Dishonored - Action Alert, July 27, 2026

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Stop the War, Voter Suppression & AG Nominee

Trump is ramping up pressure on the U.S. Senate to agree to the budget framework passed by the House last week, which provides $87 billion in additional support for his illegal war in Iran and incorporates key pieces of the SAVE Act, potentially disenfranchising millions of voters. The framework lays the groundwork for yet another budget reconciliation bill that can be passed by a simple majority vote, avoiding a filibuster. We need to make sure it is stopped before the August recess.

Meanwhile, Trump continues to defy Congress's bipartisan War Powers resolutions by resuming bombing in Iran following a failed ceasefire. His attempts to whitewash this already unpopular war now focus on suppressing casualty numbers -- dishonoring the four service members tragically killed last weekend by removing them from the official death toll for the war, and favorably comparing casualties in his illegal war to wars under his predecessors.

A vote on the nomination of Todd Blanche as U.S.Attorney General is also expected in the Senate this week after GOP no-shows on the Senate Judiciary Committee caused a one-week postponement of the vote. Blanche has amply demonstrated his loyalty to the President -- he handled the incomplete, bungled release of the Epstein files -- and his appointment will further politicize the Justice Department. Let our elected officials know we are still paying attention! The war is illegal, the SAVE Act is unjust, and Blanche is unfit!

Call or email FL Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody this week. Demand that they oppose Budget Reconciliation 3.0. Reach them through the Capitol switchboard (202.224.3121) or click on their names to send an email. Use this script from 5 Calls to make the case.
Make sure you also let Scott & Moody know that you oppose Todd Blanche's appointment as Attorney General and expect them to do the same. We need an attorney general who will act in the country's best interest, not Trump's.
And while you have them on the line, tell them we expect US service members to be recognized and honored for their sacrifice, not discounted to make the casualty numbers look good.

Gubernatorial Virtual Forum Wednesday

Tune in Wednesday, July 29th at 6 p.m. for the Gubernatorial Virtual Forum hosted by Florida Rising. Hear directly from the candidates for Florida Governor on their priorities and plans to help working families. Find out how they will make the state more affordable and invest in neglected communities. Sign up here for the ZOOM link.

Florida Rising is a statewide voting rights and grassroots organizing group in Florida working to build power in Black and Brown communities and to advance multiracial unity through issue campaigns, including democratic rights, criminal justice reform, climate, gender, housing, and immigrant justice.

Duval School Board Candidate Forum Thursday

Families for Strong Public Schools will host a Duval School Board Candidate Forum -- co-moderated by two Fletcher and Wolfson High School students -- on Thursday, July 30th from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Main Library Conference Center, 303 N. Main Street, Jacksonville. The forum will feature candidates for School Board Seat 2, which includes the Beaches, as well as Seats 4 and 6. RSVP here.

Hands Off Our Vote Kickoff Call Thursday

Indivisible will kick off its Hands Off Our Vote election protection initiative with a national call on Thursday, July 30, at 8 p.m. Hands Off Our Vote is Indivisible’s national program to ensure all eligible voters get to cast their ballot, and that those ballots get counted. The program will help you be ready to respond to any attacks and shine a light on the bad actors threatening our basic constitutional rights. Sign up for the ZOOM link here.

Beaches Library Protest!

It's that time of year again: bring school supplies next week to donate to Beaches Elementary Schools! We'll be back next Saturday at 10 a.m. Love these umbrellas --- great way to beat the heat while reclaiming our democracy!

RAISE HOTLINE: 1-888-600-5762

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