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What is everyone DOING?
Aside from coming on here and sharing info/venting, what is everyone actually doing?
A lot of you seem super passionate, and I just would have no idea where to start. Never been super active in politics, but I think I need to be more involved at this point.
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Posted 1/31/17 12:09 PM  |
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mommy2B3
2 boys 2 girls!!!!
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Not much unfortunately. I have been making calls and doing emails daily to senators and governors in PA and NJ, since I live in PA and my mom lives in NJ (I asked her if I could use her name and address)). I have asked everyone I can think of, both family and friends, to write about Devos, because I have found even trump supporters, hate her.
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| Posted 1/31/17 12:20 PM |
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MrsT809
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What is everyone DOING?
Calling senators and reps.
Donated to aclu.
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| Posted 1/31/17 12:27 PM |
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
calling reps, going to rallies. the women's march nyc website keeps a list of events in the NY area.
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| Posted 1/31/17 12:45 PM |
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stinger
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Its time to call Republicans whether they are representing you locally or not
In addition to the other things I think listening and paying attention is big.
I posted about finding journalists to donate to. We need to support those that investigate and tell the truth
Lastly, read up on fascism
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| Posted 1/31/17 1:15 PM |
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Posted by stinger
Its time to call Republicans whether they are representing you locally or not
In addition to the other things I think listening and paying attention is big.
I posted about finding journalists to donate to. We need to support those that investigate and tell the truth
Lastly, read up on fascism
Ah I forgot donating. We made a big donation to the ACLU.
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| Posted 1/31/17 1:16 PM |
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Chai77
Brighter days ahead
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
I am calling our representatives. I joined a local activist group. If you are interested - https://www.longislandactivists.org. We are protesting for the environment at Schumer's office on Thursday. Our group went to CD 3 Congressman Suozzi's open house this past Saturday and persuaded him to sign a pledge to support and to propose single payer healthcare in Congress.
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| Posted 1/31/17 1:22 PM |
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mrsrainbow
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
I have been actively organizing campaigns to our local and state legislators to stand up to Trump against all of these EO's and nominee hearings. I keep calling and writing letters and posting to their FB pages.
I keep donating to the ACLU and other organizations that need funds to keep fighting back.
There are lots of marches going on locally but I haven't been able to get to one yet. There are protests at Pete Kings office, SBU, etc. I am trying to get to some in the coming weeks.
I just keep using my big mouth to call shit out where I see it.
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| Posted 1/31/17 1:44 PM |
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spartagoose
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
MandJZ: can you link to the website with events? I snooped around the womensmarchnyc.com site but didn't see much.
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| Posted 1/31/17 1:48 PM |
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Chai77
Brighter days ahead
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Posted by mrsrainbow
I have been actively organizing campaigns to our local and state legislators to stand up to Trump against all of these EO's and nominee hearings. I keep calling and writing letters and posting to their FB pages.
I keep donating to the ACLU and other organizations that need funds to keep fighting back.
There are lots of marches going on locally but I haven't been able to get to one yet. There are protests at Pete Kings office, SBU, etc. I am trying to get to some in the coming weeks.
I just keep using my big mouth to call shit out where I see it.
Yes, I was just going to post about Peter King. If anyone lives in CD 2, he apparently helped to write the Muslim ban. He is a disgusting pig who deletes dissenting (though absolutely polite, not vulgar, just disagreeing) comments on his Facebook page. He is AWFUL!
There is a protest at his Massapequa office on Friday. I will post details in case anyone is so motivated.
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| Posted 1/31/17 2:04 PM |
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Posted by spartagoose
MandJZ: can you link to the website with events? I snooped around the womensmarchnyc.com site but didn't see much.
The website isn't working for some reason. Check out their twitter - even if you dont have twitter you can read theirs. They have links up.
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| Posted 1/31/17 2:08 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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What is everyone DOING?
There are a few rallies coming up on LI. A march for unity at stonybrook university tomorrow at 1. On February 11, there is the Long Island launch for SURJ.
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| Posted 1/31/17 2:24 PM |
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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Marched at the Women's March
Consoled one entire side of my family about this buIIshit.
Donated to the ACLU, but that's an ongoing thing.
Put a pic on FB and pledged to donate 50c to Planned Parenthood and 50c to Critical Mass (a YA cancer organization that is going to fight for those of us with pre-existing conditions) for every "like" I received. Ended up with 120 likes, so that was $60 to each organization, and then my sister matched the amount.
Decided it's time to get my dual citizenship and got that ball rolling. Should've done that years ago.
Following DRUM and CAIR to stay alert of the next protests that they are involved in.
Worrying endlessly about the safety of my husband.
Calling my representatives every fcking day.
Message edited 1/31/2017 2:34:14 PM.
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| Posted 1/31/17 2:33 PM |
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MrsT809
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What is everyone DOING?
Donating to Carry the Future, an organization that brings baby carriers and other essential items to families fleeing Syria.
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| Posted 1/31/17 2:36 PM |
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Thanks for sharing everyone.
I'll definitely be looking into this further.
Being passive is just not acceptable anymore, for me...and for my kids.
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| Posted 1/31/17 3:10 PM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
I am calling and having lunch with my friends that are Muslim to let them know that my feelings and friendship with them is unchanged. I would want someone to reach out to me if the case were reversed.
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| Posted 1/31/17 3:11 PM |
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LIRascal
drama. daily.
Member since 3/11 7287 total posts
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Michelle
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What is everyone DOING?
I make it my business to call or write to Gillibrand, Schumer, Warren and Sanders every day.
I make it my business to teach my students how to get involved.
And I cry. A lot.
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:21 PM |
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MrsA1012
love my little girl !
Member since 9/10 5777 total posts
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What is everyone DOING?
Calling my representatives daily, signing petitions, donating money to ACLU, but I don't think it is enough...
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:25 PM |
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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Posted by MrsT809
Donating to Carry the Future, an organization that brings baby carriers and other essential items to families fleeing Syria.
Do they take gently used and brand new baby items for refugees or just monetary donations? Do you know any organizations that do?
Nevermind, When I first checked I didn't see the option to donate material things. Just saw it. Thanks for the info, I didn't know this organization existed.
Message edited 1/31/2017 5:31:08 PM.
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:26 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: What is everyone DOING?
Posted by MC09
Posted by MrsT809
Donating to Carry the Future, an organization that brings baby carriers and other essential items to families fleeing Syria.
Do they take gently used and brand new baby items for refugees or just monetary donations? Do you know any organizations that do?
Nevermind, When I first checked I didn't see the option to donate material things. Just saw it. Thanks for the info, I didn't know this organization existed.
If you are anywhere near Patchogue there is a collection going. I can add to our shipment.
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:59 PM |
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