Wednesday, December 4 - Oppose the Nomination of RFK Jr. / Read the New Indivisible Guide
Actions You Can Take
Action 1: Let our Senators know: Kennedy at HHS is a disaster waiting to happen; call to follow up:
Contact Senator Durbin at 312-353-4952 or at other numbers listed here
Contact Senator Duckworth at 312-886-3506 or at other numbers listed here.
Action 2: Read and share the new Indivisible Guide
Action 1: Oppose the Nomination of RFK Jr.
Trump has a lot of wild nominations up his sleeve, but it’s absolutely crucial to speak up against the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services. His record of spreading vaccine misinformation poses a significant threat to our public health.
Here’s why your senator needs to hear from you:
Opposition to Science: Kennedy has repeatedly questioned vaccine safety, contradicting established scientific consensus that vaccines are safe and effective.
Erosion of Public Health Programs: His confirmation could undermine vital vaccination initiatives, reversing progress in disease prevention for vulnerable populations.
Threat to Preparedness: His history raises serious concerns about our ability to respond to emerging health crises effectively.
Increased Distrust: Spreading misinformation erodes trust in healthcare, putting our communities at risk.
Now is the time to stand up for science-based public health policies. Please contact your senator today and urge them to oppose this harmful nomination.
After you’ve emailed, call to follow up:
Contact Senator Durbin at 312-353-4952 or at other numbers listed here
Contact Senator Duckworth at 312-886-3506 or at other numbers listed here.
Thank you for taking action to protect our health and safety!
Action via SAFE Communities Coalition
Action 2: Read and Share the New Indivisible Guide
The bottom line is this: Trump wants us to believe he’s all-powerful. He’s not. The original Indivisible Guide focused entirely on Congress. That’s only part of the fight against Trump 2.0. The new guide aims to be as practical as the original, but we widen the scope to include what you can do in cities and states where you have leverage. If we all play our part, we can harness backlash to the horror that’s coming. We can limit harm and break the back of MAGA in the elections to come. We can survive to fight another day.
In a recent interview, the historian of authoritarianism and author of On Tyranny, Timothy Snyder, noted about the moment we’re in: “They want you to be alone. Nobody is going to fix this alone. That’s not how this works.” There’s a role for all of us -- some will play defense, some play offense -- but it all comes down to getting organized in our local groups. Individually, we’re alone and powerless; together, we have power.
Read the new Indivisible Guide to learn how to fight for democracy, and share with your friends. We can’t do this alone.
Action via Indivisible
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