Chop Wood, Carry Water 6/9 - by Jess Craven
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Chop Wood, Carry Water 6/9
Stop Trump's NSPM 7 / ICE funding vote today / Stop FISA re-authorization / learn where to give political dollars / No on Blanche and Pulte / No Israeli military partnership! / Help Delaney detainees!
Jun 09, 2026
Hi, all, and happy Tuesday.
As usual there’s a great deal going on, so I’ll be quick.
Wasn’t it lovely to watch Trump get booed at Madison Square Garden last night? I still wish he hadn’t gone at all, as I share the widespread belief that his presence hurt the Knicks and was to blame for their loss. If you missed it I really can’t recommend it enough. The recording of the conversation with Gabriela Soto, wife of hunger striker Martin Soto, is on YouTube here if you’d like to watch it.
For those who want to help financially:
- Legal fund for Delaney detainees here
- Pantry Bags for detainees’ families here
- Delaney Commissary fund here
- Grocery Store Gift Card Fund here
The most important thing is to spread the word about what is actually happening.
Call Your Senators (find yours here) 📲
Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _____.
I’m calling in advance of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s markup of the National Defense Authorization Act to ask the Senator to oppose Section 224.
Call Your House Rep (find yours here) 📲
Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _____.
Please vote no on Trump’s $72B reconciliation bill. I can’t express how deeply opposed I am to ICE or CBP receiving one more penny of my taxpayer money.
Extra Credit ✅
The EPA is taking public comment on a proposed rule change until June 29. Comments can be made here.
More info at Inside Climate News.
Get Smart! 📚
Galvanize Action is hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 11 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.
Give 💰!
NOPE’s “Be an Informed Political Donor” briefing on June 9 at 7:00 p.m. will help you make the biggest impact with your donation dollars.
Win Races! 🗳
Write Spanish-language postcards with Cartoons for Democracy! Cartoons for Democracy has postcards kits that you can use to reach out to voters in Texas.
Resistbot Letter
When President Trump issued his latest budget request, it included funding for his “NSPM-7 Joint Mission Center.” I demand that Congress refuse to fund this illegal initiative.
OK, you did it again! You’re helping to save democracy! You’re amazing.
Talk soon.
Jess
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