FRIDAY RECAP: September 10th, 2021
9/11 IGNITED THE FEARS NOW DESTROYING DEMOCRACY
When the planes exploded, it blew apart our sense of personal security and confidence in our institutions. The cloud of debris that rained down contained a toxic fear. It still poisons us today. Extremists have exploited that fear. They use it to attack truth and expertise, to bolster white supremacy and stoke xenophobia. It has empowered them to dismantle democracy and elevate their strongman. All that’s standing in their way is the ballot box. So, we must ensure the right to vote for everyone, which means first defang the filibuster.
Today’s the day to catch up on our calls. Whether you called every day or not this week, commit to calling one more time--and more next week.
If you called every day, pick your favorite script and call again.
If not, use the script from a day you didn’t call.
If you’re really dedicated, use the other scripts to call this weekend.
Here are the great topics from which to choose:
Sept. 7: THE SENATE FILIBUSTER PREVENTS US FROM PROTECTING OUR FREEDOMS AND PRESERVING OUR DEMOCRACY
Sept. 8: REPUBLICANS HAVE THOROUGHLY GAMED DEMOCRACY AND INSTALLED MINORITY GOVERNMENT
It takes us calling multiple times, so pick up your phone right now, click on your chosen link, and do your part to save democracy! And, whatever else you demand, reiterate the urgent need to end the anti-democratic filibuster and pass voting rights legislation.
FURTHER READINGS AND VIEWING
From election to COVID, 9/11 conspiracies cast a long shadow - Associated Press
Two Decades Later, the Enduring Legacy of 9/11 - Pew Research Center
9/11, 20 Years Later: 17 Essential Documentaries to WatcH - PBS Frontline
How America’s response to 9/11 contributed to our national decline - Brookings Institution
