What to Do Wednesday
Your Weekly Guide to Staying Politically Active—From Abroad
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
As we hit the midpoint of the week, it’s time to turn your concern into concrete action. Your voice matters—and this week, it’s especially important. Here’s how you can make an impact right now:
1. Contact Your Senators About the Trump Budget
Donald Trump’s proposed 2025 budget is a blueprint for extreme cuts that would hit working families hard while offering yet more tax breaks to the wealthiest. From slashing Medicaid and education funding to undermining climate initiatives, this budget is a stark reminder of what’s at stake.
ACTION ITEM:
Call or email your senators today—especially if you’re a constituent of a swing state. Let them know you oppose the Trump budget and demand a plan that supports economic fairness, healthcare, education, and climate justice. Need help contacting your Senators? Use https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Call Script Template:
“I’m a U.S. citizen living abroad and I vote in [your state]. I strongly oppose the proposed Trump budget and urge Senator [Name] to reject cuts to social programs and tax breaks for the wealthy. We need a budget that supports working families, protects our environment, and invests in our future.”
Another great tool for calling your Senators is 5Calls. Updated calling scripts are posted every day!
Email Templates:
You can use one of our email templates to write to your Democratic Senator or your GOP Senator and tell them to vote No on this budget. A great tool to use quickly write to your Senators is Democracy.io and you can find all of our email templates to elected officials here. .
2. Sign Up for “Activism from Abroad” Training with DA France
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Want to learn how to be a powerhouse advocate from overseas? Next Session: Thursday, May 29– 6:30 CET (Online) In this session, we'll focus on effective nonviolent resistance with an experienced guest, and split into smaller groups for deeper focus and "today" actions. RSVP Here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/activism_from_abroad_201_organize_and_take_action
Whether you’re new to activism or looking to sharpen your skills, this training is for you.
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3. Get Involved Locally: Democrats Abroad Italy Events
Your local community is your political home base. Democrats Abroad Italy is organizing a slate of events to keep our community energized and informed.
Attend a DA Italy Event Near You:
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May 31 to strengthen our community and celebrate our Resistance through music and art. Featuring Snap Up Big Band, the newly formed Resistance Singers, spoken word and poetry, and individual artists and musicians.
RSVP Here: Bologna - American Resistance Jam |
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The next meeting is on 13 June at 09:00 CET
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Show Up for Roma Pride RSVP Here: 🌈March with us on 14 June!🌈 |
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Please join us for an evening of live music, personal testimonials and resistance community-building! On June 14th we will stand together in solidarity with Indivisible Abroad, Good Trouble Firenze, Americans and allies all over the world, to declare that in America, elected leaders work for us - not the other way around!
If you feel moved to be involved in protest organization, please let us know! There’s room for everyone!
RSVP Here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/363166/no_kings_protest
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Show Up for Roma Pride RSVP Here: 🌈March with us on 14 June!🌈 |
Every Voice Counts
We’re less than a year away from the 2026 midterms, and overseas votes can tip the scales. What you do today builds the momentum we need for tomorrow.
Let’s keep pushing forward.
With Gratitude,
Leyani Redditi
Chair, Democrats Abroad Italy
DA Italy
https://www.democratsabroad.org/