Today is the day! In three hours @JoeBiden will officially become the 46th president of the United States and @KamalaHarris officially becomes the first woman, first Black, and first Asian American vice president! It's a new era for our country. #InaugurationDay#Inauguration2021
This historic day is the culmination of over four years of grueling work for many of us, so enjoy it. You made this possible by standing up and continuing to fight for our democracy during some of its darkest moments. We hope you're as proud of all your accomplishments as we are.
The past four-plus years have been traumatic for most of our country. Unfortunately, we know it will take more than a new president to stop the pandemic, emboldened white supremacists, a broken democracy or many of the other crises that President-elect Biden inherits. It's on us.
So celebrate today and rest up for as long as you need. But please come back ready for the many crucial fights ahead to fix our democracy and prevent this shameful period of our history from ever repeating itself. We have a short window to make it happen: indivisible.org/democracy-guide
Congratulations and thank you for making this Democratic trifecta possible! Together we have changed our country and won this opportunity to secure a more equal, inclusive and progressive America. We're ready to get to work, @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris, @SpeakerPelosi & @SenSchumer!
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H.R. 1 (the For the People Act) has been introduced in the House. This would be a massive step toward finally, for the first time, establishing a democracy in this country that works by, for, and of the people. 🧵
The For the People Act is a monumental package of democracy reforms that will center voters by dismantling the system that allows big money to call the shots in politics.
Our democracy has been rigged in favor of white people and the wealthy from the jump.
And huge corporations and special interests have only entrenched their power over the years, paying big money to influence the outcome of our elections and support legislators who will protect them from accountability.
🧵 Yesterday, DC Rep. @EleanorNorton introduced the DC Statehood Bill with a record 202 original co-sponsors. This, along with the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, are the cornerstones for necessary democracy reform.
American democracy is built on the promise that all people should have a say in our federal government through elected representatives.
Filling a Supreme Court vacancy this close to an election is unprecedented.
Trying to rush through the process despite a COVID-19 outbreak shows the GOP's desperation. savescotus.indivisible.org
The GOP is prioritizing a political power grab over pandemic relief.
Republicans who were exposed to COVID at the superspreader event that was Barrett’s announcement ceremony are even refusing to get tested or quarantine, putting lives at risk just to avoid delaying the hearing.
Amy Coney Barrett is a direct threat to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy.
She has consistently demonstrated her right-wing extremism throughout her career.
She would uphold Trump’s agenda for decades to come if confirmed.
We knew that Donald Trump's pick to fill the Supreme Court vacancy would be bad -- especially under these circumstances -- but Amy Coney Barrett is a truly horrifying pick.
Judge Barrett is a conservative’s dream to fill RBG’s seat.
Let us explain why. 👇
She's heavily criticized Roe v. Wade -- calling the landmark ruling "a framework of abortion on demand" -- and made clear that she will ignore precedent and overturn laws as she sees fit. She's attacked efforts to ensure access to contraception as an assault on religious liberty.
She's openly opposed the Affordable Care Act, critiquing the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the individual mandate. Another ACA case is scheduled to begin just one week after November’s election. Confirming Coney Barrett would be an insurmountable barrier to the ACA's future.
#BreonnaTaylor was murdered. Hard stop. And this is not justice. She should be alive today, and her killers should have been fired and prosecuted for her murder. The lack of accountability is staggering. Breonna Taylor and her family deserve so much more than this. #SayHerName
This ongoing violence by law enforcement is systemic. It isn't a question of good vs. bad cops -- it is an indictment of the entire institution. We are beyond the point of police reform.
It's simply not enough to discuss a need for more bias training or body cameras. We must demand transformative change. We must defund the police and reinvest in community services to keep everyone safe. indivisible.org/defund-police-…
Trump will announce his Supreme Court nominee on Saturday so we wanted to give you a preview of one judge that's on his shortlist. Let’s talk about Amy Coney Barrett. This is a big deal. If Barrett is confirmed the Court will work to preserve the Trump agenda for decades to come.
We already know what kind of justice Amy Coney Barrett will be. Trump himself has laid out a litmus test for all of his judicial nominees.
1⃣Trump only wants judges who will overturn Roe v. Wade
2⃣Trump has made clear that he is seeking a justice hostile to the ACA
Those aren’t the only reasons Amy Coney Barrett would be dangerous as a Supreme Court justice. Barrett’s confirmation would threaten these hard-won advances for LGBTQ equality, and will pose a threat to future fights. nwlc.org/wp-content/upl…