What are you working on now?

[dietpepsi]

Feb 26, 2017 16:38:13 GMT -5 @ismellbooks said:

dietpepsi we need to be FB friends.

I'll PM you my link although you may have to message me if you can't friend request me!

[rocksforludo]

Feb 26, 2017 16:39:47 GMT -5 @ismellbooks said:

rocksforludo, can we talk a little more about how best to support the ACA? Kaine and Warner know I oppose its repeal, but are there other actions I can take?

I signed up for FamiliesUSA's mailing list and followed them on Twitter.

Right now it's a focus on contacting Congress, town halls and social media awareness.

Their website has lots of good educational info too. I found this helpful as various plans are being put forth by the GOP.

familiesusa.org/product/eight-ways-judge-republican-aca-replacement-plans

[rocksforludo]

I think right now educating myself on the details are important because the Dems are going to have to be participants to get a replacement passed and we're going to need to weigh in on specifics with our Reps and Senators.

[rocksforludo]

There's a link to the leaked House GOP plan here:

www.politico.com/story/2017/02/house-republicans-obamacare-repeal-package-235343

[rocksforludo]

Also note that it defunds Planned Parenthood.

[Deleted]

I'm trying to focus on helping immigrants and supporting Planned Parenthood.

I'm also trying to be involved in local actions as much as I can. This weekend there's a Yoga + Peacemaking fundraiser for ACLU that I'd like to go to, and I've encouraged DH to sign up for our county's Neighborhood Court (it's a criminal resolution process that keeps low-level offenders out of jail).

Once DS starts kindergarten this fall I'll get involved with the PTA or school board.

It can be really hard to stay focused. I know I need to call my MOCs more often but I get overwhelmed during the day trying to stay focused at work.

[yellowcat]

Is anyone planning on going to the tax day march? Besides trying to link into as many protests as I can the ACA and budget are the big things. The budget screws over so many agencies especially the EPA.