Take Action Now!
As you are likely reading every day, our government is in shambles and has been subjected to a takeover by Trump’s designee, Elon Musk. Here are just a few of the egregious actions:
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2.3 million federal workers are being asked to resign with pay through September 30. If not enough accept, there will be layoffs.
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USAID has been shut down. Humanitarian aid is blocked, some on ships in ports.
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Musk and his men have taken over the Treasury Department computer system, with access to our Social Security numbers, SS checks, Medicare payments, etc.
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Vengeful purging of the FBI and Dept. of Justice.
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Dismantling the Department of Education is in the works.
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Tariff war with Canada and Mexico that was quickly rescinded. 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
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Illegal immigrants being rounded up and flown to Guantanamo. Asylum requests halted.
What Can We Do as Democrats?
1. We must speak through our representatives, as futile as that may seem. They need to hear from us. Pick any issue. Call frequently. Calls are counted by staffers on issues and are the quickest way to register your concern. Contact numbers are below:
Congresswoman
Virginia Foxx -
5th District
DC Office Phone: 202-225-2071
Boone Office Phone: 828-265-0240
Email Form Letter: Via website at foxx.house.gov
Senator
Thom Tillis
DC Office Phone: 202-224-6342
Hendersonville Office Phone: 828-693-8750
Charlotte Office Phone: 704-509-9087
Raleigh Office Phone: 919-856-4630
Greensboro Office Phone: 336-885-0685
Email Form Letter: Via website at tillis.senate.gov
Senator
Ted Budd
DC Office Phone: 202-224-3154
Asheville Office Phone: 828-333-4130
Triad Office Phone: 336-941-4470
Triangle Office Phone: 919-349-5061
Eastern Office Phone: 202-224-3154
Email Form Letter: Via website at budd.senate.gov
State Senator
Ralph Hise -
District 47
Raleigh Office Phone: 919-733-3460
Email: Ralph.Hise@ncleg.gov
Representative
Ray Pickett -
District 93
Raleigh Office Phone: 919-733-7727
Email: Ray.Pickett@ncleg.gov
Need help with what to say? Utilize 5 Calls to help you formulate your stance and keep track of your calls.
Website: ​https://5calls.org/ (also has an app for iPhone/Android)
5 Calls makes it easy for you to reach your members of Congress and make your voice heard. 5 Calls researches issues and provides quick and easy scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position, figures out the most influential decision-makers, and collects phone numbers for their offices. All you have to do is call and read the prompt.
2. Keep up with the news. As hard as it may seem to read the daily horrors that are happening daily, it is important to stay vigilant and informed. Here are a few resources and sources that the DWA recommends. Each can be accessed for free, but also offer a suggestion subscription ($5):
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- Letters From an American by Heather Cox Richardson - Her daily newsletter relates the history behind today's politics.
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- Hopium Chronicles by Simon Rosenberg - Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Hopium works on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail.
- Today's Edition Newsletter by Robert B. Hubbell - A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.
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- Chop Wood, Carry Water by Jessica Craven - This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants.
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- Common Cause North Carolina - Common Cause works across North Carolina on priorities that impact each of our lives—like defending the right to vote, making our government more accountable, promoting transparency, and more.
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3. Join our monthly gatherings! Our group meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at the Ashe County Democratic Headquarters. ALL are welcome. Participate in planning more ways to register our resistance, and to learn about positive actions you can join here at home, Ashe County. We have to stand strong, grow our numbers, and communicate with each other and our representatives. We are stronger together.