Saturday, July 30, 2022

House Democrats pass HISTORIC life-saving bill ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ! ****KENTUCKY FLOODS!*****

 

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Today’s Action: Take action to help Kentucky flood victims!

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House passes historic assault weapon ban in razor-thin party line vote

Nearly every Republican voted against the bill which would revive common sense Clinton-era restrictions on weapons of war, a law that we now know with certainty saved lives.


Take Action: Tell Mitch McConnell — you have blood on your hands! Do something about guns NOW!


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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Top Democrat gives speech of the year over Republican stunt

Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio brutally calls out his GOP colleagues who have allowed their party to be "hijacked" by radical right-wing extremists.

Take Action: Tell Congress to pass the Equal Rights Amendment NOW!


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Republicans scheme to gerrymander a Trumper into a liberal minority district

Odessa Kelly: Progressive champion Odessa Kelly has the GOP quaking that they cannot rig the race against her, and it could be the win Democrats need to hold the majority in November. Add your name to support her fight against racist Republican gerrymandering!


Leaked Bank of America memo: "We hope" conditions get worse for workers
An executive at the nation's second largest bank wrote a formal memo to clients expressing B of A's desire to see American workers lose leverage in the job market and help employers suppress wages.

Take Action: Tell Biden to take executive action to get dark money out of politics!


More 1/6 text messages between Trump loyalist officials are missing
Text conversations between Secretary Chad Wolf and Acting Deputy Ken Cuccinelli, the top two officials in Trump's Department of Homeland Security, are missing for a "key period" leading up to January 6th.

Take Action: Demand Congress ban insurrectionist Trump from running for office in 2024!


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Death toll continues to rise in catastrophic Kentucky floods

Governor Andy Beshear confirms 6 children among dead as a frenzied search for survivors escalated Friday in some of the poorest communities in America. To make an already difficult situation worse, more rain is on the way.

Take Action: Demand Congress rebuff Trump's SCOTUS and take climate change action NOW!


Miami considering plan to move unhoused citizens to tent city on remote island
The idea has ignited opposition from community groups and agencies who fear that, in addition to the sheer inhumanity of the scheme, the move could jeopardize federal funding for preferred housing-first initiatives.


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Kamala Harris SLAMS Republicans in MUST-SEE takedown

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Wow.


Alex Jones declares bankruptcy ahead of defamation trials in two states
The ploy is a "transparent attempt to delay facing the families he has spent years hurting,” according to the lead attorney for Sandy Hook families pursuing defamation charges against Jones.


Democrat who ended senate bid uses leftover money to expose Ron Johnson
Alex Lasry dropped-out of Wisconsin's senate race, but he announced on Friday that he plans to use $600,000 in previously paid-for airtime to attack the notorious Trump coup conspirator known for attacking science and celebrating the gutting of women's rights.


Fox News poll shows Fetterman holding double digit lead over Dr. Oz
Conventional wisdom says the president's party loses seats in the first midterm, but there's nothing conventional about the repugnant fascists in Trump's Republican Party or the unique bad asery of John Fetterman.


Clarence Thomas cancels fall class at DC law school after student revolt
Don't stop now, Clarence! Quitting suits you.


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A few bad apples

What in the world?

Hope...



Today’s Action: Take action to help Kentucky flood victims!

Unprecedented flooding has taken at least 16 lives in Eastern Kentucky since Wednesday night, with the death toll predicted to rise significantly. By the end of this tragedy, hundreds of families will have been displaced and their hometown will never be the same. Governor Beshear indicated that most of the survivors could “lose just about everything.” After 300 rescues, there are still more to be made.

For us here at OD Action, this destruction is personal. Kentucky is our home base, it’s an area that is already disenfranchised, exploited, and without proper support from negligent Republican legislators and corporate predators. Our neighbors are without food, water, and shelter. Many of these people have no idea what their home now looks like. With even more potential climate disasters on the way, the people of Eastern Kentucky need help to bounce back from this horrible tragedy as quickly as possible.

Make a donation to Gov. Beshear’s Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund or check out this verified Amazon wish list for flood survivorsYou can find even more ways to help here, but however you decide to — it makes all the difference.

Even just sharing the donation links with your friends and family could make a huge impact.

PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition to stop Ron DeSantis’ attack on the First Amendment, and be sure to follow OD Action on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

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