The Witching Hour is HausWitch’s attempt to help our community stay accountable for their activism. We call representatives, senators and other government officials from around the Salem, MA area about things we care about and donate to local causes.
The next Hour is November 18th at 7pm at the shop.
Can’t make it to The Witching Hour? Too far away? Thinking about starting your own accountability group? Two words: Do it! Email cheryl@hauswitch.com if you need guidance.
ATTENTION!
Salem Votes Nov. 7, 2017 for Mayor, City Council, & the Sanctuary for Peace Ordinance.
Find your ward and polling place.
Text ‘Resist’ to 50409 and say what you’ve gotta say to our senators.
Keep track of Christine Madore’s campaign here: https://www.facebook.com/christineforsalem/
Donate to Madore’s campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/christinemadore
Donate to Kim Driscoll’s campaign here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/kimdriscoll
Donate to Ana Campos’s campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/camposward4
1. Write down your emails for the Witching Hour Update Email
2. Take a moment to BREATHE
3. Call and thank your representatives (More scripts can be found on 5calls.org)
Seth Moulton + 202-225-8020 and if the office voicemail is full: + 978-531-1669
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, STREET]. I’m calling for a couple of reasons. First, I urge Rep. Seth Moulton to support the Alexander-Murray bill to reinstate cost-sharing reduction payments and funding for ACA enrollment outreach. CSR payments help keep individual market premiums down, and failing to reinstate them will leave thousands unable to afford healthcare coverage.
I'm also calling to express my opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It is clear this bill is designed to benefit the ultra-wealthy and corporations while providing minimal benefits to most middle-class households. I ask that Rep. Seth Moulton oppose this truly unfair and harmful tax plan.
Finally, I'm calling to urge Rep. Seth Moulton to make a public statement that the firing of Special Counsel Mueller by Trump would be completely unacceptable. It's the duty of Congress to serve as a check on Trump and prevent him from sending our democracy into a tailspin.
Thank you for your hard work answering the phones. [IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied]
4. Call and thank our senators
+1 202-224-2742 (Office of Edward J. Markey, one of our Senators)
+1 202-224-4543 (Office of Elizabeth Warren, one of our Senators)
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, STREET].
I'm calling for a few reasons: First, I'm calling to urge [Rep’s Name] to support the Alexander-Murray bill to reinstate cost-sharing reduction payments and funding for ACA enrollment outreach. CSR payments help keep individual market premiums down, and failing to reinstate them will leave thousands unable to afford healthcare coverage.
I’m also calling to ask [Rep’s Name] to vote against the confirmation of Eric Dreiband as head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division. He is unqualified and has a disturbing track record of supporting discriminatory actions against women, transgender people, Muslims, and many others. Please do the right thing and reserve this important position for someone who actually supports civil rights.
Finally, I'm calling to express my opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It is clear this bill is designed to benefit the ultra-wealthy and corporations while providing minimal benefits to most middle-class households. I ask that the Senator oppose this truly unfair and harmful tax plan. Thank you for your time and attention. [IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied]
5. Call the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
+202-224-4971
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, STREET].
I'm calling to ask that the committee find other means to produce federal revenue than reopening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas drilling. We should not destroy protected land and endanger wildlife to fund unnecessary tax breaks for the wealthy. Please pass my message along to the Chairman and other committee members. Thank you for your time and attention. [IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied]
6. Call Ajit Pai, FCC Chairman
+202-418-1000
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a concerned customer from [CITY, STATE, STREET]..
I'm calling to express my disapproval that the FCC is trying to kill net neutrality and the strong Title II oversight of Internet Service Providers. Preserving an open internet is crucial for fair and equal access to the resources and information available on it. [Optional: Explain why net neutrality is personally important to you or your work] Thank you for your time and attention.
[IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied]
7. Call the Department of Homeland Security
+202-282-8495
Hello, my name is [NAME], I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, STREET]. I'm calling to ask the department to support suspending the Jones Act for Puerto Rico for a 1-year period. Trump’s 10-day suspension is not adequate enough time for Puerto Rico to import all of the needed food, supplies, and fuel required to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Maria.Thank you for your time. [IF LEAVING A MESSAGE: Please leave your home address to ensure your call is tallied.]
8. Choose two events and go to them before the next Witching Hour. Find a buddy, or a few and carpool.
Find all links to Facebook Events in our Google Doc: http://bit.ly/WitchingHourDoc
Before the Moon on 11/18/17:
11/6/17
Vigil for Climate Action
11/7/17
Youth Day of Action
11/8/17
Abort! Abort! EMA Fund Benefit
11/8/17
Rally in solidarity with people protected by (TPS).
11/11/17
Salem Arts 10th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser
11/11/17
Veterans Town Hall
11/13/17
Feminist and Queer Happy Hour
11/14/17
SalemStandsWithPuertoRico Benefit
11/14/17
No Place For Hate Monthly Meeting
11/17/17
International Law, Local Justice: Human Rights Transformed
11/18/17
Fight Supremacy 2.0
11/19/17
November Racial Justice Brunch
Friendly Reminder:
Our Moon Meditation starts at 8pm. If you come to The Witching Hour to get political and then want to stay for the meditation please remember to buy your ticket ahead of time next time at stag.hauswitch.com/events. You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay in the shop…without a ticket ;).
Questions? Email hello@hauswitch.com.
