Deadline for Democracy

Go Big, Go Bold, Go Fast, Go Alone

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Call the Senate
Call the House

BACKGROUND

“We are witnessing a concerted attempt to destabilize the democratic process and delegitimize our multi-racial democracy, carried out in full view of the American people.” Sec. Clinton

The urgency of protecting our freedom to vote from the Jim Crow Faction cannot be overstated. Attempts to undermine our freedom to vote -- from gerrymandering and funding disinformation campaigns with dark money to criminalizing voter registration and attempting to overturn election results in a violent coup -- are grounded in the Jim Crow Faction's white supremacist vision.

Our vision is different. We believe that, no matter the color of our skin or where we come from, we all deserve the freedom to make our voices heard and elect representatives that govern in our name and enact our priorities. We reject the Jim Crow Faction's intent to silence our voices, take away our freedom to vote, and block legislation we favor -- all so they can hold onto power.

We and our leaders cannot turn away. We ask our Members of Congress to cancel recess and long weekends and to pass the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Washington DC Admissions Act, and the Judiciary Act of 2021 by simple majority.

1. Call the Senate.

Script for 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].

This is a turning point for our nation. I ask you, again, to use your majority and pass the For the People Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021, before you go on another recess and without the constraints of the filibuster, so we can safely and freely cast our ballots. A talking filibuster won't do, as the Jim Crow Faction will use it to stall beyond the redistricting deadlines.

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].

This is a turning point for our nation. I ask you, again, to use your majority and pass the For the People Act and the Judiciary Act of 2021, before you go on another recess and without the constraints of the filibuster, so we can safely and freely cast our ballots. A talking filibuster won't do, as the Jim Crow Faction will use it to stall beyond the redistricting deadlines.

Script for Republican Senators

D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121

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

As a constituent, I am appalled that my Senator supports the Jim Crow Faction in Congress and the courts and its on-going attempts to create a whites only election system. I urge you to reconsider.

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 very concerned about the filibuster and other roadblocks to passing S.1, including the August recess and Jim Crow Faction SCOTUS. Please join Rep. Blumenauer in speaking out against delaying passage and continue to work on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and urge your Senate colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021.

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].

As a constituent, I am appalled that my Representative supports the Jim Crow Faction in Congress and the courts and its on-going attempts to create a whites only election system. I urge you to reconsider.

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].

Thank you again for joining your colleagues who are speaking out against the anti-democratic filibuster. I am very concerned about this and other roadblocks to passing S.1, including the August recess and the Jim Crow Faction SCOTUS. I hope you will continue to work on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and urge your Senate colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021.

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 very concerned about the filibuster and other roadblocks to passing S.1, including the August recess and Jim Crow Faction SCOTUS. Please join Rep. Blumenauer in speaking out against delaying passage and continue to work on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and urge your Senate colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021.

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 very concerned about the filibuster and other roadblocks to passing S.1, including the August recess and Jim Crow Faction SCOTUS. Please join Rep. Blumenauer in speaking out against delaying passage and continue to work on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and urge your Senate colleagues to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021.