Sally Field And More Stars Rally To Urge Congress To Vigorously Oppose Trump

[Stellar]

More :HuffPo

Sally Field, Jeffrey Wright, Lea DeLaria and more stars have rallied together to urge Congress to challenge Donald Trump.

In a new video released by Humanity for Progress, the stars, along with a number of faith leaders and activists, ask Congress to oppose any racist, sexist, anti-immigrant, anti-union and/or anti-environmental policies the president-elect might try to pursue while in office.

In fact, they demand Congress “vigorously oppose him” and “block nominees who threaten the rights of women, the LGBTQ community, people of color, immigrants and the poor.”

As the cast, which also includes Steve Buscemi and Rookie founder Tavi Gevinson, notes at the beginning of the video, “The majority of Americans, regardless of whom they voted for, did not vote for racism, for sexism or xenophobia.”

The video, which was directed by Liz Garbus, ends with a call to action, encouraging viewers to share the video and use the hashtags #OBSTRUCT and #StandUpForUs. Viewers can also sign this petition.

[stopbush]

1. How soon before some R opines that actors are all idiots

that shouldn't be listened to when it comes to politics...unless they're a B-movie player (Reagan) or a reality TV personality (Trump)?

[AmericanActivist]

2. I am reminded of Sally Field's role Norma Rae

the scene when she stands on the table in the factory holding the "UNION" sign. So powerful!

[spin]

3. I doubt if Trump voters give a damn what celebrities like Sally Field want. ...

In fact it might be possible that all the people asking Congress to "vigorously oppose" Trump before he has even taken over the White House might be hurting our party in the long run. It seems a lot of voters want to see Republicans and Democrats in Congress start working together for the good of the nation like they did a couple of decades ago.

If people were really impressed with who the Hollywood celebrities supported then Hillary would be inaugurated this month instead of Trump.

[cwydro]

4. I hear what you're saying.

I like Sally Field, but these "celebrities" can take a flying leap for all I care.

Susan Sarandon etc. They are all nobodies except for the fact they are famous.

I certainly don't care who they support, and I seriously doubt any Shitgibbon voter cares either.

[murielm99]

5. They have money,

and name recognition, which may count for something in Trump's world. We have to get support anywhere we can.

[YOHABLO]

6. They don't have to do anything, but instead are choosing to fight.

They are not just actors etc. They're American citizens who want to use what ever resources at their disposal to stop Trump and his thugs from throwing us back into the dark ages. If that entails using name recognition and fame, so be it.

What, may I ask are any of you doing to fight? Because you are the ones who are 'nobody'. Get on your phones to your Representatives and Senators.

[lindysalsagal]

7. Gonna need a steady stream of this if we're going to save democracy.n/t.