Since becoming interim E.P.A. Administrator in July 2018, Andrew Wheeler has done a lot of damage. He has replaced the Clean Power Plan with weaker rules that independent analysts have said will actually make emissions worse. He has proposed reversing Obama’s clean car standards. He has rolled back the “Waters of the United States” rule, which protects our waterways from pollution. He has consistently put the greed of big business over the health and safety of our environment.
Now Trump has nominated him to be the official E.P.A. Administrator, and yesterday was his confirmation hearing. The Senate is expected to vote to confirm his appointment as early as next month.
ACTION: Say No to Wheeler
Let’s call our senators and tell them to make statements against Wheeler’s appointment and to do whatever they can to get him out of E.P.A. leadership.
Sen. Patty Murray–DC 202-224-2621; Seattle 206-553-5545
Sen. Maria Cantwell–DC 202-224-3441; Seattle 206-220-6400
Script:
“Hi, my name is [NAME] and I am calling from [LOCATION] in reaction to yesterday’s confirmation hearing of Andrew Wheeler for E.P.A. Administrator. Since becoming interim Administrator, Wheeler has consistently valued the greed of big business over the health and safety of our environment. A former coal lobbyist focused on deregulation should not be at the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Please make a public statement opposing his appointment and do whatever you can to stop his appointment to E.P.A. Administrator. Thank you.”
Background:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/16/climate/wheeler-senate-epa-confirmation-hearing.html
EVENTS:
THE WOMXN’S MARCH IS THIS WEEKEND!
This year the Womxn’s March is just the first day of a fantastic 3-day activism event. The sheer amount of organizing going in to this year’s three-day event is astounding! If you’ll be part of the march on Saturday, great! Look for our Seattle Indivisible banner and join us – Rep. Pramila Jayapal will be joining and marching with us too! The Rally starts at 9AM at Cal Anderson.
https://www.facebook.com/events/382176322547500/
And that’s just the beginning of this three-day engagement and immersion in Resist Activism. After the march join Seattle Womxn Marching Forward (SWMF) at some of the amazing workshops scheduled right after the march
–Saturday, January 19th Schedule:
https://www.seattlewomxnmarchingforward.org/march-2019/
Sunday, January 20th there are nine hub locations and fifty different events!
Our own Tae Phoenix will be doing Non-Violet Direct Action Training, at Noon at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. https://taephoenix.com/event/non-violent-direct-action-training/
Sunday, January 20th Schedule:
https://www.seattlewomxnmarchingforward.org/act-2019/
We’ll also be collecting donations for food and sundries for Food Lifeline, at all the HUBs, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
https://www.seattlewomxnmarchingforward.org/food-2019/
The three-day event continues Monday as SWMF partners with the annual MLK Jr. Day celebrations!
-Monday, January 21st Schedule:
https://www.seattlewomxnmarchingforward.org/mlk-2019/
Seattle Indivisible is proud to partner with SWMF again this year and we know Seattle Womxn’s March 2019 will be the best yet!
See you Saturday! And Sunday! And Monday!
