Defend the Dream on Tuesday?

The GOP budget is an all-out attack on the American Dream. And to stop it, we've got to sound the alarm. So we're mobilizing hundreds of Defend the Dream events this Tuesday. We still need an event host in Inwood—can you sign up? Host a Defend the Dream event

Dear MoveOn member,

Force states to fire 65,000 teachers. Kill 700,000 jobs. And send 10,000 veterans into homelessness.

That's what the Republican budget would do.¹ And that's not all, by a long shot. With $100 billion in cuts, their budget would hit at the heart of programs that just about every American depends on—all the while protecting tax giveaways for millionaires.²

This is nothing less than a full-out assault on the American Dream. And with Republicans in Wisconsin and other states proposing massive budget cuts of their own, we have to fight back.

So this Tuesday, March 15, we're mobilizing to Defend the Dream in communities across America. We'll hold events in front of the very places hit hardest by the GOP budget—schools, libraries, parks, and fire stations—to send a message to Republicans, in Congress and around the country, that slashing programs for working Americans while protecting the rich and big corporations is simply unacceptable.

We don't have a gathering yet in Inwood—can you host a Defend the Dream event on Tuesday after work? Hosting is fun and simple, and we'll give you all the tools and tips you need. Click here to organize an event:

http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/create.html?action_id=239&id=26440-10220574-XWkezsx&t=2

Hosting a Defend the Dream event is so important. We know members in your area are ready to act. By hosting, you multiply your own impact by giving them a way to get involved.

It's also straightforward. You find a location—any public place that could be impacted by GOP budget cuts, such as a school, park, fire station, or community center—and we'll give you the support you need for the rest: a step-by-step guide, sample materials, and a conference call beforehand to answer any questions you might have.

These events are a crucial part of our emergency mobilization to stop the Republican budget. So many people don't yet know what's at stake, and how devastating these cuts would be to their communities. By pulling folks together next week, at schools, libraries, and other crucial community venues under attack in the Republican budget, we can spread the word and make sure Congress is hearing from constituents that this awful budget cannot pass.

We still need a host in Inwood—can you sign up today? Just click here to get started:

http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/create.html?action_id=239&id=26440-10220574-XWkezsx&t=3

Thanks for all you do.

–Lenore, Carrie, Adam Q., Kat, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "GOP spending plan would cost 700,000 jobs, new report says," The Washington Post, February 28, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206357&id=26440-10220574-XWkezsx&t=4

"House GOP Spending Cuts Would Prevent 10,000 Low-Income Veterans From Receiving Housing Assistance," Think Progress, March 1, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206517&id=26440-10220574-XWkezsx&t=5

"Obama and the GOP's Spending Cuts: Where's the Outrage?" Mother Jones, February 18, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206569&id=26440-10220574-XWkezsx&t=6

2. Ibid.

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Amazing and inspiring

Dear MoveOn member,

The struggle in Wisconsin is still ongoing, but MoveOn members like you have already played a pivotal role in fighting back against Governor Scott Walker's radical attack on workers' rights. 

Walker expected his budget bill to sail through, but instead, it's sparked a national backlash and energized millions of people. And that's thanks, in part, to you.

Since the fight began:

• Thousands of Wisconsin MoveOn members attended the massive demonstrations in Madison, made calls to their state legislators, and sent almost 10,000 messages to Governor Walker, which protesters plastered all over the walls outside Walker's office when he refused to accept them.
   
• MoveOn members contributed more than $100,000 to the Wisconsin 14, the brave Democratic state senators who left the state to prevent Republicans from jamming through Walker's proposal—providing them a huge boost to fight back against Republican attacks.
   
• MoveOn members sent more than 260,000 statements of support to the Wisconsin 14. We delivered the statements—all 5,700 pages of them—to State Senator Chris Larson. He was thrilled to share them with his colleagues and posted on Facebook: "Thank you for standing with us! (And yes, people actually do get paper copies of those forms you fill out online. Thank you MoveOn.org)."
   
• MoveOn members nationwide contributed more than $445,000 to support the efforts to recall the Republican state senators who refuse to negotiate. The folks running the recall report they're off to an amazing start, beating their signature goal in the first weekend by 35%, and they're hugely grateful for the early fundraising.
   
• MoveOn members held solidarity rallies in every state capital—our biggest in years, and on just four days' notice—to say that we are all Wisconsin and we won't stand by while Republicans try to kill the American Dream.

It's an amazing and inspiring list. And this fight is far from over. Even if Governor Walker manages to push through his disastrous proposal, the recall efforts targeting Republicans are already off to an amazing start and several of those who support Walker could be thrown out of office as soon as June.  

With similar fights happening across the country and in Washington, we've got a long way to go before we put the American Dream back in reach for all Americans. But Wisconsin has sparked a national uprising and given us the strength to fight back.

For the moment though, we just wanted to take the time to say thanks, for all you do.

–Daniel, Joan, Kat, Lenore, and the rest of the team

P.S. With Republicans in Washington pushing devastating federal budget cuts—to education, student loans, NPR, environmental protection, family planning, health and nutrition programs for pregnant women and small children, and more—we're looking to highlight the stories of those who'd be affected by the cuts. If any of the Republican budget cuts would affect you or your family, please click here to share your story:

http://pol.moveon.org/budgetcutstories/?id=26435-10220574-a_oPPOx&t=6

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Devastating

We have to get the word out about how devastating the Republican budget would be to our communities, and let Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand know that we're expecting them to stand strong against it. Can you call them now and tell them to oppose the Republicans' immoral cuts? Senator Charles Schumer Phone: 202-224-6542 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Phone: 202-224-4451 I called Congress

Dear MoveOn member,

Did you see the email we sent yesterday about the horrific impact of the GOP's budget proposal? (If you didn't, it's below).

Congress needs to hear from all of us right away, because the only chance we have to stop this budget is if Senate Democrats stand united against it. And the first vote could come today.¹

Can you call Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand and tell them to stand strong against Republicans' massive, devastating cuts?

Senator Charles Schumer
Phone: 202-224-6542

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Phone: 202-224-4451

Then, please report your call by clicking here:

http://pol.moveon.org/call?tg=FSNY_1.FSNY_2&cp_id=1534&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=2

After you've called, please spread the word about this terrible budget. Believe it or not, the list below is just the beginning. For example, the budget would also block the EPA from enforcing the Clean Air Act and cleaning up coal-fired power plants, and put America's drinking water and waterways at risk of sewage and urban runoff pollution.² 

When people realize how awful these cuts would be for them, their families, and their communities, we win the debate.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Julia, Marika, Peter, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Dems seek budget vote game change," The Hill, March 7, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206594&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=3

2. "House Funding Bill Threatens America's Public Health & Environment," Environment America, February 15, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206603&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=4

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Dear MoveOn member,

It's time to sound the alarm.

This week, Congress could cut a deal on the budget. And if Republicans get their way, billions will be cut from vital programs that millions of Americans count on—while tax cuts for the richest are protected.

But most people don't have any idea what's at stake—and how devastating these cuts would be to their communities—even though the cuts could take effect within weeks. So we're launching an emergency campaign to spread the word. Republicans want to gut programs with enormous public support, and hope no one notices. So it's up to all of us to spark a public outcry before it's too late.

The devastating impact these cuts will have on our country—and on your community—is unprecedented. Check out the list below. If we can get it out to a million people, we can start to sound the alarm and stop the GOP. Click here to post on Facebook and Twitter, or simply forward this email.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Peter, Carrie, Kat, and the rest of the team

Top 10 Worst Things about the Republicans' Immoral Budget

The Republican budget would:

1. Destroy 700,000 jobs, according to an independent economic analysis.

2. Zero out federal funding for National Public Radio and public television.

3. Cut $1.3 billion from community health centers—which will deprive more than 3 million low-income people of health care over the next few months.

4. Cut nearly a billion dollars in food and health care assistance to pregnant women, new moms, and children.

5. Kick more than 200,000 children out of pre-school by cutting funds for Head Start.

6. Force states to fire 65,000 teachers and aides, dramatically increasing class sizes, thanks to education cuts.

7. Cut some or all financial aid for 9.4 million low- and middle-income college students.

8. Slash $1.6 billion from the National Institutes of Health, a cut that experts say would "send shockwaves" through cancer research, likely result in cuts to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research, and cause job losses.

9. End the only federal family planning program, including cutting all federal funding that goes to Planned Parenthood to support cancer screenings and other women's health care.

10. Send 10,000 low-income veterans into homelessness by cutting in half the number of veterans who get housing vouchers this year.

We've got to get the word out about this awful budget—right away. Please, share this with your friends on Facebook and Twitter, or by forwarding this email, today.

Sources:

1. "GOP spending plan would cost 700,000 jobs, new report says," The Washington Post, February 28, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206357&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=10

2. "GOP budget would cut funding for public broadcasting," The Washington Independent, February 14, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206513&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=11

3. "NACHC Statement in Response to the Budget from the House Appropriations Committee," National Association of Community Health Centers website, accessed March 4, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206514&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=12

4."Bye Bye, Big Bird. Hello, E. Coli.," The New Republic, February 12, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206104&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=13

House Republican Spending Cuts Target Programs For Children And Pregnant Women
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206566&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=14

5. "Obama and the GOP's Spending Cuts: Where's the Outrage?" Mother Jones, February 18, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206569&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=15

6. Ibid.

7. "Deficit Reduction on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable," Center for American Progress, March 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206518&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=16 (PDF)

8. "The GOP Budget and Cancer—Why New Research Is at Risk," Politics Daily, February 27, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206515&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=17

"Republican Budget Cuts at Heart of Medical Research: Albert Hunt," Bloomberg, February 20, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206516&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=18

"Durbin: Cuts to NIH put research jobs at risk," Business Week, February 28, 2011
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9LLSCB00.htm

9. "GOP Spending Plan: X-ing Out Title X Family Planning Funds," Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206105&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=19

10. "House GOP Spending Cuts Would Prevent 10,000 Low-Income Veterans From Receiving Housing Assistance," Think Progress, March 1, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206517&id=26429-10220574-RdQAPRx&t=20

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Immoral

Dear MoveOn member,

It's time to sound the alarm.

This week, Congress could cut a deal on the budget. And if Republicans get their way, billions will be cut from vital programs that millions of Americans count on—while tax cuts for the richest are protected.

But most people don't have any idea what's at stake—and how devastating these cuts would be to their communities—even though the cuts could take effect within weeks. So we're launching an emergency campaign to spread the word. Republicans want to gut programs with enormous public support, and hope no one notices. So it's up to all of us to spark a public outcry before it's too late.

The devastating impact these cuts will have on our country—and on your community—is unprecedented. Check out the list below. If we can get it out to a million people, we can start to sound the alarm and stop the GOP. Click here to post on Facebook and Twitter, or simply forward this email.

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Peter, Carrie, Kat, and the rest of the team

Top 10 Worst Things about the Republicans' Immoral Budget

The Republican budget would:

1. Destroy 700,000 jobs, according to an independent economic analysis.

2. Zero out federal funding for National Public Radio and public television.

3. Cut $1.3 billion from community health centers—which will deprive more than 3 million low-income people of health care over the next few months.

4. Cut nearly a billion dollars in food and health care assistance to pregnant women, new moms, and children.

5. Kick more than 200,000 children out of pre-school by cutting funds for Head Start.

6. Force states to fire 65,000 teachers and aides, dramatically increasing class sizes, thanks to education cuts.

7. Cut some or all financial aid for 9.4 million low- and middle-income college students.

8. Slash $1.6 billion from the National Institutes of Health, a cut that experts say would "send shockwaves" through cancer research, likely result in cuts to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research, and cause job losses.

9. End the only federal family planning program, including cutting all federal funding that goes to Planned Parenthood to support cancer screenings and other women's health care.

10. Send 10,000 low-income veterans into homelessness by cutting in half the number of veterans who get housing vouchers this year.

We've got to get the word out about this awful budget—right away. Please, share this with your friends on Facebook and Twitter, or by forwarding this email, today.

Sources:

1. "GOP spending plan would cost 700,000 jobs, new report says," The Washington Post, February 28, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206357&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=6

2. "GOP budget would cut funding for public broadcasting," The Washington Independent, February 14, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206513&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=7

3. "NACHC Statement in Response to the Budget from the House Appropriations Committee," National Association of Community Health Centers website, accessed March 4, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206514&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=8

4."Bye Bye, Big Bird. Hello, E. Coli.," The New Republic, February 12, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206104&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=9

House Republican Spending Cuts Target Programs For Children And Pregnant Women
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206566&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=10

5. "Obama and the GOP's Spending Cuts: Where's the Outrage?" Mother Jones, February 18, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206569&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=11

6. Ibid.

7. "Deficit Reduction on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable," Center for American Progress, March 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206518&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=12 (PDF)

8. "The GOP Budget and Cancer—Why New Research Is at Risk," Politics Daily, February 27, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206515&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=13

"Republican Budget Cuts at Heart of Medical Research: Albert Hunt," Bloomberg, February 20, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206516&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=14

"Durbin: Cuts to NIH put research jobs at risk," Business Week, February 28, 2011
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9LLSCB00.htm

9. "GOP Spending Plan: X-ing Out Title X Family Planning Funds," Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206105&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=15

10. "House GOP Spending Cuts Would Prevent 10,000 Low-Income Veterans From Receiving Housing Assistance," Think Progress, March 1, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206517&id=26412-10220574-IM_3P.x&t=16

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Tuesday: Important meeting in Floral Park

Defend the Dream Campaign Meeting: Tuesday in Floral Park Host: Bill R., MoveOn member Where: Floral Park Pizzeria (in Floral Park) When: Tuesday, Mar. 8, at 7:00 PM Can you come? Click below for more details and to RSVP: I can come. Sorry, I can't make it this time. What: Our movement to rebuild the American Dream is just getting started. With the ongoing struggle in Wisconsin and the federal budget fight heating up, we're forging ahead with our next big mobilization. MoveOn members in your community are meeting to plan our next steps. Whether you can organize the next event or just have an hour to spare, we need everyone to pitch in to build the movement.   And don't worry, this email was sent through the MoveOn system, so your personal contact info is kept private.

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Sunday in Westbury: Defend the dream meeting

MoveOn members are planning our next major mobilization for the American Dream movement. There's a meeting in Westbury on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011, at 2:00 PM. Can you make it? RSVP here

Dear MoveOn member,

The American Dream movement is just getting started.

Saturday's massive mobilization showed us that Americans are fired up to defend the American Dream. And the public is on our side: A recent New York Times poll shows that the majority of Americans oppose Republicans' anti-worker, legislation.¹   

With the backing of the American public, we need to go on the offensive. So we're planning a  "Defend the Dream" 50-state day of action in mid-March. MoveOn members in your area are meeting up to plan the local event—and we need folks like you pitching in.

There's a Save the American Dream Meeting in Westbury on Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011, at 2:00 PM. Can you make it?

Yes, I'll be there!

To beat Republicans and the tea party, progressives everywhere need to go full throttle. At the meeting, we'll celebrate our rally success and make plans for the next "Defend the Dream" mobilization. The same group of dedicated MoveOn members who planned Saturday's rally are meeting in Westbury. We'll be even more powerful if more people join in—can you attend a campaign meeting on Sunday in Westbury? Click here to RSVP and get involved:

Yes, I'll be there!

Thanks for all you do.

–Lenore, Stephen, Joan, Tim, and the rest of the team   

P.S. Fired up and ready to go? Apply for the MoveOn Regional Organizer Academy—a six-week training program to give you the skills for a regional organizing role in the American Dream Movement. Click here to apply.
 

Source:

1. "Majority in Poll Back Employees in Public Sector Unions," The New York Times, February 28, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/us/01poll.html?src=me

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We could lose Wisconsin

Add your name to the statement of support: "I support the Wisconsin 14 and will stand with them in their brave opposition to Governor Walker's radical attacks on workers." Sign the statement of support

Dear MoveOn member,

We could be on the verge of losing in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin 14—the brave Democratic state senators who left the state to stop the Republican attacks on workers—are under increasing pressure to return to Wisconsin.

Governor Walker is even threatening to lay off thousands of state workers to blackmail Democrats into coming back.¹ And as soon as just one Democratic senator returns, Republicans will be able to jam through their terrible bill.

Unfortunately, over the last 24 hours there have been credible reports from blogs and local news reporters that this is imminent.²

These senators have been away from their homes and families for almost two weeks now, at great personal cost. Their bravery has made this whole fight possible, and it can't be easy. That's why we need to show them that they have the support of millions of progressives nationwide—and that as long as they stay strong, we'll stand with them.

Will you add your name to our emergency statement of support? We'll deliver your signatures and comments electronically, throughout the day, to the senators or their staffs, so they can see how much support they have.

Click here to add your name

The statement of support says: "I support the Wisconsin 14 and will stand with them in their brave opposition to Governor Walker's radical attacks on workers."

Thanks for all you do.

–Daniel, Lenore, Peter, Julia, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "Wisconsin Gov. Walker threatens to trigger layoffs for thousands of public workers," The Washington Post, February 26, 2011
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=206386&id=26372-10220574-bJyGFIx&t=4

2. "Some Wisconsin Democratic senators looking to return, recalls loom (Updated)," Daily Kos, March 1, 2011
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/03/01/951436/-Some-Wisconsin-Democratic-senators-looking-to-return,-recalls-loom-(Updated)

"Senate leader meets with some missing Democrats," Associated Press, March 1, 2011
http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=14163899

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