Democrats in Congress are still spinning their wheels trying to find a compromise on filibuster reform that will satisfy Senators Manchin and Sinema. But the longer they delay passage of voting rights legislation, the more Republicans in the states chip away at it.
Action 1: Call our Senators and demand they fix the filibuster and pass voting rights, without delay.
Sen. Maria Cantwell: 202-224-3441 or http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form
Sen. Patty Murray: 202-224-2621 or https://www.murray.senate.gov/write-to-patty
Script:
My name is [NAME] calling from [CITY, Zip]. Please fix the filibuster and pass voting rights as soon as possible. This is not moving fast enough, with democracy itself at stake. I ask for immediate passage of the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Action 2: Don’t wait on Manchin, support GOTV efforts now
If you are able, please support one or more of the following organizations so they have the resources to register and talk to voters before the midterms:
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VoteFWD Letter Writers: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/votefwd-2021
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The Center for Common Ground: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-the-center-for-common-ground
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Crooked Media’s No Off Years Fund: https://votesaveamerica.com/nooffyears/
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Swing Left: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/swingleft
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The New Georgia Project: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/new-georgia-project-1
Background:
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/08/biden-filibuster-voting-rights-senate-523917
