In this thread, please post your suggestions for how to advance a progressive agenda.

Flames, even gentle ones, will be hidden.

Here is what I am planning to do in my "first 100 days"

1. Triple my annual contribution to the American Civil Liberties Union
2. Triple my annual contribution to the Southern Poverty Law Center
3. Triple my annual contribution to Americans United For the Separation of Church and State
4. Spend more time babysitting my nieces and nephews, to help shape and guide their young hearts and minds as they grow

I hope to add to this list, based on your suggestions.

Let us look forward with strength, hope and love.

Peace on Earth.

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I plan to triple my contributions to Convention of States.

I do not agree with this group's platform and I find your suggestion to be unhelpful.

I do not consider dissension to be "flaming", so I will not hide your post.

I will, however, identify it as being nonconstructive.

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One down, three to go.



Dear Eric and Angela,

Thank you for making a donation to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Your gift will have a profound impact in our fight against hate groups and support our work in classrooms and courtrooms across the nation.

Today, we're facing a new reality – a president-elect who has denigrated people because of their race, their religion, their ethnicity, their gender, and more.

Our mission is to hold Donald Trump to what he is saying now – that he will be a president for all Americans and that he will work to bind the wounds of division, wounds that his own words have caused.

We're already at work.

The day after the election we provided resources to our nation's teachers to help them begin to heal the scars that the campaign has left on their students.

And we've alerted the country to the reaction of white supremacists to Mr. Trump's election in an effort to inoculate the nation against their growing influence.

Tomorrow, and every day in the future, we'll fight for the rights of the most vulnerable people in America – those victimized by bigotry and discrimination.

We hope Mr. Trump truly means what he says about reaching out to all Americans.

We are so grateful to know that there are people like you on our side, people who are so passionate about justice and equality. With your gift, you are there — by our side — when we're fighting hate, teaching tolerance, and seeking justice for those who have no other advocate.

Your personal commitment to SPLC's work for justice and tolerance is deeply appreciated and it will make a difference in the lives of the people we help.

Donation Date: 11/9/2016
Donation Amount: $XXX.XX
Credit Card: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Your pending charge may appear as: BLK* Nonprofit
Confirmation Number: 4787349671536248404087

Sincerely,
Morris Dees Signature
Morris Dees
Founder, Southern Poverty Law Center

P.S. A tax receipt will be mailed to you for your gift. Electronic versions are also available upon request.

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Two down, two to go.


Dear Eric and Angela ,

Thank you so much for your generous gift to the American Civil Liberties Union.

We’re facing some of our biggest and most challenging legal battles — and we’re being called on at every turn to defend the rights and liberties that we cherish. Your support helps ensure that we have the resources we need to prevail.

With gratitude,

Anthony D. Romero
Executive Director
American Civil Liberties Union


Confirmation Code:


502474

Gift Amount:


$XXX.XX

Gift Type:


One-time


Note: Contributions to the American Civil Liberties Union are not tax deductible. To learn more click here.

American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004-2400
Tel: 212-549-2500

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Three down - one to go. I will see nieces and nephews soon.



Dear Eric and Angela,

Thank you for your online donation to Americans United for Separation of Church and State! Your support will bolster AU's many legislative, legal, grassroots and educational efforts to protect and shore up the wall of separation.

Below is a summary of your gift. You may also access a receipt online by clicking on this link: xxxx

If you receive Church & State magazine, $18 of your annual giving is its non-deductible subscription fee. The remainder of your total annual giving is deductible to the full extent of the law.

If you have any questions about your donation, please reply to this email or call us at the number below.

On behalf of AU's staff and Board of Trustees, thank you again for your generous gift in support of Americans United, and your passion for church-state separation.

Barry W. Lynn

Barry W. Lynn, Executive Director



PS - Double your contribution at no cost to you; find out if your employer has a matching gifts program!



Your Name and Address

Eric and Angela Korpela

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xxxxx, CA xxxxx



Payment Info

Amount: $ xxx.xx

Payment Method: Discover ending in xxxx

Date: 11/9/2016

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I will most likely continue to live my life in the same manor as before. I really doubt that much will change and will plan accordingly.

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Bob DeWoody

My motto: Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow as it may not be required. This no longer applies in light of current events.

Dear Gary,
Thank you for making a donation to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
...
Donation Date: 11/9/2016
Donation Amount: $xxx.xx
Confirmation Number: 4787538419356441704057

Dear Gary,
Thank you so much for your generous gift to the American Civil Liberties Union.
...
Donation Amount: $XXX.XX
Donation Type: One-time
Confirmation Code: 513918

Dear Gary,
Thank you for your online donation to Americans United for Separation of Church and State!
...
Amount: $XXX.XX
Payment Method: Credit Card
Date: 11/10/2016

Ang:

How about seeing if UC Berkeley has a public lecture slot that Morris Dees or Richard Cohen of SLPC could come and spread the message of tolerance?

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How about seeing if UC Berkeley has a public lecture slot that Morris Dees or Richard Cohen of SLPC could come and spread the message of tolerance?

I will see if I can figure out who to email with that excellent suggestion.

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How about joining in Shervin Pishevar's campaign.

Shervin Pishevar wants to help California secede from the US

Venture capitalist and Hyperloop One co-founder Shervin Pishevar said he wants to help California to secede from the United States and a Donald Trump presidency.

Pishevar tweeted Tuesday night as the election was unfolding that he will be "announcing and funding a legitimate campaign for California to become its own nation," if Trump won the race.

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I like Governor Jerry Brown's idea better - build a wall around California!!!

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I like Governor Jerry Brown's idea better - build a wall around California!!!

And get Trump to pay for it?

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This thread is now begging for a California Ãœber Alles joke! ;)

(Though I'm guessing not a lot of people here listen to the Kennedys, or know the lyrics to the song)

BTW Jerry Brown is STILL Governor!?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Ãœber_Alles

Edit: And Laugh of the Day easily goes to WK. I really did laugh out loud :D

This thread is now begging for a California Ãœber Alles joke! ;)

(Though I'm guessing not a lot of people here listen to the Kennedys, or know the lyrics to the song)

BTW Jerry Brown is STILL Governor!?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Ãœber_Alles

Edit: And Laugh of the Day easily goes to WK. I really did laugh out loud :D

The DEAD Kennedys? What about milkmen? How is the public image, lately?

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Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes.

I really don't think that suggesting walls be built is constructive.
I would like to see less devisiveness not more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TUfxx2JrqY

http://spellbindingmusic.com/anais-mitchell-why-we-build-the-wall/
Anais Mitchell is one of the most Progessive political people I have ever met.

BTW Jerry Brown is STILL Governor!?

It's complicated.

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BTW Jerry Brown is STILL Governor!?

It's complicated.

LOL!!!

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Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes.

BTW Jerry Brown is STILL Governor!?

It's complicated.

LOL!!!

Depending on when you first took note, it may be "Again".

But.. yeah.

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Janice

People might consider sending a message to not hate
https://www.splcenter.org/tell-donald-trump-reject-hate-and-bigotry-0

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Ok,

How about an END to the politics of division?

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https://youtu.be/iY57ErBkFFE

#Texit

Don't blame me, I voted for Johnson(L) in 2016.

Truth is dangerous... especially when it challenges those in power.