On Saturday, we marched, and the world took notice. We’re a grassroots movement, and we won’t be stopped.
Today we march forward together with a
commitment to action:
1.
Wherever
you’re involved in civic-minded organizations that embrace the call to activism,
keep at it! In the days ahead, much will be required of us. Now more than ever,
we support the good work of all.
2.
Save
the date for the kickoff meeting of Indivisible
North Coast Oregon: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 5 – 6:30 pm at the Blue Scorcher in
Astoria. A two-week young movement with over 3,000 groups nationwide, Indivisible promotes grassroots activism
to resist an agenda built on racism, authoritarianism, and corruption.
3.
Download
and read the Indivisible Guide
in preparation for the kickoff meeting.
4.
Program
contact details for your Members
of Congress into your phone or note them in your address book.
THIS
WEEK’S CALL TO ACTION: Instead of acknowledging the powerful messaging of
the Jan. 21 Women’s Marches, Trump and his press secretary Sean Spicer turned
their attentions to berating the media. Seize this opportunity to affirm the
importance of honest journalism and reject attempts from the White House to
create their own versions of truth.
ACTION: Write letters, sent via email or
snail mail (or both), declaring your opposition to Trump’s berating of
journalists and your support of honest journalism. If you can afford it,
subscribe to a newspaper that you support, and let them know why you’re
subscribing.
Potential
recipients:
1.
Letters
to the editor
2.
Media
outlets and individual journalists whose work you support – basically, wherever
you get your news. Express your gratitude and encouragement.
3.
The
White House (Trump, Sean Spicer, etc.)
Talking points:
1.
You
oppose Trump’s berating of the media and his attempts to manipulate facts and
distort truth.
2.
You
support the good work of journalists who seek facts and refuse to be
intimidated.
3.
You
are part of a movement represented by the worldwide Women’s Marches, and you
won’t be silenced.
Share:
1.
Send
this URL to like-minded friends and encourage them to take action. Even better,
include a copy of one of your letters as an example.
2.
Share
on social media among your friends, but be prepared with a pat response to
trolls and haters who aim to distract and detract.
