Do you want to welcome Congress back and get their attention?

This shit has got to stop. Trump’s latest stunt—using a rarely seen pocket rescission to axe nearly $5 billion in foreign aid that Congress already approved—is a blatant middle finger to our democracy and the Constitution. This sneaky, possibly illegal maneuver hasn’t been pulled since 1977, and for damn good reason. Congress controls the purse strings, not some single executive authority. If Congress doesn’t act to reclaim that power before the September 30 deadline, we could see a brutal shift in the balance of power that undermines everything we stand for.

And as if that wasn’t enough, the administration is dragging its feet on releasing the Epstein files—those explosive documents that could bring down powerful figures involved in the whole mess. This blackout on transparency could cripple trust in the presidency like Watergate did decades ago. We’re staring down a crisis of accountability bigger than anything most of us have seen.

This isn’t the time to sit on the sidelines. Both these attacks on our democracy demand immediate, loud, and clear pushback from all of us who care about justice, transparency, and the Constitution.

How to Take Action
You have a role to play—here’s how to make your voice heard:

1. Find Your Senators and Representatives:
• For Senators, go to www.senate.gov and use the “Find Your Senators” tool by entering your state.
• For Representatives, go to www.house.gov and use the “Find Your Representative” tool by entering your ZIP code.

2. Contact Them:
• Visit their official websites via the links you find on those pages.
• Look for a “Contact” or “Email” link and use the online form to send your message.
• Copy and paste the sample letter below, then add your name and location to personalize it.

3. Call Their Offices:
• Dial the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected to their Washington, D.C. offices. Make your call count.
• You can also use the 5 Calls app (available on iOS and Android). This app makes it easy by providing phone numbers, scripts, and tracking your calls on urgent issues. It’s perfect for anyone who wants a straightforward way to organize their activism.

4. Use Social Media:
• Many legislators have Twitter and Facebook accounts linked on their websites. Posting publicly tagging them helps get attention.

Sample Form Letter

Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Restore Constitutional Checks and Balances

Dear Senator/Representative Last Name,

As a concerned citizen and patriot, I urge you to take immediate action on two critical issues that threaten our constitutional democracy.

First, the recent use of a pocket rescission to cancel nearly $5 billion in foreign aid undermines Congress’s exclusive power of the purse. This rare maneuver, last used in 1977, bypasses the will of the people’s representatives and violates longstanding legal precedent. Congress must assert its authority over federal spending by taking prompt legislative action before the fiscal year ends on September 30.

Second, the executive branch’s delay in releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files threatens government transparency and accountability. This lack of openness risks destabilizing public trust in the presidency in a way not seen since Watergate and must be addressed without delay.

Please use your authority to demand full transparency, uphold congressional spending authority, and restore the vital system of checks and balances outlined in the Constitution. Stand firm for accountability and the people you represent.

Thank you for your leadership on these urgent matters.

Sincerely,
Your Name
Your City, State

Don’t let this shit slide. Our democracy depends on us standing up and demanding transparency, accountability, and respect for the Constitution. Reach out today.