Indivisibles,

This week, the Senate begins confirmation hearings for Trump’s most dangerous cabinet nominees. These hearings are our first and best chance to stop unqualified extremists from assuming roles that will touch every aspect of our lives.

While Trump has nominated 54 individuals, we’re zeroing in on four nominees whose appointments would have catastrophic consequences. These aren’t just bad picks -- they’re calculated moves to advance a MAGA agenda of extremism, disinformation, and dismantling democracy:

• Kash Patel, FBI Director -- A Trump loyalist with a history of undermining justice. Patel’s confirmation would politicize the FBI and weaponize it against political opponents.
• Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense -- A right-wing propagandist with no qualifications. His confirmation would endanger national security and push divisive ideological agendas.
• Russell Vought, OMB Director -- The architect of Project 2025, designed to dismantle federal programs and concentrate power. His confirmation would supercharge MAGA authoritarianism.
• RFK Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services -- A notorious anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist whose nomination would threaten public health and safety.

If confirmed, these nominees will shape everything from public health to national security. Stopping them is critical. The confirmation hearing (the first step in the process) for Hegseth is Tuesday morning, and Vought’s is Wednesday afternoon, so this fight starts right now. 

Call and email your senators today to demand they block these unqualified extremists. We also hope you can join us, Public Citizen, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and others tomorrow at 8 pm ET for a mass movement call to talk about the fight ahead.

The stakes really couldn’t be higher. 

With that, read on for your weekly to-dos:

 Your weekly to-dos

1. Tell your senators to nix the nominees and oppose the cabinet nominations of sycophants and extremists. Use our new webpage and call/email tools to contact your senators and demand that they oppose the nominations of Patel, Hegseth, Vought, and Kennedy -- and any other MAGA zealot who wants to weaponize federal power and push their radical agenda.
2. Join Indivisible co-founder Leah Greenberg tomorrow, January 14 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on a mass call with partner organizations like Public Citizen, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and more. During the call, you’ll learn how the cabinet confirmation hearings work, what's at stake, and how you can ensure your senators stand firm against the most egregious nominations.
3. Brace for Impact with Indivisible’s co-founders every Thursday in January at 3pm ET/12pm PT. Trump’s inauguration is a week away, and a new MAGA Congress is now in session. Electeds, corporations, and mainstream media are already capitulating to Trump’s agenda, but we’re seeing a wave of new energy from folks who are ready to fight back. Join Leah and Ezra every Thursday in January for a live discussion and Q&A session on how to prepare for what’s ahead and what we know about this new congress.
4. Join our Help Over Hate Weekend of Service. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, so this inauguration weekend we’re coming together through action and solidarity. From January 17-20, Indivisible groups across the country will unite for this weekend of service by hosting events designed to empower their community. More info on the Help Over Hate: Weekend of Service is below!

Help Over Hate: Weekend of Service

As much as we wish it wasn’t happening, the inauguration of Donald Trump will take place next Monday. As he and his allies prepare to attack our rights and divide our communities, we’re rising up with action and solidarity for a Help Over Hate: Weekend of Service.

Serving your community goes beyond personal satisfaction -- it's a vital way to foster connections and resilience in the face of Trump's presidency. In-person events are also a fantastic chance to welcome new and existing members into Indivisible groups. This weekend's events will aim to make an impact by tackling community needs head-on, whether it's combating hunger, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, or cleaning up public spaces. These efforts demonstrate our deep care for our neighbors' well-being and our commitment to standing united against the challenges ahead.

While MAGA Republicans push their hateful, divisive agenda, we’ll demonstrate the power of compassion and action. Check out our toolkit, plan your own Help Over Hate event, and join us this weekend in service to our communities!

Supporting Victims of the LA Fires

The entire world has watched over the last week as devastating wildfires have spread across Los Angeles County. As of today, 24 people have lost their lives, more than 100,000 have been forced to evacuate, and thousands of homes, businesses, and schools have burned down. This is the most destructive fire in LA’s recent history and another heartbreaking example of climate change’s devastating impact.

With the need for support growing every day, this week, we won’t be including a “donate to Indivisible” message in the newsletter. Instead, we hope you’ll take those dollars and send them to an organization working on disaster relief across the LA area. You can check here for a comprehensive (but not exhaustive) list of organizations working to provide aid to evacuees and first responders.

And if you live in the LA area and are looking for other ways to support your neighbors, you can click here for a list of organizations with volunteer opportunities.

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In solidarity,
Indivisible Team