Long email about gerrymandering. pls read - it’s important. MARSHALL COHEN.

DAVID — when the Supreme Court upheld partisan gerrymandering, we knew it wouldn’t take long for the GOP to seize the moment and further manipulate maps, undermine the will of voters, and block fair districts. And now leaked audio recordings reveal that the right-wing front group ALEC is training Republican lawmakers on how to get away with gerrymandering their districts! It’s clear self-serving Republicans are manipulating the system for personal gain. The GOP’s partisan gerrymandering isn’t simply unfair, it’s a tactic used to systematically silence millions of voters and lock Democrats out of office nationwide. We cannot let them succeed. That’s why our Unrig the Map program is leading the charge to fight back. But we urgently need your help to get 15,000 more signatures nationwide. Will you join me and add your name to end partisan gerrymandering?

The Washington Post reports that the court’s 5-to-4 decision “brings new urgency to [the] Democratic fight to win state seats.” That’s absolutely right. With the 2020 census right around the corner, Democratic governors are now the strongest line of defense against Republican gerrymandering. SIGN ON: We need 286 signatures from 02771 to end partisan gerrymandering!

As the Political Director at the DGA, I work day in and day out to make sure our campaigns are prepared to take on their Republican opponents and have the resources they need to win. Last cycle, we won SEVEN redistricting targets with our Unrig the Map program! Now we’re launching an all-out offensive to put Democratic governors in charge in five key states ahead of the 2020 census and redistricting. And three of these races are this year! If we can win these races and secure fair maps, Democrats can deal a crushing blow to Trump’s agenda. But everything depends on what we do right now. Please, speak out before it’s too late: Add your name to put a stop to partisan gerrymandering! Thank you for taking action on this critical issue. Marshall Cohen DGA Political Director

Quick Signature Needed: Tell Congress to fund our public lands. BOB FERTIK, DEMOCRATS.COM.

MUST-PASS PARKS FUNDING BILL: The Land and Water Conservation Fund has supported parks in nearly every county in the U.S. The House just introduced a bill that would secure permanent funding for this critical program. We need to make sure we have the votes to pass this in the House. CONTACT YOUR REP
	URGENT: Lawmakers just introduced a critical bill that would secure $900 million in funding for vital park projects in communities throughout the U.S. Tell your representative to fund our parks » Parks across our country are severely underfunded, DAVID. And without adequate support, our protected places will be vulnerable to the impacts of development and communities will lack access to green spaces. But we have a chance to fix that with a program called the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF has set aside and protected community spaces in nearly every county in the U.S., making it one of the most successful and accessible parks programs in America. However, this program is critically underfunded, which limits our ability to protect green spaces across the country. With full funding of $900 million, LWCF would be able to expand its legacy of having supported over 41,000 state and local park projects throughout the U.S. Earlier this year, LCV and supporters like you successfully pushed Congress to pass a permanent reauthorization of LWCF, which will allow the program to exist in perpetuity. That was a big victory, but the next step is to address the fact that LWCF doesn't have the budget it needs to take care of all of the green spaces that need help — and that's where you come in. There's a solution in Congress to solve this problem. Representative Van Drew introduced the Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act (H.R.3195), which would grant full funding for the program every single year. LCV is building a movement to pass this legislation and fully fund LWCF — can we count on you to join us? We need to flood offices with support for our public lands to get this bill over the finish line. Sign our petition and tell Congress to vote YES to fund our lands » LWCF is so important to families across the country because this program protects spaces in our communities that give people — regardless of their income or level of ability — places to play and build community. From local baseball fields to iconic parks like the Grand Canyon, LWCF has given children safe spaces to play, families open areas to relax, and communities outdoor spaces to thrive. These green spaces are worth fighting for. We need to get an overwhelming majority of the House on the record in favor of this bill. If we meet that goal, it means that there's no opportunity for anti-environment legislators to add in harmful amendments that could sink the entire bill. With the new pro-environment House ready and willing to make protecting our environment a priority, now is the perfect moment to get this bill across the finish line. We CAN save America's best parks program, but only if we all speak out together. Will you raise your voice today? It will only take one minute for you to help secure full funding for LWCF. Contact your representative now » We can't let this opportunity to fund our best parks program pass us by — please act now to fund LWCF today, DAVID. Thank you for fighting for our parks. Alex Taurel Conservation Program Director League of Conservation Voters DONATE

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IMPEACHING DONALD TRUMP: LET ME COUNT THE WAYS. PART1.

With Donald Trump refusing to cooperate with an IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY by the HOUSE OF REP., we are left with the following: That the reasoning behind the refusal is as Irrational and Nonsensical as we might expect, given his inability to justify Intellectually and Morally just about any decision he has made since entering office.

The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”
— U.S. Constitution, Article II, section 4

To begin with, any IMPEACHMENT INQUIRES OR PROCEEDINGS BEGIN WITH THE HOUSE, AND DOES NOT NEED THE APPROVAL OF THE SUBJECT OF THE INQUIRY. 

FROM THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: 

ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 5.

The House of Representatives...shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.

ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5, CLAUSE 2.

Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings...

IT IS THE HOUSE ITSELF THAT ESTABLISHES RULES FOR HOW IT CONDUCTS BUSINESS, NOT THE WHITE HOUSE. While there may be CONSTITUTIONAL RESTRAINTS,THESE WERE DECIDED BY THE COURTS, AND NO ONE ELSE.

NOTHING THE HOUSE OF REP. IS DOING CURRENTLY, REGARDING DONALD
TRUMP, IS CONTRARY TO CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OR JUDICIAL PRECEDENT.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TAKE A QUICK SURVEY OF U.S. HISTORY TO FIND 
HOW SUCH PROCEEDINGS WERE CONDUCTED IN THE PAST.

FOR EXAMPLE: THE CLAIM THAT THE HOUSE HAS TO VOTE FOR AN IMPEACHMENT
INQUIRY TO BEGIN IS FALSE, AND A DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO THROW ATTENTION AWAY FROM DONALD TRUMP, AND HIS BEHAVIOR WHILE IN OFFICE. THE ONLY VOTE TAKEN IS AT THE END OF IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS, WHEN THE "ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT" ARE VOTED ON. A SIMPLE MAJORITY IS NEEDED FOR THE PRESIDENT TO BE "IMPEACHED", WITH THE ARTICLES SENT TO THE U.S. SENATE FOR TRIAL.

LETS PUT IT THIS WAY: IT WOULDN'T MAKE MUCH SENSE TO HAVE THE OBJECT OF A POSSIBLE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY TO BE ABLE TO TELL THE HOUSE:

- WHEN AND WHY THEY ARE ALLOWED TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY INTO
POSSIBLE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS.

- WHAT THEY CAN OR CANNOT SAY  TO POSSIBLE WITNESSES.

- HOW THEY CAN OR CANNOT GATHER EVIDENCE.

...AND MOST IMPORTANT: WHAT CONSTITUTES IMPEACHABLE 
BEHAVIOR.

The TRUMPIANS HATE IT WHEN THERE IS A FAIR AND LEVEL PLAYING FIELD THAT
THEY CAN'T CORRUPT.

TO BE CONTINUED...