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The results of the election have really bummed me out, I literally feel like I'm about to vomit 😭
I get your disappointment, I'm right there with you. I'm still in a state of disbelief. But going forward, we need to stay positive, and on point.
Our work ahead is to hold the new administration's feet to the fire, and call them on their BS, hypocrisy and abuses of human rights.
And take heart, there are midterm elections in two years. We could retake either or both houses of congress and give the Orange One some serious legislative resistance.
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American Values Religious Voices Email Forms
Do you need hope right now?
My professor / rabbi-superhero, Rabbi Dr. Andrea Weiss is launching the second round of American Values Religious Voices letters.
Over the first 100 days of the Biden/Harris administration, she has coordinated 100 short letters written by progressive religious scholars of nearly every faith tradition from around the United States to send the administration a letter grounded in our shared values and religious texts.
Each of the letters is only a little over a paragraph in length.
You can sign up to receive them at the link above. Please reblog this message, and share the link with interested friends.
People described the last round of letters as inspirational, and the only thing that got them through really difficult days of the Trump administration. It’s worth subscribing.
Please give this a read and do whatever you possibly can to help Sunyata. They have been searching for safe, decent housing for such a long time. Thank you so much!
Um, it’s a feature, not a bug.
It’s so good getting e-mails like this from your Mayor...
December 7, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 49 Letter from the Mayor
Dear Washingtonians,
Just over one year ago, I reminded Washingtonians that our values did not change on Election Day in November 2016. At the time, I reaffirmed our status as a sanctuary city, and during a citywide community conversation, I reiterated that DC Government was going to defend our residents and our values.
Now, as I reflect on the past year, I want to say thank you. Thank you for fighting for your neighbors. Thank you for standing up for diversity and inclusivity. Even without a vote in Congress, you have made our voices heard and defended against what, at times, can feel like a never-ending attack on our country's progress. Thank you for never giving up.
In terms of defending our DC values, this week has been a busy one:
On Monday morning, I called on Congress to rethink tax reform. By cutting deductions for teachers and union members and eliminating tools used by jurisdictions across the country to create affordable housing, the current House and Senate tax bills will make life harder for low-income and middle class Americans. Congress must do better.
Later that day, at the inaugural North American Climate Summit, I pledged to make Washington, DC carbon-neutral and climate resilient by 2050. Earlier this year, I signed a Mayor’s Order reaffirming the District’s commitment to adopt, honor, and uphold the Paris Agreement. Through this pledge, we are honoring that commitment.
On Tuesday, the Director of my Office of LGBTQ Affairs stood on the steps of the Supreme Court and spoke out against legalizing discrimination.
Yesterday, on a day I proclaimed "DREAMers Day," I joined leaders and residents across the country in calling on Congress to pass a clean Dream Act.
This work is important, and together, we are making a difference. As we get ready to head into 2018, let's prepare for another year of defending and promoting our DC values.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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