Veteran Casualties of Racist Terror
The choice is clear. Either abolish the filibuster or lose any chance of preserving our democracy.
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Background
Today, as we remember those who've died in combat, we pause to reflect upon those Black World War 1 veterans who were lynched as they made their way home. The racist terror inflicted upon veterans continues, as Latino veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan deported during the last Administration remain far from home, and veterans are among those gassed and beaten standing up for Black lives.
Together, we honor all victims of racist terror, whose stories are too often forgotten. Today, we reflect upon our tragic history of racist terror, knowing it continues as Black men, women, and children are murdered on our streets and in their homes in police acts of racist terror, while all BIPOC communities are terrorized by daily acts of racist aggression.
Together, we reflect upon what was and continues to be done to veterans when they return, already traumatized by the horrors of combat, as well as to non-veteran members of our society. Together, we renew our pledge to do all we can to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence.
1. Call the Senate.
Script Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
2. Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we Indivisible Oregon volunteers pledge to work tirelessly to end racist policies, racist terror, and racist violence; bring deported veterans home; and restore citizenship application rights to veterans. Please join us and commit to using your legislative role to protect the rights of all veterans.
3. Take Action.
Join us on Tuesday June 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT for Indivisible Tuesday - a district visit with Senator Wyden’s and Representative Blumenauer’s staff.
Sources:
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice
https://museumandmemorial.eji.org
Deported US Veterans Cautiously Optimistic Biden Will Bring Them Home
Military Service Was Once a Fast-Track to US Citizenship
A Memorial Day where Black lives also matter
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/05/27/memorial-day-where-black-lives-matter
