We learned during Trump 1.0 that events which demand our attention and action will be occurring constantly. Trump 2.0 is FAR worse - chaos designed to overwhelm us and create feelings of helplessness. But we are far from helpless and will not give in. Democrats across the country are organizing in protest and resistance on a daily basis. We are standing up for those most impacted and demanding action from our elected officials. We are on the phones and in the streets, getting loud, and the world is paying attention.
IndiMarin is committed to keeping you updated in real time about opportunities to make your voice heard. Our website is a good source of ongoing actions and we hope you will check it regularly, especially the calendar page. Additionally, our “rapid response” emails will be another way you can stay informed about timely actions.
Priority Actions this week - Please choose some or all depending on your personal bandwidth:
Stand with Ukraine!
The appalling attack yesterday on a leader of an allied sovereign nation by the sitting president and vice president of the United States was horrifying to all Americans of good conscience. Liz Cheney expressed the outrage well. "Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine. History will remember this day—when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.”
UKRAINE ACTIONS
Call your Members of Congress (MOCs) - Members of Congress must forcefully condemn both the behavior as well as the Trump agenda of siding with Russia over Ukraine. Phones should already be ringing off the hooks across the nation. Please call your three MOCs ASAP with the following asks.
If your MOC is a Republican - Say some version of, "Enough is enough. Republican members of Congress must publicly rebuke the President and Vice President for their behavior and agenda in the meeting with President Zelenskyy. We will remember what side you are on when we vote in 2026." Add your own personal reactions for extra impact.
If your MOC is a Democrat - Say some version of, "I call on the Democratic Caucus to host a multi-speaker press conference immediately to ensure strong media attention for the democratic response to the Trump/Vance attack on President Zelenskyy in the Oval Office." Add your own personal reactions for extra impact. Note: Check first via an internet search to see if your rep has already issued a personal statement and, if so, express your thanks.
Support Ukraine via social media
For those with social media accounts, please post graphics supportive of Ukraine such as the one pictured above. You will find many options by searching under, "I Support Ukraine."
We will keep you apprised of additional ways to support Ukraine as we learn more next week.
ADDITIONAL PRIORITY ACTIONS TO CONSIDER
USAID funding - Our partner Activate America has created a wonderful video and platform to call your congressional reps to demand that USAID funding and programs be restored. Scripts are included.
Tesla Takedown - Tesla stock is plummeting across the world. If you have a dealership near you and want to join protests on site, you can find details here.
Stand Up For Science - The cuts to the scientific community are catastrophic. Stand Up For Science is led by a group of professional scientists who were inspired by the March for Science protests in 2017. They are partnering with grassroots groups to organize nationwide protests on March 7. More info here.
Protect the US Postal Service - Trump is threatening an executive order to place the US Postal Service under his direct control, disrupting service to millions of people and posing a threat to voting by mail. This is illegal and unconstitutional. The American Postal Workers Union has put together an easy to use tool to call our Senators and demand they fight back against Trump’s USPS takeover. When you’re done with your first call, hit star to be put through to your next Senator.
Attend IndiMarin's Training on March 13 from 1 - 2 PM PT - "Tips and Tools for Calling Your Reps." Sign up here. If making calls to your reps is a hurdle for you, join us for an informational meeting to hear why constituent phone calls are one of the most effective tools we have in a resistance movement. Led by our experienced phonebank team, we will offer training on the "5 Calls" app which connects you directly to your Senator and House Rep offices, and provides a range of scripts. We will work in small break-out rooms and have time for discussion and questions.
Thank you for your ongoing actions to protect our democracy and the all Americans whose lives are being negatively impacted by the Trump Administation. We take heart and courage from the wise words of Governor Bill Pritzker of Illinois: “Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage. So gather your justice and humanity, and do not let the 'tragic spirit of despair' overcome us when our country needs us the most."
~ The IndiMarin Steering Committee - Laurie, Joy, Andie, Nanda, Betty, Betsy and Susan
WHO WE ARE
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