Actions for the Week of 11/9/25

Written By Darbie Maccubbin

How to contact your elected officials

Use this link to find contact information for ALL of your elected officials – Federal, State, City, and County – just by entering your address: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

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Action 1: Contact your congressmembers regarding the shutdown (If it is still ongoing)

From Jessica Craven at Chop Wood Carry Water 11/6

Contact Your Senators - write your own scripts or use these:

[If Democrat]

I hear that some Democratic Senators are considering giving in to Republicans. Do not! We must not give them any votes unless they agree to a PERMANENT extension of the ACA premium tax credits, as well as guardrails so that the Trump administration is forced to spend money Congress allocates. Do not fold! The Senator saw what happened on Tuesday. We are motivated. We are galvanized. We will have the Senator’s back as long as Democrats don’t cave. Thanks.

[If Republican]

Republicans need to sit down and make a deal with Democrats now. And that deal must include a PERMANENT extension of the ACA premium tax credits, as well as guardrails to ensure that the Trump administration spends the money Congress allocates. Americans are done with Republican leadership. We want lawmakers who will fight to lower our healthcare costs, root out corruption, and stand up to Trump. As you saw on Tuesday, we are ready and willing to replace any lawmakers who don’t. Republicans need to sit down with Democrats right now and give them what they want. Thanks.

Contact Your House Rep - write your own script or use this one:

[If Republican:]

Republicans need to come back to DC and get to work. Did they see what just happened on Tuesday? Americans have had it. We are tired of Republicans’ failed leadership. Congress must permanently extend the ACA premium tax credits and then reopen the government. In the meantime please push Trump to release full SNAP funding. People are hungry—it’s not a joke! Trump is a failed leader who is dragging his party to obsolescence and defeat. I expect the Congressmember to reject MAGA policies and start working for us, not against us. Thanks.

Action 2: Thank these judges who are upholding the rule of law

From Joe Katz at Rogan's List 11/6

Facing threats, political pressure and a Supreme Court that has frequently not had their backs, lower court judges are still doing vitally important work to keep this administration’s power within the bounds of the law. Let’s acknowledge their work and send notes of encouragement to keep fighting.

District court judge Jill Otake ruled that the FDA violated the law by restricting access to medication abortion. Thank Judge Otake for defending access to reproductive choice.

Judge Jill Otake
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
300 Ala Moana Blvd, C-338
Honolulu, HI, 96850

District court judge Susan Illston granted a preliminary injunction which continues to bar the administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown. Thank Judge Illston for protecting federal workers from unjust dismissal.

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston
Phillip Burton Federal Building
450 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102

U.S. District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson ruled that the administration must restore funding for school counselors. Thank Judge Evanson for defending financial support for these important children’s mental health workers.

Judge Kymberly K. Evanson
United States Courthouse
700 Stewart Street, Suite 16134
Seattle, WA 98101-9906

Judge Paula Xinis demanded assurances from the administration that they will not attempt to deport KIlmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite a court order against doing so. This is not just about a single case, but about requiring deportations to be legally compliant. Thank Judge Xinis for requiring the administration to comply with court orders.

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis
U. S. District Court
6500 Cherrywood Lane, Suite 255
Greenbelt, MD 20770

Federal judge Indira Talwani is querying the legality of the administration suspending SNAP benefits and other food aid during the shutdown, when there is a process in place for funding food aid in these circumstances. Thank Judge Talwani for pushing the administration to use emergency funding for food aid.

Judge Indira Talwani
John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way, Suite 2300
Boston, MA 02210

Phonebanking

Make calls for Aftyn Behn who is running in a special election for the U.S. House: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/867136/

Choose your own outrage with 5 Calls

5 Calls has been around since the first Trump term and offers a quick and easy way to make calls to your elected representatives. Enter your zip code or address and pick a topic. Then choose the representative you want to call, make the call, and read the script provided. Calling your congressperson is the most effective way to influence policy. Please check it out here: https://5calls.org/  

Darbie Maccubbin
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