Greetings, fellow Indivisibles! We’re excited about our General Meeting this Wednesday and hope you can come. Julie Anderson, Auditor for Pierce County, will be joining us to talk about our state’s new voting laws going into 2020. Also, we have just ONE DAY left for our April Matching Challenge fundraiser (we’re almost there). Finally, this week’s actions are: Demand Congress hold Donald Trump accountable, calling for the removal of a GOP state rep. who supports right-wing hate groups, and to protect all living things on the Olympic Peninsula and Salish sea from dangerous U.S. Naval exercises.
Voter Registration 2.0: New Tech, New Rules & General Meeting
Please join us and learn how WA state new voting laws will affect you — and our voter registration efforts — in 2020. Featuring Julie Anderson from the Pierce County Auditor’s Office Sponsored by Indivisible Tacoma and Indivisible Puyallup.
Featuring Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor
During the meeting, we will also be taking action in response to the criminality shown in the Mueller Report
Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation
1115 S 56th St, Tacoma, Washington 98408
To let us know you’re coming, RSVP via Facebook or on Indivisible’s website…
We’ll also have a live stream on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/IndivisibleTacoma/
Only ONE DAY Left for our April Matching Challenge Fundraiser!
Just a quick reminder. We have only ONE day left to take advantage of our April Matching Challenge. As a reminder, Indivisible will MATCH funds raised throughout the month of April, one-for-one, up to $500 per group! And we’re so close!
Indivisible Tacoma is completely volunteer-run and we operate on a shoestring budget. Your contributions will help us pay for signs, printed materials, our website, email list, rent for our meeting venue at the Tahoma Unitarian Universal Congregation, voter registration booths, gas, snacks for volunteers, and other expenses.
Chip in today so Indivisible Tacoma can keep organize, build power, and continue to fight back in 2020
This Week’s Actions!
Hold Trump Officials Accountable
Action: Call Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-6) (202) 225-5916 or Denny Heck (D-10) (360) 459-8514.
Ask what they and the rest of the House are going to do if trump administration officials defy subpoenas and refuse to testify. Emphasize that Congress absolutely must respond with vigor or risk losing support from their base. If Trump gets away with this the Democrats will look so weak that they will lose even their most ardent supporters.
SCRIPT: Hi, I’m [NAME] with Indivisible Tacoma and I’m from [STREET ADDRESS AND ZIP]. Please urge Congress to hold Trump officials accountable. If you let Donald Trump get away with this, the Democrats will look weak and lose support. Thank you.
State Level Actions for This Week
Stop Hate Now by Removing State Rep. Matt Shea (R-4)
Rep. Shea from LD 4 has a long history of unethical and vocal support for dangerous right-wing militia, anti-LGBTQ, and racist groups. Most recently Shea participated in conversations that advocated violence against those with dissenting opinions and offered to do background checks on opponents. The Seattle Times editorial board, Governor Inslee, Lt. Governor Habib and WA Democrats are among those calling for Shea to be removed and condemned.
- Contact Minority Leader Rep. J.T. Wilcox Email: JT.Wilcox@leg.wa.gov
- Phone: (360) 786 – 7912
Script: Hi, I’m [NAME] with Indivisible Tacoma and I’m from [STREET ADDRESS AND ZIP]. I am contacting you in your role as Minority Leader asking you to remove Representative Matt Shea from the House Republican Caucus. His support for white nationalist extremists is unacceptable.
Protect the Salish Sea/ Olympic Peninsula Environment
We need to stop a plan by the US Navy to begin treetop high training missions over the area from the Hood Canal to the ocean over some of the most sensitive and significant areas in our state. These training runs will disrupt all living things in a huge area of the Salish Sea, the Olympic Mountains and Park and the ocean. This threatens the Orca and their food sources too.
More info:
- Conservation Statement and Navy Statement.
- Talking Points from Olympic Park Associates
- Fact Sheet from Olympic Park Associates
ACTION 1. Use This Comment Form and write: “I am opposed to a plan by the US Navy to begin treetop high training missions over the area from the Hood Canal to the ocean over some of the most sensitive and significant areas in Washington State.” Feel free to use your own words and add info from the talking points and fact sheet above.
ACTION 2. Call Sens. Pat Murray (202)-224-2621, Maria Cantwell (202) 224-3441, and Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-6) (202) 225-5916 or Denny Heck (D-10) (360) 459-8514.
SCRIPT: Please stop a plan by the US Navy to begin treetop high training missions over the area from the Hood Canal to the ocean over some of the most sensitive and significant areas in our state. These training runs will disrupt all living things in a huge area of the Salish sea, the Olympic Mountains and Park and the ocean. This threatens the Orca and their food sources too.
Stop Fracked Gas Projects!
This month we signed a letter calling on Gov. Jay Inslee to oppose all new and expanded fracked gas projects. This includes the liquid natural gas (LNG) plant Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is trying to force on the City of Tacoma and the Puyallup Tribe’s ancestral waters. If you’d like to read the letter, it’s here. We also encourage you to call Gov. Inslee at (360) 902-4111 or send him an e-message here: https://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/contact/send-gov-inslee-e-message
