Dear Indivisible friends,
Every week lately has been a LOT – let’s jump right to the weekend: got plans Friday night? This is a quick plug for an all-H-CAN event – H-CAN Quizzo Night – there’s still space! It’s this Friday, May 16th from 7-9pm at the Haverford CREC.
Come enjoy a fun night out, meet other H-CAN members, learn some new facts, and maybe win some prizes like gift cards to The Bookery/Plant Roots, House Cup and Wawa! Cost is $15 per player – please complete this registration form asap. BYO snacks and drinks. Reach out to Donna at welcome@h-can.org with any questions. Bring friends!
It’s a bit overwhelming to think about all the things we need to call about – there are so many. If hearing the difference that it makes is motivating to you, take a look at Jess Craven’s Facebook posts where she chats with Rep. Seth Magaziner and Rep. Don Beyer about the impact calls can make (and a handwritten letter now and then, too!). We encourage you to keep at it and make those calls whenever you can squeeze them in each day. It makes a difference and it matters!
Highlighted Call to Action
Stop the Unlawful ICE Detainment of Immigrants – not really more to say about this horror – we need to be pushing back hard on this and making our legislators do something. Here is a suggested script.Script: I’m calling [REP or SENATOR] because I’m outraged about the illegal detainment of immigrants who are in the US legally by violent ICE agents who refuse to identify themselves or produce a warrant signed by a judge. People – especially people of color – are being kidnapped and disappeared with no due process. What are you, as my [representative/senator] doing about this? Action needs to be taken immediately to get these people back and we need to stop ICE’s unlawful behavior. We will not allow a dictatorship to take hold in this country. I expect the [representative/senator] to take action now!
Call to Action – Repeated CTA but necessary!
Say “No” to the Tax Scam That Hurts Us and Helps Billionaires
Republicans in Congress are trying to ram through Trump Tax Scam, 2.0 by using budget reconciliation—a wonky process that would allow them to pass legislation with only Republican votes to give the ultra-wealthy trillions of dollars in tax breaks while expecting the rest of us to foot the bill. They’re planning to slash funding to Medicaid, which would undermine health care for over 70 million nursing home residents, children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and others. Also at risk are funds for SNAP, early education programs, and countless other programs that working families rely on, all to give billionaires massive handouts. We cannot let Trump and the Republicans get away with gutting these vital programs. A sign that Republicans might be able to get with the program regarding Medicaid (and I can’t believe I’m posting and supporting something written by this guy): Missouri Senator Josh Hawley wrote an NYT op-ed in support of Medicaid! So perhaps this will break through with other R legislators. Read the op-ed here and feel free to reference Hawley’s piece and talking points when you call yo
ur Members of Congress. Tell them you want them to vote NO on the budget reconciliation legislation. Note: once all committee work is complete, the House and Senate will both need to approve and vote on the full reconciliation bill. House Republicans are aiming for a floor vote by Memorial Day Weekend. Make calls to have an impact!
Script: I’m calling to urge [REP or SENATOR] to oppose the budget reconciliation bill and its harmful cuts to vital programs. Specifically, I’m extremely concerned about [PICK 1-3 budget provisions]:
- Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
- Boosting of funding for ICE, when they are kidnapping people who are in the US legally
- Greenlighting the sale of public lands
- Cuts to Student Aid
- Cuts to Federal Worker Retirement Benefits
- Defunding the Consumer Financial Protect Bureau
- Rolling back green energy grants
- The Defense Department’s handouts to Elon Musk
- The partisan attack on federal regulations and
- The limit on federal judges’ ability to hold the Trump administration accountable.
Congress should pass a fair and responsible budget that helps working families and communities, not one that slashes our benefits to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. Thank you.
And instead, encourage them to pass HR 2753, the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act. Here is Indivisible’s link with more talking points for calls to Rep. Scanlon and other Democratic representatives.
Special message for Sen. McCormick: I am outraged that you are considering cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other critical programs in order to give massive tax breaks to the wealthy. Republicans are taking food away from children and denying health care to those who need it most so that billionaires can get even richer. This is unacceptable and is not a Republican versus Democratic debate. It’s a life-or-death decision. Hard-working Americans should not be paying the price for these handouts to people like Elon Musk. I expect you to stand up for your constituents in PA, not Trump’s billionaire friends.
You can also try to raise this topic at Sen. McCormick’s upcoming tele-town hall on May 14 at 7 pm. RSVP here.
Also, check out 5 Calls and other links to resources for information on additional calls to action, which can be found on our H-CAN Indivisible website portal.
Primary Election and H-CAN Voter’s Guide
The primary election is on Tuesday, May 20, and the drop box for mail-in ballots at the Haverford Township Building opens on Monday, May 5. Check out the H-CAN 2025 Primary Election Voter’s Guide to become familiar with who is on the primary ballot and to find answers to your questions about voting and the election.Order your H-CAN T-Shirt
See the most recent H-CAN newsletter edition for photos of H-CAN’s lovely new shirts. You can order a shirt using this form, and pre-orders are due by May 17th. Shirts will be available in early-to-mid June.
Calls for Volunteers
Drivers and Designated Agents to Help Voters, Organized by Promote the Vote: Volunteers are needed to assist elderly and disabled voters by:
· Providing rides to the polls, election office or dropbox
· Serving as a Designated Agent for mail or emergency ballots when the voter can’t obtain/return their ballot themselves.
If you’re available at any time or date between now and Election Day (5/20), you can sign up to help using this form. Promote the Vote will call you when a voter in your area matches your availability. Questions? Email: michelle@promotethevote.us.
For High School Students: Serve as Poll Worker in Delaware County: The Delco Student Poll Worker Program is now offering community service hours to students for their time working the polls! Students that are 17+ years old can gain meaningful civic experience, support their community and democracy, and maybe walk away with a great story for their college application essay. Questions? Contact the Poll Worker Hotline at 484-460-3750.
If students are interested in working theMay 20, 2025 Primary Election, they should:
- Complete this application for the Student Poll Worker Program and
- Complete this link: Delaware County, PA Intake form
Voter Registration Lead: H-CAN Indivisible seeks one or two people to lead our voter registration efforts. No experience necessary; training and supplies will be provided. Contact Jason Magidson at jasonmagidson@gmail.com.
MARCHES & RALLIES
- Saturday, May 17, 1-2pm – No Kings Peaceful Rally, Springfield Mall. Recurring rally – please see the link for parking information. Learn more and RSVP here.
NO KINGS Rallies – SAVE THE DATE!
- Saturday, June 14, 12-3pm – NO KINGS in Philadelphia, Love Park at Arch Street & North 16th Street (marching to Philadelphia Museum of Art). Hosted by Indivisible Philadelphia. Learn more and RSVP here.
- Saturday, June 14, 10-11am – NO KINGS Ardmore, Lancaster Avenue & Ardmore Avenue. Hosted by H-CAN Indivisible. Link to come shortly.
- Saturday, June 14, 12-1pm – NO KINGS Delco, Media Courthouse, 201 W. Front Street. Hosted by Delco Indivisible. Learn more and RSVP here.
- Saturday, June 14, 1-2pm – NO KINGS West Chester, 2 N. High Street. Hosted by Indivisible Chester County. Learn more and RSVP here.
RECURRING
- Mondays, recurring weekly, 12 – 1:30pm – Mondays @ McCormick’s (2000 Market St.) organized by Peace, Justice & Sustainability NOW! Learn more and RSVP here. Please RSVP in case there are any changes to the event.
- Fridays, recurring weekly, 11:15am – 12:15pm – Fridays @ Fetterman’s – Weekly peace vigil calling for an end to the war in Gaza hosted by the group Fridays @ Fetterman’s, outside Fetterman’s office, S. 2nd and Chestnut Streets. RSVP here. Please RSVP in case there are any changes to the event.
- Note: Face the Facts with Fetterman link is not currently live. Event may be paused.
Know folks outside the Philadelphia area who want to get out and rally? Go to this link to see ALL the protests planned by Indivisibles.
Please check out the “More Helpful Resources” section of our H-CAN Indivisible website for guidance on how to protest safely.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Desserts at Donna’s. Wednesday, May 14, 7-9pmLooking to hang out with friendly folks? This is an all H-CAN social event AND we will take action! Email hcanwelcome@gmail.com for the address.
What’s the Plan Zoom Call with Indivisible’s Co-Founders.Thursday, May 15, 3-4 pm
Join Ezra and Leah re: how to process what’s happening and coalesce around strategies for fighting back. Sign up here for the Zoom session.
Rise for Freedom Training Series. Thursday, May 15, 8-10 pm.
Introduction to organizing under creeping authoritarianism. Part of a 7-session series designed to bring people together, grow & strengthen local networks, and mobilize to demand democracy in this new challenging environment. Learn more and RSVP here.
League of Women Voters Hot Topic – A Prescription from the Grassroots: Action is the Antidote to Despair. Friday, May 16, noon. Psychiatrist & activist Lisa Goldstein will discuss strategies for surviving, thriving and resisting.Sign up to register and ask a question.
H-CAN Quizzo Night. Friday, May 16, 7-9pm at the Haverford CREC
Come enjoy a fun night out, meet other H-CAN members, learn some new facts, and maybe win some prizes! Cost is $15 per player and please complete this registration form no later than May 10 (space is limited). Reach out to Donna at welcome@h-can.org with any questions. Bring friends!
H-CAN Community Care’s Walking Meetup. Sunday, May 18, 1pm, Delco Woods
Join us as we check out Delaware County’s newest park, located in Broomall. This is a wooded trail, please take precautions and know that the paths are not paved. Citizen engagement is the only reason this property is now in the hands of the county, so let’s celebrate the win! *Meet at the parking lot.
H-CAN Indivisible Action Group Monthly Meeting. Saturday, May 24, 10:30am, in-person.Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss the current state of affairs and where our actions will have the most impact. Kindly RSVP here.
Indivisible Philadelphia Virtual Town Hall with Congressman Jamie Raskin. Wednesday, May 28, 5:30pm.Sign up form to come shortly!
H-CAN Indivisible NO KINGS rally in Ardmore, Lancaster & Ardmore Aves. Saturday, June 14, 10-11am. Details and sign up link to come!
Delco Pride Festival. Saturday, June 14, 1-6pm. H-CAN will once again host a booth! Join the LGBTQ+, ArtSquad & Indivisible action groups as we spread the word about H-CAN, share our interactive art project and register voters. If you can work a shift at the booth, kindly sign up here:
H-CAN Booth at Delco Pride Festival 2025.
In solidarity,
Lynn and Pam
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Sen. John Fetterman
Phone: 202-224-4254 or 215-241-1090, email link
Also: 717-782-3951 or 570-820-4088
Sen. Dave McCormick
Phone: 202-224-6324 or 215-405-9660, email link
Also: 610-782-9470 or 717-231-7540
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Phone: 202-225-2011 or 610-626-2020, email link
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