Restoring Democracy with Equality

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Call the Senate
Call the House

Background

President Biden calls for equality. Equality begins with addressing our history of racism and racist policies. It includes eliminating private prisons, cash bail, and mandatory minimums.

Equality continues with new policies. Biden's pandemic and immigration plans and Executive Orders reflect his commitment to reducing disparities that harm individuals and weaken democracies. The For the People (HR1/S1), John Lewis Voting Rights, and George Floyd Justice in Policing Acts build equality and strengthen democracy. The filibuster must go.

The contrast between Democrats and Republicans could not be more stark. The 2017 GOP tax bill enriched the already-rich and raised taxes on everyone else. McConnell's GOP Senate relegated Democratic House bills passed in 2019 and 2020 to his legislative "graveyard". Republicans oppose pandemic relief and promote racist policies. They block or delay legislation to avoid accountability for voting against us. They decry Biden's proposals to help us, yet are happy to help themselves whenever possible.

We will work together to support anti-racist, equality-building policies. We will work together to encourage Democrats to force their Republican colleagues to take a stand with their votes. Together, we will amplify the message that caring for everyone strengthens our democracy.

1. Call the Senate.

Script Oregon Senators

SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753

My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

I thank the Senator for supporting President Biden's call for equity, the Justice for Us (COVID relief) and For the People (S1) Acts, an end to the filibuster, and the conviction of Trump for inciting insurrection.

I remain concerned, however, because Democratic leadership often compromises away the strength of legislation and the power of the majority, rather than forcing Republican colleagues to take a stand against their own constituents with their votes. I ask the Senator to please push Democratic leadership to use their majority and to make everyone – especially GOP Senators- take votes on these important bills.

SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

I thank the Senator for supporting President Biden's call for equity, the Justice for Us (COVID relief) and For the People (S1) Acts, an end to the filibuster, and the conviction of Trump for inciting insurrection.

I remain concerned, however, because Democratic leadership often compromises away the strength of legislation and the power of the majority, rather than forcing Republican colleagues to take a stand against their own constituents with their votes. I ask the Senator to please push Democratic leadership to use their majority and to make everyone – especially GOP Senators- take votes on these important bills.

Script for Republican Senators

D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].

The unity President Biden calls for requires both justice and equity. The racial and financial disparities that have worsened with the pandemic weaken our democracy and hurt us all. I ask the Senator to support his/her/their constituents and our democracy by voting for the For the People Act (S1) and the President's pandemic relief bill. I will be watching closely for any vote cast against helping us and against strengthening our democracy, including refusing to hold the former president accountable for inciting the insurrection witnessed.

2. Call the House.

Look up your rep.

Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)

Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

I thank the Representative for supporting President Biden's call for equity, the Justice for Us (COVID relief) and For the People (HR1) Acts and voting in favor for the article of impeachment.

I remain concerned, however, because Democratic leadership often compromises away the strength of legislation and the power of the majority, rather than forcing Republican colleagues to take a stand against their own constituents with their votes. I ask the Representative to please push Democratic leadership to use their majority and to make everyone – especially GOP Representatives- take votes on these important bills.

Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)

Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

I ask the Representative to support his constituents and our democracy by voting for the For the People Act (HR1) and the President's pandemic relief bill, to ease the racial and financial disparities that the pandemic has worsened and that weaken our democracy and hurt us all. Given your vote to overturn our election, I will be watching closely for any vote cast against helping us and against strengthening our democracy.

Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)

Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

I thank the Representative for supporting President Biden's call for equity, the Justice for Us (COVID relief) and For the People (HR1) Acts and voting in favor for the article of impeachment.

I remain concerned, however, because Democratic leadership often compromises away the strength of legislation and the power of the majority, rather than forcing Republican colleagues to take a stand against their own constituents with their votes. I ask the Representative to please push Democratic leadership to use their majority and to make everyone – especially GOP Representatives- take votes on these important bills.

Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)

Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

I thank the Representative for supporting President Biden's call for equity, the Justice for Us (COVID relief) and For the People (HR1) Acts and voting in favor for the article of impeachment.

I remain concerned, however, because Democratic leadership often compromises away the strength of legislation and the power of the majority, rather than forcing Republican colleagues to take a stand against their own constituents with their votes. I ask the Representative to please push Democratic leadership to use their majority and to make everyone – especially GOP Representatives- take votes on these important bills.

Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)

Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711

My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].

As a constituent, I am concerned about the Representatives reluctance to support the For the People (HR1) Act to protect our democracy. Although we avoided a coup, our democracy remains fragile. President Biden and both House and Senate Democratic leaders support this bill to strengthen it. I urge him to join them.

Action 3 - Expand Indivisible Oregon’s reach

Want to help us expand our reach? Send the link to our Daily Actions at www.indivisibleor.org to friends and family with GOP Senators and/or Congress people and ask them to make calls. They can use Rep. Bentz's scripts for their GOP representatives.