[mpen-dayton4] FW: "A dangerous drumbeat" & "What we heard at AIPAC" & "Bernie Sanders" & "Only for Donald Trump?!" and more
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· FW: A dangerous drumbeat
· FW: The deep end
· FW: What we heard at AIPAC
· FW: Elizabeth Warren vs. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
· FW: "Sanders Looks West as National Poll Gives Him 'Whopping' Lead over Trump"
· FW: Join Tammy Duckworth to Turn the Senate Blue
· FW: Sign here: Senate leaders need to do their job and give Garland a vote.
· FW: Only for Donald Trump?!
· FW: VIDEO: Trump incites violence
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From: Alex Lawson; Social Security Works
Subject: A dangerous drumbeat
In the recent Presidential debate, moderator Dana Bash asked the candidates about Social Security. In her question, Bash cited the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget when she noted, falsely, that "Social Security is projected to run out of money within 20 years."
Why does the media repeat phony claims that Social Security won't be there? They rely on Wall Street-funded think tanks like the Third Way and the CRFB. This misinformation leads to a lack of confidence in the entire program.
The framing of this question falls into Wall Street's intended trap. This lack of confidence weakens our most successful social insurance program.
Social Security has a $2.8 trillion surplus. It can pay out 100% of benefits owed to every eligible recipient for the next 19 years and approximately 80% of benefits owed after that. If the wealthiest Americans pay into Social Security at the same rate as everyone else, we can extend the lifespan of the Social Security trust fund and expand benefits for millions of Americans.
We need to take a stand for truthful reporting that recognizes that our Social Security system works. The solution to the retirement income crisis is to expand Social Security, not cut it.
Join us in calling on Dana Bash to issue an on-air correction and stop repeating false talking points ginned up by Wall Street "think tanks."
We are telling our elected officials in Washington exactly where the American people stand. Expand, don't cut Social Security!
Paid for and Authorized by Social Security Works
From: Mike Honda
Subject: The deep end
The Republican presidential candidates have fallen off the deep end.
Instead of reacting with messages of compassion for the victims and survivors of the Brussels and Turkey terrorist attacks, they decided to use the tragedy as a moment to further spew their hatred and bigotry toward our Muslim brothers and sisters.
Ted Cruz said we should "patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods." And of course, the original bigot, Donald Trump, agreed.
Our nation is heading down the same path of panic and xenophobia that led to my family's internment during World War II. This is not something we should be aiming to recreate in 2016, but the Republican rhetoric implies otherwise. They are actively trying to move America backward and recreate a culture of fear and racism.
Now more than ever, it is important that we have progressive champions in Congress that will stand up for everyone in this country regardless or race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.
Normally, this would be where I would ask you to donate to my campaign. But in light of the terror attacks, I'd like to ask you to give to the GoFundMe page created to help the victims.
Paid For By Mike Honda for Congress |
From: Ari Wohlfeiler; Deputy Director, Jewish Voice for Peace.
Subject: What we heard at AIPAC
We're fighting back, and proving that Jews and allies stand for justice in all 50 states. Are you with us?
No surprise here: Monday's marathon of speeches at AIPAC was as appalling as it was depressing as it was scary. No matter who was on stage.
But that's AIPAC. And their relationship to war-mongers and Islamophobic demagogues -- whether Pamela Geller or Donald Trump or Benjamin Netanyahu -- has always been one of mutual reinforcement. Together they drive public conversation and public policy to ever lower lows, promoting racist policies from drone strikes to the endless funnelling of billions of dollars in military aid to Israel.
But we're fighting back. We're proving that Jews and allies stand for justice in all 50 states.
And we're just $4,600 from our critical fundraising goal. Can you chip to help us keep fighting for Palestinian human rights?
Over the last two weeks you helped us launch a new phase of stepped-up organizing to defeat this wave of anti-free speech, Islamophobic attacks on our movement.
- We sent 10,000 emails to Congress opposing the "Combatting BDS Act" with our partners at the Arab American Institute - and another 3,000 pressuring the University of California not to officially define anti-Zionism as anti-Semitism.
- We earned 20 unique media hits in the last week that exposed these craven attacks on free speech for what they are: a desperate strike against a growing justice movement.
- We helped JVP leaders in 15 states advocate against McCarthyism and for the right to boycott in their state capitols
- And we took our message to the streets with actions in DC, Albany, Sacramento, and Columbus, aided by giant truck billboards so many of you helped fund. While AIPAC was rallying inside the DC Convention Center, we projected a message of hope and solidarity nationwide.
This week also reminded us that we can't take our eye off college campuses, even for a second. On top of the 21 states (plus Congress) considering anti-BDS, anti-free speech legislation, the University of California Regents will be voting today on whether to silence political speech by defining anti-Zionism as anti-Semitism.
And the CUNY (City University of New York) system is in the center of a maelstrom, with Senate Republicans threatening to cut $900 million in university funding because of the supposed dangers of the BDS movement. Acclaimed writer and academic (and JVP Advisory Board member) Sarah Schulman was hauled in front of a CUNY task force after the far-right Zionist Organization of America drummed up completely spurious, utterly unverified charges of anti-Semitism against her and the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter she advises.
We're under attack, but we're not backing down. We're stepping up.
But we could be doing so much more -- and with your help, we will. Click here to donate to our BDS fighting fund -- we're just $4,600 away from our goal.
This last chunk of our $25,000 fighting fund will make sure we can send rapid response grants to chapters and local coalitions around the country -- places and moments where a well-timed newspaper ad, funds to print education materials, or even just snacks for a lobby day can make all the difference.
When bills like these ones came up last year in Illinois and South Carolina, they were passed unanimously. Not one single legislator spoke up for free speech or the right to boycott.
But this time we've been able to kill these bills entirely in some states, and can count dozens of elected officials who have voted with us.
Make no mistake, there's still a long way to go. But I believe we will get there -- until hundreds, and eventually thousands of elected officials stand up to defend free speech and for fundamental changes to US foreign policy. And AIPAC and their friends believe it too. That's why they're spending millions of dollars to stop us now.
We're working on a shoestring budget, and our organizing team, together with our incredible grassroots leaders and coalition partners, have been going all-out. We need your help to email legislators. To advocate in person. To place op-eds and letters to the editor. To stage rallies and protests. To reach out across communities and build new alliances.
Because we need to do so much more. Help us take these attacks head-on: even more grassroots organizing. Even more coalition building. Even more victories. Click here to make a donation right now.
Just a small donation goes a long way. $18 prints 250 leaflets. $60 pays for 1000 phone calls in to congressional offices, using our special advocacy software. And $100 gets 2 activists to their state capitol in person, to lobby legislators directly.
Chip in $18, $60, or even $100 now -- and help us suit up against AIPAC, far-right Christian Zionists, and everyone else trying to hold us back.
These are critical times for our movement. We've already come so far, and built power across the country. But if you stand with us, we can do even more.
From: Andrew Tierman
Subject: Fwd: Elizabeth Warren vs. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
No, Debbie, No!! EW has the right idea.
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From: "Eddie Kurtz, Courage Campaign"
Subject: Elizabeth Warren vs. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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From: Judy Burnette
Subject: "Sanders Looks West as National Poll Gives Him 'Whopping' Lead over Trump"
http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/03/22/sanders-looks-west-national-poll-gives-him-whopping-lead-over-trump
From: AlterNet
Subject: Join Tammy Duckworth to Turn the Senate Blue
The following sponsored email was sent to you by AlterNet on behalf of Tammy Duckworth for Senate:
With the GOP Senate leadership vowing to continue their obstructionist tactics indefinitely, now is the time to ensure a Democratic Senate majority in 2016—and flipping the Senate starts with Tammy Duckworth in Illinois.
POLITICO has called incumbent Republican Senator Mark Kirk "The most endangered Republican in the country." This race is Democrats' best chance in the nation to turn a Republican Senate seat blue in November.
It's not surprising. Sen. Mark Kirk has proven again and again that middle-class Americans are not his priority. He put Wall Street first by voting against Dodd-Frank banking reform. He voted against equal pay for equal work for women, and voted to cut childcare to support working moms, as well as nutrition aid for pregnant women.
Families in Illinois need a leader who will advocate for people like them. That's why Tammy Duckworth is running for Senate.
Will you add your name to help Tammy defeat Mark Kirk, the most vulnerable GOP senator?
Tammy will stand up for working families and won't be beholden to corporate interests and billionaires. She'll work to make college more affordable for our students. Tammy is a Veteran who is dedicated to protecting the honor of those who sacrifice for our country every day.
Tammy Duckworth is the type of leader Illinois needs and she will help regain a Democratic majority in the Senate come November. But she needs your support in order to do so.
Join our grassroots campaign to help Tammy defeat Republican incumbent Sen. Mark Kirk and turn the Senate blue. Add your name to stand with her.
Paid for and authorized by Tammy for Illinois; AlterNet | 1881 Harmon St. Berkeley CA 94703
From: Nita, Shaunna, Kat, Karin, Adam, Holly, Kaili, Kathy, Onyi, Susan, Clarise, Anathea, Audine, Ryan, Shannon, Megan, Kaytee, and Libby, The UltraViolet Team via Daily Kos
Subject: Sign here: Senate leaders need to do their job and give Garland a vote.
President Obama just announced his nomination to fill the Supreme Court seat: Merrick Garland.
Now that the nominee has been named, the fight for an up-or-down vote is on. The good news is that some Senators are paying a price for insisting on obstruction, and now that someone with Merrick Garland's credentials has been named, if we keep building pressure, it will be even harder to avoid giving the President's pick a fair hearing and vote.
That's why we all need to stand together right now to tell the Senate to give Merrick Garland a vote. It's their job.
Tell the Senate: "Do your job: Give Merrick Garland a fair hearing and an up or down vote."
Merrick Garland, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, was on the shortlist for the Supreme Court nomination in 2010, and has nearly 20 years of experience as a judge.
With his moderate record, Garland will be the toughest for conservatives to block from the nomination--but some might still play political games to keep an Obama nomination from going through.
We can't let Senate obstructionists refuse to do their job and leave Scalia's seat vacant. With only eight justices on the bench, the Supreme Court will be unable to fulfill its Constitutional duty. Crucial decisions that impact women's daily lives from abortion access and contraceptive coverage to reducing gun violence and guaranteeing equal pay.
If Senate leaders have their way, Merrick Garland will remain in perpetual limbo until next year. Women just can't wait for the Senate to do its job. Now is the time to speak up and demand that Merrick Garland gets a fair vote.
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From: Ashley, Kristin, Donna and the whole MomsRising team
Subject: Only for Donald Trump?!
Almost $2 billion.
That is the value of the FREE airtime Donald Trump has received from major media outlets so far in this election, according to the New York Times.[1] This is nearly 3 times the amount of earned media generated by Hillary Clinton and more than 5 times as the media has given candidates Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz.[2]
Why is this happening? Some of the media have allowed Trump – and only Trump – to call into television shows, rather than appear in person on camera, whenever he wants and this translates into many more media interviews. Other candidates have been denied this option, which is unfair and undemocratic.[3]
Join us in calling on the major media networks to apply their call-in interview policies equally to all Presidential candidates.
Momentum is growing for this change, particularly among the influential Sunday morning political talk shows. Beginning last fall, Fox News Sunday eliminated the phone-in interview option for all candidates, including Donald Trump.[4] Over the weekend, NBC's Meet the Press host, Chuck Todd, announced that he would no longer allow Donald Trump to call into the show instead of appearing on camera.[5] Since the beginning of 2015, Trump has appeared in Sunday morning political talk shows 63 times, including 28 times by phone only. This is a media advantage almost exclusively granted to Trump so far in this campaign season.[6]
Join us in calling on the media to stop treating any candidate differently by giving him or her a huge advantage in free coverage compared to other candidates.
We'll deliver your signatures to all of the TV networks to show that the public supports the shows that are treating candidates fairly and to send a strong message to the networks who have not yet taken a position.
Last week, we called out the tone of the Presidential campaign and the worrying trend of the debates featuring bullying, vulgarity, and other tactics which we don't even want to expose our children to seeing! This unequal coverage by the networks is really not so different. It sends the message that some candidates can play by different rules, with no consequences.
Call on network executives to stop giving any candidate more than his or her share of free coverage by taking phone calls from some while requiring others to appear on-camera.
** Share this action with your friends right now by forwarding this email. Most people have no idea that the media has been unfair to the other Presidential candidates in this way! The more signatures we have on our open letter to the media, the greater our chance of getting them to adopt a fair policy and to stick with it!
Together we are a powerful force for children and families,
Note: This is a nonpartisan message that is not intended to favor or disfavor any Presidential candidate but to call upon the mass media to be even-handed and fair in the coverage they provide to all contestants during this election campaign season.
CITATIONS
[1] "Measuring Donald Trump's Mammoth Advantage in Free Media," New York Times, Mar. 15, 2016.
[2] "Measuring Donald Trump's Mammoth Advantage in Free Media," New York Times, Mar. 15, 2016.
[3] "STUDY: Trump The Only Candidate To Swamp The Sunday Shows With Phone Interviews," Media Matters Blog, Mar. 18, 2016.
[4] "CBS declines to do Trump phone interview," Politico, Mar. 8, 2016.
[5] "The Mutual Dependence of Donald Trump and the News Media," New York Times, Mar. 20, 2016.
[6] "STUDY: Trump The Only Candidate To Swamp The Sunday Shows With Phone Interviews," Media Matters Blog, Mar. 18, 2016.
From: Ben O., Rivkah, Justin K., Victoria, and the rest of the team, MoveOn.org Political Action
Subject: VIDEO: Trump incites violence
Reporters thrown to the ground. Peaceful protesters punched. Innocent people being assaulted on the street by attackers chanting, "Trump! Trump! Trump!"1
Donald Trump has openly incited violence throughout his hate-fueled campaign—yet, he portrays himself as the innocent victim, and too many in the media treat him as an entertainer.
Will you watch and share this two-minute video we produced that already has nearly 4 million views and that shows how Trump, in his own words, is fueling a wave of violence?
The truth is that Donald Trump's not innocent or entertaining—he's dangerous.
The tacit and the explicit permission that Trump has given his supporters to attack people they disagree with is a threat to our entire country—and especially people in communities of color.
Please watch and share this video—and join the peaceful mass mobilization to defeat Trump and his hateful ideas, while showing the diverse, inclusive America we want to build.
P.S. If you're not on Facebook, check out front.moveon.org to go to MoveOn's homepage and watch the video there.
Source:
1. "'Trump! Trump! Trump!' attacker allegedly yelled as he beat Hispanic man, Muslim student," The Washington Post, March 14, 2016
https://act.moveon.org/go/2201?t=5&akid=163275.1195276.aQrKtd
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