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HI all, the organization Empower Oakland recently conducted interviews with the two front runners in the Oakland mayoral election to be held April 15th-- Loren Taylor? and Barbara Lee. The links below (in green) take you to the recorded interviews with the two candidates, their written responses to interview questions, and information about other ways to learn more about the candidates and their platforms. Oakland is at a crucial crossroad right now and needs informed citizens who vote!! Please vote on April 15th and thanks for listening! Best regards,? Melissa

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From:?Empower Oakland <empoweroakland@...>
Sent:?Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:01 AM
To:?melissamednick@... <melissamednick@...>
Subject:??? Special Election: Oakland Mayor Endorsement

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Vote Loren Taylor for a new generation of Oakland leadership

Feb 26

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Last November, 60% of Oaklanders voted to recall Sheng Thao, signaling widespread frustration as our city faced serious challenges: a public safety crisis, a perpetual budget deficit pushing Oakland toward potential bankruptcy, and a lack of confidence in our city’s direction.

Put simply, voters made it clear: Oakland is not on the right track.

On April 15, we will elect Oakland’s next mayor. While real decision-making in our city depends on both the mayor’s office and the city council, the next mayor will have the opportunity to set the tone for our future.

As with all our endorsements, we encourage voters to hear directly from the candidates:

?to Empower Oakland’s detailed questionnaire
?with our endorsement committee
?to ask your own questions and learn more

Today, we are proud to endorse . His vision, experience, and practical approach make him the best choice to lead Oakland forward.

If you believe in a better future for Oakland, please consider donating to and/or volunteering for his campaign.

Oakland Mayor Endorsement

Rank #1: Loren Taylor

Loren Taylor is the most prepared candidate to be Mayor of Oakland, and all Oakland voters should rank him #1. He is the only viable candidate with experience in City Hall — and the only one championing common sense, practical ideas to improve our city. In fact, many of Oakland’s most popular reforms originated from Taylor, and are now being embraced by multiple Mayoral candidates and other leaders. He’s also presented by far the most detailed policy positions and practical plans across public safety, housing, budget stabilization, business revitalization, and government accountability.

Proven Track Record

As a city council member, Taylor had a track record of getting things done in Oakland:

He fought back efforts to defund the police, advocating for an outcomes-focused approach to public safety
Taylor authored and secured unanimous support from the city council to pass the city’s first encampment management policy
He created the “Blue Ribbon Equitable Business Tax Task Force” which brought together community and business stakeholders to identify solutions that encouraged economic development

Taylor’s record reflects a dedicated leader willing to take on tough problems and work across differences to deliver real solutions.

Public Safety

Taylor believes in fully staffing our police department, using technology to improve the efficiency of our officers, and reducing red tape that prevents police from doing their jobs. His ?is by far the most detailed plan we’ve seen from any candidate in the last year.

Budget & Economic Growth

Taylor understands that truly stabilizing Oakland's finances requires addressing the structural deficit — an issue he's been sounding the alarm about for years. Taylor's background in business is particularly well suited for this challenge. Taylor intends to:

Focus on renegotiating the city’s contracts that are crippling our spending
Purse grants and other funding opportunities to grow city revenues
Decouple the sale of the coliseum from the city budget to avoid using short-term fixes to address long-term problems

Taylor has expressed a willingness to make the hard, undoubtedly unpopular, choices to steer Oakland away from bankruptcy, rebuild a healthy, sustainable budget, and lay the foundation for long-term economic growth.

Why Loren Taylor Over Barbara Lee?

Taylor’s main opponent is Barbara Lee, who has been a formidable force in national politics for the past 25+ years, representing Oakland on the national stage with dedication and resolve throughout her long and distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Lee could be a powerful spokesperson for the city, helping to rebuild Oakland’s reputation with businesses and the public. Her ability to bring people together and leverage political relationships at the county and state levels could be valuable assets, particularly when it comes to securing resources and funding. These are positives we can get behind.

However, we are cautious about Lee for multiple reasons:

Lack of policy depth:?She has been exceptionally light on policy details, offering little insight into how she would actually tackle the most pressing issues.
Limited understanding of city government:?Lee has admitted she is unfamiliar with Oakland’s inner workings.
Support for the status quo:?Lee backed Mayor Sheng Thao despite mounting evidence of corruption and incompetence. And we are concerned Lee would continue the status quo rather than change it.

New Generation of Leadership

On balance, while we respect Lee’s contributions in Congress, Taylor offers more than just experience and practical policies — he represents a new generation of leadership. He’s focused, goal-oriented, and unafraid to make tough calls. As an engineer by training, he tackles problems by digging into root causes and is driven by what works.

All this leads us to believe Taylor is the right leader, who will make the right decisions on behalf of all Oaklanders as the city navigates the very real challenges ahead.

We encourage all Oakland voters to rank Loren Taylor #1 for mayor.

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? 2025 Empower Oakland
Oakland, CA

Barbara Lee meet-and-greet March 7

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Oakgrovians and other assorted neighbors,

? ?Shona and I are hosting a meet-and-greet for former Congresswoman and current mayoral candidate Barbara Lee and we'd love for you to join us. The event will be at our house on March 7 at 7pm. This is a great chance to hear what she has to say and ask any questions you may have. We'd love to see you there! You can??or just show up. It's going to be very informal; there will be cookies! Thanks to everyone for your interest and your involvement with Oakland! See you on the seventh.

--Zac and Shona

Re: Some actions we can take to RESIST

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You are very welcome and Vive La Resistance!!!! M

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Linda Cohen via groups.io <Cohenatoak@...>
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2025 5:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [Oakgrovepedestrians] Some actions we can take to RESIST

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On Feb 23, 2025, at 2:43 PM, Gail Kaufman via groups.io <gkaufman@...> wrote:

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On Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 12:40?PM Alison Colgan via <galisoncolgan=[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks, Melissa!!

On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 12:03 PM Melissa Mednick via <melissamednick=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all, just an FYI about some actions you can take in the near future to protest the takeover by Trump, Musk and their sycophants. Stay strong and RESIST!!! Melissa

Re: Some actions we can take to RESIST

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Thanks

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On Feb 23, 2025, at 2:43 PM, Gail Kaufman via groups.io <gkaufman@...> wrote:

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Thanks

On Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 12:40?PM Alison Colgan via <galisoncolgan=[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks, Melissa!!

On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 12:03 PM Melissa Mednick via <melissamednick=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all, just an FYI about some actions you can take in the near future to protest the takeover by Trump, Musk and their sycophants. Stay strong and RESIST!!! Melissa

Re: Some actions we can take to RESIST

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Thanks

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On Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 12:40?PM Alison Colgan via <galisoncolgan=[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks, Melissa!!

On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 12:03 PM Melissa Mednick via <melissamednick=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all, just an FYI about some actions you can take in the near future to protest the takeover by Trump, Musk and their sycophants. Stay strong and RESIST!!! Melissa

Re: Some actions we can take to RESIST

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Thanks, Melissa!!

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On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 12:03 PM Melissa Mednick via <melissamednick=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all, just an FYI about some actions you can take in the near future to protest the takeover by Trump, Musk and their sycophants. Stay strong and RESIST!!! Melissa

Some actions we can take to RESIST

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Hi all, just an FYI about some actions you can take in the near future to protest the takeover by Trump, Musk and their sycophants. Stay strong and RESIST!!! Melissa

Re: What you can do right now to combat Trump's agenda!

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Thanks for the information?

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On Feb 6, 2025, at 4:56 PM, Gail Kaufman via groups.io <gkaufman@...> wrote:

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I just read this as well - thanks

On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 12:50?PM Melissa Mednick via <melissamednick=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all, I know this email list is primarily intended for neighborhood and Oaktown news, but I am assuming that many of you are as concerned as Jeff and I are about what's going on in national politics right now. Below is an action list that we are finding very helpful as we work feverishly to protect our democracy.?

The road is long, but we do not walk it alone!!? Best to you and yours, Melissa

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From:?Robert Reich <robertreich@...>
Sent:?Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:02 AM
To: jeff@...
Subject:?What you can do

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Friends,

In light of Trump II’s first 18 days of mayhem — including his and Musk’s coup against our system of government — many are asking: “What can I do now?” Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.

1. Protect vulnerable members of your communities who are undocumented or whose parents are undocumented.

This is an urgent moral call to action. As Trump’s ICE begins roundups and deportations, many good people and their families are endangered and understandably frightened.

One of Trump’s executive orders allows ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants at or near schools, places of worship, health care sites, shelters, and relief centers — thereby deterring families from sending their kids to school or getting help they need, and threatening the health and well-being of entire communities.

Urge your governor and state legislature, and your mayor or city manager, to block ICE. Get your local and state lawmakers to seek federal court injunctions. Check in with their offices to see what they are doing to protect vulnerable families in your community. Join others in voluntary efforts to keep ICE away from hospitals, schools, and shelters.

Meanwhile, you should order these red cards from Immigrant Legal Resources Center and make them available in and around your community: . You might also find these of use: .

2. Protect LGBTQ+ members of your community.

Trump is trying to make life far more difficult for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other people through executive orders, changes in laws, alterations in civil rights laws, or changes in how such laws are enforced.

His election and his rhetoric might also unleash hatefulness by bigoted people in your community.

Work with others in being vigilant against prejudice and bigotry, wherever it might break out. When you see or hear it, call it out. Join with others to stop it. If you trust your local city officials, get them involved. If you trust your local police, alert them as well.

3. Help protect public officials whom Trump and his administration are targeting for vengeance.

Some may be low-level officials, such as election workers. If they do not have the means to defend themselves legally, you might help them or consider a GoFundMe campaign. If you hear of anyone who seeks to harm them, immediately alert local law-enforcement officials.

Other endangered people are Justice Department prosecutors and FBI agents who worked on the January 6 and Mar-a-Lago classified papers cases. You can help protect them by making sure you know what Trump’s Justice Department is trying to do to them (?one good source), and spreading the word. Urge your senators and House members (assuming they’re with you on this) to intervene on their behalf, hold hearings, and spread the alarm.

4. Contact your Democratic senators and urge them to block all Trump nominations.

This week, several Senate Democrats helped confirm Trump’s energy secretary. Bad move.

T丑别谤别’蝉 simply no excuse for Senate Democrats to confirm any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while Trump’s power grab continues. These nominees have repeatedly stated their loyalty to Trump and his agenda — it’s the No. 1 thing he looks for in a Cabinet official.

Democrats should place “blanket holds” on all Trump’s nominees until his power grab is ended. [The phone number of the Capitol switchboard operator is (202) 224-3121.]

5. Urge your Democratic senators to continuously demand quorum calls and object to unanimous consent, to deny Senate Republicans the ability to enact Trump initiatives.

The Senate may not conduct official business unless a majority of senators (51 if all seats are filled) are present. This is called a quorum, and it’s the foundation of Senate procedure. If a quorum isn’t present, the Senate grinds to a halt.

Senate Democrats should use their power in the minority to call for a quorum and constantly demand quorum calls on any and all Trump initiatives.

Blocking unanimous consent forces roll-call votes, debates, and delays on even the most basic motions, and it will consume hours (or days) of floor time. It would also kill Trump’s fast-track confirmations.

Many of Trump’s judicial nominees sailed through last time because Democrats didn’t force votes on each one. This must end. No more rubber-stamping. [Again, the phone number of the Capitol switchboard operator is (202) 224-3121.]

6. Urge Democratic House members to vote against all Republican initiatives.

Republicans maintain control over the House by the smallest margin in almost a century. If Elise Stefanik is confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, as expected, Republicans’ House majority will drop from 218 to 217 (compared to 215 Democrats).

This tiny margin gives Democrats enormous power, if they stick together. Make sure your Democratic representatives know you’re counting on them to do so.

Another thing you can do: Push governors to delay special elections to fill seats of representatives Trump has picked for his regime. For example, lawmakers in New York are readying a bill to give Gov. Kathy Hochul until the summer to fill Stefanik’s seat.

7. Write to your senators and members of Congress about the constitutional crisis we are in, urging them to stop all confirmation votes, stop hearings, and reclaim their appropriations authority.

Senator or Congressman (or Congresswoman) [XXX]

Re: Constitutional Crisis

Dear Senator or Congressman (or Congresswoman) [XXX]:

We are in a constitutional crisis. The president has usurped Congress’s authority, including freezing the use of appropriated funds. It is time to act now.

Stop all confirmations. Put holds on every Trump nominee. No more hearings or confirmation votes.

Get back your appropriations authority, whether through litigation or investigations. Allowing Musk’s DOGE access to all payments information enables them to decide who gets money Congress appropriated and designated.

Sincerely,

xxx

8. Contact your state’s attorney general and urge them to file complaints, injunctions, and restraining orders against Elon Musk and his tech goons for committing identify theft, violating the Privacy Act, and riding roughshod over Congress’s spending power in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.

You can find your state attorney general .

9. Join with others in your community to take on other initiatives in your locale and state.

Local and state governments retain significant power. Join groups that are moving your city or state forward, in contrast to regressive moves at the federal level. Lobby, instigate, organize, and fundraise for progressive legislators. Support progressive leaders. You can find your nearest Indivisible group .

10. Organize or participate in boycotts of companies that are enabling the Trump regime, starting with Elon Musk’s X and Tesla and any companies that advertise on X or Fox News.

Never underestimate the effectiveness of consumer boycotts. Corporations invest heavily in their brand names and the goodwill associated with them. Loud, boisterous, attention-getting boycotts can harm brand names and reduce the prices of corporations’ shares of stock.

11. To the extent you are able, fund groups that are litigating against Trump.

Much of the action over the next months and years will be in the federal courts. The groups initiating legislation that I know and trust include the American Civil Liberties Union, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, Public Citizen, Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Defense Fund, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Common Cause.

You can track the federal cases against the Trump regime .

12. Spread the truth.

Get news through reliable sources, and spread it. If you hear anyone spreading lies and Trump propaganda, including local media, contradict them with facts and their sources.

Here are some of the sources I currently rely on for the truth: , , , ,

Re: What you can do right now to combat Trump's agenda!

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I just read this as well - thanks

On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 12:50?PM Melissa Mednick via <melissamednick=[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi all, I know this email list is primarily intended for neighborhood and Oaktown news, but I am assuming that many of you are as concerned as Jeff and I are about what's going on in national politics right now. Below is an action list that we are finding very helpful as we work feverishly to protect our democracy.?

The road is long, but we do not walk it alone!!? Best to you and yours, Melissa

?

From:?Robert Reich <robertreich@...>
Sent:?Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:02 AM
To: jeff@...
Subject:?What you can do

?

Revised and expanded

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Forwarded this email? ?for more

Revised and expanded

Feb 6

?

?

?

Friends,

In light of Trump II’s first 18 days of mayhem — including his and Musk’s coup against our system of government — many are asking: “What can I do now?” Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.

1. Protect vulnerable members of your communities who are undocumented or whose parents are undocumented.

This is an urgent moral call to action. As Trump’s ICE begins roundups and deportations, many good people and their families are endangered and understandably frightened.

One of Trump’s executive orders allows ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants at or near schools, places of worship, health care sites, shelters, and relief centers — thereby deterring families from sending their kids to school or getting help they need, and threatening the health and well-being of entire communities.

Urge your governor and state legislature, and your mayor or city manager, to block ICE. Get your local and state lawmakers to seek federal court injunctions. Check in with their offices to see what they are doing to protect vulnerable families in your community. Join others in voluntary efforts to keep ICE away from hospitals, schools, and shelters.

Meanwhile, you should order these red cards from Immigrant Legal Resources Center and make them available in and around your community: . You might also find these of use: .

2. Protect LGBTQ+ members of your community.

Trump is trying to make life far more difficult for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other people through executive orders, changes in laws, alterations in civil rights laws, or changes in how such laws are enforced.

His election and his rhetoric might also unleash hatefulness by bigoted people in your community.

Work with others in being vigilant against prejudice and bigotry, wherever it might break out. When you see or hear it, call it out. Join with others to stop it. If you trust your local city officials, get them involved. If you trust your local police, alert them as well.

3. Help protect public officials whom Trump and his administration are targeting for vengeance.

Some may be low-level officials, such as election workers. If they do not have the means to defend themselves legally, you might help them or consider a GoFundMe campaign. If you hear of anyone who seeks to harm them, immediately alert local law-enforcement officials.

Other endangered people are Justice Department prosecutors and FBI agents who worked on the January 6 and Mar-a-Lago classified papers cases. You can help protect them by making sure you know what Trump’s Justice Department is trying to do to them (?one good source), and spreading the word. Urge your senators and House members (assuming they’re with you on this) to intervene on their behalf, hold hearings, and spread the alarm.

4. Contact your Democratic senators and urge them to block all Trump nominations.

This week, several Senate Democrats helped confirm Trump’s energy secretary. Bad move.

T丑别谤别’蝉 simply no excuse for Senate Democrats to confirm any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while Trump’s power grab continues. These nominees have repeatedly stated their loyalty to Trump and his agenda — it’s the No. 1 thing he looks for in a Cabinet official.

Democrats should place “blanket holds” on all Trump’s nominees until his power grab is ended. [The phone number of the Capitol switchboard operator is (202) 224-3121.]

5. Urge your Democratic senators to continuously demand quorum calls and object to unanimous consent, to deny Senate Republicans the ability to enact Trump initiatives.

The Senate may not conduct official business unless a majority of senators (51 if all seats are filled) are present. This is called a quorum, and it’s the foundation of Senate procedure. If a quorum isn’t present, the Senate grinds to a halt.

Senate Democrats should use their power in the minority to call for a quorum and constantly demand quorum calls on any and all Trump initiatives.

Blocking unanimous consent forces roll-call votes, debates, and delays on even the most basic motions, and it will consume hours (or days) of floor time. It would also kill Trump’s fast-track confirmations.

Many of Trump’s judicial nominees sailed through last time because Democrats didn’t force votes on each one. This must end. No more rubber-stamping. [Again, the phone number of the Capitol switchboard operator is (202) 224-3121.]

6. Urge Democratic House members to vote against all Republican initiatives.

Republicans maintain control over the House by the smallest margin in almost a century. If Elise Stefanik is confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, as expected, Republicans’ House majority will drop from 218 to 217 (compared to 215 Democrats).

This tiny margin gives Democrats enormous power, if they stick together. Make sure your Democratic representatives know you’re counting on them to do so.

Another thing you can do: Push governors to delay special elections to fill seats of representatives Trump has picked for his regime. For example, lawmakers in New York are readying a bill to give Gov. Kathy Hochul until the summer to fill Stefanik’s seat.

7. Write to your senators and members of Congress about the constitutional crisis we are in, urging them to stop all confirmation votes, stop hearings, and reclaim their appropriations authority.

Senator or Congressman (or Congresswoman) [XXX]

Re: Constitutional Crisis

Dear Senator or Congressman (or Congresswoman) [XXX]:

We are in a constitutional crisis. The president has usurped Congress’s authority, including freezing the use of appropriated funds. It is time to act now.

Stop all confirmations. Put holds on every Trump nominee. No more hearings or confirmation votes.

Get back your appropriations authority, whether through litigation or investigations. Allowing Musk’s DOGE access to all payments information enables them to decide who gets money Congress appropriated and designated.

Sincerely,

xxx

8. Contact your state’s attorney general and urge them to file complaints, injunctions, and restraining orders against Elon Musk and his tech goons for committing identify theft, violating the Privacy Act, and riding roughshod over Congress’s spending power in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.

You can find your state attorney general .

9. Join with others in your community to take on other initiatives in your locale and state.

Local and state governments retain significant power. Join groups that are moving your city or state forward, in contrast to regressive moves at the federal level. Lobby, instigate, organize, and fundraise for progressive legislators. Support progressive leaders. You can find your nearest Indivisible group .

10. Organize or participate in boycotts of companies that are enabling the Trump regime, starting with Elon Musk’s X and Tesla and any companies that advertise on X or Fox News.

Never underestimate the effectiveness of consumer boycotts. Corporations invest heavily in their brand names and the goodwill associated with them. Loud, boisterous, attention-getting boycotts can harm brand names and reduce the prices of corporations’ shares of stock.

11. To the extent you are able, fund groups that are litigating against Trump.

Much of the action over the next months and years will be in the federal courts. The groups initiating legislation that I know and trust include the American Civil Liberties Union, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, Public Citizen, Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Defense Fund, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Common Cause.

You can track the federal cases against the Trump regime .

12. Spread the truth.

Get news through reliable sources, and spread it. If you hear anyone spreading lies and Trump propaganda, including local media, contradict them with facts and their sources.

Here are some of the sources I currently rely on for the truth: , , , ,

What you can do right now to combat Trump's agenda!

#769

开云体育

Hi all, I know this email list is primarily intended for neighborhood and Oaktown news, but I am assuming that many of you are as concerned as Jeff and I are about what's going on in national politics right now. Below is an action list that we are finding very helpful as we work feverishly to protect our democracy.?

The road is long, but we do not walk it alone!!? Best to you and yours, Melissa

?

Show quoted text

From:?Robert Reich <robertreich@...>
Sent:?Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:02 AM
To: jeff@...
Subject:?What you can do

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Friends,

In light of Trump II’s first 18 days of mayhem — including his and Musk’s coup against our system of government — many are asking: “What can I do now?” Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.

1. Protect vulnerable members of your communities who are undocumented or whose parents are undocumented.

This is an urgent moral call to action. As Trump’s ICE begins roundups and deportations, many good people and their families are endangered and understandably frightened.

One of Trump’s executive orders allows ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants at or near schools, places of worship, health care sites, shelters, and relief centers — thereby deterring families from sending their kids to school or getting help they need, and threatening the health and well-being of entire communities.

Urge your governor and state legislature, and your mayor or city manager, to block ICE. Get your local and state lawmakers to seek federal court injunctions. Check in with their offices to see what they are doing to protect vulnerable families in your community. Join others in voluntary efforts to keep ICE away from hospitals, schools, and shelters.

Meanwhile, you should order these red cards from Immigrant Legal Resources Center and make them available in and around your community: . You might also find these of use: .

2. Protect LGBTQ+ members of your community.

Trump is trying to make life far more difficult for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other people through executive orders, changes in laws, alterations in civil rights laws, or changes in how such laws are enforced.

His election and his rhetoric might also unleash hatefulness by bigoted people in your community.

Work with others in being vigilant against prejudice and bigotry, wherever it might break out. When you see or hear it, call it out. Join with others to stop it. If you trust your local city officials, get them involved. If you trust your local police, alert them as well.

3. Help protect public officials whom Trump and his administration are targeting for vengeance.

Some may be low-level officials, such as election workers. If they do not have the means to defend themselves legally, you might help them or consider a GoFundMe campaign. If you hear of anyone who seeks to harm them, immediately alert local law-enforcement officials.

Other endangered people are Justice Department prosecutors and FBI agents who worked on the January 6 and Mar-a-Lago classified papers cases. You can help protect them by making sure you know what Trump’s Justice Department is trying to do to them (?one good source), and spreading the word. Urge your senators and House members (assuming they’re with you on this) to intervene on their behalf, hold hearings, and spread the alarm.

4. Contact your Democratic senators and urge them to block all Trump nominations.

This week, several Senate Democrats helped confirm Trump’s energy secretary. Bad move.

T丑别谤别’蝉 simply no excuse for Senate Democrats to confirm any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while Trump’s power grab continues. These nominees have repeatedly stated their loyalty to Trump and his agenda — it’s the No. 1 thing he looks for in a Cabinet official.

Democrats should place “blanket holds” on all Trump’s nominees until his power grab is ended. [The phone number of the Capitol switchboard operator is (202) 224-3121.]

5. Urge your Democratic senators to continuously demand quorum calls and object to unanimous consent, to deny Senate Republicans the ability to enact Trump initiatives.

The Senate may not conduct official business unless a majority of senators (51 if all seats are filled) are present. This is called a quorum, and it’s the foundation of Senate procedure. If a quorum isn’t present, the Senate grinds to a halt.

Senate Democrats should use their power in the minority to call for a quorum and constantly demand quorum calls on any and all Trump initiatives.

Blocking unanimous consent forces roll-call votes, debates, and delays on even the most basic motions, and it will consume hours (or days) of floor time. It would also kill Trump’s fast-track confirmations.

Many of Trump’s judicial nominees sailed through last time because Democrats didn’t force votes on each one. This must end. No more rubber-stamping. [Again, the phone number of the Capitol switchboard operator is (202) 224-3121.]

6. Urge Democratic House members to vote against all Republican initiatives.

Republicans maintain control over the House by the smallest margin in almost a century. If Elise Stefanik is confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, as expected, Republicans’ House majority will drop from 218 to 217 (compared to 215 Democrats).

This tiny margin gives Democrats enormous power, if they stick together. Make sure your Democratic representatives know you’re counting on them to do so.

Another thing you can do: Push governors to delay special elections to fill seats of representatives Trump has picked for his regime. For example, lawmakers in New York are readying a bill to give Gov. Kathy Hochul until the summer to fill Stefanik’s seat.

7. Write to your senators and members of Congress about the constitutional crisis we are in, urging them to stop all confirmation votes, stop hearings, and reclaim their appropriations authority.

Senator or Congressman (or Congresswoman) [XXX]

Re: Constitutional Crisis

Dear Senator or Congressman (or Congresswoman) [XXX]:

We are in a constitutional crisis. The president has usurped Congress’s authority, including freezing the use of appropriated funds. It is time to act now.

Stop all confirmations. Put holds on every Trump nominee. No more hearings or confirmation votes.

Get back your appropriations authority, whether through litigation or investigations. Allowing Musk’s DOGE access to all payments information enables them to decide who gets money Congress appropriated and designated.

Sincerely,

xxx

8. Contact your state’s attorney general and urge them to file complaints, injunctions, and restraining orders against Elon Musk and his tech goons for committing identify theft, violating the Privacy Act, and riding roughshod over Congress’s spending power in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.

You can find your state attorney general .

9. Join with others in your community to take on other initiatives in your locale and state.

Local and state governments retain significant power. Join groups that are moving your city or state forward, in contrast to regressive moves at the federal level. Lobby, instigate, organize, and fundraise for progressive legislators. Support progressive leaders. You can find your nearest Indivisible group .

10. Organize or participate in boycotts of companies that are enabling the Trump regime, starting with Elon Musk’s X and Tesla and any companies that advertise on X or Fox News.

Never underestimate the effectiveness of consumer boycotts. Corporations invest heavily in their brand names and the goodwill associated with them. Loud, boisterous, attention-getting boycotts can harm brand names and reduce the prices of corporations’ shares of stock.

11. To the extent you are able, fund groups that are litigating against Trump.

Much of the action over the next months and years will be in the federal courts. The groups initiating legislation that I know and trust include the American Civil Liberties Union, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, Public Citizen, Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Defense Fund, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Common Cause.

You can track the federal cases against the Trump regime .

12. Spread the truth.

Get news through reliable sources, and spread it. If you hear anyone spreading lies and Trump propaganda, including local media, contradict them with facts and their sources.

Here are some of the sources I currently rely on for the truth: , , , , , , , , , ?and, of course, .

13. Urge friends, relatives, and acquaintances to avoid Trump propaganda outlets such as Fox News, Newsmax, X, and, increasingly, Facebook and Instagram.

They are filled with hateful bigotry and toxic and dangerous lies. For some people, these propaganda sources can also be addictive; help the people you know wean themselves off them.

14. Encourage worker action.

Most labor unions are on the right side — seeking to build worker power and resist repression. You can support them by joining picket lines and boycotts and encouraging employees to organize in places you patronize.

Encourage union pension funds to divest stock in Tesla and SpaceX. Tesla shares have been held by funds such as the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the New York State Common Retirement Fund, which serve public employees and some unionized workers. As of June 2024, CalPERS owned nearly 9.2 million Tesla shares, valued at over $2 billion.

Private-sector union pension funds, such as those managed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters or the United Auto Workers (UAW) Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, may have Tesla stock through index funds or direct investments.

15. Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Please do not become so obsessed by what Trump and Musk are doing that you neglect your own well-being. It’s important that you take time for yourself, read a good book or watch an absorbing TV series. See friends. Find something to laugh at every day. Get enough exercise.

And hold your loved ones tight.

We will get through this, and we will prevail. But it will require confidence, courage, and tenacity. We need to stay healthy for this fight. We need to be fortified by those we care about. And we need to be there for those we love.

16. Finally, and not the least, keep the faith.

Do not give up on America. Do not fall into the traps of cynicism and defeatism. Remember, Trump won the popular vote by only 1.5 points. By any historical measure, this was a squeaker. In the House, the Republicans’ lead is the smallest in almost a century. In the Senate, Republicans lost half of 2024’s competitive races, including in four states Trump won.

America has deep problems, to be sure. Which is why we can’t give up on it — or give up the fights for social justice, equal political rights, equal opportunity, democracy, and the rule of law.

The forces of Trumpian repression and neofascism would like nothing better than for us to give up. Then they’d win it all. We cannot allow them to.

We will never give up.

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sample letter about potential fire station closures in Oakland

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Hi all, as the winds whip the area today, I thought it might be useful/informative to attach my recent correspondence re:? potential fire station closures with Zac Unger, our neighbor on Oak Grove and also our newly elected Oakland City Council representative. I sent my email to City staff, the mayor and Zac and the message took about five minutes to compose and send. Best to you and yours, Melissa

letter to City of Oakland about fire station closures.pdf

Fw: Options to support LA fire relief

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?And a few more suggestions for LA fire relief. Best, M

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Hi Melissa,

We're grateful to be able to say our team in Los Angeles is safe. As the wildfires continue to cause devastation, many of our members and neighbors in the area need urgent support.

If you can help, please consider this list of our LA-based, vetted nonprofit partners running fire relief efforts and accepting online donations, plus two local fire-specific organizations.

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Even if you’re not in a position to give yourself, sharing can help others connect with ways to support these relief efforts.

If you know someone who has been displaced, please share that our partner Project Ropa can provide adult and kids' clothing, hygiene kits, adult shoes, and blankets. Folks can email info@... or stop by their warehouse in Gardena this Friday, 10am-3pm and Saturday, 10am-2pm.

Our community is already stepping up, with members in LA donating food for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank with their pickups this week and next. Plus, we’re sending surplus blankets from a recent pickup in the Bay Area to two LA organizations: Project Ropa and Downtown Women’s Center.

Thank you for being part of this community that takes care of each other from near and far.?

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Fw: Posts from Red Oak Realty's Blog from 01/10/2025

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Hi all, in case you are looking for ways to help out with the devastating fires in LA, I wanted to pass along this list. Best to you and yours, Melissa

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The latest articles from Red Oak Realty's blog.

A new article has been posted to . Enjoy!

By hello@... (Red Oak Realty) on Jan 09, 2025 03:20 pm

Here in the Bay Area, we are no stranger to the devastation of wildfires. We know the impact that something like this can have on a homeowner, a neighbor, a friend. We also know that as deep an impact the fires in LA are having on those communities, we could just as easily experience the same event right here in the Bay.?

We understand that a home is so much more than a physical structure. When a home is lost, so are a lifetime of memories. Our hearts are with all of those impacted by these devastating fires.?

If you would like to help our southern neighbors, in addition to larger organizations like the , here are a few more ways to do so:

works with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide ongoing support to California communities affected by wildfires.
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is currently running a campaign to provide support for the firefighters on the ground right now. Donations will directly benefit firefighters with essential tools and supplies needed, including hydration backpacks, emergency fire shelters (which save lives) and wildland brush tools, all of which have an immediate impact on the front lines.
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has set up a centralized hub of verified fundraising pages which is strictly vetted by the platform. They’ve also set up their own where all funds raised will go directly to those impacted as well as to nonprofit organizations providing relief on the ground.
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is a nonprofit global food relief organization that is already in Southern California to aid first responders and evacuees.?
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provides assistance to people affected by disasters in the area. They represent a network of nonprofit entities in the area, working to promote community welfare and emergency preparation and relief.
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is a global humanitarian organization launched in 2010 in response to the Haiti earthquake. They work with local communities worldwide to provide both short-term and long-term help and recovery, especially in underserved areas.
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has taken in over 300 animals so far. They are looking for donations of food and water bowls, blankets, and more. They are also seeking people willing to foster animals at this time.
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was founded in 1915 to support Los Angeles communities. The organization serves as a resource for supporting long-term solutions for fire-prone areas. They’ve set up a Wildfire Recovery Fund to help those impacted.
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How else can you help??

Have an ADU? Unrented apartment or home? Space to foster some beloved pets? Many Bay Area homeowners have posted on social media, offering their homes and space to house those displaced by the fires—whether family members, friends, friends of friends, and more.?

Even if a financial contribution is not an option for you, there are often other ways that we all can help. Have an idea to add?

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Re: Fw: [Citizens Oakland] Public Safety update - Town Hall and Take Action

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DONE! And thank you.

On Wed, Jan 8, 2025 at 2:09?PM Melissa Mednick via <melissamednick=[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi all,? given the fires raging in the LA area right now, I thought the email below might be of interest to folks on this list. The email outlines some steps Oakland residents can take if they are concerned about the potential closure of four additional fire stations and/or? the loss of CHP support to the Oakland Police Department. Best, Melissa

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Sent:?Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:35 PM
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Hi everybody!

Hope you all had a great holiday and New Year.??

There's a lot happening - and a lot YOU?can do to help make our city safer.? See below.

Rajni Mandal

North Hills Community Association Public Safety Committee

Police: We may lose CHP support over OPD pursuit policy

Governor Newsom has set an ultimatum to the Police Commission - to change the pursuit policy or risk losing CHP support.? I've written about it , and will be joining neighbors at the Police Commission meeting this Friday (email me for more information)

Please attend a ?to discuss the pursuit policy?

Wednesday, January 15, 6:30pm at the

Fire: We may have closures of up to seven fire stations

Due to budget cuts, we currently have three closed fire stations, with ?in February.? Although there are "brown-outs" (ie. temporary), they are dependent on receiving funds from the Coliseum sale, and will likely continue with the new budget. The majority of OFD's calls are medical, so this means that it will take longer to reach medical emergencies.

Send an email now?to the city government, so that they prioritize keeping fire stations open.? You can also cut and paste the letter .

City Hall updates:

This week, the n.? We?have Kevin Jenkins as interim Mayor, and Noel Gallo as President of the City Council.??

April election preview:

The Mayor race is heating up, with over .? Congresswoman Barbara Lee her candidacy.? The deadline to file is January 17th.??

There may be two ballot measures to increase sales tax, and a parcel tax to fund the Police Commission and Public Ethics Commission - still yet to be voted on by Council.

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Hi all,? given the fires raging in the LA area right now, I thought the email below might be of interest to folks on this list. The email outlines some steps Oakland residents can take if they are concerned about the potential closure of four additional fire stations and/or? the loss of CHP support to the Oakland Police Department. Best, Melissa

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Sent:?Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:35 PM
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Subject:?[Citizens Oakland] Public Safety update - Town Hall and Take Action

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Hi everybody!

Hope you all had a great holiday and New Year.??

There's a lot happening - and a lot YOU?can do to help make our city safer.? See below.

Rajni Mandal

North Hills Community Association Public Safety Committee

Police: We may lose CHP support over OPD pursuit policy

Governor Newsom has set an ultimatum to the Police Commission - to change the pursuit policy or risk losing CHP support.? I've written about it , and will be joining neighbors at the Police Commission meeting this Friday (email me for more information)

Please attend a ?to discuss the pursuit policy?

Wednesday, January 15, 6:30pm at the

Fire: We may have closures of up to seven fire stations

Due to budget cuts, we currently have three closed fire stations, with ?in February.? Although there are "brown-outs" (ie. temporary), they are dependent on receiving funds from the Coliseum sale, and will likely continue with the new budget. The majority of OFD's calls are medical, so this means that it will take longer to reach medical emergencies.

Send an email now?to the city government, so that they prioritize keeping fire stations open.? You can also cut and paste the letter .

City Hall updates:

This week, the n.? We?have Kevin Jenkins as interim Mayor, and Noel Gallo as President of the City Council.??

April election preview:

The Mayor race is heating up, with over .? Congresswoman Barbara Lee her candidacy.? The deadline to file is January 17th.??

There may be two ballot measures to increase sales tax, and a parcel tax to fund the Police Commission and Public Ethics Commission - still yet to be voted on by Council.

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Large entertainment center/bookcase

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Hi folks, clearing out the house for the new year including our custom-built pine shelving unit. Normally posting on Craigslist suffices but since it’s now taking up our entryway (!), we’re trying to hurry the process along: If anyone happens to know of folks looking for a great piece, would you mind referring them to this Craigslist posting?

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Thanks much. Happy 2025!

No garbage pickup on New Year’s Day

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In case you didn’t get the news, our next trash pickup will be on Thursday, January 2nd. Happy New Year!

Chuck and Carolina

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Ink jet printer?

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Hi neighbors!

Happy holidays!!

I need to print one copy of a picture onto fusible material for a t-shirt gift for my daughter. I didn’t think it would be so hard to find a printer! ?I need a good color ink jet printer, that does not have a heating element - very key- I almost ruined Shonas printer, by not seeing that fine print! ?(everything worked out ?for the printer, but not the copy) All the commercial places have laser printers.?
Does anyone have one who is willing to give it a go??

many many thanks!

Kelly

Intruder at 5:13pm on 12/22

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A guy caught on camera at 5:13pm on Sunday 12/22 in our backyard (don’t know how he got in ) trying to open the back door to go inside the house. The door was locked so he walked away. We were all inside the house.?

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Please be careful.

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Found notebook

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In the street in front of my house, at the end of Pedestrian Way. Spiral bound, half size paper. Seems to have to do lists beginning August 2024. ?Anyone claim it?