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Indivisibles,

The big topic of conversation around kitchen tables and group chats over
the past week: What the **** is up with Trump’s cabinet picks? 

* For Attorney General, Trump nominated Matt Gaetz -- a guy who’s been
investigated for child sex trafficking, allegedly attended drug-fueled
parties with minors, and whose own colleagues [ [link removed] ]could scarce believe
had a law degree. 
* For HHS Secretary, Trump nominated an abortion-ban-promoting anti-vax
poster boy who believes in some of the most loony conspiracy theories
out there (like [ [link removed] ]chem trails). Some are laughable. Some have [ [link removed] ]cost
people their lives. All make RFK Jr. a pretty horrifying choice to
lead our top health agencies. 
* For Secretary of Defense, Trump’s chosen a Fox News broadcaster whose
biggest qualification seems to be “looking the part” and/or “he’s on
my TV!” Pete Hegseth has never managed anything but is now nominated
to oversee the biggest bureaucracy in the world. The “[ [link removed] ]insider
threat” thing is a bit concerning, too. 

The list goes on and on. And eventually, the conversation about all these
picks inevitably leads to this question: Will the Senate actually confirm
any of these dangerously unqualified clowns? 

The truth is, we don’t know. What we can tell you is: We have a plan to
fight back. 

That plan is [ [link removed] ]the new Indivisible Guide that we shared with you last
week. There’s no section specifically on “stopping confirmations of people
who intend to destroy our institutions and turn federal agencies into
Trump’s personal attack dogs” but the blueprint for pressuring your
senators -- red or blue -- is in there.

And if we execute on that blueprint, then yes -- we stand a chance of
getting a few Republican senators to sum up the thimbleful of courage it
takes to say, “Matt Gaetz should not lead the Justice Department, FFS.”

These and many other fights lie ahead. But right now, in this moment,
there’s work we can be doing to help safeguard our democracy against the
incoming Trump administration. There are judges we need to confirm.
There’s an ethics report on Matt Gaetz that needs to be released. There
are Democratic trifectas in 17 states that need to get to work.

We still have a Democratic White House and Senate, and we’ve got a
groundswell of grassroots determination. Let’s put it all to work. 

With that, check out your weekly to-do’s:

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 Your 5 weekly to-dos 

 1. [ [link removed] ]Read the new Indivisible Guide -- Our new “Practical Guide to
Democracy on the Brink” is our gameplan for getting through the next
two years with our democracy as intact as possible. It provides
tangible ways to organize locally and leverage the power we have to
block the most dangerous elements of the Trump agenda. Read it, share
it, and let’s continue building a movement that has the power to save
our democracy. (More on the new guide below!)
 2. [ [link removed] ]Contact your Democratic senators and tell them to confirm Biden’s
judicial nominees -- There are at least 29 pro-democracy judges
waiting to be confirmed ahead of the new administration, folks who
have been handpicked by Biden for their diversity, ethics, and
commitment to justice. If the Senate doesn’t confirm them all before
Trump takes power, he’ll be able to stack the judiciary with MAGA
sycophants. We cannot let that happen.
 3. [ [link removed] ]Contact your Democratic representative and tell them to vote NO on
H.R. 9495 -- Last week, Indivisibles helped defeat H.R. 9495, a bill
that would give Trump unchecked power to shut down any organization
that stands in the way of his agenda. We did that through a
combination of rapid-response pressure, and because the bill required
a 2/3rds majority to pass. Despite the bill failing, 52 Democrats
inexplicably voted “yes” on this abuse of power. Unfortunately, this
week Republicans are bringing another vote on the bill, this time only
requiring a simple majority. So we’ve got to keep up the pressure.
Even if Republicans pass this bill in the House, Democrats need to
send the message that they won’t rubber stamp Trump’s power grabs. 
 4. [ [link removed] ]Join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm ET/4pm PT to find out how
to start your own Indivisible group -- Are you interested in being
part of a local network of like minded people who want to fight to
protect our freedoms, families, and futures during the next Trump
administration? Join us for a brief overview of Indivisible and how
you can begin building a local network of action takers in your
community that will be supported by a national movement.
 5. [ [link removed] ]Join Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg for
coffee and conversation this Thursday, November 21 at 3pm ET/12pm
PT -- Join Ezra, Leah, and Indivisibles across the country for a
post-election and post-guide-release Coffee Klatch. Leah and Ezra will
be there to answer as many questions as possible, so be sure to
register and submit yours ahead of time.

P.S. -- The policies we advocate for and the rights we defend all hinge on
our relentless pursuit of a government that works for everyone. Our work
is far from done; it's an ongoing commitment to our values and our future.
[ [link removed] ]Chip in today to ensure we can keep pushing, keep fighting, and keep
making our voices heard.

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Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink

Sequels suck, and Trump 2.0 will be no exception. But we’re not just going
to sit back and let this horror show play out. Are you ready to channel
that inner outrage into something fierce and formidable? Ready to turn
dismay into determination? Then get ready for Trump 2.0 by reading our new
Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink. 

Our new guide is an update on our original Practical Guide to Defeating
Trump’s Agenda, and it’s full of information, tips, and strategies
designed to help you harness your power, organize effectively, and push
back as Trump seeks to undermine our democracy and impose Project 2025.

[ [link removed] ]Read the new guide, share it with your friends, and get ready to
organize Trump and his cronies right out of power. 

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Democrats Safeguarding Democracy: A Blueprint for Blue States

In response to the potential impacts of a second Trump administration,
Democratic governors across the country have moved swiftly to protect
their states’ progressive policies. Governors like Gavin Newsom (CA), JB
Pritzker (IL), and Kathy Hochul (NY) have jumped into action to strengthen
protections for reproductive healthcare, the environment, and civil
liberties for the residents of their states. (We’ll be pushing them to go
farther, don’t worry!)

[ [link removed] ]If you live in one of the 17 states with a Democratic trifecta, check
out our new toolkit, Democrats Safeguarding Democracy: A Blueprint For
Blue States to Prepare for Trump 2.0 – it will help lead you through
talking to your elected officials about protecting the residents of your
state against federal policies that would undermine their health, safety,
and freedoms. 

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Exodus from X

Last year, Indivisible announced that we would be stepping back from X
(formerly Twitter) because the platform had become, let’s face it, a
megaphone for bigotry and misinformation. That was before Musk turned it
into an arm of the Trump campaign.

At the time, a lot of people and orgs (many for good reason) were hesitant
to leave X behind. So we introduced the X Last pledge as a way to
encourage folks to de-prioritize the platform and start building healthier
communities elsewhere. [ [link removed] ]You can still take the X-Last pledge (or
encourage orgs you support to take it) here.

We’re heartened to see the mass exodus from X that’s been happening since
the election, as it becomes increasingly clear that it will serve as
little more than a propaganda outlet for the incoming administration.

If you’re looking for alternatives, we invite you to join us on
[ [link removed] ]BlueSky, [ [link removed] ]Threads, and [ [link removed] ]Mastodon to keep up on the latest
information. And for those new to BlueSky, [ [link removed] ]we’ve got a starter pack
we’ll be continuously updating with some suggested follows here.

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IndivisiWins

[19]A large room filled with Indivisible members in Decatur GA who
gathered for community this past weekend

Necessary Trouble in Decatur, GA held a get together for their members
this past weekend, stressing the importance of leaning into community
connections and providing hope for folks who attended.

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That's it for this week's newsletter, Indivisibles. Thanks for reading
this far, and thank you for all you do.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

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