Wrote Nebraska Senator Deb Fisher about DeVos. You can do it here, too, and here is what I wrote:
Dear Senator Fisher,
Although I am not directly your constituent, I write to urge you to vote AGAINST the nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary. I am from a family of educators, and have been educated through the public school system myself. DeVos is not a reasonable or acceptable candidate for this important position. Her policies are dangerous and discriminatory and her appointment appears to largely be based on her status as a donor of large amounts of money.
Thank you for your consideration of this important issue.
Helped my mom write to her Senator, Pat Toomey; basic gist of what we wrote here:
Dear Senator Toomey,
I write to urge you to vote AGAINST the nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary. I noticed that DeVos has donated $60,050 to your own campaign funds, and I find it DEEPLY distressing that you would allow such a thing to cloud your judgement. You still have a chance to stand up and speak out against this nominee, who is not a reasonable or acceptable candidate for this important position.
Also Helped mom write to Bob Casey, again against DeVos nomination.
Calls today:
We also tried to call Toomey on mom's behalf, but line is continually busy.
Called Senator Warren and talked to very nice and helpful staffer. Thanked for support and actions AGAINST Muslim Ban and AGAINST DeVos nomination. She's already on the side of right, but wanted to convey support.
This was my first phone call to a representative. I could get the hang of this.
Last night Jake went to a meeting at the International Institute of New England. We're going to find ways to join their efforts.
The New York Times did a great piece recently on their important work: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/us/trump-refugee-lowell-massachusetts.html?_r=0
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