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H2O Man

(76,159 posts)
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 10:04 PM Nov 2024

Bend the Arc

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.
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Bend the Arc (Original Post) H2O Man Nov 2024 OP
I think it is H2O Man Nov 2024 #1
Yes. This. Easterncedar Nov 2024 #12
Thanks! H2O Man Nov 2024 #13
K&R Solly Mack Nov 2024 #2
Thank you! H2O Man Nov 2024 #5
Agree with your thoughts. But would have been great if Biden had that authority. Hope Congress wakes up, and strips Silent Type Nov 2024 #3
Thanks! H2O Man Nov 2024 #6
Thank you for this important and timely info Hekate Nov 2024 #4
Thank you! H2O Man Nov 2024 #7
K and R love_katz Nov 2024 #8
Thanks! H2O Man Nov 2024 #10
But what... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #9
You do not H2O Man Nov 2024 #11
So, can ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #14
Sure. H2O Man Nov 2024 #16
The script... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #15
I'll say, H2O Man Nov 2024 #17
Ok.. littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #18
And thank you! H2O Man Nov 2024 #19
YW, H2O Man. My pleasure. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #20
as an american citizen. mopinko Nov 2024 #21
Right! H2O Man Nov 2024 #22
Done... hwmnbn Nov 2024 #23
Thank you! H2O Man Nov 2024 #24

H2O Man

(76,159 posts)
1. I think it is
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 10:24 PM
Nov 2024

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.

Silent Type

(8,320 posts)
3. Agree with your thoughts. But would have been great if Biden had that authority. Hope Congress wakes up, and strips
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 10:43 PM
Nov 2024

out that language.

H2O Man

(76,159 posts)
11. You do not
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 12:10 AM
Nov 2024

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

(26,670 posts)
14. So, can ...
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 01:12 AM
Nov 2024

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

littlemissmartypants

(26,670 posts)
15. The script...
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 01:15 AM
Nov 2024

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.

mopinko

(72,154 posts)
21. as an american citizen.
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 05:35 AM
Nov 2024

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.

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