Bend the Arc

[H2O Man]

https://www.bendthearc.us/call_protect_dissent

"We need your voice urgently to protect our ability to organize and dissent under the incoming Trump administration.

This week, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 9495, the so-called "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act."

The name is misleading: This bill would actually give Trump the power to investigate and effectively shut down any tax-exempt organization. ......"


I've posted information from Bend the Arc several times here on DU. I recognize it as one of the most important activist organizations we have. Please read the full page linked above, and make the calls.

I note that last week, only 50 Democrats were saying they would vote "no." Since Bend the Arc started contacting representatives, that number has reached 144.

Let's roll.

[H2O Man]

1. I think it is

important that we share activities such as this on DU. And that people participate. There's a storm coming, and we need to protect groups & individuals that are fighting the Good Fight.

[Easterncedar]

12. Yes. This.

[H2O Man]

13. Thanks!

I've let Bend the Arc know I shared this on DU. Then sent them a link.

[Solly Mack]

2. K&R

[H2O Man]

5. Thank you!

Much appreciated.

[Silent Type]

3. Agree with your thoughts. But would have been great if Biden had that authority. Hope Congress wakes up, and strips

out that language.

[H2O Man]

6. Thanks!

[Hekate]

4. Thank you for this important and timely info

[H2O Man]

7. Thank you!

It is very important.

[love_katz]

8. K and R

[H2O Man]

10. Thanks!

[littlemissmartypants]

9. But what...

If you aren’t Jewish? Can I change the script?

Help, please. TY!

❤️

[H2O Man]

11. You do not

need to be Jewish. I'm Irish, and have supported Bend the Arc for years. It is one of the most important groups in our country today.

[littlemissmartypants]

14. So, can ...

I change the script? I hesitate to change other people's work without some ok or permission.

[H2O Man]

16. Sure.

[littlemissmartypants]

15. The script...

Calls urgently needed: protect our right to dissent
We need your voice urgently to protect our ability to organize and dissent under the incoming Trump administration.

This week, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 9495, the so-called "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act."

The name is misleading: This bill would actually give Trump the power to investigate and effectively shut down any tax-exempt organization.

Use this call tool and script to tell your Rep. to vote NO on the bill this week.

CALL SCRIPT:

Hi, my name is {NAME}, and I’m calling to urge {REPRESENTATIVE} to vote NO on H.R. 9495 when it comes up for a vote this week. This bill would give Trump the power to investigate and effectively shut down any tax-exempt organization — without any explanation required.

As an American Jew, I know the dangers a second Trump presidency poses. It is critical that we are able to dissent, resist, and mobilize, with robust nonprofits that protect our freedoms, families, and futures.

This bill is a threat to our democracy and it’s critical that {REPRESENTATIVE} votes NO on H.R. 9495. Please tell them that their constituents are following along closely, and we expect them to protect our democracy.

[H2O Man]

17. I'll say,

"As a human being, ....."

[littlemissmartypants]

18. Ok..

Thanks! ❤️

[H2O Man]

19. And thank you!

[littlemissmartypants]

20. YW, H2O Man. My pleasure. ❤️

[mopinko]

21. as an american citizen.

as a tax payer, as a voter in your district…

yeah, those scripts r just to give ppl the idea. you’re almost always welcome to write your own.

[H2O Man]

22. Right!

Thank you.

[hwmnbn]

23. Done...

I had to leave a message and was assured someone would call me back shortly.

[H2O Man]

24. Thank you!