Thanks for your patience! I took a little break last week, but we are hitting your inbox today with a new assignment to urge our senators to make the Senate Majority Leader appointment an open conversation, more details below! There wont be a midweek newsletter this week, but if anything urgent comes up before then, we'll send out a special alert email. |
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The Historic Blue Tsunami! |
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Well, the USA is still surfing on the Blue Tsunami as election results continue to be finalized! Our movement and grassroots organizing across the country has brought on TRULY HISTORIC ELECTION RESULTS! We hope you've all been reveling in the results and good vibes going around.
On Tuesday, we gathered to watch the election results roll in at Double Mountain. It was a joy-filled night with raucous cheering as Democrats secured control of the House and Senate, Fetterman–proofed the Senate, and turned states blue by unquestionable margins. Many of us got choked up watching these historic victories pour in, knowing what that means for the people in those states... Texas and Georgia, we're looking at you. This would not have happened without the hours of dedication that YOU and countless others have given to saving our democracy and defending the rights of our neighbors. Congratulations!!! Your hard work HAS paid off big time! So, we hope you've been having a wonderful week, but next week, we got work to do... details after the pics! |
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We've got your next assignment! |
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| Contact Wyden & Merkley - We Need New Senate Leadership!
No Kings means Schumer, too!
The Senate returns to Washington next week and we need to call our senators and let them know that we demand an open and transparent conversation for the election of Senate Majority Leader and not a coronation.
Also, we want our new Majority Leader to commit to: - End the war
- Claw back DHS funding to restore cuts to Medicaid
- Reform the filibuster
The Majority Leader is elected behind closed doors by the majority party caucus at the start of every new Congressional session (every 2 years). The choice occurs in January, but the discussions start immediately after the election and include incoming Senators. Presumably, the decision will be made by mid-December, so now is the critical time to influence the choice. Check out this short video if you want to understand the role of Majority Leader better.
If you missed Thursday's What's the Plan, Leah and Ezra had Senator Chris Van Hollen on to talk to them about our this fight. Catch up with the plan here! Let's all commit to calling our senators' DC offices next Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, and making it clear to their staff that the American people demand more from Senate leadership! Senator Ron Wyden's DC office: (202) 224-5244
Senator Jeff Merkeley's DC office: (202) 224-3753 |
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You Make Our Work Possible! |
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BIG THANKS TO OUR FINANCIAL DONORS to our ActBlue account: repeat donors Gerhard and Mary, and recurring donors Ryan and Karen. Your donations help pay for rally expenses, administrative expenses, our mutual aid efforts, and more! |
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We Are a People-Powered Group!
Your contributions support the direct costs of our activism to pay for supplies, activities, and mutual aid donations. If you have not given recently, please consider a donation to support the work we’re doing and are planning to support local organizations and our mid-term election actions. |
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Ongoing D2 Neighbors Initiatives |
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D2 Neighbors Immigrant Support Initiatives D2 Mutual Aid & Solidarity Group
A few words from Anna S.: I got involved with this effort because it keeps me grounded and grateful in trying times. If you'd like to talk about what your role might be, get in touch! Email me. Alternatively, D2 Neighbors are always welcome to bring a shelf-stable pantry staple along to general meetings to donate. Desired items include: masa, cooking oil, dried black beans, corn husks, and dried chili peppers.
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ICE out, groceries in! D2 Neighbors' immigrant solidarity project helps feed about 150 North Portlanders every week, and we couldn’t do it without all the ways so many contribute. Here’s another opportunity to join us — donate fresh eggs without ever leaving home. We're working with an immigrant-owned Oregon farm for this effort. To donate, follow the link below and scroll to the bottom to order as many dozen eggs as you choose, at $6.50/dozen. https://trent-family-farms.myshopify.com/
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Upcoming Events from D2 & Other Indivisibles |
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D2 Neighbors General Meeting Saturday, November 28 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Grant Park Church |
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Check out the calendar on our website! The calendar is still a work in progress, so stay tuned as we make updates! We are presently only listing Portland D2 Neighbors-organized events. |
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Weekly Events with Friends of D2 |
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NOTE: Please check the calendar linked above for weekly D2 Neighbors events! Sunday Thursday
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Saturday -
Honk & Wave - Our Corners
Noon - 1 p.m. at NE Multnomah and NE 16th
Organized by friends in the Lloyd District
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Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m.: Rumble on the River Community Forum: Post-election reflections and directions at 825 NW 18th Avenue
Saturday, Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m.: Workers Rally for Healthcare at the World Trade Center Saturday, Nov.14, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Solidarity Day at the Northwest Detention Center at 1623 E J St., Tacoma, WA |
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