Day 76.

Today I emailed all the newspapers in Jason Chaffetz’ district to ask them to cover the fact that he’s not investigating the President. 65% of Utahans want him to investigate, according to the Salt Lake City Tribune. I used this document.

I also really, really enjoyed this.

Day 75.

I didn’t want yesterday to end. I stayed up talking with a friend and then looking at pictures from around the world until three in the morning. We were part of the beginning of something.

I danced and I rested today. Tomorrow I want to make yesterday keep going.

I just got a whole bunch of actions items. From the Women’s March and from Wall of Us.

If you haven’t seen this last one though, check it out. Swing Left. If you live in a blue town, you need to start here.

Day 74.

We marched. All over the country. All over the world.

There are pictures of it everywhere. You can see it out in the streets right now (they’re still out in NYC).

You know what is real. This is so big that it can’t be denied. Not in a room where nobody is allowed to ask questions. (Thanks to CNN for how they covered this story.)

Believe what you know is true.

Don’t believe the hype.

Day 72.

I really enjoy Samantha Bee’s show.

Did you notice her shirt last night? I have one too, from this marvelous boutique in my neighborhood. I wear it proudly.

Friends, I am what I am.

Be who you are. Today, tomorrow, and always.

Day 71.

Day 70.

First: always remember this.

Now.

Call the House Oversight Committee Chair Jason Chaffetz. Politely tell his staff that you’re outraged at how he’s targeting Walter Shaub, the head of the Office of Government Ethics. Demand that the Committee stop investigating Shaub, and start investigating President-Elect Trump over his inadequate divestment plan and violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.

Day 68.

I went with my family to a small demonstration in support of the Affordable Care Act today. Sometimes it feels good to get out there and do, with other people.

I’m thinking a lot about the Office of Government Ethics and the Affordable Care Act as efforts that need supporting this week.

I’m looking forward to the week to come.

Day 64.

In a few minutes I’m watching The Messy Truth. Van Jones is one of my favorite people and he’s dedicated this show to bringing together people from both sides. Face to face.

It’s on again in 2 weeks too.

I also want to point out that the wave of pressure about ethics vetting has delayed four cabinet appointments: DeVos (Education), Ross (Commerce), Pudzer (Labor), and Pompeo (CIA). Good.

Puzder famously praised robots as superior employees because they are always compliant. You know who isn’t always compliant? Citizens.

And if you paid attention to that, instead of watching Trump’s distraction press conference, you’re doing the right thing.

But you should also know that he took a question from a discredited website on how he would more heavily regulate the media.

Don’t be afraid, but stay vigilant. We have a lot of work to do.

Day 62.

I’m pretty impressed with Chuck Schumer today.

Right now he’s leading a sleepover protest about the Affordable Care Act on the Senate floor.

Earlier today he tweeted a lightly edited letter from then-Minority Leader McConnell to then-Majority Leader Reid about his standards for the incoming President’s nominees.

On a related note, did you know you could send faxes for free over the internet? It’s true!

Leader McConnell’s fax number is (202) 224-2541.

Hope Obamacare covers burns.

Day 61.

I’ve done two things today of note.

1. Signed up for Countable, at the suggestion of a friend. This app (and website) allows you to follow federal legislation based on areas of interest you select. They give you capsule descriptions, but also link you directly to the legislation (warms my wonky heart). You can register your opinion in the community and also contact your representatives extremely easily. It makes research and engagement super easy.
2. I’m starting a local engagement group with my brother. Plans are to meet in person; engage with representatives (in person, online, over the phone); and going to events. Got the idea from Wall-Of-Us.

Hope you have a great week.