ACT FOR OUR FREEDOM TO VOTE
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Background
It is darkest before dawn.
This was true for the 2020 elections. It was far from assured we would turn back fascism - especially in a global pandemic. Our drum beat of progressive action led us to victory.
This was true for the Georgia Senate elections – no one thought we would win one, let alone both Senate seats. We made history, delivering a Senate majority that is delivering for America.
It is true now for the freedom to vote. Republicans saw our grit and will stop at nothing to cut us off from the ballot box. They are either emboldened or making their last stand – which one of these it is, is up to us and our actions.
We are the ones who will keep our freedom to vote – building on the work that generations of activists, particularly Black activists, have done before us.
We will show our 2020 victories were the beginning of progressive change – where grassroots actions give voice to Americans to elect leaders who will help us all – no matter what we look like or where we live.
Join Indivisible Oregon to show the GOP we are the ones who will keep our freedom to vote.
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].
America must be free to vote and I’m counting on the Senator to push Senate leadership to abolish the filibuster so we can pass the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the Judiciary Act of 2021. All are needed to keep our freedom to vote.
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].
America must be free to vote and I’m counting on the Senator to push Senate leadership to abolish the filibuster so we can pass the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the Judiciary Act of 2021. All are needed to keep our freedom to vote.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
if you truly believe in America then you must support our freedom to vote. Start by supporting the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the Judiciary Act of 2021.
2. Call the House.
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].
America must be free to vote and I’m counting on the Representative to push for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021. Both are needed to keep our freedom to vote.
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].
Thank you for supporting the Jan 6th commission. Please continue to support your constituents by protecting their freedom to vote. Please support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021.
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].
America must be free to vote and I’m counting on the Representative to push for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021. Both are needed to keep our freedom to vote.
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].
America must be free to vote and I’m counting on the Representative to push for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021. Both are needed to keep our freedom to vote.
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].
America must be free to vote and I’m counting on the Representative to push for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021. Both are needed to keep our freedom to vote.
3. Take Action.
Join us on Saturday, May 22 from 12-2 p.m. PT to phone bank for For the People Act.
The For The People Act (HR1/S1) will only pass if people like you and me are willing to take action. Join us to make calls to activists in key states and help pass this groundbreaking democracy bill.
Stopping Big Money from calling the shots in our politics. Ending partisan gerrymandering. Expanding our right to vote. Holding elected officials (including the president) to high ethical standards.
We'll give you all the tools and training you need to call voters in our target districts -- asking them to contact their lawmakers who will make the difference between success and failure. Sign up here.
Further Reading
Annotated Guide to the For the People Act of 2021 | Brennan Center for Justice
How to Restore and Strengthen the Voting Rights Act | Brennan Center for Justice
Icons of the Voting Rights Movement | National Archives
Mitch McConnell Is Personally Going to Bat for Voter Suppression | Vanity Fair
