Community Die-In for Rep. John Rutherford

Representative John Rutherford (FL-4) voted to take away healthcare from more than 24 million Americans, including tens of thousands of his own constituents. Americans of every stripe — neighbors and friends, old and new, from all over Jacksonville and nearby communities — came together for a die-in highlighting the very real human cost of his vote in favor of Trumpcare.

In case you missed the event, be sure to contact Rep. Rutherford directly to let him know that his votes have consequences, and that voting against the health and well-being of his constituents is never okay.

Shy People and Introverts, Call Your Reps!

woman makes a phone call despite her fears

The idea of calling members of Congress and other government representatives can be a little intimidating. I know I have to take a deep breath (or three) before calling. Every single time.

As the proposed repeal of Obamacare gets pushed through Congress yet again, it’s a good time for a reminder that calling doesn’t have to be as bad as it sounds. On busy legislative days, you might not even have to talk to a human at all — just be ready to leave a voicemail. Either way, it’s much easier when you know what to expect.

Indivisible has a useful general guide to calling, but I found the post below a while back and it’s perfectly targeted for those of us who are less than comfortable with the process.

Enjoy the read, pass this post along to your shy friends, then make some calls!

https://actionfriday.tumblr.com/post/153358069831/shy-persons-guide-to-calling-representatives

March for Science – Jacksonville

Indivisible Jax marched with hundreds of scientists, educators, and others on Earth Day, April 22. We joined the thousands of people around the world participating in the grassroots-led March for Science, calling for support of good science unfettered by the political ideology, superstition, and cynicism threatening to unravel America’s crucial science infrastructure.