| Indivisibles, Last week, Trump previewed exactly how he’s going to tank his popularity and kickstart a backlash to his presidency almost as soon as he takes office.Many factors contributed to Trump’s victory, but ultimately he won the election because voters were angry about inflation and believed Trump would lower prices. Some were true MAGA believers, sure. But most just wanted cheaper gas and food. Well, on Wednesday, Time released an interview where Trump admitted he’s got no real plan for lowering costs on groceries and might not even try.Then the next day, he showed up to ring the bell for the New York Stock Exchange — and promised Wall Street he was going to prioritize slashing corporate tax rates.In one 24-hour cycle, you’ve got the incoming president pledging to pull out all the stops to help the rich get richer while reneging on his promise to help working-class families. It’s a pretty politically toxic combination that won’t sit well with the vast majority of voters. Many people are going to be disillusioned very quickly, and it will be our job to use that disillusionment to break up the fragile GOP coalition and rebuild ours. The Indivisible movement was forged for moments like this. We united not just in opposition, but in a shared vision for a future that acknowledges and addresses the needs of every citizen, not just the privileged few.Trump’s victory set that vision back, but it’s not out of reach. The backlash to the MAGA rule is coming, and our Indivisible Guide lays out a plan for how we can use it to score some wins on policy fights, and then at the ballot box in 2026. Of course, we don’t have to wait for Inauguration Day to get started — there’s plenty of work to do right now. |
Weekly to do’s
Tell your representative to push for the publication of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The Equal Rights Amendment has cleared the threshold for ratification, but it’s been held up because of GOP opposition and legal debates. With just 35 days until Trump takes office, we must do all we can to enshrine equality into our Constitution. Call your representative today and tell them to push President Biden and VP Harris to publish the ERA.
Tell your Democratic senators to fill every judicial vacancy. December 20 is the final day of this Congressional session, and the Senate is on track to confirm more judges than Trump did during his administration. That means that the pressure we’ve been putting on Democratic senators is working — we just need to keep it up to ensure that they keep going. Tell your senators you expect them to put in the long hours necessary over these next few days to get all pro-democracy judges confirmed!
Tell your Republican senators to block Kash Patel from becoming the Director of the FBI. The FBI already has a long and troubling history of targeting individuals who challenge power while often letting corporate criminals go unchecked. However, appointing Patel would entrench the worst abuses of power and turn the bureau into a tool for political vengeance. If you have a Republican senator, contact them today and tell them to oppose any effort to confirm Kash Patel as FBI Director.
Join our “Worth Fighting For” Mass Reportback on Thursday, December 19 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Since Election Day, thousands of people have joined more than 500 community gatherings to connect with neighbors and plan for the tough work ahead. Join the mass call to hear organizers report back on all that’s happened since Election Day and share ideas on how people can take action moving forward. Because there’s so much that’s worth fighting for.P.S. — We’ve kicked off our end-of-year fundraising campaign! We have a lot of work to do to prepare for an incoming Trump administration and we can’t do it without your support.
Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink
If you haven’t already, be sure to take the time to read the new Indivisible Guide. The best way to bring folks back to our side is to be ready with direction when they get tired of Trump’s leadership. Our new “Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink” is full of information, tips, and strategies designed to help you harness your power, organize effectively, and push back as Trump seeks to undermine our democracy and impose Project 2025.
Read the new guide, share it with your friends, and get ready to organize Trump and his cronies right out of power. Also: You asked, we answered. The guide is now available in downloadable and easy-to-print formats.
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