 or (503) 326-7525
Senator Jeff Merkley https://www.merkley.senate.gov/ 531 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3753 or (503) 326-3386
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici https://bonamici.house.gov/ 2231 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-0855 or (503) 469-6010
Important positions in Clatsop County are up for election in May 2025. The list of positions on the ballot is here. The last day to file as a candidate is February 28.Additional information about district elections from the Clatsop County Elections Department is here.
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TIPS FOR CONTACTING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS They won't know what you want if you don't tell them.
Calls to Members of Congress (MoC) provide essential feedback about their constituents' opinions. Your call tells MoCs that you're watching. Calls are the most effective, then email through their websites and then postcards. Letters might be delayed due to security precautions.
Suggestions for effective calls to Members of Congress (MoC) from Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, who are former Congressional staffers: 1. Talk about only one topic each call, especially if you're asking your legislator to take specific action. It's best to use your own words. 2. Give your name and address so that the MoC knows you're a constituent and makes a record of your call. 3. Ask for a written response that gives your legislator's position on the issue, and ask for the staffer's name if you talk to a person. 4. Thank the MoC and staff for their work if you like what they're doing. 5. Call daily or as often as you can during the week, about a different topic each time.
"Do what you can Where you are With what you've got." --Theodore Roosevelt
Indivisible defends democracy by opposing authoritarianism, bigotry, and corruption. Comments, news, and photos to INCO at incoregon@gmail.com. Resources and other information at www.incoregon.org and www.indivisible.org. Encourage others to sign up for the INCO newsletter here. Look for the INCO column in Hipfish Monthly. We're on Facebook, too. INCO Weekly Newsletter • February 10, 2024
