This morning has all of us in shock and mourning and filled with anger.
I must admit that one of my first sources of anger was the people on the left who refused to vote for HRC in 2016.
But I reminded myself that I need to remember who the real enemy is here: Republican elected officials did this.
Let’s stay focused.
This was done by Republicans. They nominated these judges. They installed them. They did this.
This is not the time to turn on one another.
This is not the time to bring back the rifts of 2016.
Similarly, this is not the time to turn on RBG for not retiring earlier. This is not the time to turn on the Democrats in the Senate for not getting rid of the filibuster. This is not the time to argue that Democrats need to be different or better or… anything.
This was done by the Republicans.
Hard stop.
Any other focus is only benefiting Republicans.
Are you furious? Good.
Turn that to action. What we need to do is mobilize for the midterms. More Democrats is the only solution to fight this.
What can you do?
DONATE! I set up a place where we can donate and the funds will be distributed evenly between the tossup House and Senate races. Think of it as a one stop shop for using your $$$ to save democracy. Here is the link:
Donate for House and Senate Races
Here are some other things you can do:
- Get involved with the Democratic party. We aren’t perfect, but they are fucking evil.
- Donate to Planned Parenthood
- Get involved with Swing Left. They are working on races right now!
- Get involved with Postcards to voters! Influence voters in key areas from the comfort of your own home!
- Donate to the AMAZING Florida Rights Restoration! They are taking buses around Florida to empower returning citizens, remove financial barriers to voting, and increase public safety. They are really amazing
- The ACLU plays a key role in filing lawsuits that often stop voter suppression. Get involved with them at this link.
- The League of Women Voters work year-round to combat voter suppression through advocacy, grassroots organizing, legal action and public education. You can get involved with them at this link
- Volunteer with Black Votes Matter at this link. They have on the ground work in 10 states and people from other states can write postcards, phone bank, fundraise, and text.
- Spread The Vote works to get voters IDs before voting begins. You can volunteer with them at this link.
- Sign up at Democracy Docket to stay informed about the fight against voter suppression and the fight for voter rights.
Would shouldn’t you do? Turn on one another. It may feel good for a moment, but it hurts us in the long (and near) term.