PASSING S.1 WILL STOP THE HACKING OF OUR DEMOCRACY
Underpinning any democracy is the freedom to vote, which is under attack by the GOP, with the help of the Heritage Foundation and the Roberts Court. To preserve our democracy, the Senate must act swiftly, reforming the filibuster so that it can pass S. 1 and rebalancing the federal courts by passing the Judiciary Act.
PRO-DEMOCRACY LEGISLATION REQUIRES PRO-DEMOCRACY COURTS
Underpinning any democracy is the freedom to vote, which is under attack by the GOP, with the help of the Heritage Foundation and the Roberts Court. To preserve our democracy, the Senate must act swiftly, reforming the filibuster so that it can pass S. 1 and rebalancing the federal courts by passing the Judiciary Act.
WE MUST TAKE BACK THE COURTS
Last week, a Trump-appointed district judge struck down the CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium, placing at risk the 12 million Americans behind in their rent. This is just one example of how the GOP-packed courts will subvert Biden’s agenda. Legislation to protect us and our democracy will not survive unless we take back the courts by passing the Judiciary Act of 2021, dramatically increasing lower court judgeships, and nominating and confirming judges committed to civil and human rights.
Police Reform in Congress and Oregon
We need to push again for Senate passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. But the heaviest lifting on police reform must happen at the state and local levels. Take action with us and tell your Oregon senator to support a sunshine bill to let the public see police misconduct records.
ENABLING MASS SHOOTINGS, THE GOP AIMS AT DEMOCRACY
House Dems passed two bills to stem mass shootings. Although the public supports such measures and democracy demands Congress follow the will of the people, the GOP vowed to fight any gun measure. We need gun controls to save lives and restore faith in democracy.
Pass & Protect Pro-Democracy Legislation
Most voters want national standards for how we vote and leaders who want us to vote. Until the For the People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the Judiciary Act of 2021are passed by the Senate and signed by President Biden, disinformation, gerrymandering, and other racist voter suppression tactics will continue to expand while SCOTUS hands down racist, anti-voter decisions. Be sure your senators hear your voice in support of passing pro-democracy legislation now.
FAMILIES DESERVE COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
To thrive, Americans need quality infrastructure that includes education, child care, medical care, and food. President Biden, VP Harris, and Congressional Democrats are working to deliver this infrastructure with the American Families Plan. Call our members of Congress and urge them to help us thrive by passing the most progressive version possible of the American Families Plan.
Congressional Oversight & the Census
We deserve a democracy in which resources and representation are allocated based on an accurate counting of the population. Yet the previous administration gave us no reason to trust they even attempted to fully count BIPOC, immigrant, and poor communities. We call on Congress to exercise its oversight responsibility and ensure the 2020 Census was accurate.
Republicans Are Passing State Anti-voting Laws While For The People Act Sits in Congress
Most of us believe that voters pick our leaders -- our leaders do not get to pick their voters. Yet, this year Republicans are mounting the greatest attack on voting since Reconstruction was dismantled. We need all hands on deck in Congress to stop the steal. End the filibuster, pass the For The People Act and protect our freedom to vote.
TO PROTECT BIDEN’S BOLD AGENDA AND OUR DEMOCRACY, THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY MUST BE QUICKLY EXPANDED AND REBALANCED
Demand Justice has launched a multifaceted campaign to urge Democratic Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor and work for the passage of the Judiciary Act of 2021, with the goal of pressuring Majority Leader Schumer and House Speaker Pelosi to bring it up for a vote in the Senate and the House. One facet involves contacting small donors who have contributed to Democratic campaigns urging them to tell the recipient of their donations about the importance of this legislation. To learn more about this campaign and how you can get involved, please click here.
BIDEN’S PLAN: A GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS FOR ALL
Biden’s bold plans are aimed at restoring faith in government as an instrument of good. He also wants to restore the balance in taxation by having the super-rich and corporations pay their fair share, the first major tax hike since 1993.
AMERICA NEEDS QUALITY AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO THRIVE
The pandemic proves we must all have healthcare to thrive and survive. All Americas must have healthcare that provides everyone – no matter our zip code or how we came to America – with affordable healthcare.
WE NEED A CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE JANUARY 6 INSURRECTION
Nancy Pelosi proposed a commission to investigate and provide a definitive account of the January 6 insurrection but it is blocked by Republicans. Republicans oppose it because it threatens to vilify their base and their leader. It needs a push from us.
JUSTICE FOR ALL REQUIRES MEANINGFUL POLICE REFORM AND COMPENSATION FOR THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is a good first step in addressing the structural racism permeating the criminal justice system from interactions with the police through incarceration and beyond. Its failure to eliminate pretext traffic stops, which is how most people of color come in contact with police must be corrected. On the state level, Oregon must enact compensation for those wrongly convicted.
FOR A STRONG UNION, AMERICA MUST BE FREE TO VOTE
For a strong union, America must be free to vote. Call Congress and Salem today to help pass bills that will make the promise of democracy real for us all.