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IndivisibleWIN

Newsletter January 15, 2026

Engage - Act - Effect Change

Dear All,

This weekend, crowds gathered at nearly 1,200 protests in all 50 states and in Washington DC. Here in Massachusetts, over 500 people gathered in Lexington, many carrying signs with the name and image of Renée Nicole Good, and there were crowds as well in Burlington, Melrose, Watertown, Concord, Newton, Brookline, and many other local communities.

We saw bigger crowds in 2025: In fact, the Hands Off rallies in June and October were the two largest one-day protests in American history. However, this weekends' protests were thrown together in less than 48 hours. When this newsletter went out last Thursday at 9am, there were few scheduled events. On Thursday evening, over 35,000 people participated in a National Indivisible Zoom which encouraged communities to plan ICE Out for Good protests; by the next day, over 1,000 events had already been planned.

And you showed up! Thank you to all who brought signs or came and stood in solidarity; to those who honked or waved as you drove by; and to the countless others who forwarded a video, had a difficult conversation, sent us a prayer, or were with us in spirit.

Thank you for keeping it peaceful. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for doing this work with us. It's a long road to the midterms, and we need to keep the pressure on Congress and corporations to do what is right and protect democracy.

Read on for ways you can be involved this week:

Save the date and RSVP!

Our next in-person workshop:

Truth Brigade Training

Presenter: Vanessa Linsey

When: Monday January 26, 2026

Where: Winchester Public Library, Large Meeting Room

Time: 6p-7:30p

Professional mediator Vanessa Linsey headlines Indivisible Winchester's speaker series on January 26th with a lively, interactive communication workshop. In this 90-minute session inspired by Indivisible's “Truth Brigade,” attendees will learn positive approaches to political conversation at a time of unprecedented polarization and disinformation. Participants will understand how to recognize disinformation, when to engage (and when NOT to), and what they can do to change the dynamic through truthful, firm, and friendly conversation tactics. Attendees may role-play de-escalation, practice finding common ground, focus on fact sharing, experiment with “stop and think” questions, and try drafting social media comments. Staying composed during rapid response moments is easier said than done, and this hands-on session will prepare attendees to communicate effectively and positively. Space is limited and confirmations will be required before the event.

About the presenter:

Vanessa is a Cornell-trained family mediator who has logged many thousands of hours facilitating interpersonal conflict. Her engaging communication workshops feature mindfulness-based approaches to mutual understanding. Vanessa is a mother of several and author of a prescriptive memoir on mindfulness.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend, and cancel your RSVP if your plans change. Since this is an interactive workshop, we need to be sure that we are not under or over subscribed. Confirmations will be required before the event. We appreciate your understanding.

**Please Note: This is a 90 minute program**

RSVP

Vanessa Linsey leading a recent workshop

Volunteer opportunity:

Join the Team-- Be Our Social Media Force

(or Just Help Out!)

IndivisibleWIN needs YOU to help energize our Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky pages!

Do you:

Have killer writing skills?
Love sparking conversation?
Are passionate about activism and community?

Join us to support our Social Media Lead, boost our visibility, rally supporters, and make a real difference! Time commitment is small, while impact will be huge.

Excited? Want more info?

Email: IndivisibleWin@gmail.com

Subject: Social Media

Join Us When Rapid Action is Needed

Indivisible Massachusetts Coalition (IMC) is launching a secure Rapid Response system to quickly alert local Indivisible Group Leaders when urgent action, mutual aid, or coordinated response is needed.
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We are seeking IndivisibleWIN members who would like to receive notifications from our IndivisibleWIN leadership and take action when a rapid response is needed. This list will include members who opt in and are willing to participate, with the understanding that availability may vary and participation will not always be possible.

Want more information or would like to be on the Rapid Response Team?

Please email us at IndivisibleWin@gmail.com,

with the Subject line: Rapid Response

Member Pick: Energizing Video

Need some more inspiration for taking action? One of our IndivisibleWIN community members recommend watching this video of an interview from 7 months ago with Gloria Browne-Marshall about her book, "A Protest History of the United States".

Run time: 57 minutes.

(Stick with it for the first few minutes while she's introduced. Gets more compelling.)

Actions: In person

Check out Indivisible’s Commitment to Non-Violence

Are you new to in-person protesting/stand-outs? Would you like a buddy for your first rally? Contact us at IndivisibleWin@gmail.com and we’ll try to connect you with other like-minded locals.

Every Sunday | 1p-2p

Signs of Fascism

238 Lynn Fells Pkwy

Melrose, MA

Signs of Fascism is a unique visibility event where "Burma Shave-style" signs remind passersby about what the current administration is doing (e.g., "Ignoring Due Process", "Controlling Media”). Indivisible in Melrose Wakefield and Beyond has a set of 24 different signs - come hold one with us! Please park on a side street and wear a dark color coat if possible.

More information and RSVP HERE.

Watch the video of a recent Signs of Fascism event HERE.

January 12-19

MLK Day of Service

Various Locations in Lexington

To commemorate MLK Day, the Town of Lexington is sponsoring a week of events open to the public. In recognition of MLK’s (and Indivisible’s) commitment to non-violent protesting, we encourage you to take advantage of the free events scheduled daily through MLK Day (January 19th).

More information HERE.

Every Wednesday | 3p-4p

Arlington Visibility Brigade

Share messages of justice with hundreds of commuters every week! (Bring a mask—to protect from car exhaust.) Highway overpass visibility is spreading across the country, with over 350 brigades nationwide!

RSVP HERE for Arlington for location and other details.

Every Saturday | 10a-11a

Rally for Democracy

Melrose (near City Hall)

Stand up for democracy, civil rights, due process with Indivisible in Melrose, Wakefield and Beyond!

More information and RSPV HERE.

Every Wednesday | 11a-1p

Bearing Witness at ICE

1000 District Ave, Burlington

Every Thursday | 11a-1p

Justice for All at ICE

1000 District Ave, Burlington

Every Friday | 1:30p-3p

De-ICE Hanscom

Hanscom Rotary, Old Bedford Rd & Hanscom Dr, Lincoln

Every Saturday | 11a-1p

Standout for Immigrants

Burlington Mall Road. at District Avenue, Burlington

Stand up for immigrants every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at the Burlington ICE HQ.

Or, standout on Fridays at Hanscom Field; ICE uses this field to quickly move immigrants out of New England in order to deny them due process, contact with their lawyers, and family support.

Together, we can support immigrants, condemn ICE, and bear witness to unjust actions.

Information on Wednesday ICE Standouts HERE.

Information on Thursday Justice Standouts HER E.

Information on Friday De-ICE Standouts HERE.

Information on Saturday ICE Standouts HERE.

Find out about other weekly standouts--in Cambridge, Lexington, Melrose, Concord, Bedford, and other local towns--in defense of democracy.

More information about other local weekly standouts HERE.

Actions: Remote / From Home

Call to Action! Now!

Call your Representative to Stop Trump's War in Venezuela

The Trump administration is disregarding national sovereignty and forcing a regime change--all without authorization from Congress and without citing evidence of a legitimate threat to the United States. The Constitution states clearly that war powers belong to Congress, not the White House. Call your representative to stand up to Trump.

More information from Indivisible and a script HERE.

Zoom:

Every Thursday | 3p-4p

What's the Plan?

Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin each week, as they carve out an hour to discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s the plan.

More information and registration HERE.

Miss some of these? They are recorded.

Watch past "What's the Plan" recordings HERE.

Phone Call:

Call your Senators and Representative about issues that matter to you

5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for constituents to make a political impact. Get connected to your reps, with a script you can use. You can call daily for issues you care about.

5 Calls regularly updates with new scripts for new issues; currently, you can call your representatives about "Blocking Trump's Imperialist Invasions", "Stop the Aggressive ICE Raids on Immigrants and Citizens", “End Trump’s Dictator Rule: Demand Impeachment", and many more issues you may care about.

For more information, click HERE.

Call, Write, or Email:

Stop Massport from Violating the MA Constitution

Massachusetts residents are being removed from our state through charter flights from Hanscom Field without access to counsel or family support, violating their due process rights under our State Constitution. Join our friends at Lexington Alarm by doing one of the following:

Option 1 (approx 2 minutes of your time): Send an email directly to Massport's public comment address and paste a letter into Gov. Healey's comment form.

Option 2 (approx 10 minutes of your time + cost of postage): Mail Individual Letters to All 7 Board Members

Letters provided

Check out both options HERE.

More Actions and Events

To find additional events and actions in our immediate area and beyond, whether in-person or from your own own home, click on the logos below:

IndivisibleWIN: Our Calendar offers details and links to both in-person actions/events in our area, as well as remote opportunities you can join from home.

Indivisible: The National Indivisible organization provides links to all upcoming events and volunteer opportunities in our area.

Mobilize: This organization provides a comprehensive listing of upcoming events, petitions, and volunteer opportunities sponsored by multiple activist organizations, including Indivisible.

Did you participate in a rally, volunteer event, protest, or gathering? Send your photos to us at indivisiblewin@gmail.com.

Stay Involved

This has been a rough month--and we're barely halfway through--on top of a very rough 2025. But we will survive, together, in community and in solidarity. Hang in there. Be kind to others. And pace yourself--the road to reclaim our democracy is a long one. Every week, we're here on the journey with you.

In solidarity,

The IndivisibleWIN Steering Committee

Eve Coffey, chair

Sanji Alwis, advisor

Patricia Brady

Billy Corcoran

Roger Hain

Vanessa Linsey

Amy Sawyer

Kim Whittaker

IndivisibleWIN mission statement:

IndivisibleWIN is part of a nationwide grassroots movement to preserve our democracy: of, by, and for the people. We are a welcoming community of neighbors who take action here at home—organizing, educating, and showing up—to strengthen democratic values and stand united against authoritarianism and hate.

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