Dear members,

In 2020, citizen activists had two primary missions on which we were intensely focused: kicking Donald Trump out of the White House, and taking back the U.S. Senate. With blood, sweat and tears, we accomplished both. Now, we have a primary mission that is arguably as important - passing and implementing the For The People Act (often referred to by its bill numbers in the House and Senate respectively: H.R. 1 and S. 1.)

If this comprehensive legislation to strengthen and reform our democracy does not pass by the end of May, it is highly likely that Democrats will lose control of the House in 2022 and potentially for the next decade. To pass the bill, we must end or reform the filibuster - no easy task given the current positions of some key Senate Democrats.

The reasons behind the above assertions are somewhat complex, so we've outlined them as concisely as possible in this one-page backgrounder, "Why Democrats Must Urgently Pass the For the People Act." Passage of this bill will be the primary focus of IndiMarin until we are successful. We hope that our members will show up to contribute to this mission with the same level of passion and intensity as you did in 2020.

WAYS TO TAKE ACTION:

LEARN MORE - Tomorrow, 3/31, at 5 PM - Webinar with bill sponsor, Senator Merkley
Special activist webinar to discuss what's next, and how you can help advance this transformative piece of legislation. You'll also hear a special message from our own CA Senator, Alex Padilla. Sign up here.

SHOW UP - Monday, April 5 at noon - Rally at Senator Feinstein's SF office

Meet at McKesson Plaza, One Post Street, San Francisco. Rallies are being held simultaneously at all of her California district offices. Please bring signs. Make your own or download graphics here. Please wear masks and socially distance. If you can't attend, CALL Senator Feinstein's office at (415) 393-0707 on the day of the rally and ask her to not let Republicans block the For the People Act! Sign up here.

BE STRATEGIC - Wednesdays at 3 PM and Sundays at noon - IndiMarin Phonebanks
Join us in calling voters in Arizona to urge them to ask Senator Sinema to eliminate the filibuster. Sinema is one of the key Senate holdouts and could derail the bill unless convinced to support ending or reforming the filibuster. No worries if you've never phonebanked before! Our fabulous team of mentors will have you up and running in no time! Sign up here.

STAY INSPIRED: Tuesday, 4/20 at 5:30 PM - IndiMarin Happy Hour Discussion Group
Watch the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, an intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism. He spent decades fighting for civil rights and specifically made voting rights a key part of his advocacy — so much so that he risked his life to enfranchise voters time and again. The film streams on Hulu which offers a free trial period. Then join with other IndiMarin members to discuss the film on Tuesday, 4/20 at 5:30 PM. Sign up here.

PLEASE STAY ACTIVE IN THE FIGHT. OUR WORK IS NOT DONE!

The IndiMarin Steering Committee ~ Betsy, Betty, Susan S, Joy, Laurie, Justine, and Susan M

"Because being American is more that a pride we inherit, it's the past we step into and how we repair it." ~ Amanda Gorman