Weekly Update 5.28.25
Stop the Cuts!
Stop the Cuts
The budget reconciliation bill, gutting Medicaid, providing more tax cuts geared to the rich, and blowing up our deficit was jammed through the House last week. Now, it heads to the Senate, where it needs only a majority to pass. The bill also contains language which would neuter the courts, making it almost impossible to hold the Trump Administration in contempt, one of our last lines of defense to prevent the concentration of power in the Executive. Understand the implications of the budget bill and take action to fight back. Check out Indivisible.org for actions YOU can take!
Call! Call! Call!
Keep calling! Please be sure to be in touch with Members of Congress daily. The app/ website 5calls.org can help with contact information and issue information/ call scripts.
Members of Congress DC Phone Numbers
Senator Blunt Rochester – 202-224-2441
Senator Coons – 202-224-5042
Rep McBride – 202-225-4165
Protest Avelo
Avelo Airlines has been named the preferred carrier for deportation flights. We have a unique opportunity in Delaware to protest Avelo given they are the only commercial carrier flying out of Wilmington Airport. There will be a protest Saturday, 5/31 at 11:00am at Wilmington Airport. Can’t be there in person? Email Andrew Levy, the CEO of Avelo Airlines: Alevy@aveloair.com.
Beach Traffic Brigade
Join the Beach Traffic Brigade! We are part of a nationally coordinated campaign this weekend: DE FIGHTS FASCISM! Indivisible Newark is now joining ICD and 302United for summer long beach traffic messaging during rush hour on Fridays. Want to be a part of this statewide protest? All you need to do is show up to wave to drivers!
Delaware Voting Rights Legislation
All three voting rights constitutional amendments passed out of Committee last week. We will let you know when they are scheduled on the floor. SS1 for SB3 allows no excuse absentee voting, SS1 for SB2 codifies early in-person voting, and HB180 expands the rights of felons to vote after completion of prison time. Please reach out to your local reps to express support for these bills, especially if you have a Republican rep. As first legs of constitutional amendments, some Republican support will be needed.
Who is my Rep? How do I contact them? HERE is everything you need.
Also, Indivisible Newark has a wonderful legislation summary, which is a great resource. Find it HERE.
Gather at Grotto’s
Our next social gathering will be at 6pm tomorrow night, 5/29, at Grotto’s in Dover (next to Michael’s)! It will be pay-as-you-go. Space is limited, so please RSVP to IndivisibleCDE@gmail.com
Rally 6/14
Our next BIG rally will be June 14th. Mark your calendars, and please contact us if you would like to assist in planning or volunteer for day-of activities. Please note the new start time of 10AM (due to DoverCon).
Weekly Sign Wave
Please join our weekly sign wave at N Dover Lowe’s on Saturdays from Noon to 2. Bring signs and your enthusiasm! Please remember to keep the bus stop area clear and not engage with drive-by Trump supporters.
Food Bank
Thank you for your generous donations to the food banks!
Due to a loss of federal funding, the Food Bank of Delaware needs more help to support our neighbors. To further support the Food Bank, please also consider volunteering, making a monetary donation, and/or starting your own fundraising drive to share on social media.
FOOD DONATION: Shopping List
VOLUNTEER: Sign Up Here
MONETARY DONATION: Donate Online Here
FUNDRAISE: https://www.fbd.org/fundraise/
Upcoming Events
Thu 5/29 ICD dinner at Grotto Pizza, Dover.
Fri 5/30 Beach Traffic Brigade, see above
Fri 5/30 Protest with Indivisible Newark @ 5PM, Main St @ Old College
Sat 5/31 Avelo Protest, Wilmington Airport: 11:00-12:00
Sat 5/32 Weekly Sign Wave at Rehoboth Walmart
Sat 5/31 Weekly Sign Wave @ noon; Dover Lowe’s
Sat 6/7 Delaware Pride Day 10-5
Sun 6/8 Monthly Meeting, 2:00 @ Quaker Friends Meeting, Camden
Mon 6/9 Kent County Dems monthly meeting @ 6:30pm; Kent County Levy Court
Sat 6/14 No King’s Day Protest, 10AM (UPDATED TIME!) Register HERE