The speed that this all came together is impressive! The map— always getting updated with more and more locations—is a really effective way to see the action’s reach and to build momentum.
Very good and my thanks and compliments to all the local efforts. There can be a role for your state legislators to get involved. When I served the legislature, there were efforts to divest of state pension investments from South Africa related entities. This was during part timeunder apartheid. It may not have passed, but it did give an opportunity to for state legislators to become involved in international politics. Similar efforts were done during the funding of the contras under Ronald Reagan. I know I’m showing my age.
Great point. One thing we’re looking into is which legislators have campaign accounts at Citizens Bank, and asking them to apply pressure to the Bank and/or leave if not satisfied.
The speed that this all came together is impressive! The map— always getting updated with more and more locations—is a really effective way to see the action’s reach and to build momentum.
The whole coalition really stepped up quickly, divided the work and rowed together to get this launched!
We've been picketing daily for 3 weeks in Brattleboro VT! Thanks for the materials.
Very good and my thanks and compliments to all the local efforts. There can be a role for your state legislators to get involved. When I served the legislature, there were efforts to divest of state pension investments from South Africa related entities. This was during part timeunder apartheid. It may not have passed, but it did give an opportunity to for state legislators to become involved in international politics. Similar efforts were done during the funding of the contras under Ronald Reagan. I know I’m showing my age.
Great point. One thing we’re looking into is which legislators have campaign accounts at Citizens Bank, and asking them to apply pressure to the Bank and/or leave if not satisfied.
Good idea. This idea could be expanded to candidates as well who are running for state or federal offices
Great point thanks!
Really appreciate your sharing the logistics part. Many of us are leaving this in real time. It helps to see how others have solved similar problems.
Any tips that you’ve found that worked well?
Cool! It’s so great when some people get together and divvy up the work and get it done!