SPEAK OUT SENIORS
Take Action Now
In the present environment with the avalanche of challenges to our democracy that "flood the zone," Speak Out Seniors identifies key ACTIONS that seniors can take immediately to resist. Each of us can make a difference.
ACTIONS on the home page are our most recent recommendations based on developments.
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG!
Contact Your Representatives & Donate
ICE, Greenland, and Venezuela
Leave a message about your most pressing concerns: ICE and/or Imperialism: Greenland & Venezuela.
Adam Schiff, U.S. Senate CA (Democrat) - Phone: (202) 224-3841
Alex Padilla, U.S. Senate CA (Democrat) - (202) 224-3553 or (415) 981-9369 (San Francisco)
Sam Liccardo, U.S. Congressman (Democrat, CA 16th) - (202) 225-8104
Brief sample scripts:
ICE: “I protest ICE’s violent practices that endanger lives, tear families apart, and violate fundamental human rights under the guise of immigration enforcement. Vote against the Homeland Security appropriation bill or demand changes in it to rein in ICE.”
GREENLAND: “I oppose the Trump administration’s aggressive actions towards Greenland that violate international law, disrespect self-determination, and threaten global peace as well as the NATO alliance.”
VENEZUELA: “I condemn the Trump administration’s recent military intervention in Venezuela to control oil exports and resources, and to ‘run the country’ rather than respect its sovereignty.”
Donate Now
DONATE: In the 2026 election cycle, nothing is more important than restoring Congress’ ability to exert its constitutional authority and serve as a real check on the Trump administration’s abuses. Mind the Gap (MTG)is focused on building a strong Democratic majority in the U.S. House. That fight begins in the primaries, where money and strategy can make an outsized impact. By intervening in primaries, we can strengthen the field of Democratic nominees in Republican-held and open districts, giving Democrats a far greater chance of winning the critical seats needed to achieve a significant majority.
MTG 2026 endorses and encourages direct donations to the following primary candidates. The individual limit is $3,500 per candidate in a primary and another $3,500 in the general election.
Jasmeet Bains, CA-22, https://www.drjasmeetbains.com
Sarah Trone Garriot. IA-03, https://sarahforiowa.com
Matt Maasdam, MI-07, https://mattmaasdam.com
Bobby Pulido, TX-15, https://bobbypulidofortexas.comLeave
SUPPORT, "WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS"
New York Times Petition
New York Times Petition
This summer, Professor Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law, co-chaired a project which resulted in publishing a full-page petition in the New York Times on July 4 titled, “We Hold These Truths”. This is a carefully drafted statement of principles of American democracy. These were developed, debated and completed by a bipartisan group of about 20 thoughtful Americans.
- Personal Freedoms: Upholding free speech, fair criminal justice, and personal autonomy.
- Equality: Guaranteeing equal rights and opportunities for every American, recognizing that freedom depends on equality for all.
- Democracy and Elections: Supporting accessible voting, honoring election results, and protecting the peaceful transfer of power.
- The Rule of Law: Limiting government power through equality before the law, due process, judicial independence, and accountability.
- Separation of Powers: Ensuring no branch of government exceeds its constitutional authority, preserving checks and balances.
Notable Americans—Stacey Abrams, Pete Buttigieg, Barbara Comstock, Sophia Bush, and Stuart Gerson, from across the political spectrum including judges, authors, actors, and everyday citizens, have joined to support and protect these truths. Join us. Share the truths. Stand for what’s right.
You can see the names of the authors and the resulting statement on their website: http://www.weholdtruths.org