IN THIS TIME OF MULTIPLE CRISES, WE NEED A GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO PROTECTING US ALL

Jump to today’s actions:

Call the Senate
Call the House
Get 2020 Ready

Background

The Constitution declared that the primary function of the federal government was to provide for the “General Welfare.”

Unfortunately, over time our government has been converted into a machine to enrich the rich. That’s why the slaughter of innocents never leads to gun safety laws, even with 70% public support, but tax loopholes quickly slide through Congress.

Covid laid bare the consequences of such a distorted government. Billionaires’ bank accounts jumped 40% during the pandemic as hardships crushed the poor.

The pandemic and income inequality are just two of the crises confronting Americans. Others include climate change, rushing at us faster than predicted, and the pervasive structural racism that has left POC hobbled and dead.

Democrats seek to solve these crises. In Congress, they are promoting a progressive wish list, the THRIVE Agenda, as a guide.

The President’s vision is contained in his expansive two-part infrastructure bill packed with general welfare provisions. Biden’s goal is not only to confront these crises with targeted responses but “ . . . to prove to the American people that their government can deliver for them.”

We’ve suffered through four tragic years of government failures. It’s time for a government that works . . . and works for all of us.

How you can help: Attend a Town Hall (virtually)

We will update this list with new links as they become available. You can check your MoCs’ websites for town halls as well.

Senator Wyden’s Recovery Recess town hall:

https://www.wyden.senate.gov/town-halls

Represetative Bonamici’s Recovery Recess town hall: https://bonamici.house.gov/about/events

Representative Schrader’s Recovery Recess town hall:

https://oregoncitizenslobby.org/events/us-rep-kurt-schrader-virtual-town-hall-3-29-21/

2. Call the Senate.

Script for 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]

I thank the Senator for supporting the THRIVE agenda and committing to a recovery that is grounded in racial, economic, and environmental justice. The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. That means fighting for S1 and, if necessary, filibuster reform.

Script for 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].

I thank the Senator for supporting the THRIVE agenda and committing to a recovery that is grounded in racial, economic, and environmental justice. The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. That means fighting for S1 and, if necessary, filibuster reform.

Script for Republican Senators

The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. I’m asking the Senator to think beyond politics, and about all their constituents, and support the THRIVE agenda.

3. Call the House.

Look up your rep.

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]. I am calling because…

I thank the Representative for supporting the THRIVE agenda and committing to a recovery that is grounded in racial, economic, and environmental justice. The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. Over this recess I ask her to keep making the case for a THRIVE recovery and to fight voter suppression.

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].

The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. I’m asking the Representative to think beyond politics, and about their constituents and to please support the THRIVE agenda, and to fight voter suppression.

Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)

Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811

I thank the Representative for supporting the THRIVE agenda and committing to a recovery that is grounded in racial, economic, and environmental justice. The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. Over this recess I ask him to keep making the case for a THRIVE recovery and to fight voter suppression. I also thank him for publicly urging Senate democrats to unite to pass S1.

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].

The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. Over this recess I ask him to make the case for a THRIVE recovery and to fight voter suppression.

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].

The crises we face can only be confronted by a government committed to the general welfare of all the people, not just the rich. Over this recess I ask him to make the case for a THRIVE recovery and to fight voter suppression.