EMAIL Script
Subject: Use Your Platform – Call for a National General Strike
Dear [Insert Legislator],
Hakeem Jeffries’ statement that Democrats have no power and that Republicans control this country is unacceptable and untrue. It is cowardice in the face of authoritarian takeover.
We, the people, hold the power. This country runs because we make it run. And we are prepared to shut it down.
We need you and ALL democrats to use their platform to call for a General Strike NOW!
We demand that every Democratic member of Congress use their platform to call for a national general strike in solidarity with the American people to end this fascist takeover.
The strike will begin when 11 million Americans commit to it at generalstrikeus.com. We are building the numbers, but we need every Democrat to speak out NOW.
This is not about politics as usual. This is about whether democracy survives or falls. You know what is coming. If Republicans dismantle the courts, democracy is gone. If they consolidate power, there will be no path back.
STOP treating your base like MAGA. We've had enough!
We are done waiting. We are done watching. We are done pretending democracy will save itself.
We demand that you:
Use your full platform—public statements, social media, press conferences—to call for a general strike.
Make it clear that the people have the power to stop this takeover.
Declare that Democrats stand with the people in this fight.
If you refuse to lead, step aside. If you are unwilling to fight for this country, resign and make way for those who will.
We are waiting for your voice to rise with ours. Will you stand with us, or will you let democracy die?
History will remember your choice.
Signed,
[Your Name]
[Your City, State]
[Your Contact Information]
Call Script: Demand Democrats Call for a National Strike
Find Your Legislators: https://www.congress.gov/members
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City, State]. I am calling because I am demanding that [Senator/Representative’s Name] publicly call for a national general strike to end this fascist takeover.
Hakeem Jeffries said that Democrats have no power. That is a lie. We have all the power. If we stop working, stop spending, stop participating, everything stops. But we need leadership.
A national general strike will begin when 11 million Americans commit to it at generalstrikeus.com. We are building the numbers, but we need every Democratic leader to use their platform to call for it.
We need [Lawmaker’s Name] to publicly call for a general strike—now. Will they stand with the people, or will they let democracy fall?
History will remember their choice."
(Wait for a response. If they dodge, repeat: "We need action. Will [Lawmaker’s Name] call for a general strike, yes or no?")
TIPS FOR CALLING & EMAILING:
Be firm but polite. Staffers take notes—make them write this down.
Demand a yes or no. Don’t let them evade.
Call every day. Get friends & family to call too.
Tell them: We are watching, and we will not stop.
Next Step: After calling, email them the letter (above) and post their response online to hold them accountable.
