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Everyone Deserves a Home

In this podcast episode Everyone Deserves a Home, we speak with Connecticut State Senator Saoud Anwar about the prevalence of homelessness and housing insecurity across Connecticut. Many of us tend to think of Connecticut as a wealthy state—one that doesn’t struggle with issues like homelessness. But that perception is misleading. Connecticut, too, is home to many residents who are homeless or unhoused.

DON’T LET ‘EM GET AWAY WITH IT

There's a proposal and a piece of legislation hell bent on making our lives more difficult. You need to know about them and what to do about them! One takes aim at visitors to the US and the other at our precious freedom of speech. Don't let this regime get away with either! Regarding the onerous requirements DHS is looking to place on visitors from abroad, here is the email address you need: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov [CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov ]and the OMB control number you must reference in the subject line or body of the email:1651-0111.

Corruption Eruption

Hold The Line and Expand the Boycott List! Let your elected officials know Hegseth Must (1) Release the tapes of the Venezuelan strikes, and (2) GO!  Our elected pols need to secure us from the threats of AI and finally, Congressman Comer needs to hear from you at 202.225.4601.

Don't Let Up

In this episode of 'Girl You Gotta Know', hosts Celeste and Rory discuss pressing political issues, including the revival of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), state actions against federal overreach, and the need for regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). https://www.lwv.org/take-action/add-your-name-demand-equal-rights [https://www.lwv.org/take-action/add-your-name-demand-equal-rights]

Your Democracy Muscle

In advance of Thanksgiving, the REBs are grateful and suggest writing to blue governors to follow Gov Sherrill's lead and calling your elected leaders regarding Article II Sect 4.  Happy Thanksgiving All!