How we communicate and why it matters
Week 36: Speak truth to power again and agian and again
Me: I know Sen. Brown's a "no" but I can't get through to Portman.Sherrod Brown Staff: Haha, our phones have been jammed too.Me: Well, tell him thanks and I'm counting on him to get healthcare right.Staff: Thank you!Me: Are most of your callers in favor of...
Week 35.5 Why do the repeals keep failing?
Because the bills offer bad healthcare. People know it's bad healthcare and they're telling their MoCs it's bad healthcare. The Graham-Cassidy bill coming up for a vote is another bad bill.WHY THE GRAHAM-CASSIDY BILL IS TERRIBLEAllows each state to deny coverage to...
Week 35: Before our very eyes
The dance continues. If enough Rs and Ds find enough to agree on, and nothing explodes, something could happen. Maybe. Still more politicians are realizing that Americans want Ds & Rs to work together and get stuff done. GOWednesday, Sept. 20, 7-9p: Pursuing Peace...
Week 34: Looking for action
The president was tired of waiting for the majority party to get something done so he made a deal with Ds that gives them a chance to influence legislation. The Senate is looking at a bipartisan bill to stabilize insurance markets and improve the ACA. There's talk of...
Week 33: Looking for government that works
Undocumented workers make up over 25% of Texas' construction workforce. Their presence will be critical in months and years ahead. But beyond the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, let's urge Congress to reform immigration laws. And support all legislators...
Week 32: See you in September
The 5calls and indivisible lists of suggested issues are all over the map this week. That's because there's no blueprint for this resistance. At least everyone seems to agree our collective focus on Congress is having an impact.WHAT'S NEXT?Before Congress can move on...