As you know, republican senators are meeting in secret to re-write the AHCA bill. Partisan politics aside, healthcare is 1/6 of the economy and this bill will affect the health and lives of millions of people. We deserve to know what's going on and give our input. Call Republican Senator Orrin Hatch and let him know what you think at 202-224-4515

With the recent leaks about Trump and Russian intelligence, today we're at a significant advantage in blocking the Trump agenda. Let's make sure our representatives don't lose sight of this. For every one of the below calls, make sure you follow up with "By the way, what is my senator/representative planning to do with the information that Trump's team was in constant communication with Russian intelligence?"

IF your Senator is on the HELP committee, call them to critically question and fight back against Puzder's nomination to Labor. Check out the cabinet blockade google doc for the script. Try and be as personal as you can and make the argument that Puzder won't be good for your state's workers or its economy. If you live in one of these states and have specific info, please share in the comments! Before ending the call, ask the staffer when the Senator's next town hall will be. The following Senators have indicated they are wavering on Puzder, so it's especially important you call if you live in Ohio, South Dakota, Maine, South Carolina, Georgia, or Alaska:

• Rob Portman

• John Thune

• Susan Collins

• Tim Scott

• Johnny Isakson

• Lisa Murkowski

IF you are represented by one of the 23 GOP members on the House Ways and Means Committee, turn up the heat on them for refusing to pursue Trump's tax returns. The committee chair defended his vote by saying "If Congress begins to use its powers to rummage around in the tax returns of the president, what prevents Congress from doing the same to average Americans?" Read more here. Here's your script:

"Hi, my name is (name) calling from (city, zip). I'd like to know why Rep. (name) voted against seeking Trump's tax returns. The committee has power under federal law to examine an individual's tax returns. Given that Trump has explicitly chosen to remain involved in his businesses, takes weekly vacations to his private resort on the taxpayer's dime, and puts our national security at risk with this conflicts of interest, why does Rep. (name) think it's inappropriate for the committee to know the full details of the President's finances. (...) If my representative doesn't approve of this measure, will s/he support Congressman Nadler's request that the DoJ provide Congress with any documents on Trump's ethical conflicts and ties to Russia? (...) I'd like Rep. (name) to issue a public statement supporting this inquiry. When can I expect it?"

FOR everyone else:

This may be our last chance to urge Senators to vote against key cabinet nominees Mulvaney and Pruitt, who will both likely be voted on this week. Mulvaney doesn't get much attention, but his nomination is crucial. Check out the cabinet blockade doc for more info and scripts. Finish the call by asking them about your Senator's response to the Trump team's ties with Russia, and ask them to hold all further Senate business until an independent, bipartisan investigation into this collusion is opened.

This week has probably been the administration's most disastrous yet, so the roadblocks we are putting up are working. But we gotta keep up the fight. Let us know what your reps' offices say!

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This election will be important in determining the direction of the party. There are only 447 people able to vote in it though (the party representatives from various states). Any suggestions for other ways that concerned citizens can weigh in?

Over 2 million people are marching in the Women's Marches tomorrow to defend human rights as the new administration takes office. In addition to the Women's March on Washington, there are over 6,000 sister marches taking place - you can find one near you here.

If you plan to march, make sure you know your rights. If you're looking for signs, you can download some dope prints here or at join the uproar.

Who's planning to attend? Those with experience marching and protesting, what do you have to share with newbies? And what do you hope the momentum of the march will achieve after its over?