Stuff to do: July 7 edition
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With the passage of H.R. 1, I know some rolls may be feeling acute despair. To be sure, to quote one of my favorite musicians, in challenging times such as these, despair is a reasonable response, but hope is unreasonable, and love is even greater than that. Let’s take refuge in this and recommit ourselves to meet the challenges before us.
Texas Floods: How to Help
Of utmost importance is how to help those suffering from the brutal floods in Central Texas.
According to the Texas Tribune, local groups are prioritizing monetary donations and compiling lists of volunteers as those become necessary.
The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund has been set up to help those impacted by the floods.
From the Tribune: “The fund was created by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a 501(c)(3) charity, that will be directing money to “vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance,” according to its site.” The link is embedded and I’m posting it here:
https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201
Also, from the Trib: “Southern Oaks Church is accepting gift cards and monetary donations for flood recovery. You can donate online here. The church is sharing updates of the changing needs for volunteers on its Facebook page. You can sign up to volunteer here.
“Kerrville police said Salvation Army Kerrville is the point of contact for a volunteer database and can be reached at tcr.communityos.org or by calling 830-465-4797.”
Treaty Oak Distillery at 16604 Fitzhugh Rd in Dripping Springs is looking for cleaning and recovery supplies, food and water, emergency supplies, personal hygiene products, tools and more.
TEXSAR, an Austin-based nonprofit specializing in emergency response, has deployed swiftwater rescue teams, boats, drones and search dogs to aid in the search for the missing. The group was aiming to raise $100,000 to sustain its efforts. Donations can be made online.
A coalition of Austin-area organizations and activists led by Hands Off Central Texas said it was taking donations cleaning kits, personal hygiene packs and period packs on Monday, July 7 at Noble Joe Coffee Co. at 1620 E Riverside Dr. in Austin. The coalition said it is focusing on needs, including housing, food, transportation and medical needs, not already being met by churches, local government and other assistance. Monetary donations can be made at fundly.com/july4floodtx, and businesses or organizations interested in offering resources can email president@handsoffcentraltx.org.
Thanks to the Texas Tribune for posting all of this. To follow up with them and stay up to date: https://www.texastribune.org/series/texas-floods-hill-country-kerrville/.
Regular postings
In terms of in-person actions to engage in, here are a few.
Tomorrow and every Tuesday:
Tuesdays at Senator John Cornyn’s!
Come join the weekly protest in front of one Texas leading embarrassments who isn’t Ted Cruz, but not for lack of trying.
Every Tuesday in front of Sen. Cornyn’s office:
11:30 am to 1pm
5300 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX
Harris County Organizing Rally with Colin Allred
Thursday, July 10
6 – 7pm CDT
Julia C Hester House
2020 Solo St
Cafecito, Comunidad y Cultura
Community Event · Volunteer organized for United We Dream Network
Sunday, July 13
12 – 3pm CDT
Las Perras Cafe
3504 Harrisburg Blvd
Join United We Dream for Cafecito, Comunidad y Cultura — a celebration of resistance, cultura, and community power! In a time when our communities are under attack, we’re choosing joy as an act of resistance, planting seeds of change through culture, connection, and movement building.
What to Expect:
Cultural Performances: ✨ Aztec Dance by Calpulli Tecuancoyotl ✨ Folklórico by Ballet Folklórico Herencia Mexicana de Houston ✨ Folklórico by Ballet Folklórico del Consulado de México en Houston ✨ Salsa Dance by Fanny Ramirez
Online Events:
Field Tactics 101
Virtual Training · Hosted by NDTC
Wednesday, July 9
1 – 2pm EDT
Join from anywhere
Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, July 9th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Field Tactics 101. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:
- Review the role of Field in securing electoral victories
- Discuss the most common field tactics used on political campaigns
- Introduce strengths and weaknesses of specific Field tactics
- Highlight the impact of layering multiple Field Tactics
This training is right for you if you'll be talking to voters on behalf of a campaign or cause by participating in activities like canvassess and phone banks.
For more info and to register: https://mobilize.us/s/PHEkNf.
One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism
Wednesdays
8 – 9pm EDT
Join from anywhere
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and full-scale attacks on our democracy. We don’t have to wait until it’s too late. We can stop this. But it’ll take all of us—not just on single days of mass action, but through sustained organizing in our communities.
That’s why this summer, we’re launching One Million Rising—a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we build people power that can’t be ignored. You’re invited to join us—and lead.
Let’s build a force bigger than fear and louder than hate. Let’s get ready. Let’s get organized. Let’s stop Trump.
Session 1: The Moment & Your Mission - July 16 Get oriented to making meaning of this moment and the role you can play in coordinated strategic action.
Session 2: How to Make it Happen - July 30 This train-the-trainer session is how we get to one million. Learn not just our strategy, but how you can train others and get them on board. You'll host your first community resistance gathering after this session.
Session 3: What Now? - August 13 You'll be onboarded to basic campaign design and learn how to implement it locally as well as get plugged into our next national campaign work. Your second community resistance gathering will move this action forward.
Sign up for all 3 sessions to get the most out of this experience. Watch it live with a friend in person, and get ready now to host your own community resistance gatherings after the second and third sessions. This is how we get to 1 million!
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GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON - Host Calls
Virtual Meeting · Hosted by John Lewis Actions
Thursday, July 10
7 – 8pm EDT
+ 1 more day
Join from anywhere
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.
On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Join us for a national day of nonviolent action as we rally, march, host teach-ins, press conferences, and vigils to demand that Congress fight back and protect our freedom to vote!
To help support you in hosting a local event, we'll be hosting weekly trainings to go over tips for hosting an impactful local event. Find our call schedule here:
July 3rd: Coalition Building + Event Checklist! July 10th: Safety and Security July 15th: Media & Final Event Checklist!
https://mobilize.us/s/ppQQVx
Blockwalk with Team Menefee!
Canvass · Hosted by Christian D. Menefee for Congress
Saturday, July 12
9 – 11am CDT
Scenic Woods Park
7449 Lakewood Dr
We're hitting the streets to talk to voters, spread the word, and build momentum for Christian Menefee’s campaign for Congress! We’re building a grassroots movement to bring bold, principled leadership to Congress—and we can’t do it without you.
https://mobilize.us/s/IenasN
Civil Resistance Study Group
Virtual Training · Volunteer organized for Indivisible
Saturday, July 12
10 – 11am MDT
+ 1 more day
Join from anywhere
Hosted in Boulder, CO 80302
This study group meets virtually most Saturdays to learn about civilian-based movements and campaigns that have strategically used nonviolent action to effect positive change.
We will be moving through the United States Institute of Peace curriculum, Citizen Participation 1: Dynamics.
These meetings are dialogue based so please come prepared to participate!
For more info and to register: https://mobilize.us/s/6oGsqC
Letters to write, petitions to sign and miles to go before I sleep
All six of these are from The Progressive Reform Network
Top 6 Petitions
July 5, 2025
Sign one or more to take action!
SIGN: DENOUNCE Republicans for passing Trump's cruel budget
SIGN: Stop war with Iran. Pass a War Powers resolution.
SIGN: Stop Citizens United and get dark money OUT of our democracy.
SIGN: Unmask ICE. NO secret police in America!
SIGN: Tell your Senators not to rescind funding for PBS and NPR
SIGN: Demand DHS STOP blocking oversight at ICE detention centers
SIGN: Oppose RFK Jr's autism registry.
From Demand Progresd
TELL CONGRESS: Trump’s ICE agents are flooding communities, destroying families, and deporting innocent people. And many ICE agents are wearing masks, hiding their identities and acting like the White House’s secret police. Sign the petition: End mass deportations and unmask ICE!
https://act.demandprogress.org/sign/stop-authoritarian-deportations/
That’s all for now, though if something pressing shows up, I’ll updates accordingly!
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