Yes!!!

Closing paragraph- I appreciate your time and look forward to your response.

3rd paragraph- I urge you to publicly denounce these alarming developments and take concrete steps to investigate and prevent further erosion of oversight mechanisms. We are watching closely and expect you to stand for accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.

2nd paragraph (part 4)- Defending oversight and accountability should not be a partisan issue. It is a fundamental obligation.

2nd paragraph (part 3)- Many of your constituents, regardless of political affiliation, are deeply troubled by these actions and expect strong leadership in protecting the integrity of government institutions.

2nd paragraph (part 2)- The House has the power and responsibility to provide oversight of the executive branch and safeguard our democracy from unchecked abuses of power.

2nd paragraph (part 1)- As my elected representative, it is your duty to uphold the Constitution and ensure that no individual or corporation operates above the law.

1st paragraph (part 3)- This, along with the firing of Inspectors General across seventeen federal agencies, represents a direct threat to transparency, accountability, and national stability.

1st paragraph (part 2)- The revelation that Elon Musk has been granted access to the Treasury’s payment system is one of the most disturbing breaches of financial oversight in recent history.

1 paragraph (part 1)- I am writing to express my deep concern over recent alarming developments that undermine the integrity of our federal institutions.

Additional organizations I am supporting are Project Democracy ( protectdemocracy.org) @democracydocket.com and @democracyforward.bsky.social I chose these organizations because they’re fighting Trump’s Project 2025, which seeks to consolidate executive power and weaken democratic institutions.

Trying to figure out how to apply the lesson of "defend institutions" took what felt like 1,000 years. Only one decision I made about this lesson was easy, support PBS. It gives me a great amount of pleasure knowing how much Trump hates both PBS and NPR. (see additional organizations in comments)

Our key democratic institutions that are highly vulnerable to tyranny are 1) Free and Fair Elections 2) Judiciary System 3) Free and Independent Press 4)Law Enforcement & the Justice System 5)Congress & State Legislatures 6) Civil Rights and Minority Protections 7)The Military 8)Public Education

I’m working on lesson 2 from “On Tyranny” but in the meantime, 2 influencers who are concise, informative and entertaining are @christinatalks.bsky.social and @katethesarge22.bsky.social

P.S. Brian Tyler Cohen on YouTube also!

With limited time and energy, I’m focusing on sources that cut through the noise, like Democracy Docket, Under the Desk News, Aaron Parnas, and Bernie Sanders’ YouTube channel. Right now, these are helping me stay informed without feeling drained. It’s just week one, after all.

I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what not obeying in advance means for me personally.
As someone who wants to stay true to my convictions but feels overwhelmed by the political chaos, it’s tempting to step back. That, however, would feel like obeying in advance.

I’m starting with reading the book On Tyranny Twenty Lessons From The Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder. With each lesson I am making a decision of how I can apply that lesson. If anyone is interested in how I apply these lessons, I am happy to share. We need a community of support.