“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What happens to one of us—across state lines, in courtrooms, or at the ballot box—affects all of us. The laws being passed. The rights being stripped. The silence being rewarded. The division being fueled. It’s all connected. They benefit when we’re too distracted to act. When we’re fighting each other instead of the systems harming us. When we believe that specific acts or bills don't concern us. When we give up on our right for our voices to be heard or think that there's nothing we can do. This moment isn’t distant. It’s already here. And none of us can afford to sit it out. Call your people. Call your reps. Call the question: What are we doing (together) to defend each other? Because every issue, every single one, hinges on the right to vote, to speak, and to show up. Democracy only works if we do. (fb)

The House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act today in a vote of 220-208. The SAVE Act will now advance to the Senate where they will review, debate and vote. This is how laws get made — and why your vote matters. Stay informed and engaged in the legislative journey. https://t.co/DRiExwUfe5 (tw)