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 4th at 7pm at the shop. NOTE: We'll have a hiatus in October for Halloween month!
Can’t make it to The Witching Hour? Too far away? Thinking about starting your own accountability group? Two words: Do it! Email hello@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.
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, to urge Rep. Seth Moulton to pass a bipartisan reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program before the funding lapses on September 30th. Millions of children rely on this funding for insurance, and its reauthorization should not be held hostage to score partisan victories.
Also, I ask that he pressure the Department of Health and Human Services to reinstate full funding for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program so their important work can continue.
Lastly, I'm calling to express my support for the Raise the Wage Act, HR 15. Raising the minimum wage is necessary to combat poverty and income inequality in this country, grow the US economy, and create a better future for American families. Thank you so much for your time. [IF LEAVING A MESSAGE: Please leave full address to ensure call is tallied.]
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 couple reasons: First, to express my opposition to Kate's Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. These bills will jeopardize local law enforcement's ability to protect our cities and instill even more fear among our immigrant communities. I urge the senator to oppose these anti-immigrant bills and work towards better, comprehensive immigration reform.
I’m also calling to ask that they vote no on H.J.111, which overturns the CFPB’s recent Arbitration Rule. As highlighted by the response to the recent Equifax security breach, allowing consumers to take group action against financial institutions is a necessary check against predatory, risky and illegal banking practices.
Lastly, I'm calling to demand that the senator vote against the Cassidy-Graham ACA repeal bill. It's appalling the Senate GOP is pushing through a bill without a CBO score instead of working to strengthen the ACA's individual markets. The American people want a bipartisan approach to repairing the ACA, not a repeal of it.
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]
5. Call the Governor Charlie Baker
+617-725-4005
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, STREET].
I’m calling to thank the governor for standing up against the Graham-Cassidy repeal of the ACA. A bipartisan approach to fixing the ACA and stabilizing the insurance markets is the approach I want our elected officials to take. Please tell the governor to continue to fight on our behalf; we’re counting on [him/her] to help save our healthcare. Thank you.
[IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied]
6. Call the Department of Education
+800-872-5327
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, STREET].
I’m calling to urge Secretary DeVos to maintain the critical Title IX (Title 9) protections for survivors of campus sexual assault as guided by the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter. This is a serious and troubling epidemic, and it is vital that schools maintain strong policy guidelines to protect its vulnerable students. 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]
7. Call the Department of Health and Human Services
+202-205-5445
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, STREET].
I'm calling because I'm outraged that the Department of Health and Human Services is terminating critical funding two years early for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, which has helped reduce the US teen pregnancy rate to an all-time low.
Thank you for your time and attention. [IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street 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 November 4th:
9/21/17
New Americans Voter Registration Drive
9/23/17
Yes on 1 Canvassing in Salem
9/23/17
Raise Up MA North Shore Signature Gathering
9/23/17
Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour
9/23/17
ODIS Launch Party @ Seven Gables
9/27/17
From Talk to Action: Taking a Stand Against Racism and Hate
9/27/17
ACLU Lobby Day
9/27/17
Public Clothing Drive
9/27/17
Immigrants on Immigration
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.
