As our nation marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Progressive Mariposa / Yosemite Area Indivisible join millions of Americans in honoring the enduring promise of liberty, justice, and equality before the law. We gather in celebration, not just of our nation’s founding, but of its continuing evolution.
The words “all men are created equal” remain among the most powerful and aspirational in our country’s history. Yet we cannot ignore the fact that those words have not always included everyone. Our country was founded on ideals of freedom, but also on the realities of enslaved labor and the exclusion of women. These truths, painful though they are, are part of our national story, and reckoning with them is essential to writing a better future.
We do not speak these truths to diminish our patriotism, but to deepen it. True love of country demands honesty, courage, and a commitment to grow. Denying the injustices of our past and present does not honor our heritage, it weakens it by ignoring the struggles of countless Americans. But when we face them together, we live up to the very best of what America strives to be.
We are a diverse and resilient nation, built by immigrants, strengthened by community, and driven by hope. The forces of racism, misogyny, and economic injustice have long challenged our ideals, but so too have generations of Americans risen up to defend and expand them.
This Independence Day, we recommit ourselves to building a country where all means all, Black, Brown, Indigenous, White, Asian, Latino, Female, Trans, Queer, Disabled, Undocumented, DREAMer, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Atheist, and every person who calls this beautiful country home.
Our vision is rooted in compassion, equity, and solidarity. Regardless of how you came to be here, you are our neighbor. You belong.
We believe that patriotism is not about perfection, it is about progress and standing up for our values when our government has gone astray. Together, we will continue the work of ensuring that the promises of July 4th ring true for everyone.
Forever In liberty,
Progressive Mariposa/Yosemite Area Indivisible
https://www.mobilize.us/mariposayosemiteareaindivisible/event/789673/
Donald Trump thinks his rule is absolute, but in America, we don’t do “kings.” Since the inauguration, the Trump administration and its enablers have operated as though they have a mandate—but they don’t, and never did. They are going to extremes to empower Trump and enrich themselves, while cutting jobs and services for the rest of us. Now, they’re turning Flag Day into a celebration of Trump.
💰 He’s using OUR tax dollars to pay for HIS party: Donald Trump’s birthday celebration is expected to cost millions of our tax dollars, all while Republicans claim there’s no money for Social Security, SNAP, or Medicaid.
👑 We are united against kings: Trump has already indicated that he’s aiming for at least a third term, and now he’s planning a self-aggrandizing military parade in D.C But the American people don’t put up with kings. Together, we will mobilize in huge numbers to reject this corruption and abuse of power—it’s in our DNA as a country.
✋ They’ve gone too far: This is bigger than political disagreement. They’ve defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services—all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to their billionaire allies. Enough is enough. For anyone who thinks he’s gone too far, this movement is for you.
We’re standing together against the abuses of power, cruelty, and corruption. On June 14, we gather to remind Trump and his enablers: America has No King!
https://www.mobilize.us/mariposayosemiteareaindivisible/event/789673/
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mariposayosemiteareaindivisible/event/773882/
This is a peaceful gathering with friends, flags, signs, and music!
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mariposayosemiteareaindivisible/event/773707/
Our Congressman Tom McClintock seems afraid to face his constituents in person. We have repeatedly invited McClintock to appear but he has never answered.
Visiting Congressman John Garamendi of California’s 8th Congressional District will be our guest at a Town Hall meeting for constituents of California’s 5th Congressional District. Congressman Garamendi will be appearing via zoom from Washington, D.C. for an hour from 6 – 7 pm Pacific time to comment on the situation in Congress and take questions live. Doors open at 5:00 pm to prepare questions for the Q&A period.
Congressman Garamendi was raised in Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County, California in the heart of California’s 5th District. He has a deep knowledge of the issues affecting the Sierra Foothill communities of CA-05. He has a long career in public service beginning with the Peace Corps, 4 terms in the California Senate, 2 terms as Ca Insurance Commissioner, and appointed Deputy Secretary of the Interior by President Clinton, elected Lt. Governor, before serving 8 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
For those of us in remote areas of Congressional District 05, we have a link to the Zoom webinar being hosted by El Dorado Progressives/Indivisible El Dorado.
