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Dear Eve,

**URGENT ACTION ALERT FROM INDIVISIBLE**

Senate Republicans want to vote on their Medicaid-slashing, billionaire-enriching reconciliation bill this weekend, and that means “vote-a-rama” -- when senators can propose endless changes that their colleagues then need to vote on -- could start as soon as today.

Here is what YOU can do right now.

STEP 1: Call our Democratic Senators.

Some of our Democratic Senators need a wake-up call from their constituents ASAP; others just need a reminder that we’ll have their backs when they fight as hard as possible. Indivisible has provided a script and will connect you to the right office, but you need to make the call.

STEP 2: Share your own amendment

The vote-a-rama process we mentioned above allows Senate Democrats to propose change after change to this bill, with virtually no limit on how many painful votes they can force Republicans to take.

Your amendment could be something like:

• An amendment to transfer all the dollars for ICE funding to NPR and PBS, instead
• An amendment to tax recipients of luxury jets gifted by foreign governments at 100% of the jet's market value
• An amendment to cut every lawmaker’s salary and per diem by the same percentage SNAP gets cut

Send your proposed amendments to your Democratic senators here -- and remind them to do all they can to force as many painful votes as possible.

Are you familiar with the "3.5% rule"? Watch Erica Chenowith on a recent episode of Pod Save America, discuss her findings about how sustained, nonviolent movements (such as protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience) are very likely to bring about social or political change, Protests engaging "a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change."

The No Kings protests across this country, brought out over 5 million people-- that's almost half way to the 3.5%! One of the reasons we are doing this work is because there is both research-based and anecdoctal evidence that shows it works. Scroll down to see many different ways you can get involved... and bring a friend or family member!

Pod Save America podcast (run time: 1 hour 12 minutes):

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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 Wednesday | 11a-1p

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Office and Detention Center, 1000 District Ave, Burlington

Bear Witness: Protest Wednesdays at ICE

Together, we can show support for immigrants, express our shame at ICE, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government

For the schedule and more information, click on the Info button.

Every Thursday | 4:30p-6p

Concord Standout, Monument Sq, Concord

Join our friends at Concord Indivisible at weekly standouts in Monument Square in Concord. Bring a sign! All are welcome — from Concord and beyond.

Thursday June 26 | 7p-9p

Activism that works- Arlington

Which resistance actions could be MOST effective against threats to democracy in the US? Come learn at this inspiring and interactive workshop hosted by Indivisible LAB. We'll alternate learning about theory and case studies with opportunities for small group discussions and exercises to apply ideas.

For more info and to register please RSVP.

Saturday June 28 | Many different times and locations

Bigger than Dobbs - Week of Action

June 24th marked three years since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade and federal constitutional protections for abortion. Starting on June 24 and continuing through June 29, Indivisible groups and allies across MA are putting a spotlight on the continuing GOP War on Women. Most events are on Saturday. Nearby events today include: Waltham and Lexington.

For more info and to register please RSVP.

For more locations, check out our calendar.

Waltham City Hall |

11a-12:30p

1 Bedford St

Lexington | 1p-2p

Saturday June 28 | 10a-1p, Paul Revere Park,

N Washington St, Boston

Ride for Our Republic

Ride for Our Republic is a recurring pro-democracy bike ride on the last Saturday of the month. We cycle together to sound the alarm of tyranny and fight for our democracy.

Saturday June 28 | 12p-2pm

Tesla Showroom, 888 Boylston St, Boston

Tesla Takedown

Protest Elon Musk and the DOGE government cuts. Bring a sign (that people can read while driving past) and join a hundred or so like-minded protesters. Despite the fact Musk is in not in the government anymore, the damage he did while there, continues to affect many. For that reason, these protests have continued.

For more info and to register please RSVP.

Other nearby events: Check out mobilize for other ways to become involved- some are virtual and informational, while others are in-person.

Don't see an action you're looking for?

You can also check out the Calendar on our website for more events!

Actions: Remote / at home

Every Thursday | 3p-4p, Zoom

Discover the Plan

Indivisible Co-founders hold a weekly "What’s the Plan?" on Zoom. Click RSVP to find out more and get the zoom link.

Every Wednesday & Thursday in June | 11a-12:30p

Indivisible Stop the Trump Tax Scam Phone Banks

Join Indivisible National for a phonebank to call voters and connect them directly to their Senator. Together, we’ll urge Republicans to oppose the Trump Tax Scam—a reckless GOP tax plan that prioritizes billionaires like Elon Musk while selling out working families. For more information and and to sign up RSVP.

Wednesday July 2 | 6p-8p, Zoom Phone Bank

Virginia Listening Campaign to Rural Voters with Swing Blue Alliance

Join Swing Blue Alliance, Red2Blue, and Rural GroundGame calling rural Democrats in Virginia who didn't vote in the 2024 elections to find out what issues they care about. Training will be provided.

For more information and sign up RSVP.

Don't see an action you're looking for?

Check out the Calendar on our website for more events!

Actions Anytime: Remote / at home

Safeguarding Civil Liberties: What Democratic Attorneys General Must Do to Stop ICE Overreach

Call or send an email to our Attorney General- even though she has been on the forefront of this issue, it's important that she hear from us!

For more information and a script, click on the Info button.

Cards for Democracy; Saving Democracy One Card At A Time

This is NOT post carding...it's a different concept.

Currently the Card Campaign has a No Kings In America card and a Know Your Rights card..

Let’s get these messages out there! Print and distribute the cards—leave them with tips at restaurants, place them in grocery stores, put them on community bulletin boards, and slip them into laundromats. Train stations and airports are also great places to leave cards. We have distribution guides tailored for introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between to inspire your creativity.

Call your Senator and Representative about issues that matter to you

Go to 5calls.org → enter your zip → pick an issue → get connected to your reps, with a script you can use. You can call daily for issues you care about.

Recent Wins: The Power of Jumping Into Action

We are also taking time to celebrate some recent good news that may not have reached the front pages. Here are a few:

• Immigrant rights groups sue to overturn the president’s deal to send ICE detainees to a Salvadoran prison, arguing it violates the U.S. Constitution and due process protections.
• Communities in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Charlotte, San Diego, Boston, Houston, San Antonio, Minneapolis, Worcester, MA, and other cities show up publicly in support of their neighbors facing unjust ICE raids, detainment, and deportation.
• D.C. residents honor Juneteenth with a Jubilee and Freedom Walk on the very path where enslaved people once escaped to freedom.
• Tulsa, OK announces a $105 million package devoting dollars and actions toward reparations for a racial-terror massacre in 1921.
• Denka chemical plant will close in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” after years of advocacy from residents
• Barrington, RI: Members of the Town Council vote unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring it a sanctuary town for transgender people and all members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
• Proceeds from “Protect the Dolls” t-shirt sales are being donated to Trans Lifeline, a nonprofit community group and crisis hotline. 

**Source for all bullets above: Americans of Conscience Checklist

If you read about some GOOD news, let us know about it here.

Member Profile

Billy Corcoran

IndivisibleWIN Steering Committee member

What was the first rally or protest you ever attended?

The first protest I attended was after the Muslim Ban in early 2017, and I was at the Women’s March in Boston shortly after that. The energy of the protests in 2017 was really encouraging, but I was disappointed that so little of that energy propagated to elected officials at the time, or perhaps we wouldn't be facing another Trump term now. Since then I’ve been to many protests. As the risk of authoritarian crackdowns and personal consequences has increased over recent years, I’m always impressed by the large numbers who are willing to still show up.

What's one piece of advice you'd give someone who is new to activism?

Find a topic that fires you up. Activism takes a lot of energy and effort, but it’s made easier and is so rewarding when it’s something you’re passionate about.

Above: Billy with his wife Carina and their dog Teddy

Which activist (living or dead) would you want to have dinner with?  

James Baldwin for dinner- I think that few people in modern American history have spoken and written with such moral and ethical clarity on the sins of our past, but he still believed that there was a path forward anyway. If I could give just a “thank you” to anyone, it would be Greta Thunberg. Her resilience is incredible. 

What is a hobby or passion completely unrelated to politics?

I’ve always been a huge video gamer, but I think it would be wrong to say that games are unrelated to politics. Many of the most impactful moral and ethical lessons I’ve learned over my life came from games! For instance, I'd encourage anyone who feels ground under the heel of late-stage capitalism, to play the 2022 game Citizen Sleeper - a story about surviving and making connections in a future world that feels like it's going backwards. 

Join us!

As Trump and his administration continue to flood the zone, we are keeping our eyes on the ball, and continue to march toward that 3.5%. The school year may be over and summer vacations upon us, but our fight for democracy doesn't pause. We need to keep making good trouble and let our voices be heard!

In solidarity,

The IndivisibleWIN Steering Committee

Eve Coffey, chair

Sanji Alwis, advisor

Patricia Brady

Billy Corcoran

Roger Hain

Vanessa Linsey

Kim Whittaker