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I've written "my" representative, Congressman Tom Emmer, probably 20 times this year. I've posted several of those letters here on the Masto, with the hashtag #WriteYourRep

I've been quiet lately due to some travel in September, and frankly just feeling demoralized and outraged every time I think about writing him (obsequious trunt that he is).

Today to unblock my writer's block, I searched: how to push back against fascism. It led to this gem of a video from Robert Reich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-lVRQQGtI [~4.5 minute video]

I highly recommend watching it and taking to heart Dr. Reich's simple, actionable advice.

Don't want to watch it? I'll thread a brief summary, with comments.

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Representative Emmer,

I’m writing to express my concern about the Trump administration's repeated military strikes on civilian boats in international waters. These attacks lack legal authority, are killing people without due process, and highlight this administration’s lawless use of military force. I ask that you promptly: conduct public investigations into the legal authority of the attack; support a War Powers resolution to terminate these unauthorized strikes and block this administration's attempt to broaden their military power; and call for the resignation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter. Sincerely, MB

[adapted from https://5calls.org/issue/trump-venezuela-extrajudicial-murder/ ]

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Representative Emmer,

I'm writing to urge you to pressure Speaker Johnson to swear in duly elected Adelita Grijalva of Arizona to the House of Representatives. Johnson has sworn in other new members during pro forma sessions, his excuses are just blatant lies to protect Trump from the release of the Epstein files.
Please take prompt action on this matter.
Sincerely,
MB

[text adapted from 5https://5calls.org/issue/adelita-grijalva-arizona-johnson-swearing-in/ ]

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Representative Emmer,

I am writing to ask you to support all of the clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, including the Electric Vehicle tax credit. The clean energy provisions are good policy that are helping us move to a cleaner energy future. Please resist any attempts by fossil fuel interests to weaken or overturn them.

Sincerely, MB

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Representative Emmer,

I am writing to ask you to reject the Trump Administration's request to rescind funding for foreign aid and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

I implore you to stand up for decency and help preserve and protect the good things that our government does, and reject the Trump Administration's unrelenting assault on all that is good. Sincerely,

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