Wednesday, December 13 - Write a Letter About Harsh Abortion Laws / Call for a Ceasefire
Action You Can Take Today
Action 1: Write a Letter to the Editor about the Harsh Reality of Republicans' Abortion Laws
Action 2: Call on your Senators and Representative to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Senator Duckworth | DC: 202-224-2854 | Chicago 312-886-3506 | Email Sen. Duckworth or call another office
Senator Durbin | DC: 202-224-2152 | Chicago 312-353-4952 | Email Sen. Durbin or call another office
Action 1: Write a Letter to the Editor About Abortion Laws
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has opened the floodgates for state laws that are trapping women in nightmare scenarios. Brittany Watts in Ohio and Kate Cox in Texas are the faces of this horror show. Brittany was hauled into court after a stillbirth, and Kate battled the system for a life-saving abortion only to be denied at every step. These aren't just isolated cases; they're a window into a world where women's health is on the line, and Republican promises about health exceptions are nothing but hot air.
It's time to call it like it is: These laws aren't just failing women; they're pushing us back to the dark ages. The scare tactics about "death panels" from the ACA days? Guess what, they're here, and they're wearing the robes of the MAGA-led Supreme Court.
On the campaign trail, Republicans like Donald Trump will try to appear moderate by talking about the "exceptions," but the "exceptions" are a mirage. And it's our responsibility to make sure our neighbors know it.
The game plan is clear: We need to take back the House, retain our Senate majority, keep Joe Biden in the Oval Office, scrap the filibuster, and make Roe v. Wade the law of the land. This isn't just politics; it's a fight for our rights, our health, and our lives. Submit a letter to the editor now to tell your neighbors what's at stake.
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Action 2: Call for a Permanent Ceasefire
The ongoing Israeli bombardment and blockade in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of more than 18,000 Palestinians, a number that grows by the hour. We understand that our members and those who share our progressive values may have different and deeply held views about the Middle East. At the same time, we are united by our shared humanity.
Israel continues to attack areas in southern Gaza that are already overflowing with refugees pushed out from the north, worsening an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The UN World Food Programme says half of Gaza’s population is starving.
We urge our members of Congress to support an immediate ceasefire, to ensure humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza, to continue to demand the release of all hostages, and to block US military aid to Israel that would cause additional civilian deaths in Gaza. Please join us by contacting your Representative, and Senators Duckworth and Durbin with these same demands. Call them daily—it makes a difference!
Senator Duckworth | DC: 202-224-2854 | Chicago 312-886-3506 | Email Sen. Duckworth or call another office
Senator Durbin | DC: 202-224-2152 | Chicago 312-353-4952 | Email Sen. Durbin or call another office
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