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Local Action Calling to oppose the Landover Data Center
This week’s Local message: Say no to PGC Data Center Data centers are popping up everywhere, but they wreck the environment and local economy. Data centers use a lot of water and electricity, but those energy costs affect the local energy and water consumption, raising prices on all consumers, not just the data center. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) large data centers can consume up to 5 million gallons of water PER DAY! Action: Contact your district council member and the two At-Large members to tell them NO! to the Landover Data Center. See the link below on where to find the council members: https://pgccouncil.us/27/The-Council Proposed script (Excerpts from The Black Alliance for Peace): I am calling to express my opposition to the Landover Data Center. The proposed site will exponentially increase utility costs due to high electricity demand. At the same time, it only creates minimal long-term jobs for residents. Data centers have a history of raising taxes on community members, and stress the electric grid structure. We could have rolling blackouts in 2027 due to these data centers. The data center is near residential areas, a senior home, and a school. Residents have overwhelmingly voiced opposition at hearings, citing increased utility costs, health, clean air, clean water, noise pollution, environmental justice, and property values. Despite this, the County Council approved the necessary zoning changes, demonstrating a clear prioritization of corporate interests over the well-being and will of the community. Please honor the demands of your constituents and vote against the Landover Data Center.
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Scripts for this week's Action to demand Funding for SNAP and WIC. Visit 5calls.org to find your reps direct lines and log your calls.
What to Say: [[IF CALLING DEMOCRAT]: I'm extremely concerned about the impact of the government shutdown on SNAP and WIC benefits for millions of Americans. I’m calling to urge Representative/Senator [Name] to demand the use of USDA contingency funds and any other available funding sources to keep these programs running while still holding firm against any federal budget deal that does not extend the ACA tax credits. Thank you for your time and consideration. IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied. What to Say: Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [city and state] [IF CALLING REPUBLICAN]: I'm extremely concerned about the impact of the government shutdown on SNAP and WIC benefits for millions of Americans. I’m calling to ask that Representative/Senator [Name] immediately move to end this government shutdown by extending the ACA tax credits and blocking Trump’s illegal budget cuts. Prolonging this shutdown will cause untold suffering for millions of vulnerable people. IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied. Why Calling Congress is important activism: OUR Voices are Louder Together Every call adds pressure, builds momentum, and reminds elected officials they work for us. Calls do more than emails or posts: They get tallied and reported directly to leadership They show collective strength and persistence. They keep democracy alive between elections. Real change happens when we all show up! Call. Share. Resist. Together we hold the power.
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Love this. Was one of my favorite shows growing up (and games in computer lab)! 🤩
October 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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What to Say: Approval Script [IF CALLING DEMOCRAT]: I’m calling to thank [Representative/Senator NAME] for continuing to oppose any federal budget deal that does not extend the ACA tax credits and block Trump’s illegal budget cuts and mass layoffs of federal workers. Extending the ACA tax credits has bipartisan support with 78% of Americans in favor of making the ACA marketplace even more affordable for those who use it as their source of health insurance. Congress must hold firm during this shut down and refuse to give yet another blank check to this authoritarian administration and make Republicans come to the negotiating table. Thank you for your time and consideration. IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied. What to Say: Critique Script Hi, my name is [Name] and I’m a constituent from [city, state, and zip code]. [IF CALLING REPUBLICAN]: I’m calling to ask that [Representative/Senator NAME] immediately move to end this government shutdown by extending the ACA tax credits and blocking Trump’s illegal budget cuts and mass layoffs of federal workers. Extending the ACA tax credits has bipartisan support with 78% of Americans in favor of making the ACA marketplace even more affordable for those who use it as their source of health insurance. Refusing to negotiate with Democrats on this issue hurts your constituents. Congress must do its job and stop this administration’s ongoing lawlessness and authoritarian takeover. IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied. Why Calling Congress is important activism: OUR Voices are Louder Together Every call adds pressure, builds momentum, and reminds elected officials they work for us. Calls do more than emails or posts: They get tallied and reported directly to leadership They show collective strength and persistence. They keep democracy alive between elections. Real change happens when we all show up! Call. Share. Resist. Together we hold the power.
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Trump says migrants would need to know 'how to run away from an alligator' to flee Florida facility
President Donald Trump says migrants would need to know “how to run away from an alligator” to flee the new detention center he’s visiting in a remote area of the Florida Everglades.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Thanks for bringing attention to this!
I'll add
☎️Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
June 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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☎️Call your senators today and tell them to vote NO on HR1 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
June 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says
The Republican tax bill approved by the House would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM