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gingicat

Here's a petition:
https://defundboscops.org/petition

This is from an email I received from Youth Justice and Power Union, but it looks like they have a lot of sponsors:
https://www.defundboscops.org/organizations

Message for 2021:
We are in the midst of a national uprising that is calling on us to be steadfast in our defense of Black lives.
Last year, we launched the Defund Boscops campaign, giving the Boston City Council and Mayor the opportunity to join us in taking action. Their response was to placate our demands with cuts to overtime and shuffling money around within the police department.
This year, we demand accountability. The call to action remains the same: defund the police, invest in our communities.

There's a rally on Saturday June 26 at City Hall, and phone banking on June 23-24 at noon.
https://www.defundboscops.org/signup

rydra_wong

Tucker Carlson is flat-out defending someone going out with a rifle and murdering protestors.

The Guardian: Tucker Carlson defends actions of teen charged in killings of Kenosha protesters

Variety: ‘Fire Tucker Carlson’: Fox News Host Condemned for Comments on Deadly Shooting of Kenosha Protesters

List of advertisers on Carlson's show: https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1298780620575842304

However, it looks like he has very few major advertisers left at this point and is being supported by Fox News as a whole.

MediaMatters: These are Fox News' leading advertisers

Thread explaining the role of the fees Fox News charges cable providers in providing them with a revenue cushion against the loss of advertisers:

https://twitter.com/GoAngelo/status/1244819800708218881

Campaign from MediaMatters which lets you hassle your cable provider about the money they're paying Fox News (and charging you), and tell them you don't want it:

https://unfoxmycablebox.com/

chestnut_pod

Autumn Gupta and Bryanna Wallace have created this very useful guide to action in June. It's designed to be manageable chunks of information and action for White and non-Black allies/accomplices to integrate into their daily lives. There was a lot of labor put into this and it shows. I highly recommend that those wishing to practice allyship, especially those who are relatively new to active engagement or who are feeling close to burnt-out already, take a look.

Justice in June the spreadsheet resides here.

Gupta and Wallace are also running a fundraiser here to extend similar services past June.

tassosss

Hey folks, it's been a long hard week, but I hope you find it motivating. If you go out to protest, please wear a mask and good shoes, and take care where you can. Afterwards, if you'd like to share your experience here, please do.

New Actions and Resources
Protesting Philippines' "Anti-Terror" Bill
Info/Action: Two Twitter Threads on measures that are effective at stopping police violence
Support Puerto Rico against anti-LGBQT and anti-environement legislation: 'No' al Código Civil
Black Lives Matter: compilation of fundraisers, petitions, scripts, and action opportunities
Donate: Bail Funds
Templates for Letters to your Local City Council and Mayor about police

Ongoing Actions and Resources
US: FDA Relaxing Labeling Requirements
George Floyd: Official George Floyd Memorial Fund On Go Fund Me And Other Resources
Action: 75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice

Coronavirus
CDC coronavirus page
Johns Hopkins Global case tracker
A bunch of newspapers have dropped their paywall for coronavirus coverage

How's everyone holding up?

Poll #24168 This week I

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 15

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called my one senator
1 (7.1%)

called my other senator
1 (7.1%)

called my representative
2 (14.3%)

called my governor
1 (7.1%)

called my state reps
2 (14.3%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
8 (57.1%)

attended a town hall
1 (7.1%)

donated money to a cause
12 (85.7%)

attended an in-person activist group
0 (0.0%)

participated in phone/online training
2 (14.3%)

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went to a protest
6 (42.9%)

signed up for alerts
5 (35.7%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
1 (7.1%)

took care of myself
8 (57.1%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
2 (14.3%)

did something else
6 (42.9%)

committed to action in the coming week
4 (28.6%)

tassosss

For those like me, who need things split out from the google docs to help combat overwhelm, here are links to Bail Funds that are supporting the Black Lives Matter protests, as well as keeping folks out of jail while there's a pandemic on.

Act Blue will split your donation among their list or you can donate to specific funds.

List of Individual bail funds by city and state (similar list to Act Blue but with direct links to the organization webpages).

It's a good idea to check the fund webpage before donating because there has been a lot of support and they may redirect you to another fund. That said, I did a one time donation to the group supported by Act Blue then set up monthly donations to the fund in my state.

Please share if you have other lists you've found helpful.

tanaqui

chestnut_pod posted in the check-in post about this compilation of

the most comprehensive listing of fundraisers, petitions, scripts, and action opportunities I've come across so far.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic#h.1n8cbq1bfcom

I thought it was worth pulling out as a post on its own to make sure everyone would see it.

tanaqui

A thread about the research:

For those who are interested in research-based solutions to stop police violence, here’s what you need to know - based on the facts and data. A thread.

https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1180655701271732224

A thread about legislation

*Activists and Legislators:* Here’s a thread of MEANINGFUL legislation that has been proposed and, in some cases, passed in cities and states to address police violence. Consider passing legislation like this in your community, too.

https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1266855519425384450

Also,

fandomtrumpshate has a post on Black Lives Matter: Resources for Supporting the Protests, covering donating, how to protest safely, non-monetary support and good sources of information.

https://fandomtrumpshate.dreamwidth.org/31608.html

(Again, thanks to FFA for the two Twitter threads.)

tanaqui

This was linked in the personal post at FFA (thanks to whoever posted it there!) and is a fantastic list of small and large actions you can take to improve racial justice.

https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

tanaqui

It's been quiet in the comm this week, but the focus is still very much on refugee and immigrant detentions. We have lots of ongoing actions -- see the links below.

Also, tell us in the comments what you've been doing! It's great to hear about all the amazing things our members are working on and a chance for you to inspire others to get involved.

Ongoing Actions
Fandom auction: Fandom Supporting Migrants
Help Sleeping Giants contact firms profiting off of concentration camps
Suggested Things To Do For/About U.S. Concentration Camps
More Organizations To Support Helping Kids In Concentration Camps
Acting Locally To Help Immigrants And Refugees

So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #22390 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 11

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This week, I...

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called my one senator
0 (0.0%)

called my other senator
0 (0.0%)

called my representative
1 (9.1%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
3 (27.3%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
3 (27.3%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (9.1%)

participated in phone/online training
1 (9.1%)

went to a protest
2 (18.2%)

signed up for alerts
1 (9.1%)

worked for a campaign
1 (9.1%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
5 (45.5%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
0 (0.0%)

did something else
3 (27.3%)

committed to action in the coming week
3 (27.3%)

tassosss

Hi folks. Sorry for my long absence from the comm. Work was kicking my ass and I ran out of cope. I might still be in and out for a few more weeks but things on that front are easing up.

This week on the comm, we're still focused on helping asylum seekers and folks in concentration camps.

Actions
Action: Comment against HUD rule change
Fandom auction: Fandom Supporting Migrants
Help Sleeping Giants contact firms profiting off of concentration camps

So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #22358 This week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 14

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called my one senator
0 (0.0%)

called my other senator
0 (0.0%)

called my representative
2 (14.3%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
4 (28.6%)

attended a town hall
1 (7.1%)

donated money to a cause
5 (35.7%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (7.1%)

participated in phone/online training
0 (0.0%)

went to a protest
4 (28.6%)

signed up for alerts
1 (7.1%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
6 (42.9%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
2 (14.3%)

did something else
3 (21.4%)

committed to action in the coming week
4 (28.6%)

tanaqui

The focus in the comm for the last couple of weeks has been on refugee and immigrant detentions and the appalling treatment and conditions in the camps. We have lots of ongoing actions -- see the links below.

Also, why not tell us in the comments what you've been doing? (Were you able to go to a MoveOn protest?) We can admire and applaud your efforts -- and maybe get inspired to get involved with your causes as well.

(And if you want a little light relief, I spent far too long the other evening giggling at the #revolutionarywarairports hashtag.)

Current Actions and Posts
Suggested Things To Do For/About U.S. Concentration Camps
Action: Lights For Liberty Events, July 12 (And Other Suggestions)
More Organizations To Support Helping Kids In Concentration Camps
A Wise Man, Singing Truth To Power
Acting Locally To Help Immigrants And Refugees

So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #22315 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 16

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This week, I...

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called my one senator
3 (18.8%)

called my other senator
1 (6.2%)

called my representative
3 (18.8%)

called my governor
1 (6.2%)

called my state reps
0 (0.0%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
5 (31.2%)

attended a town hall
1 (6.2%)

donated money to a cause
5 (31.2%)

attended an in-person activist group
2 (12.5%)

participated in phone/online training
1 (6.2%)

went to a protest
3 (18.8%)

signed up for alerts
2 (12.5%)

worked for a campaign
0 (0.0%)

did textbanking/phonebanking
0 (0.0%)

took care of myself
6 (37.5%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
2 (12.5%)

did something else
2 (12.5%)

committed to action in the coming week
1 (6.2%)

sathari

MoveOn.org is holding protests around the US on July 2nd; locations can be found here and the number keeps increasing every time I check back. so if you don't see one in your area and aren't up to organizing one yourself, keep checking.

rydra_wong

https://twitter.com/mviser/status/1063868172330254336

Mike Espy remains the underdog, but Republicans with access to private polling say Hyde-Smith’s lead has narrowed significantly in recent days. Republicans need only to look to Alabama, where Doug Jones pulled out a surprise win last year, to stoke concern

With link to WaPo: In Mississippi, Republican concern rises over a U.S. Senate runoff that should have been a romp

This is who Cindy Hyde-Smith is:

https://twitter.com/LamarWhiteJr/status/1063192983254822912

Cindy Hyde-Smith on voter suppression: "And then they remind me, that there's a lot of liberal folks in those other schools who that maybe we don't want to vote. Maybe we want to make it just a little more difficult. And I think that's a great idea." (with video)

See also: TPM: GOP Worries Mississippi Senate Seat May Be In Peril After Senator’s Missteps

And just now: Walmart Rescinds Support Of Sen. Hyde-Smith, Requests Contribution Refund

This is specifically after publicity about their donation, so yeah, this stuff has an effect.

JuddLegum is on the ball with this again.

Oh, the latest:

https://twitter.com/mattmfm/status/1064945542705369088

There’s a Facebook photo of Cindy Hyde-Smith posing in a Confederate hat at the home of Jefferson Davis. Her post reads: “Mississippi history at its best!” (photo and link included)

Volunteering options to support Espy include texting to get the word out, which might be a good option for people who are not phone-capable.

tanaqui

Election day is almost upon us! And there's encouraging news about how some of the elections on the various slates are tightening to within the margin of error.

We also have a post where you can wave your hipster credentials and tell us about how you knew candidates "before they were famous".

So time for the final push! We've had plenty of suggestions for last-minute donations and actions, as well as a few things to keep going with once the results are in. As well as voting yourself (if you haven't done so already), we also have suggestions for effective ways to encourage the people you know to vote.

(We'll be making a couple of posts on Tuesday as well, so you can let us know how things are going where you are on the day.)

Upcoming Elections - Encouraging others to vote
New this week: Useful Twitter Links
Excellent thread on effective voter contact
Encourage your friends to vote with VoteWithMe app
Motivote sort of "gamifies" the midterm voting process (you sign up at the site and as you complete various actions to prepare to vote, you're entered to win prizes.)
Here Comes The General
Find a DNC event near you and phonebank with MomsRising
Get out the vote with letter writing and texting, focus on local elections
Volunteer to help elect Democrats
GOTV Resources from Organising for Action

Upcoming Election - Information to share with other voters
Lyft are going to be providing half-price or free rides to the polls on Nov 6 for those in need
Useful How-to Guide For Voters
Link(Spam): US Voter Information
BallotReady.org lets you research all races in your location
Voto Latino partners with Lyft to enable Dodge City voters to get to the polls
Register or check your voter registration

Upcoming Elections - Where to donate
New this week: Getcha Last Donations In
GiveSmart Women (slate number 4!)
Maximize your donating efficiency with SCIENCE! (yes, it's another slate)
More Slates!
And Now There's Give Smart 3!Matching Donations for the Great Slate
If you fancy some long shots in your rage-donating
For Your Rage-donations
District funds for the mid-terms
Support progressive Congressional candidates in competitive rural districts
Information on State Primary Dates and list of pro-NRA Republicans who are vulnerable

Other Actions - New
Boycotting Fox: Call To Boycott Companies That Advertise On Fox, We Got A List and Petition
Defunding Steve King: Angry? Bored? Can You Phone Or Tweet Or E-mail?, The Campaign To Get Support Pulled From Steve King Is Working!!!, And Now The Pac and Steve King Boycott Update

If you're looking for actions not related to the elections, take a look at past check-in posts where we have suggestions specifically for immigration (and also here) and for other issues

( Housekeeping )

So, what have you all been up to in the last week or are planning to get involved in next week?

Poll #20670 The Week

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 21

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This week, I...

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called my one senator
2 (9.5%)

called my other senator
2 (9.5%)

called my representative
1 (4.8%)

called my governor
0 (0.0%)

called my state reps
1 (4.8%)

sent a postcard/email/letter/fax
7 (33.3%)

attended a town hall
0 (0.0%)

donated money to a cause
12 (57.1%)

attended an in-person activist group
1 (4.8%)

participated in phone/online training
5 (23.8%)

went to a protest
0 (0.0%)

signed up for alerts
3 (14.3%)

worked for a campaign
5 (23.8%)

VOTED!
12 (57.1%)

took care of myself
10 (47.6%)

not a US citizen but worked in solidarity in my own community
2 (9.5%)

did something else
8 (38.1%)

committed to action in the coming week
6 (28.6%)

rydra_wong

AT&T have now definitely ended their support for Steve King, no more "re-evaluating" for the future (source).

Still remaining:

Pinboard: Now that Intel, Purina, AT&T, Land O'Lakes, Smithfield, Black Hills Energy and the NRCC have dropped Steve King, his last significant donors are @Koch_Industries, @ValeroEnergy, Berkshire Hathaway, and @CrystalSugarCo. Curious to hear from them about their corporate values.

As has been pointed out, it's utter bullshit that all these companies are pretending that they just suddenly this second noticed that Steve King is a white supremacist who hangs out with and endorses Nazis and has done for years.

This is happening because of public pressure, and the public pressure is working. So if you can tweet at or e-mail the companies still supporting King, that'd be a good thing.

In related news, the Great Slate (which includes Steve King's opponent J.D. Scholten) has more matching funds.

rydra_wong

JuddLegum is following the money and looking at donors to the PAC that's just dumped some money into Steve King's campaign (after the recent outrage over him, so no-one can claim ignorance):

https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/1057632518101483521

And ATT have said they won't donate more money to King now (which is more-or-less meaningless at this point), will "re-evaluate" for 2019:

https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/1057723559018201089

rydra_wong

MediaMatters: These are Fox News' leading advertisers

rydra_wong

Intel and now Land O'Lakes have pulled funding from him after pressure (because he's an overt white nationalist who hangs out with and endorses Nazis):

Bloomberg: Land O’Lakes Pulls Support for Iowa Congressman Steve King Over Racial Remarks

JuddLegum is keeping track and linking to companies that are still funding him: https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/1057299815443390469

ETA: Aaaaand Purina's out.

Meanwhile, a recent poll has King's opponent J. D. Scholten within a point of him, FiveThirtyEight have significantly changed their odds, and the Cook Report has switched IA-4 from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican".

rydra_wong

Then here's a fun game that you, the viewer, can play along with at home!

https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/1056607869712371714
https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/1056900094728065024
https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/1056902024732782593

Judd Legum is trying to find out why ATT and other companies gave money to overt white supremacist and friend of neo-Nazis Congressman Steve King. Funnily enough, he's having a hard time getting answers from them. He thinks maybe other people might have better luck.

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beatrice_otter - Structural Racism Explainer
gingicat - defunding the police in Boston
rydra_wong - Fuck Tucker Carlson
chestnut_pod - Justice in June: Participate and Donate
tassosss - Weekly Check in June 7
tassosss - Donate: Bail Funds
tanaqui - Black Lives Matter: compilation of fundraisers, petitions, scripts, and action opportunities
tanaqui - Info/Action: Two Twitter Threads on measures that are effective at stopping police violence
tanaqui - Action: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
tanaqui - Weekly Check In July 21
tassosss - Weekly Check in July 14
tanaqui - Check In 7 July
sathari - ACTION: MoveOn.org #CloseTheCamps protests, July 2
rydra_wong - oh hey well will you look at that
tanaqui - Weekly Check In November 4
rydra_wong - Steve King boycott update
rydra_wong - And now the PAC
rydra_wong - We got a list
rydra_wong - The campaign to get support pulled from Steve King is working!!!
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defunding the police in Boston

Fuck Tucker Carlson

Justice in June: Participate and Donate

Weekly Check in June 7

Donate: Bail Funds

Black Lives Matter: compilation of fundraisers, petitions, scripts, and action opportunities

Info/Action: Two Twitter Threads on measures that are effective at stopping police violence

Action: 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice

Weekly Check In July 21

Weekly Check in July 14

Check In 7 July

ACTION: MoveOn.org #CloseTheCamps protests, July 2

oh hey well will you look at that

Weekly Check In November 4

Steve King boycott update

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The campaign to get support pulled from Steve King is working!!!

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