ATTENTION NEW YORKERS! MAKE CALLS TOMORROW - MAY 24TH!!

New Yorkers: Ask Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to hold a Town Hall in NYC!

Neither Senator Schumer nor Senator Gillibrand have held a town hall in New York City since the election, but we know they have been working hard on behalf of New Yorkers and all Americans.

With so much under attack - immigrants, healthcare, public schools, the environment, civil and voting rights, FACTs and even our Democracy - we want to meet with (and hear from) our elected officials more than ever.

Up2Us is working with nine NY Metro area Indivisible groups to encourage both Senators to host an event during the Senate recess next week.

Join us in calling our Senators on Wednesday, May 24th.

Senator Schumer:

D.C.:  (202) 224-6542      

NYC: (212) 486-4430        

Binghamton: (607) 772-6792  

Buffalo: (716) 846-4111      

Peekskill: (914) 743-1532        

Syracuse: (315) 423-5471

Rochester: (585) 263-5866

Melville: (631) 753-0978

Albany: (518) 431-4070

Senator Gillibrand:

D.C.: (202) 224-4451        

NYC: (212) 688-6262

Syracuse: (315) 448-0470   

Rochester: (585) 263-6250

Buffalo: (716) 854-9725     

Albany: (518) 431-0120  

LI:  (631) 249-2825            

Hudson Valley: (212) 688-6262

Below is a suggested Script:

Hi, my name is…        and I’m a constituent from…       I’m calling  to ask the Senator to host a town hall in NYC during the upcoming Senate recess.

Will the Senator be holding any public events in NYC during the next recess?

If no:   Why not?

I believe that now, more than ever, it is essential for elected officials to hear directly from constituents in order to know what to prioritize back in DC. If not during this recess, when will the Senator hold a town hall in NYC?

BREAKING: FBI Director James Comey Fired by Trump - NOW WE CALL!

Our democracy has never faced a greater threat. With no one left in charge of the investigation, it is now up to Congress and the people of the United States to get loud and be prepared for bold action.

Call every Senate Intelligence Committee member and demand two things:

1. Demand the committee question James Comey in an OPEN hearing this Thursday. His testimony was scheduled to be closed. We the people demand that former FBI Director, James Comey’s non-classified testimony be made public. 

2. Demand the immediate appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia and their interference in our election.

Senate Intelligence Committee Members
Chairman Richard Burr (R) North Carolina -- 202-224-3154 / 828-350-2437
Minority leader Mark Warner (D), Virginia -- 202-224-2023 / 804-775-2314

Republican members
James Risch, Idaho -- 202-224-2752 / 208-342-7985
Marco Rubio, Florida -- 202-224-3041 / 305-418-8553
Susan Collins, Maine -- 202-224-2523 / 207-622-8414
Roy Blunt, Missouri -- 202-224-5721 / 314-727-3548
James Lankford, Oklahoma -- 202-224-5754 / 405-231-4941
Tom Cotton, Arkansas --202-224-2353 / 479-751-0879
John Cornyn, Texas -- 202-224-2934 / 512-469-6034

Democratic members:
Dianne Feinstein, California -- 202-224-3841 / 310-914-7300
Ron Wyden, Oregon -- 202-224-5244 / 503-326-7525
Martin Heinrich, New Mexico -- 202-224-5521 / 505-346-6601
Angus King, Maine -- 202-224-5344 / 207-622-8292
Joe Manchin, West Virginia -- 202-224-3954 / 304-342-5855
Kamala Harris, California -- 202-224-3553 / 213-894-5000

3.  Call DOJ 202/514-2000, option 4 and be patient through recording. Demand an independent prosecutor and that no Senate business take place until the independent proscecutor is in place.

the bloom art auction is tomorrow may 6 at 3pm

Join us tomorrow Saturday, May 6th at Chappaqua Station for a Charity Art Auction.  A preview catalog is available online HERE.  With starting bids as low as $15, anyone can find something!

In addition to the silent auction, raffle tickets will be available for purchase for $5 each (or 5 for $20) and refreshments can be purchased from the host cafe, Chappaqua Station.

The event is being called BLOOM, in honor of the phrase “Bloom where you are planted.”Up2Us was inspired to action when Hillary Rodham Clinton first shared this famous saying.  In the months following the election, Up2Us has grown to a 3700 member group with members working on political action, community support and progressive issues.

The art auction will feature pieces donated by local artists of all ages.  The silent auction will have items at all price points with proceeds benefiting the Pleasantville Community Garden and other area charities.  Admission is free and the BLOOM Auction is open to the public.  The Garden is dedicated to battling hunger in Westchester County where approximately 1 in 5 residents (200,000 people including many children) suffer from hunger and/or food insecurity.

The garden was created by Devin Juros in 2011 then an 11 year old student at Pleasantville Middle School.  To date, the organization has donated more than 34,000 pounds of fresh produce to 4 local organizations – Hillside Food Outreach, Pleasantville Interfaith Emergency Food Pantry, A-Home and Neighbor’s Link. More than 200 volunteers work with the organization annually including at least 60 kids from ages 5 through 18.

Up2Us is thrilled to be working with local artists and the Pleasantville Community Garden to bring this event to Chappaqua.  Selected pieces which will be available can be seen at https://www.up2us.us/bloom/  Up2Us always welcomes new members and like-minded organizations to join them.  For the most up to date samples and information, see the BLOOM page on Facebook.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY for Georgia's 6th Special Election!!!

Georgia's 6th District (GA-06)

Special Election - April 18th - Voter Registration Ends Monday, March 20

Jon Ossoff is running to replace Tom Price in Georgia's 6th Congressional District.  In a special election to be held on April 18th, this is our first real opportunity to elect a Democrat and swing a House district left.

Spread the word about today's voter registration deadline.  Find out more about how you can help in Georgia by phone banking and more at https://swingleft.org/GA-06  and sign up for emails HERE.

Read more about Ossoff from the AJC.

help turn the Connecticut Senate Blue!

TOMORROW!!!!  On Tuesday February 28, CT will hold a special election.  In nearby district 32, we can help get out the vote and help turn the CT State Senate Blue!

Learn more at Greg Cava's Webpage and sign up to Volunteer!

From The Daily Kos:

CONNECTICUT SENATE SPECIAL ELECTION FEBRUARY 28

Prior to the November 2016 election Democrats enjoyed a 21-15 majority in the State Senate. Republicans gained 3 seats to tie the chamber at 18-18. Two vacancies arose since the election, one Democrat, and one Republican seat. Whoever wins these races could determine which party controls the chamber.

Special elections are notorious for their remarkably low turnout and low turnout elections all tend to favor the Republican on the ballot. We must engage in these races to drive turnout as much as possible. And there is little time. Below are the Democratic candidates that need your support. If you are in the New England states these races I am certain could use your help.

Senate District 32 was formerly a Republican seat and House District 115 poses the hardest seat to win of the 3 (according to a local kossak). I am sure they can all use help though.

I believe there is public financing for these state races in Connecticut.

Not Going Back!

Today's Daily Action is to call on both of your Senators to publicly condemn the Trump administration’s reversal of Obama's recently enacted protections for transgender students, which played a critical role in reducing the alarmingly high suicide rate among transgender teens--and all because Trump wants to score political points with the extremists of the religious right.

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From Daily Action.