Note: The listing of events related to specific Democratic candidates does not represent endorsement of said candidates by Indivisible Upper East Side as a group unless such endorsement is explicitly stated. Details of events hosted by candidates and/or other organizations are provided for informational purposes only, and any questions about the events should be directed to the organizers.

Monday, August 20, 2018
Call Senator Chuck Schumer About Kavanaugh
Indivisible National is asking all of us to call our senators and tell them that we're against the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Here are phone numbers, email addresses, and scripts:

Senator Chuck Schumer. NYC office: (212) 486-4430; DC office: (202) 224-6542
- Hi, I am a constituent calling from [ZIP CODE] to ask Senator Schumer to unite all Democrats against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. As minority leader, it's Senator Schumer's job to make that happen. He MUST whip the vote and demand that all Democrats vote no to Kavanaugh. We've been calling on him to do that since the nomination was announced and I would like him to commit to this action now.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. NYC office: (212) 688-6262; DC office: (202) 224-4451
- Hi, I am a constituent calling from [ZIP CODE] to thank Senator Gillibrand for her strong stance against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. All Democrats should do the same, and I've been calling Senator Schumer to ask that he whip the vote to unite the Democrats if there is anyone hesitating. Will Senator Gillibrand please inform her colleague that constituents are now calling her office about this issue because there's been no commitment from him?

Bonus action:

Email Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
- I am not a constituent of yours but I am writing because your vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will affect the entire nation for decades. Kavanaugh's attacks on Roe v. Wade will undermine the ability of women through the U.S. to control their lives, and that includes the women who are your constituents. (And I'm sure you are familiar with studies that show the majority of women seeking abortions are poor and already have children.) I urge you to at least insist that no confirmation can proceed without the release of all Kavanaugh-related documents, just as the Republicans demanded complete documentation on all Democratic Supreme Court nominees. Please put people above political party and do the right thing for all women living in the U.S.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 - TWO ACTIONS
(1) Sign Up to Canvass on Saturday for Liuba Grechen Shirley
Liuba Grechen Shirley is the Democrat running for Congress against incumbent Peter King in New York District 2 on Long Island. Indivisible UES has officially endorsed her. On Saturday, Aug. 25, we be canvassing in her district. If you already signed up for the trip at our last meeting, you will be hearing from executive committee member Rich Meitin, and you don't need to do anything now. If you haven't signed up yet, please email now. Also, you can learn more from Indivisible National about how voter contact helps win elections by clicking here.

(2) Watch Cuomo and Nixon Gubernatorial Debate Livestream
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A Cuomo-Nixon gubernatorial debate is scheduled to be held at Golden Imperial Palace, 618 62nd Street, Brooklyn. Free tickets to attend in person are already sold out, but you can try showing up to see if there are cancellations. Doors open at 6 p.m. For everyone else, organizers have indicated they plan to have a livestream. Stay up to date about that by clicking here.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Email Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
Email the Republican senators considered most likely to be swayed against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh (contact links above). Here is our suggested text, but please remember that a personalized message is always best if you have the time:

I am not a constituent of yours but I am writing because your vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will affect the entire nation for decades. Kavanaugh's attacks on Roe v. Wade will undermine the ability of women through the U.S. to control their lives, and that includes the women who are your constituents. I urge you to at least insist that no confirmation can proceed without the release of all Kavanaugh-related documents, just as the Republicans demanded complete documentation on all Democratic Supreme Court nominees. Please put people above political party and do the right thing for all women living in the U.S.

Separately, a fundraising campaign is underway to fund a Democratic opponent to Collins if she follows party line on Kavanaugh. Learn more about that and donate here.

Thursday, August 23, 2018
Cynthia Nixon at "Women Smashing the Status Quo" Forum
Small City
55-C 9th Street
Brooklyn
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon will be part of a forum which also includes attorney general candidate Zephyr Teachout; and state senate candidates Julia Salazar and Jasi Robinson. Hear firsthand from them how they plan to address women's health, reproductive justice and gender equity. This will be a moderated panel, but will have an open Q + A at the end.

Friday, August 24, 2018
Call (and Resistbot )Your Senators
The appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court will lead to an extreme-right court for decades. This is a priority fight. Plan to join us at a march on Sunday (see below). Today, we're going to reiterate Monday's messages for Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both by phone and by Resistbot (text the word RESIST to 50409 to use Resistbot). Here are suggested scripts -- you are encouraged to personalize them.

Senator Chuck Schumer. NYC office: (212) 486-4430; DC office: (202) 224-6542
- Hi, I am a constituent calling from [ZIP CODE] to ask Senator Schumer to unite all Democrats against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. As minority leader, it's Senator Schumer's job to make that happen. He MUST whip the vote and demand that all Democrats vote no to Kavanaugh. We've been calling on him to do that since the nomination was announced and I would like him to commit to this action now.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. NYC office: (212) 688-6262; DC office: (202) 224-4451
- Hi, I am a constituent calling from [ZIP CODE] to thank Senator Gillibrand for her strong stance against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. All Democrats should do the same, and I've been calling Senator Schumer to ask that he whip the vote to unite the Democrats if there is anyone hesitating. Will Senator Gillibrand please inform her colleague that constituents are now calling her office about this issue because there's been no commitment from him?

Saturday, August 25, 2018
Canvass for Liuba Grechen Shirley in NY02
Executive committee member Rich Meitin has organized a day of canvassing for Democratic candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley on Long Island. See Tuesday's entry for more details.

Sunday, August 26, 2018
Fight for Roe v. Wade: National Day of Action
11:30 am.: Meeting time for Indivisible UES members at 86th and Lex, NW corner
Noon: Scheduled start time for event in City Hall Park
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is guaranteed to attack Roe v. Wade. From the organizers of the "Unite for Justice" national day of action: " On August 26, all across the country, Americans will stand united in commitment to our freedom and our future to demand that the U.S. Senate stop Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for a lifelong appointment to the Supreme Court. United, we will to fight to ensure Brett Kavanaugh never gets confirmed by the Senate. We will #StopKavanaugh." Information on the Manhattan event is here. Please RSVP here if you'd like to go with a group of Indivisible UES members.

-- Weekly newsletter #76 written by Wendy Brandes, executive committee, Indivisible Upper East Side

Disclaimer: By choosing to attend any events listed herein, I acknowledge the risks involved, and that I agree to participate non-violently and in accordance with the law. During some events, acts of civil disobedience may be initiated by individual participants. I acknowledge and agree that Indivisible Upper East Side is not responsible for any such acts of individual participants which are unlawful, nor is Indivisible Upper East Side soliciting my participation in any such activity. I agree that I am solely responsible for any decision to participate in any acts of civil disobedience and any consequences, legal or otherwise, that may result from that decision.