 This is the moment to flex our collective civic muscle. Most Americans know our democracy is in trouble. Our most marginalized neighbors are terrified. Maybe some are confused and don’t know what to do. But YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO because you care and live in a community where people are taking action, today and every day! Research shows that people don’t step up to take action until they’re asked. This is the ASK. Why now? Apart from Trump forcing his DOJ to launch prosecution of James Comey and signing an executive memo directing the full power of the US government to shut down political opposition (that’s us)... His Secretary of the “War Department” summoned the highest echelon military commanders to a meeting in Quantico, VA. This mass recall of military leadership is right out of the authoritarian playbook, a strategically dangerous move, and one that aims to bring the apolitical military to heel, those who are bound to uphold the Constitution, not a party or administration. We can not let this stand. Take Action - Three ThingsAre you ready to fight back right? Here’s what that looks like: FIRST… Get the attention of your U.S. Senators and Representatives re: the military meet-up! Make them feel the pressure!
Congress has the constitutional authority (and responsibility) to oversee military leadership.
Short and sweet. You can do this today. Thank you. Are you ready to fight back right? Here’s what that looks like: FIRST… Get the attention of your U.S. Senators and Representatives re: the military meet-up! Make them feel the pressure!
Congress has the constitutional authority (and responsibility) to oversee military leadership.
Short and sweet. You can do this today. Thank you. Sen. Ron Wyden: Share Your Opinion (choose the Defense category), call (202) 224-5244, write 221 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510 Sen. Jeff Merkley: Email Jeff (choose Defense), call (202) 224-3753, write 531 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Rep. Val Hoyle: Email Val (choose Defense and Military), call (202) 225-6416, write 1620 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. YOU HAVE A VOICE. USE IT NOW. We cannot allow America’s military to be transformed into a stage prop for an authoritarian regime clinging to power. SECOND: Show up for NO KINGS 2  WE NEED MASSIVE RESISTANCE Fill the streets! When: Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 to 1:00 pm Where: Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse at 405 E 8th Ave., Eugene What: We Will Not Accept Authoritarianism Unpopular on everything from the economy, healthcare and immigration, to being corrupt to the core, they want to silence us with fear. But the best way to protect our rights is to use them. Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. Flex your muscle! Go to the Mobilize link to register today! Let’s make it the single largest day of peaceful protest in modern American history!  THIRD: Show up whenever you can. There are many opportunities. Hang with your peeps. Soak in the energy. We’re stronger together and it’s how we win! ProtestSat., Oct. 4th - 11:00 am - Let Gaza Live! End the Siege / Arms Embargo Now! International Day of Action called for the Children of Palestine.  We're in the StreetsOctober Street Messaging with 350 Eugene & allies: No Kings banners and Cheeto-dinosaurs! Watch our website calendar for details. Fun but serious. Everything is provided. Happy Hour with progressive community afterwards. Pizza’s on us! Bird-DogWed., Oct. 15th at noon - City of Eugene Work Session on CAP2.0 (Climate Action Plan) and Greenhouse Gas Inventory. (Virtual only.) Tune in to the webcast here when the meeting begins. We’re making progress but it’s not at the scale and speed we need. Send the mayor & council an advance email to say we need more resources to prioritize climate action ([email protected]) now. Let them know we’re watching and stay tuned for opportunities to bring on the people-pressure. PartyFri., Oct. 17th from 6 pm to midnight - FUSEE’s Fall Fire Festival at Claim 52, 232 Lincoln, Eugene Live music, fire-spinning, silent auction, food & drinks from local businesses and a chance to connect with our fire-loving community! Every ticket supports safe, ethical and ecological fire management, like wildland firefighter working conditions and fire-adapted landscapes. We’ve gotta have these! Get your tickets here today!  RevelrySun., Oct. 12th - door at 6 pm - Carsie Blanton at the WOW Hall on 8th & Lincoln Folksinger / activist, a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah and revolutionary optimism. Dance, laugh, remember the better world we work to create! $15 – $50 sliding scale tickets. A benefit concert for Civil Liberty Defense Centers Activist Defense Fund! See ya there!  Get InspiredOct. 13-19 - Eugen Environmental Film Festival Films, hikes, workshops, field trips and community!
Tickets available at: https://www.eugenearthouse.com/eeff  We Did ThisSaving our Forests - Saving the 2001 Roadless Rule The nationwide Forest-Climate Coalition, along with allies from the outdoor recreation and outdoor sporting communities, generated nearly 500,000 public comments during the ridiculously short three-week comment period. Tribal leaders and NGOs, elected officials and other decision-makers, social media content creators and other allies generated at least 100,000 additional comments, for a total of more than 600,000! That’s incredible engagement & shows how much people care about our forests! Initial analysis showed that 99% of the comments were in opposition to rolling back the Roadless Rule. We’ll keep you posted on the Forest Service's analysis of the comments. Good job, everyone! Thanks for your strong engagement. YOU WERE THERE - SUN DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS THANKS FOR COMING!  From the crazy fun bluegrass music, to the magnificent EV display, Rabbi Ruhi’s inspiring message and “The Sun Is Rising and So Are We” song, the informative Teach-in presentations, wonderful ally organizations tabling, to the Raging Grannies and Hula dancers… The collaboration with the terrific folks in Third Act Oregon to plan and hold SUN Day was wonderful from start to finish. Maybe we’ll see you again next year! The Sun Power Revolution is underway, and it’s getting stronger every day! It’s unstoppable! (Photo credit: Robert Scherle. Here’s the entire set of wonderful photos.) IT’S UP TO US
Fighting back means more than anger. It means pressure, oversight, organizing, vigilance, and courage. Send the emails, make the calls, show up in the streets. Thank you!
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