Action Alerts: Our Weekly Roundup of Opportunities for Activism
Welcome to the August 9 edition of our partner newsletter!
“After seeing patients die from vaccine preventable diseases,” he said, “I dedicated much of my time to vaccine research and immunization programs. Personally witnessing the safety monitoring, and the effectiveness of immunization. But simply, vaccines save lives.” — Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), prior to confirming notorious anti-vaxxer, RFK Jr.
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It’s Town Hall Season
“Capitol Hill will be closed down for the rest of the month. … This is supposed to be an opportunity for members of Congress to do district work, and we’re going to make sure they know it.”
Reach out to your electeds and push them to schedule town halls for this recess. If you are represented by Democrats, urge them to join those who are filling the gaps and hosting town hall events in the districts of Republicans who are in hiding.
Indivisible Westchester wants us to help expose the Epstein Coverup!
”The Trump administration is under fire for trying to shut down the Epstein case and bury any remaining accountability. Last week, Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum security women's prison. Congressional Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration release the Epstein files.
Click here for a call script and demand that your reps join calls for the release of the Epstein files.
Sun*Day, an organization that advocates for renewable energy to solve climate change, has an urgent Call to Action!
“Congress just passed a bill that will significantly cut tax breaks for clean energy by the end of this year.
“Even though wind and solar are the fastest and cheapest way to add power to our grid, Congress and the president are doing everything they can to slow down renewables.
“Trump made sure to kill clean energy tax credits in his latest bill — the previous tax credits for wind, solar, and other clean energy projects will now expire at the end of the year.
“Today, we’re calling on governors to get as many solar and wind projects off the ground as possible in the next five months so that we can build as much momentum for clean energy as possible.”
Trump is trying to steal the 2026 election by rigging the system and changing electoral maps! He started in Texas, but he won’t stop there. We are fighting back.
Join a stop the Trump Takeover event near you on Saturday, August 16.
#MessWithTexas toolkit from DemCast to counter the gerrymandering in Texas.
Join Network Nova’s phone bank: Good Neighbors Fight for Home.
Wednesdays
6–8 PM ET
“Join the Rural GroundGame's weekly virtual phone banks to talk with Virginia voters about threats to essential services and the importance of voting this year. Hosted with the Rural Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia, Red2Blue, Swing Blue Alliance, and others — [they will use] a fast, efficient dialer system. Help spread awareness, inspire action, and elect leaders who will fight for our future. Bring a friend and make a difference!
From Indivisible Chicago South Side and Blue Beginning:
“What should you do if immigration agents show up in your neighborhood or workplace? Should you answer their questions? Take a video? Say something to people being rounded up? … Find out what to do (and what not to do) when our neighbors are threatened, and how you can help every day to resist the cruel spectacle being brought to our streets.”
Watch how Chicago is tackling the ICE crisis and learn how to help your own family members and neighbors who are being targeted.
Activate America is hosting Organizer 101 Training. Learn the difference between mobilizing and organizing and why they both matter.
Thursday, Aug. 14
7–8:30 PM ET
Virtual event
Summer reading and Calls to Action from Deepak at Democracy Labs:
RFK Jr. cancels vaccine research after 1,300,000 Americans die from COVID: Mapping the deaths
Trump breaks his promise of “free IVF:” Straight from Project 2025 and The Handmaid’s Tale
Image credit: Protectors of Equality in Government, Ann Arbor, MI
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