5-27-24 Newsletter

 

"Yet, every day, ordinary Americans make sacrifices, large and small, to defend a democracy redeemed for us by a million American lives. Whatever anxiety and disillusionment we feel pales in comparison to the sacrifices made by those we honor on Memorial Day. "The redemption of America by those who gave their lives was not permanent. Their sacrifice purchased for us the privilege of carrying on their fight for another generation. We must vow that ours will not be the generation that falters or surrenders. Rekindle that promise on Memorial Day by honoring those who kept their promise to us." -- Robert Hubbell, Today's Edition, May 25-26, 2024 THANK YOU, VOTERS Hooray for the 30% of registered voters in Clatsop County who voted in the May 21 election. You used your ballot to choose people to represent you in county, state, and federal government - a precious choice billions of people around the world wish they had.  Election policies in Republican-led states make it more difficult, if not impossible, for millions of Americans to  vote. KUDOS to Oregon voters and elected leaders who make it easy to vote! We also salute everyone who donated to or volunteered for an election campaign.    Our democracy's future depends on each of us voting. Let's do our best to get out the vote in November! BELIEVE IT: EVERY VOTE MATTERS The count as of May 24 for Clatsop County Commissioner, District 2 was Anthony Huacuja -1122 votes, and Tessa Scheller -1094 votes, a difference of only 28 votes out of 2224 cast, including 8 write-in votes. Only about 1/3 of District 2's 6446 registered voters voted.  In Multnomah County, 16 votes out of more than 27,000 cast determined the winner of a seat on their county commission.   THANK YOU, DONORS!  We exceeded our goal of $500, so Indivisible will give us another $500!  These generous donations support campaigns, postcarding, and other actions to defend and strengthen our democracy. MORE GOP RED FLAGS  --The Washington Post, May 8, 2024 AN INSURRECTIONIST JUSTICE ON THE SUPREME COURT Justice Samuel Alito has flown pro-Trump, pro-insurrectionist and Christian nationalist flags at his home and beach house - while he's also deciding cases about the January 6insurrection and attempted coup.    Tell your senators to save democracy from this insurrectionist. Make sure your senators are being vocal about the need for an investigation into Alito’s corruption and political partisanship. Congress must not accept a corrupt court; they must do everything in their power to expose his unfitness to serve and get him off the Supreme Court. Senator Ron Wyden - 202 224-5244, or email here. Senator Jeff Merkley - 202-224-3753, or email here. Here's a sample comment to her senators from a Substack reader in California: Please give your support To Senator Whitehouse of Rhode Island on his Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. I would prefer the word "must" to replace "shall or should" but would be happy with the bill as written. Since this bill requires no money it should not be subject to filibuster. In the near future I would like to see a standardized code of ethics to apply to all appointed, elected, and employed members of the Federal Government. We have a similar code of ethics in California for teachers and government employees. I see no reason why any person of integrity would object to signing a similar one at the Federal level. * You can file a complaint with the Supreme Court regarding Justice Alito. Check it out at dumpalito.com * Robert Hubbell notes that the Court still has to rule "on issues involving abortion (mifepristone and emergency room care), gun safety and domestic violence restraining orders, rights of unhoused people, and presidential immunity. See Eight Supreme Court Cases To Watch | ACLU." * * * * * * *  * * TRUMP'S NAZI RHETORIC "Tonight, Sarah Matthews, who was deputy press secretary for the Trump administration, wrote: “Trump’s continued use of Nazi rhetoric is un-American and despicable. Yet too many Americans are brushing off the glaring red flags about what could happen if he returns to the White House. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.”" Heather Cox Richardson covers this and other red flags as Trump embraces even more extremism, in Letters from an American, May 20, 2024.  * * * * * * * * *  REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO HONOR POLICE "Last week, we learned that a plaque honoring all police who responded to the Capitol is finished and waiting to be installed, but Republicans are not taking action to display it publicly, according to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The decision to display the plaque is up to the Speaker and the House Republican majority. Clearly, the GOP leaders, including Trump, can't honestly claim they support law enforcement. Don't even get me started on the death threats to FBI personnel coming from MAGA adherents and the fact that, for the first time in history, the FBI has had to open a unit dedicated to resolving threats against its own people." -- Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence, in Civil Discourse, May 24, 2024  HOW TO BE POLITICALLY ACTIVE Thursday, May 30  •  5-6 pm via Zoom Register here. Hosted by the Democratic National Committee The magic of positive change comes from you talking with people you already know.   Learn how to start effective conversations and actively listen. And get tips on staying organized and keeping track of people you know to help turn out the vote for Democrats. BE AWARE INCO encourages you to stay informed about these and other very real dangers to our democracy and freedoms. Numerous Substack newsletters provide information, opinion, and suggested actions. Even the readers' comments are often helpful. Simply go to Substack, search at top right, and sign up for the newsletters you'd like. Most are free. Some newsletters offer audio versions and paid subscriptions providing more features. INCO's favorites are: Letters from an American, Heather Cox Richardson Today's Edition, Robert Hubbell Civil Discourse, Joyce Vance Status Kuo, Jay Kuo Steady, Dan Rather The Hopium Chronicles, Simon Rosenberg Lucian K. Truscott IV newsletter Chop Wood Carry Water, Jessica Craven WRITE TO VOTERS Gather with like-minded Indivisibles to help elect pro-democracy candidates. INCO provides postcards, scripts, pens, stamps, and Wite-Out.   TUESDAYS, 3 - 4:30 pm - WineKraft, at the east end of Pier 11 Mall, 77 11th Street, Astoria  No purchase necessary   WEDNESDAYS, 3 - 4:30 pm - Geneia's home in Seaside. Contact geneiajam60@gmail.comfor details. TRUMP 2.0 AND PROJECT 2025 We must defeat Trump and MAGA Too many Americans have no idea about Trump's dictatorial plans if he wins in November. INCO encourages you to check out the alarming Time magazine cover story and interviewwith Trump - and then share it with others. Many Americans have no idea that Trump, the GOP, and Project 2025 want to dismantle, then destroy, our democracy. Historian Heather Cox Richardson summarizes his alarming recent speeches here. • Trump endorses the GOP's Project 2025 , as do the right-wing funders and promoters of this plan for an American dictatorship. Among their goals: Destroy independent news coverage, stack the courts, arrest dissenters, establish concentration camps; weaponize the Justice Department to engage in revenge politics, prohibit contraception, marriage equality, and other health and sexuality measures. • Another Substack newsletter about Project 2025 is How to Tell Your Friends About Project 2025. Basic Q&As show that many Americans are already suffering under Republican-led laws from Project 2025. INCO INSIGHTS "Having a question is different from having no answers. That’s why the word “question” includes the syllable quest. As in a “quest” — a search.” - Anna Deavere Smith, author & actress Thanks to Bebe for this photo of Neacoxie Creek in Gearhart. 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 at our website or here. Look for the INCO column in Hipfish Monthly. We're on Facebook, too. INCO Weekly Newsletter   May 27, 2024 Website Email Facebook Copyright © 2024 INDIVISIBLE North Coast Oregon, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up at a community group meeting. Our mailing address is: *|766 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103:HTML|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

5-20-24 Newsletter

 

INDIVISIBLE'S MATCH ENDS MAY 31  We need only $70 more to reach $500 -- and then Indivisible will give us another $500!  Your donation supports campaigns, postcarding, and other activities. Donate to INCO now, and your donation will be matched by Indivisible up to $500! Please donate before Indivisible's matching program ends May 31.  Please help INCO Get Out the Vote and defend democracy this election year. Donate ONLY through this form to double the impact of your donation!  YOUR BALLOT IS DUE Ballots are due or must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 21, at 8 pm. Voters decide who spends our taxes, protects our elections, and enforces the law. Mark your ballot for Oregon's Treasurer, Secretary of State, and Attorney General. District 2 voters can vote for Clatsop County Commissioner. TAKE YOUR BALLOT TO A DROP BOX -. locations listed here It is too late to mail your ballot because all local mail goes to Portland for postmarking. If you haven't received your ballot or need a replacement, call the Clatsop County Elections Office, 503-325-8605‬. Or go to 820 Exchange, Ste 220, Astoria. NOW!   ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTY The Clatsop Democrats invite you to their no-host Election Night Watch Party Tuesday, May 21 •  Starts at 6, Hop & Vine closes at 9 Hop & Vine Bottle Shop and Tap Room 220 S Columbia St., Seaside next to the Times Theater in downtown, lots of street parking on a Tuesday night WRITE TO VOTERS Gather with like-minded Indivisibles to help elect pro-democracy candidates. NO POSTCARDING Tuesday, May 21 at WineKraft.  We'll see you May 28 at 3.  WEDNESDAYS  •  3 - 4:30 pm Geneia's home in Seaside Please contact geneiajam60@gmail.com for details.   INCO provides postcards, scripts, pens, stamps, and Wite-Out. We'll help you get started if you're new to writing voters. Your postcards help win elections!  INCO ENDORSES TESSA SCHELLER FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2  WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES? Find out about the candidates who want your vote! •Voters Information Pamphlet, from the Clatsop County Elections office •COINversations  Recorded in April. COIN is Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network • AAUW's Candidates Forum, recorded by KMUN TRUMP 2.0 AND PROJECT 2025 A Roadmap to American Tyranny Check out the alarming Time magazine cover story and interview with Trump. Many Americans have no idea that Trump, the GOP, and Project 2025 want to dismantle, then destroy, our democracy. • Trump endorses the GOP's Project 2025 , as do the right-wing funders and promoters of this plan for an American dictatorship. Among their goals: Destroy independent news coverage, stack the courts, arrest dissenters, establish concentration camps; weaponize the Justice Department to engage in revenge politics, prohibit contraception, marriage equality, and other health and sexuality measures. They want a real life 1984, Brave New World, and The Handmaid's Tale, just like the actual authoritarian regimes around the world, including Iran, China, Russia, North Korea, Syria, and others.  • Another Substack newsletter about Project 2025 is How to Tell Your Friends About Project 2025. Basic Q&As show that many Americans are already suffering under Republican-led laws from Project 2025. INCO INSIGHTS “What is the precise moment, in the life of a country, when tyranny takes hold? It rarely happens in the instant; it arrives like twilight, and, at first, the eyes adjust.”   — Evan Osnos 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 at our website or here. Look for the INCO column in Hipfish Monthly. We're on Facebook, too. INCO Weekly Newsletter   May 20, 2024 Website Email Facebook Copyright © 2024 INDIVISIBLE North Coast Oregon, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or signed up at a community group meeting. Our mailing address is: *|766 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103:HTML|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.