EscInd: Weekly Action Plan for May 8, 2017
Welcome to Escondido Indivisible’s weekly action plan for May 8, 2017! Escondido Indivisible is a grassroots group dedicated to affecting changes in our local community. Our website is at EscondidoIndivisible.com, and our sister group is at Escondido Indivisible on Facebook. Send us links and comments at EscondidoIndivisible50@gmail.com and @EscInd50 on Twitter. If you were forwarded this letter, you can subscribe here, and check the archive here.
It’s okay if you can’t do everything on the plan. Pick 1 action every day or 3-5 actions for the week and commit yourself to doing them. Whatever your commitment, as President Obama said in his farewell speech: Believe in your ability to bring change. Show up, dive in, stay at it.
Events | SDC Events Calendar
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May 9, 2017, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM: #ResistTrumpTuesdays Rally at Rep. Issa's District Office, 1800 Thibodo Road Vista, CA, 92081. Notes from organizers: “CNN is again covering our rally. They want to know how we feel about the House voting to dismantle ACA. Please attend the rally and show our strength!”
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May 11, 2017, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM: Tell the GOP: See you at the polls! A rally at Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 where Republican National Committee 2017 Spring Meeting will be held. -
May 11, 2017, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM: Our Changing Climate Series: Peder Norby at the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista, CA 92084 as North County Climate Change Alliance presents Peder Norby, who will speak about his personal insights and lessons learned on reducing carbon intensity and why our utilities will play a key role in lowering emissions from the largest generator, the transportation sector.
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May 11, 2017, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM: Senator Joel Anderson’s Community Coffee Town Hall at Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901.
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May 13, 2017, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Escondido Dems Club General Meeting at Park Avenue Community Center (formerly Joslyn Senior Center), Auditorium Room, 210 E. Park Avenue, Ste. A, Escondido, CA 92025.
Future Events
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May 17, 2017, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM: Escondido City Council Town Hall at City Hall Council Chambers, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798.
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May 18, 2017, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM: Senator Joel Anderson’s Community Coffee Town Hall at Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 East Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028.
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May 18, 2017, 6:30 PM: District 50 Precinct Project Pre-Planning Meeting. **Email Carol at ca46ge@gmail.com for information if you would like to attend.**
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May 20, 2017, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM: Precinct Outreach Training (Flip the 49th Program Kick-Off and Training) at Harding Center, 3096 Harding Street Carlsbad, CA, 92008. Are you still furious about the ACHA vote and the fact the Darrell Issa cast the deciding vote? What better way to channel that energy than to get trained and ready to organize and fight back in the 49th District! **RSVP by clicking here.**
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May 21, 2017, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM: 100 Days of Resistance Potluck Picnic with Indivisible NCSD, Indivisible 49 & other local resistance groups at Kit Carson Park, El Arroyo #1 Picnic Area, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy S, Escondido, California 92025. Come celebrate our successes!
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May 22, 2017, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM: Community Choice Energy Forum at 4452 Park Blvd. Suite 209, San Diego, CA 92116. **Please RSVP to alicia@climateactioncampaign.org as space is limited.**
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May 23, 2017, 6:30 PM: Escondido Invisible Group Meeting with ECOC at North Inland Live Well Center, Conference Room B, 649 West Mission Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025. Learn What you need to know about Immigration.
Monday
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Contact Rep. Hunter and ask when is his next town hall. Script: “Hi, I’m a constituents from [City, Zip Code]. Is he planning to have a town hall during this district recess? When is he planning to hold his next town hall that he promised his constituents?” If you haven’t already, sign the petition by Indivisible NCSD and request Rep. Hunter to hold a public town hall in a central location at a venue which can accommodate at least 500 participants.
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Contact Senator Feinstein and Harris and let them know that you’re still concerned about the Russian government’s interference in our 2016 election, especially now given the hacking of French President-elect Macron’s campaign before election day. See Macron’s Campaign Hack Shouldn't Be a Surprise.
Tuesday (Coordinated Call-In Day)
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Attend #ResistTrumpTuesdays Rally at Rep. Issa's District Office, 1800 Thibodo Road Vista, CA, 92081 at 10:00 PM–11:00 PM.
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Contact Rep. Hunter and let him know you’re disappointed by his yes vote on the AHCA. See GOP Health Care Repeal: Hold Them Accountable, The American Health Care Act: the Obamacare repeal bill the House just passed, explained and AHCA Impact on Rep. Duncan Hunter’s 50th District.
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Contact Senator Feinstein and Harris and let them know you’re opposed to the AHCA and efforts to repeal the ACA. See The Next Step for the Republican Health Care Bill: A Skeptical Senate, The many obstacles awaiting the Republican health care bill in the Senate, On Health Care, Can Mitch McConnell Ultimately Save Paul Ryan, President Trump And The GOP?, What We Know About Trumpcare 2.0, and TrumpCare Passed the House: Now What?
Wednesday (Social Media Campaign Day)
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Contact Rep. Hunter and let him know that you’re concerned about President Trump’s tax plan. See A Comprehensive Guide to Donald Trump’s Tax Proposal and Donald Trump's tax plan would've nearly wiped out his 2005 tax burden.
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Share with Senator Harris stories about how AHCA will affect your or someone you know or if you have a pre-existing condition. Alternatively, use the Healthcare Stories for Senators Project to share with Senator Feinstein and Harris. See No despair — we have to fight.
Thursday (Power of the Pen Day)
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Attend Tell the GOP: See you at the polls! rally at Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 where Republican National Committee 2017 Spring Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM–7:00 PM.
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Attend Our Changing Climate Series: Peder Norby at the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista, CA 92084 at 5:30 PM–7:30 PM.
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Attend Senator Joel Anderson’s Community Coffee Town Hall at Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901 at 6:00 PM–7:00 PM.
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Write a letter to the editor and explain what Rep. Hunter’s yes vote to take away our health care means for you.
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Contact Senator Feinstein and Harris and let them know that you’re concerned about White House senior adviser Jared Kushner’s conflicts of interest and government disclosure omissions. Previously, he failed to disclose meetings with Russian officials in his national security clearance forms. Last week, it was reported that Kushner failed to disclose many of his business interests. Yesterday, it was reported that Kushner’s sister, Nicole Kushner Meyer, encouraged Chinese investors to “invest $500,000 [in their family properties] and immigrate to the United States.”
Friday
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Contact Senator Feinstein and Harris and let them know that you’re concerned about White House national security aide Sebastian Gorka still being in the White House. Sebastian Gorka was reportedly pushed to accept a position outside the White House due to his ties with Nazi-affiliated organizations before President Trump and Steve Bannon intervened. See Sebastian Gorka Plays Israel Card In Push Back On Ties To Nazi Allies.
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Comment on EPA's request for public comment if you haven’t already and explain your support for regulating environmental standards. Public comment will end May 15, 2017. See Help defend the environment from your couch! and EPA Comments.
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Comment on FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom, which would revoke net neutrality, and explain your support of net neutrality. See How to comment on the FCC’s proposal to revoke net neutrality.
Saturday & Sunday
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Attend Escondido Dems Club General Meeting on Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Park Avenue Community Center (formerly Joslyn Senior Center), Auditorium Room, 210 E. Park Avenue, Ste. A, Escondido, CA 92025.
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Volunteer for Get Out the Vote (GOTV) phone calls for Rob Quist of Montana. This is the next showdown to show that we intend to #FliptheHouse. You can make calls from home. If you can’t call, donate to Ossoff and Quist! Even a little will help.
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Watch Senator Feinstein’s Town Hall on April 17, 2017 in San Francisco on Facebook or Periscope. (Or alternatively, at SF Town Hall with Dianne Feinstein). See also Update: Feinstein Town Hall Highlights and Call Scripts and Recap of Indivisible SF meeting with Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Staff.
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