Tell Governor Newsom to reject Trump’s threat to send in the U.S. military to quell protests.
For more than three decades, Republican and Democratic judges, lawmakers, and executives have increased immunity from prosecution for police and other government officials who have committed illegal acts and constitutional violations. “Qualified immunity”, a legal invention of the judiciary branch, is one of the ways police are shielded from accountability. Tell your MoC’s - it’s time to dismantle police impunity!
Read MoreNancy Tung and Geoffrey Gordon-Creed have been nominated by Mayor London Breed to serve on the SF Police Commission. Tell the Supervisors on the Rules Committee to vote NO on these unqualified candidates.
Read MoreThe USA Freedom Reauthorization Act, an extension of the PATRIOT Act, has been winding its way through Congress. After passing the House and being amended in the Senate, the next House vote is imminent. An amendment has been added to the bill requiring a warrant for surveillance of online activity. Call your representatives to support this amendment.
Read MoreThe HEROES Act for more COVID-19 aid has passed the House, including significant progressive provisions. Now it heads to the Senate, where it faces Republican attempts to weaken or defeat it and Trump’s willingness to veto it. Join us in urging our Senators to defend and improve the HEROES Act.
Read MoreWe’re pleased with the content of the HEROES bill, which satisfies many of our demands for the next COVID-19 stimulus package. However, we have some concerns about how the aid will be applied, and the early timing of the vote. Call your Representative about these concerns.
Read MoreIn the midst of a pandemic, Republican Senate Majority Leader is forcing Senate to convene in person to push through a series of unqualified, hyperpartisan nominees to American courts, and to enable Trump’s choice of loyalists to such critical positions as the Director of National Intelligence. Urge your Senators to oppose these nominees.
Read MoreJoin us in partnership with Indivisible National in a day of action supporting the Essential Worker Bill of Rights. Tell your Members of Congress to support these provisions in the next CARES-2 bill.
Read MoreJoin us as part of the #VirusFreeVoting initiative to contact Members of Congress to demand that they fund the post office, and that they secure vote-by-mail in the next stimulus bill.
Read MoreWhile the "Interim" small business relief bill ("phase 3.5") passed by the Senate contains greatly-needed funds for struggling businesses,hospitals and COVID-19 testing, it completely ignores many issues crucial to fighting the pandemic and addressing mass economic misery. Ask your Senators to begin drafting a follow-on legislative package (CARES-2) that covers the necessities omitted from the "Interim" bill.
Read MoreWhile the "Interim" small business relief bill ("phase 3.5") passed by the Senate contains greatly-needed funds for struggling businesses,hospitals and COVID-19 testing, it completely ignores many issues crucial to fighting the pandemic and addressing mass economic misery. Ask your House Reps to demand improvements on it before they pass it!
Read MoreUrge your MoC’s to including funding for hospitals, election security, and funding relief in any interim emergency bill during the pandemic.
Read MoreDuring COVID 19 pandemic, we need to ensure elections are held in a democratic manner and all eligible Americans can safely exercise their constitutional right to vote. Tell your MoC’s to ensure that future Covid-19 relief bills secure elections going forward!
Read MoreOur MoC’s cannot safely convene in Congress, but with Trump continuing his criminal activity, the business of oversight and legislation is more urgent than ever. Urge your MoC’s to enact remote voting to ensure the continuity of government.
Read MoreOur MoC’s cannot safely convene in Congress, but the business of legislation is more urgent than ever. Urge your MoC’s to enact remote voting to ensure the continuity of government.
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