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Unfortunately, it is now November, and the Democrats in Congress seem to think that they must compromise with the arrogant, incompetent administration that led us into war, rather than stand up for us, our troops and the Iraqis.

Let's make some noise!

Don't get up from your computer until you've sent a letter to the editor of your local paper -- you can do so here, with just a few clicks.

Call local radio talk shows, and jam the Capitol Hill switchboard (202-224-3121) with calls to your senators and representatives. Click here for talking points.

Download and deliver "The People's Emergency Funding Bill," by fax or in person, to your representative's and senators' local and Washington DC offices. (Click here to find their office addresses and fax numbers.)

Find out if there is an activity already planned near you, and then call everyone you know and urge them to join you there. Be sure to bring a sign with a clear message -- e.g, Congress: Stand Up to Bush! More actions are listed on MoveOn.org.

If you can't find a local protest, you can put one together quickly, with even just a friend or two. Here are a few ideas:
- Street Actions: vigils, rallies, cell-phone-a-thons, street theater;
- Banner Drop: Make big banners, and hang them from highway overpasses, buildings or other prominent places;
- Actions Inside and/or Outside Congressional Offices: Read letters from military families, hold a vigil, organize a picket, or do street theater.

While it is critical to raise our voices now, we should not be surprised if Congress ends up giving the president the new money he wants without any ties to specific troop withdrawal plans, even weak ones. But our outcry now will set the stage and build pressure for the next struggle: In the coming days Congress will begin to debate the Defense budget. This will be another key opportunity for Congress to use its power to end the war and bring all the troops home, now! We'll do our best to keep you posted on these and other developments.