DEMOCRACY UNDER ATTACK AT HOME AND ABROAD)
The United States must combat insurrectionists at home and help Ukraine protect its fledgling democracy
QUICK READ: Democracy is under siege in both the United States and Ukraine. MAGA Republicans have tried to minimize the January 6th insurrection by redefining it as legitimate peaceful protest by Trump’s enthusiastic supporters. Trump’s ally in Moscow, Vladimir Putin, is engaging in the same chicanery, calling its invasion of Ukraine an effort to “liberate” Ukrainians from “neo-Nazi” rule. Both these “big lies” have had devastating consequences for the lives of millions. They must not go unchallenged.
TAKE ACTION NOW:
BACKGROUND
The first Congressional hearings have begun documenting how the January 6th insurrection, directed by Trump, posed the greatest danger to our nation since the Civil War.
MAGA Republicans’ assault on democracy is ongoing:
Our electoral system is being subverted in multiple ways
Women are losing the right to control their bodies
Trans people have become their bête noire
In Texas, 18-year-olds can carry assault rifles but highschoolers cannot read certain books.
Putin’s Ukraine war is even more menacing to democracy and stability around the world.
While unable to exterminate Ukraine, his war of attrition has killed thousands of civilians and displaced millions more and devastated numerous towns and cities. Russia’s looting and destruction of Ukraine’s rich grainlands and its blockade of the Black Sea, together with climate disasters, have also left 49 million people facing famine.
We cannot close our eyes either here or abroad:
We and our NATO allies currently meeting in Brussels must dramatically increase the supply of advanced weapons to Ukraine
The DOJ must vigorously prosecute all insurgents and co-conspirators to the full letter of the law.
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable acts.
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].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
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].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
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].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
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].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
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].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
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].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
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].
Trump and Putin must face serious consequences for their deplorable attacks on democracy here and in Ukraine.
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose efforts to pressure Zelensky to negotiate while Russia withdraws.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
- Support the punishment of all who were involved in Trump’s attempted coup.
ACTION 3: GOOD TROUBLE
GOOD TROUBLE: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
Watch the January 6 Committee's televised hearings.
TUESDAY 11:30am-12:30pm LETTER WRITING PARTY - INDIVISIBLE OREGON:
https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/442887/Fridays at 4 - Letter and Postcard Writing — Indivisible Oregon.
Learn about persuasive language and communication research at the Zoom ASO Movement Briefings every second Wednesday.
Join the campaign to hold the House and Senate at GiveNoGround.org
Demand that your primary news source stop creating false equivalencies and just report the truth.
Check out the Poor People's Campaign Readies 'Massive, Nonviolent' Effort to Save Democracy
Outside of Portland? Check out COIN Oregon.
Rally inconsisent Democratic voters to vote in 2022 with Progressive Turnout Project | Feb, 2022 | Medium
FURTHER READING:
Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 13)
49 million people face famine as Ukraine war, climate disasters intensify
Ukraine rules out any ceasefire deal that involves ceding territory to Russia
Ukraine War: World Bank warns of 'human catastrophe' food crisis
