Photos: The People Lead

Photos: The People Lead

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PHOTOS: THE PEOPLE LEAD January 13, 2021 Grassroots groups call on U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald to do better Brookfield, Wis. -- Constituents from across the 5th Congressional District called on U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) to do a better job of representing Wisconsin and to protect and strengthen democracy instead of weakening it. ​Members of Grassroots Germantown, Indivisible Lake Country, Indivisible Tosa and Menomonee Falls Action Team joined forces for a coordinated call, postcard and social media campaign as part of the Indivisible movement’s The People Lead national week of action Jan. 11-15. “We're demanding accountability, action and compassion from Rep.…
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The People Lead

The People Lead

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On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. We did that! We canvassed, we called, we texted, we protested, we held town halls, we stood up at meetings, we organized. But we know that our work isn’t over. Join us for a day of action as Congress heads back into session! We're demanding accountability, action, and compassion from Representative Scott Fitzgerald and Senator Ron Johnson.  The People Lead: What's the ask? Write postcards to Fitzgerald/Johnson that we will provide, along with instructions. (Each member of a household can complete a set…
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MFAT Election Protection & Safety Call Guide

MFAT Election Protection & Safety Call Guide

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MFAT ELECTION PROTECTION & SAFETY CALL GUIDE All Day, 1/5/2021 Note: Our message has more impact when we can share the hard work of actual constituents in the Falls. If possible, please have someone take a photo of you making your calls today and email or text it to us. Our contact info is: 262.735.5959 calls & texts / organizing@mfactionteam.com. GOALS To stand up for the people’s vote in this past fall’s free and fair Wisconsin election (“the election”).To remind Sen. Ron Johnson that he represents every Wisconsinite and we will hold him accountable when he doesn’t uphold his oath…
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How to Contact Scott Fitzgerald

How to Contact Scott Fitzgerald

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HOW TO CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT FITZGERALD U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3rd, 2021, replacing retired Former Representative Jim Sensenbrenner. The congressman represents constituents in the 5th Congressional District of Wisconsin, which includes Menomonee Falls. He has offices in Brookfield (in-district) and Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE Washington DC Office1507 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-5101 BROOKFIELD DISTRICT OFFICE Brookfield District Office120 Bishops Way #154Brookfield, WI 53005Phone: (262) 784-1111 Have you seen the photos from MFAT's inaugural visit to Congressman Fitzgerald's…
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Democrats, Restore Our Power in the House

Democrats, Restore Our Power in the House

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DEMOCRATS, RESTORE OUR POWER IN THE HOUSE BY CHANGING THE RULES At the beginning of each Congress, the House of Representatives votes on a set of rules that they operate under for the entirety of the upcoming session. Most provisions that the House will pass are relatively non-controversial and set the requirements for things like the congressional schedule, how Congress will keep records, and how Members of Congress can use their office funds. However, some of those rules make it harder to pass progressive legislation. There are two provisions in particular that present a barrier to progressive legislation: the “Motion…
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