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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

January 6 committee zeroes in on House Republicans

 

Today’s Action: Tell President Biden to take legal action against governors blocking schools' mask mandates


Today's Top Stories:

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House committee to seek phone records in MAGA riot probe, including from members of Congress

Things are about to get very interesting for a number of Republican reps.

Take Action: Demand the Jan 6th select committee subpoena Trump and insurrectionist-supporting Republicans NOW


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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Jim Jordan humiliated with one simple question

The Ohio Republican's attempt to wash over his involvement in the GOP attempt to overthrow American democracy did not go unnoticed by fellow House members.

Take Action: Add your name to end the prohibition on cannabis!


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Fox News CAUGHT pulling disgusting stunt

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Unreal.


Supreme Court orders Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy reinstated
The court's six conservative justices said the Biden administration likely violated federal law in trying to end the Trump-era program that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the US.

Take Action: Demand a path to citizenship in the budget reconciliation package!


Biden stands firm on August 31 deadline for Afghanistan exit: "The sooner we finish the better"
President Biden said the US is on track to complete its expansive airlift operation in Afghanistan by August 31, acknowledging he does not plan to keep American troops in the country any longer even as questions remain over who will be able to leave and when.

Take Action: Call on the US to immediately bring in more Afghan refugees!


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Right-wing conspiracists who targeted Black Americans with voter suppression robocalls facing $5 million fine

Good.


House advances Biden's historic jobs and infrastructure plans, breaking logjam
To tame a rebellion from centrist holdouts, Democratic leaders offered a Sept. 27 deadline to vote on the Senate-passed infrastructure bill.


Rick Perry says he’s not anti-mask, just pro-air filter
Oh, and he also sits on the board of an air filter company.


House passes John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act along party lines
Not a single Republican voted in favor of the common sense act.

Take Action: Add your name to call for Congress to make the Child Tax Credit permanent!


NRA cancels annual meeting, citing concerns over COVID-19 infections in Texas
Gee, if only there were simple, life-saving measures people could take in Texas to reduce the spread of the virus...


Vice President Harris's flight delayed after possible "Havana syndrome" incident in Vietnam
The vice president's flight to Vietnam was delayed by several hours on Tuesday over fears that two US diplomats in the country were affected by the so-called Havana syndrome, a mysterious and debilitating condition intelligence authorities are still struggling to comprehend.


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Seriously?

Yes. Seriously.

Hope...


Today’s Action: Tell President Biden to take legal action against governors blocking schools' mask mandates

Refusing to mandate masks in the upcoming school year is not just a mistake, it’s criminal. Students and faculty will be at risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19 to their loved ones, and some will experience long term symptoms that permanently alter their cognitive and physical abilities. But some GOP governors have gone so far as to not allow any place in their state to require masks, including Florida’s Ron DeSantis, who has begun sanctioning school districts for enacting simple, life-saving measures.

Anti-mask governors are gambling with young people’s access to a healthy and full life. Kids under 12 are not even eligible to be vaccinated yet, and without proper protections, our school systems run the risk of becoming COVID hotspots (some already are).

Sanctions or no sanctions — school districts have every right to take a stand to protect the kids they serve.

Write President Biden and tell him to take legal action against states with mask mandate bans! This is clear threat to public safety, and the government has the right — and obligation — to do what’s right. Send him this petition with almost 27,000 signatures in support of school districts defying mask mandate bans!

The Education Department has rightly threatened to use its civil rights arm to combat these reckless mandate bans. With hospitals already filling up across the country — and many seeing a surge in younger patients — this issue needs to be addressed immediately. 

Schools should not have to use loopholes like including masks in their normal dress code just to protect their students and staff from a deadly virus. Until every child is able to be vaccinated, we have a duty to mask up and keep them safe.

Write President Biden and demand the Dept. of Education investigate states with criminal mask mandate bans! Republican governors are endangering public safety, and the president has a responsibility to fight back!

PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition to remove McCarthy for his role in Trump's insurrection, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.





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