Fight for Our Freedom to Vote

Strengthen our democracy, pull down barriers curtailing the freedom to vote for People of Color

Jump to today’s actions:

Call the Senate
Call the House

Background

“Almost every other country is based on a creed, a religion, a geography, an ethnicity, but not us. We are based on an idea . . . that all men and women are created equal.”

President Biden, Memorial Day 2021, Arlington National Cemetery

But Trumpists are working hard to destroy that idea, now by blocking access to the ballot box. Nearly 55% of Black Americans believe Republicans don’t want them to vote.

They are right. More than 20 new voter suppression laws in Republican-controlled states will make it harder for people of color to vote.

Late last Friday night, Texas Senators worked to pass another voting roadblock for people of color.

“Democracy itself is in peril,” warned Biden.

It’s our turn, as it has been for every generation, to protect democracy and make it stronger.

Right now, democracy demands:

The For the People Act to overturn most of these state voter suppression laws.
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to prevent future discrimination.
Ending the Jim Crow filibuster so the majority can rule.

The Tulsa race massacre ended 100 years ago today. But racism still corrodes our democracy. We must protect and strengthen democracy by fighting to ensure that every American can 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].

I am grateful for your progressive stands but now is the time to fight to protect democracy by passing the For the People Act. And if the GOP filibusters, it’s time to end it and restore majority rule to the Senate. As a constituent, I need every ounce of your strength to fight for the right of every American 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].

I am grateful for your progressive stands but now is the time to fight to protect democracy by passing the For the People Act. And if the GOP filibusters, it’s time to end it and restore majority rule to the Senate. As a constituent, I need every ounce of your strength to fight for the right of every American 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].

Republicans seem ready to discard our democracy. Blocking Black Americans and other people of color from their constitutional right to vote is a disgrace. Please support S1, the For the People Act.

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 am grateful for your progressive stands and now is the time to fight to protect democracy by passing the John Lewis Voting Advancement Act. It should be amended to overturn all the racist voting suppression laws enacted since the Supreme Court eviscerated the Voting Rights Act in 2013. I need you to protect our democracy by fighting with all your strength for the right of every American 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].

Republicans seem to be ready to discard our democracy. Blocking Black Americans and other people of color from their constitutional right to vote is a disgrace. Please support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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 am grateful for your progressive stands and now is the time to fight to protect democracy by passing the John Lewis Voting Advancement Act. It should be amended to overturn all the racist voting suppression laws enacted since the Supreme Court eviscerated the Voting Rights Act in 2013. I need you to protect our democracy by fighting with all your strength for the right of every American 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].

I am grateful for your progressive stands and now is the time to fight to protect democracy by passing the John Lewis Voting Advancement Act. It should be amended to overturn all the racist voting suppression laws enacted since the Supreme Court eviscerated the Voting Rights Act in 2013. I need you to protect our democracy by fighting with all your strength for the right of every American 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].

I am grateful for your progressive stands and now is the time to fight to protect democracy by passing the John Lewis Voting Advancement Act. It should be amended to overturn all the racist voting suppression laws enacted since the Supreme Court eviscerated the Voting Rights Act in 2013. I need you to protect our democracy by fighting with all your strength for the right of every American to vote.

3. Take Action.

Join us on Tuesday June 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT for Indivisible Tuesday - a district visit with Senator Wyden’s and Representative Blumenauer’s staff.

Join us on Saturday, June 5th from 12 noon to 2 p.m. PT to write postcards to voters in other states in support of S.1.