UKRAINE IS FIGHTING FOR ALL OF US

Daily Action
Written By Dick Thompson

Ukrainians are defending not only their nation, but Putin’s threats to NATO, all of Europe, and the global world order.

QUICK READ:  The heroic resolve of Ukrainians to defend their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship. We must call out Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and vigorously support the Biden Administration’s commitment to defend Ukraine, NATO and the G-7. While protecting democracy here and abroad will come with a cost, we must accept this challenge.


TAKE ACTION NOW:

BACKGROUND

Ukrainians and Americans have the right to choose their leaders and their future. 

When Ukrainians frustrated Putin’s initial plans to swiftly overrun the country, in frustration, he launched his scorched-earth policy aimed at breaking their resolve

  • Brutal attacks against unarmed civilians in Kyiv and Kharkiv

  • Intensive use of cluster-bombs, missiles, and long-range munitions to cause maximum    damage in urban areas

But Ukrainians continue fighting with whatever weapons they have at their disposal.

These patriots are  not only defending their nation, but Putin’s threats to NATO, all of Europe, and the global world order. 

Economic sanctions are already taking their toll

  • The Ruble has crashed. 

  • Interest rates have jumped 20% 

 

Putin’s Russia is now a pariah state, isolated diplomatically—even by neutral countries like Switzerland and Finland.

And his imperialist policies are opposed by most Russians. 

Nevertheless, Putin Republicans, led by Trump, continue to worship him and denigrate American democracy.

That’s unsurprising, given Trump’s long history of coddling dictators, trashing NATO, and  trying to subvert Zelensky ‘s government.

Trump’s also unleashed multi-pronged attacks on American democracy---promoting his “Big Lie,” supporting  white supremacist armed militias, and orchestrating the insurrection.

We are at a critical juncture which demands immediate action.

ACTION One: 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].

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union
  • enouncing Trump’s traitorous support of Putin
  • Continuing to fight vigorously for strong voting protections

SEN. WYDEN:

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

(Messages and calls are most effective if they are personal. Scripts are here to help.)

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

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union
  • enouncing Trump’s traitorous support of Putin
  • Continuing to fight vigorously for strong voting protections

Script for Republican Senators

D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121

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

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union

ACTION TWO: 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].

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union
  • enouncing Trump’s traitorous support of Putin
  • Continuing to fight vigorously for strong voting protections

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].

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union

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].

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union
  • enouncing Trump’s traitorous support of Putin
  • Continuing to fight vigorously for strong voting protections

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].

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union
  • enouncing Trump’s traitorous support of Putin
  • Continuing to fight vigorously for strong voting protections

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].

Ukrainians’ heroic defense of their homeland is part of a much larger struggle between democracy and dictatorship, and you must help them in this fight by:

  • Voting for the $6.5 billion supplementary aid package being considered
  • Supporting U.S. efforts to strengthen NATO and Ukraine’s admission to the European Union
  • enouncing Trump’s traitorous support of Putin
  • Continuing to fight vigorously for strong voting protections
  • Restoring Americans’ freedom to vote

ACTION 3: Join the fight:

For Ukraine. Links from historian Timothy Snyder: “Everyone has different values, and so here is a range. Please do something.

For democracy: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.” 

  • Find out more about Indivisible Oregon here. 


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