PROTEST • PROTEST • PROTEST

Featured Protest for Indivisible Vashon

HANDS OFF RALLY!  REMOVE corrupt politicians, REVERSE the damage and RECLAIM our democracy. Organized by WA 50501 and Evergreen Resistance. TELL TRUMP, MUSK & GOP: HANDS OFF! 

WHEN:  Saturday, April 5th – 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. – Indivisible Banners will be set up by 12:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Washington State Capitol Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98504 – look for the Indivisible Vashon banners flying high near the Tivoli Fountain (1225 Capitol Way South) in front of the Capitol 

DETAILS:  WA 50501 INFO LINK, Watch Newsletter & Action Alerts for more information. Please email Protest.Action@indivisiblevashon.org if you are interested in sign-making opportunities, carpooling or meeting here on Vashon and caravanning.

Next Indivisible Vashon Protest Focus Group Meeting:

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ACTIONS • ACTIONS • ACTIONS

Next Member Meeting

WHEN:  Thursday, April 24

WHERE:  TBD

TIME:  7:00 – 8:30 pm (doors will open at 6:30 for gathering prior to meeting)

Bring a friend or neighbor and your questions – we are stronger in community!

In-Person “Lunch with Leah & Ezra”

WHEN:  Thursday, March 27

WHERE:  Vashon Havurah – email for address if needed Kathy.Rickard@IndivisibleVashon.org

TIME:  11:45 am to 2:00 pm

DETAILS: Watch the Zoom call “What’s the Plan?” with Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin (12 – 1:00ish); write postcards, review actions, socialize, and strategize – BRING BROWN BAG LUNCH, BEVERAGE & donation for the Havurah for sharing their space (if able). Cannot attend this week? WE WILL MEET EVERY WEEK, SAME TIME, SAME PLACE!

Postcard Grab ‘n Go bundles will be available to write at our chat or take home. We will be featuring Environmental Voter Project to PA and Fix Our Ferries!

If you want the recording of the zoom and after-meeting info, or cannot attend in person, REGISTER HERE

Scroll down to “What’s the Plan?” and click RSVP.

Action Alerts with Vashon2Voters

Contact us to receive weekly emails with timely Alerts so you can take Action!

Kathy.Rickard@IndivisibleVashon.org

Debby.Jackson@IndivisibleVashon.org

RESIST…RENEW…RECLAIM

Postcard Depot

Currently stocking Grab-N-Go bundles with postcards/addresses/scripts.

  1. Environmental Voter Project to PA
  2. Fix Our Ferries Campaign – Phase One to Senators; Phase Two to House Reps
  3. Send Love and Appreciation to Senators Murray and Cantwell for voting NO on cloiture and the GOP Budget Bill (and ask for a Town Hall too!!); Tough Love to Senator Schumer for acquiesing and voting yes on cloiture for the GOP Budget Bill – time for him to step down as the Dem Leader of the Senate

Scripts and supplies in Blue Box at Postcard Depot – Contact Kathy or Debby for more info or directions to the Postcard Depot

Rolling Boycotts

Nestle boycott March 21-28
Nestle is a huge company with 2000 brands worldwide. Brands sold in the US include Gerber baby food, Nescafe, Toll House chocolate chips, Nestea, Nesquik, Kit Kat, Libby pumpkin pie filling, Via coffee, Carnation, and Purina pet food. Check out full list HERE

Let your purchases reflect your convictions!

Backbone Campaign is on the Big Screen via Zoom event

March 20th – 5:00 to 6:15 pm
Backbone Campaign is on the big screen thanks to Tom Clements’ documentary, “Projecting Protest“.  The film will be shown online followed by a brief Q & A with the light projectionists and the filmmaker.  In the 2nd part of the event, Backbone Executive Director Bill Moyer, featured in the film, will do a short tutorial on how to get started with light projection.  REGISTER HERE

League of Education Voters (LEV) webinar

March 20th – 12:30 pm
Join League of Education Voters (LEV) for a FREE, essential webinar on how to create safe, affirming, and inclusive learning environments for LGBTQ+ students.  Access the zoom link and further information HERE.  If you are unable to join the LEVinar in real time, you are welcome to register and you will be sent a link to the recording.  If you would like to watch last month’s LEVinar on “How to Support WA State’s Undocumented/Mixed Status Students and Families in Schools,” you can watch the recording HERE.

Congressional Recess

March 20th – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Tell Senators Cantwell and Murray to KEEP FIGHTING FOR US!  Rally at the Federal Building in Seattle – organized by Indivisible South Puget Sound.  REGISTER HERE
Unfortunately, no firm commitment yet by Sen Cantwell to be there, but there will be plenty of energy and will take place perhaps in the building auditorium or overflow outside on the sidewalk!
Location:  Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

What has Senator Murray been up to during the Recess?

Senator Murray was in Olympia holding a press conference on the dangers of the Administration’s proposed cuts to Medicaid.  Watch the video clip HERE.
Additionally, Senator Murray’s King County Outreach Director, Megan Utemei, based in Seattle, is in dialogue with Seattle Indivisible about a Town Hall.  Utemei said in an email, “I’m happy to meet with folks … so people know what is happening in DC.”  Check Seattle Indivisble’s website for updates.

What has Senator Cantwell been up to during the Recess?

Monday, 3/17, Senator Cantwell was on a panel in Seattle hosted by the Washington Council of International Trade, highlighting the risks to the state’s economy of the White House’s trade “strategy”.  Scroll to the bottom for the audio.  Click HERE
Tuesday, 3/18, Senator Cantwell participated in a press conference at Harborview Medical Center highlighting risks to Harborview and UW Medicine of the proposed Medicare cuts.  Scroll down to the bottom of the press release to find link to video segments that show the Senator in action – her remarks start at about 16:45.  Click HERE

Contact Elected Reps to Hold Town Halls

Contact Senators Murray and Cantwell to urge them to hold Town Halls – This recess is our opportunity to remind the country that we don’t do kings in America, and we won’t bow down to unelected billionaires. Our Congressional delegation needs to show how they’re leveraging their power to fight back and be responsive to their constituents’ concerns, unlike Republicans who cower from public accountability. Click HERE

Send appreciation to Senators Murray & Cantwell for voting NO on cloture and NO on the GOP Budget Continuing Resolution (CR)

Send a postcard (available at the Postcard Depot – see above) or contact our Senators on their websites to let them know you SUPPORT their NO votes on cloture (ending discussion) and on the GOP Budget Continuing Resolution (CR).  Unfortunately, 9 Democratic Senators caved, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and voted to end cloture and thus set the stage for enacting this devastating CR which gives more power to Trump and Musk (and their congressional toadies) to wreak even greater cuts and destruction of our Democracy!  Listen to Senator Murray’s speech HERE about the passage of this terrible Republican CR.

Contact Senator Murray HERE

Contact Senator Cantwell HERE

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer needs to Step Aside

The disastorous passing of the Republican Budget Continuing Resolution (CR) that was enabled by the caving of 9 Democrats to end cloture (ending discussion), led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, showed that Schumer is not up to the task of leading the Democratic Opposition.  Indivisible National held a call with Indivisible Leaders across the nation and OVERWHELMINGLY they voted to have National issue a statement and rally to let Senator Schumer know that he needs to step aside.  Accordingly, Indivisible National issued an official statement (HERE) calling for his resignation.  You can use this FORM to send an email to our Senators and ask them to call on Senator Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.  You can also use this Indivisible click-to-call PAGE to call our Senators and do the same.  We need a leader who will rally the Senate Democrats to fight back and unify against the Administration’s destructive policies!

Phonebank to Wisconsin with Indivisible

New phone banking opportunities for Wisconsin, organized by Indivisible. A short phone banking training will be included at the beginning of the event. Be sure to have both a computer and a phone so you can make phone calls to voters. The dates are Mar 27-31, at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET. Register HERE to attend.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself as we weather this chaos

Saturday, April 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm 

“Anchoring the Storm” workshop with yoga therapist Deborah King

In these chaotic times, it is so very important for us to look after our well-being and regulation of our nervous systems.  Staying grounded and present in our work is the best way for us to be effective and sustainable.  Please join Deborah as she offers techniques for us to look after ourselves as we do our important work. Brought to you by our partners Not On Our Island.

For Location and to Register, send an email HERE

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