Good morning! I hope you are all enjoying the summer! I had hoped to be more active in sending action alerts this summer, but with family from Germany coming throughout the month of August and our daughter’s wedding in the middle, I have been swamped with...

Good afternoon! Every time a government agency proposes a rule change, it is required to notify the public and accept feedback. In March, DJT signed an executive order directing the U.S. Post Office to cut off ballot delivery in any state that refuses to turn over...

Good morning! Of the many hideous architectural plans DJT has proposed and/or acted on, the “Triumphal Arch” ranks as offensive as its proposed height. This 250-foot-tall monstrosity will dwarf the Lincoln Memorial (99 feet tall) and obstruct the sight line from the...

Good morning! MAGA’s campaign to eradicate trans-inclusive information in sex education is not supported by most Americans. Recent polling conducted by EducateUS, in partnership with YouGov and Voss Strategies, found that 72% of Americans from all walks of life...

Good morning! The Senate and Congress will recess for Memorial Day weekend on Friday and will return June 1st. This is a good opportunity for them to hear from their constituents. And what an earful we could give them. Call the local office of your Representative and...

May 18, 2026 Good morning! If you have found it difficult to look at or read the barrage of insanity that flows constantly from this administration, you are not alone. We truly have a madman in the White House, aided and abetted by the GOP. What can we do? We can act....

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APRIL 8, 2026 Good morning! DJT’s Easter rant showed how deranged he is. Republicans in Congress and the Senate still have control and it seems useless to call for the removal of the President when we know that will most likely never happen. However, for the history...

Good morning! Tomorrow, SATURDAY, MARCH 28th, is the big day for NO KINGS. Just a reminder about how to find a protest near you. To find a location near you on a map click here. For a list by state and city click here. These protests tend to have an element of fun to...

Good morning, Last week, the Department of Justice issued a proposed rule that would remove current and former Department of Justice lawyers from the existing disciplinary system that applies to all practicing lawyers in the U.S. (Disciplinary authorities have...

Good morning, Protests against the war in Iran will be taking place across the U.S. on Saturday, March 7th. As DJT spews one lie after another and attempts to justify a) starting a war and b) starting a war in the Middle East, the most volatile part of the world, his...

Good morning, There are so many issues to protest, and the war on Iran is indisputably the highest. It is cruelly ironic that over 160 girls were killed when their school was destroyed—in a country that disparages educating women. Sunday, March 8, 2026 is...

Good morning, House leaders are preparing to vote on a war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran and require that any hostilities against it be authorized by Congress, tomorrow, Thursday, March 5. (Senate leaders are voting today.) Please...

Good morning! Here in Massachusetts this week is school vacation. If you want to show what peaceful resistance is to your children, students, and friends, here is a nationwide list of places to show up. Many of these protests are small scale which is manageable for...

Good morning,If you missed learning how to record ICE, there is another session scheduled for this Thursday, February 5, at 8:00p.m. EST. I learned some very useful tips. You can sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/892452/?utm_source=nokingsweb Once...

Good morning, Last night Mobilize.us led a webinar on how to safely record and document ICE actions. I don’t know if they will be posting the webinar, but there is a webinar produced by WITNESS and the Immigrant Defense Project. It is 58 minutes long but well worth...

Good morning, The Senate will be voting on the bill (passed by the House) that will keep 100% of funding for Homeland Security intact. We must tell our senators to vote against funding out-of-control ICE. Blue and Purple states: Here is our chance to use our political...

For JANUARY 23, 2026 Good evening, Tomorrow there will be a nationwide protest against ICE. I’m sending this out tonight so that if you want to participate you can plan ahead. For a location near you check: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/?show_all_events=true...

JANUARY 21, 2026 Good morning, As DJT’s mental decline accelerates we are anxiously awaiting a tipping point. The tipping point we hope will not occur—a military confrontation over Greenland, or the other tipping point—that enough Republicans will realize they won’t...

Good morning, When is enough more than enough? The murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minnesota is infuriating. DJT and his cabal of assassins are out of control. It is up to us to show the world that there are Americans who have morals and a conscience....

Good morning! On Thursday, the Senate will vote on a war powers joint resolution by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) that would bar U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization. Whether or not this resolution will pass in Congress is up for debate,...

Good evening! I apologize for not sending out any action alerts recently. The daily bombardment of hateful actions in December overwhelmed me. I will do better in 2026! A friend sent this link and I want to share it with you. It’s always good to start off a new year...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Wherever you are, whomever you’re with, whatever you’re eating, know that I am thankful for this group. Together we kept hope alive from 2016-2020, and continue to do so again. I hope you enjoy a day free of politics....

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Good morning! If you are doubtful about the effect of protesting you might be persuaded otherwise by the 3.5% rule. Compelling research by Erica Chenoweth, a political scientist at Harvard University, shows that nonviolent protests are twice as likely...

Good morning! Jimmy Kimmel is joining Stephen Colbert in the club of censored comedians. ABC is following CBS’s trail of cowardice and compliance by giving in to MAGA demands. This is not surprising. In December 2024 Disney (the parent owner of ABC) agreed to donate...

Good morning! The horrific ICE kidnappings continue but there is something you can do. APPLE has an app that notifies you of any ICE agents nearby. It is available for iPhone users only. You can download it here. Share it widely, especially with anyone who might need...

Good morning! Governor Gavin Newsom (D-California) is fighting back with social media posts mocking DJT’s style. Unlike the Republicans he is not bullying California to redistrict. He will only proceed if Texas doesn’t back down from its redistricting demands, and...

Good morning! Brown University, Columbia and Penn have capitulated to Trump’s demands. So far Harvard is staying true to its motto “Veritas” (Truth.) Indivisible has partnered with Crimson Courage to support an open letter urging Harvard to stand firm and reject...

Good morning! I have unwittingly joined the club of not knowing where to turn next as DJT’s daily destruction continues. The only way I know how to exit this club is to focus on one issue at a time. For today, I’m focusing on what our Democratic Senators and...

Good morning! My month in Portugal seems to have put me in permanent vacation mode, which is probably not a bad thing, but not productive in political terms! I hope you have been enjoying the summer wherever you are. Our visits with long-time friends and family in...

Good morning! As we kick off the month of July, I’m sending out a message from activist Scot Nakagawa. It’s rather long but I hope you’ll find some nuggets for future actions. I sure did! Betty   Pro-Democracy Movement Playbook Seizing the Moment and Building...

On June 14th, 2025, Indivisible, along with many other supporting organizations is planning a nationwide protest “No Kings.” Instead of the military parade DJT is planning for that day (coincidentally his birthday) I hope the U.S. gives him and his Republican...

Good morning! Focus4democracy is presenting a session on messaging, a crucial step in regaining control of online media. Their first event drew over 2,000 attendees. This next event will be held on: JUNE 4th  8PM ET/5PM PT You can register here:...

Good morning! Harvard University is offering 4 FREE government courses online to U.S. Citizens. The free courses currently available are: – American Government: Constitutional Foundations – U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies –...

Good morning! Since my last action I have protested in three different locations. I can’t tell you enough how this wave of support fuels my resolve. I hope you have a chance to experience this! I have some catching up to do. In today’s message there are several...

Good morning! May 1st is International Workers’ Day, also known as Labor Day is celebrated in more than160 countries all over the world. It is a tribute to the working classes and laborers. Traditionally parades, marches and protests are held on this day. Although it...

Good morning! On Saturday, April 19th protests are once again being held all over the U.S. You can find an event to join here: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/ Over 5 million activists participated in the April 5th protests. This weekend there will be many other events,...

Good afternoon! I want to share this opportunity with you. The Chicago Poetry Center is offering free online “Critical Conversations: Anti-Racism sessions.” Using poetry, two trained and racially diverse facilitators will lead discussions of contemporary poems,...

APRIL 11, 2025 Good morning! Yesterday House Republicans passed the SAVE act. The SAVE Act would: bar active duty military and citizens abroad from voting by ending mail-in and online ballots enact broad purges of voter rolls and force voters to prove their...

Good morning! The next national protest is this Saturday, April 5th. Under the banner of “Hands Off!” we are marching for women’s rights, BIPOC rights, trans rights, LGBTQ rights, Immigrant rights, and many more of the rights that Trump in collusion with Musk are...

Greetings! You probably have heard about the ongoing protests at Tesla showrooms.  Starting in February the Tesla Takedown protests have grown in momentum and are leading up to a nationwide day of action this Saturday, March 29th. The goal is to protest at all 500...

Good morning! If you are in need of connection to a powerful activist group, Indivisible holds a weekly call on Thursdays at 3?00 P.M. Eastern Time. Co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin carve out an hour to discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s...

MARCH 10, 2025 Greetings! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st is important with the retirement of a left-leaning justice. Democrats are backing Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, who has represented Planned Parenthood and stood up in court for voting and...

MARCH 1, 2025 Greetings! As we reel from the disgraceful meeting between Zelensky and DT and JV there is something we can do to show our support for Ukraine beyond flying a flag. United24 was formed to aid Ukraine financially. 100% of all donations go to Ukraine, and...

Good afternoon!  I thought this information would be of interest to some of you. 50501 and Political Revolution have partnered together to help organize this march. If you want to find out if and where a march is taking place in your state/city this link gives some...

Good morning! Does it matter if we call our Congressional Representative or Senators, especially if we live in a blue state? Absolutely. Here is a breakdown of what happens when you call. (Courtesy of several organizations) If you want to skip this explanation, scroll...

Good morning! I have been clearing out my parents’ home these last couple of months and have not had the time or focus to send out as many political actions as I wanted to. But as we all know, our lives are often directed not by our plans but by what happens around...

Good morning! Like you, I’m waiting on pins and needles to see the final results of the midterm elections. If you want to get started on Georgia’s runoff to elect Rev. Warnock to the Senate, you can find information from Jessica Craven’s list below. Have a...

Good morning! There is still time to help Democratic candidates in battleground states. Phonebank with Joan’s Democracy Cafe Text with Movement Labs Choose an action at Vote Save America Have a winning Wednesday!...

BIRCH BARK EDITING MicroLit Almanac Field Notes: An Uneasy Legacy by Elizabeth Reed  Blood Lines by Ann Bookman What’s it like to carry a ticking time bomb in your body? What kind of battle are you fighting and does that make you a warrior? Women with the BRCA 1...

Good morning! Today’s action comes from Jessica Craven’s daily actions. I have limited internet tonight so I have not actually tried the action myself but can vouch for her reliability in posting useful actions. Here it is: As we all know, INTERACTIVE conversations...

Good morning! This Sunday, October 16th at 5 p.m. EST you can join (online) a coalition of speakers from Swing Blue Alliance, VoPro Pros and Indivisible Acton Area to learn the steps you can take to protect the voting online, on the phone, or in person. The speakers...

Good morning! School gun violence is still on the front burner. As the new school year gets underway here is something you can do. Action Contact your local School Board Chairperson (Google the contact information) and ask if they have a “hardening” policy in place....

Good morning! Last week’s Digital Defenders webinar presented by the Women’s March was excellent. I will send out more information as I review and research the content. For now let’s start with an upcoming opportunity for women AND men. Join the Feminist Cyberforce...

Good morning! I will be attending the digital defenders virtual workshop tonight, organized by the Womens March organization. Come join me! https://www.womensmarch.com/initiatives/digital-defenders Voting rights: Several members reminded me that the League of Women...

Good morning! Many of my past resources have retired from political resistance so I am always on the lookout for individuals/groups who are promoting actions that can make an impact. I recently discovered a group that is focusing on voter registration and...

Good morning! With state restrictions on access to abortion clinics, many women will have to go to another state to get an abortion. But most women don’t have the funds for this. The following organizations offer financial support. You can spread awareness of their...

Jessica Pearce Rotondi has written a suspenseful and intriguing memoir, “What We Inherit” that centers on the life of someone she never met. Combining her investigative skills and vivid writing we are taken into the prison camp her grandfather survived in...

Good morning,  I apologize for the wrong date on yesterday’s message – it should have been May 25, a day we will long remember for all the wrong reasons. If you want to contribute to gun safety organizations here is a good list: The Giffords Law Center to...

Good morning! Do you know someone looking for a part-time research assistant job? Send them this link: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/were-hiring-a-part-time-research-assistant/ SwingLeft has an excellent map showing what key elections (federal & state) are...

Stephanie Niu has written a refreshing collection of poems in “She Has Dreamt Again of Water” that brings water in its many forms, the sea, a lake, a creek, directly into the room. Her cool thoughts float on the surface while deeper emotions trawl underneath or ripple...

Good morning! Marches organized by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Ultraviolet, and MoveOn, will be taking place this weekend across the country to protest the expected reversal of Roe v. Wade. Anchor marches are planned for New York, Washington, Chicago and...

Good morning! This week has been hard. The day Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed, we knew we were going to lose the Supreme Court. We knew the Republicans couldn’t wait to get their hands on Roe v. Wade and strip 50% of Americans of a constitutional right. We knew Roe v....

Aileen Weintraub’s memoir of digging up her Brooklyn city roots and replanting them in rural upstate New York reveal the uneasy first chapters of a marriage that most people would be too timid to reveal. After moving into the old and somewhat dilapidated house...

In “They Could Live with Themselves” Jodi Paloni introduces and develops each character into people we’re absolutely positive we met at some point, so real are they-the daughter weighed down with unspoken guilt under her mother’s unspoken...