Itβs extra important for your Members of Congress to hear from you right now. Urge Democrats to keep holding the line to get ICE Out For Good and tell Republicans to agree to a DHS funding bill that protects our communities and civil rights.
@westmi-indivisible
Organizing for a stronger, united West Michigan βοΈ Empowering Civic Engagement πͺ Building People Power π« Fostering Community Connections πΊπΈ Defending and Protecting Democracy Turn values into action - join the movement!
Itβs extra important for your Members of Congress to hear from you right now. Urge Democrats to keep holding the line to get ICE Out For Good and tell Republicans to agree to a DHS funding bill that protects our communities and civil rights.
π¨ Deal Nears to Reopen Fed. Govt β But Key ACA Tax Credits Left Out
Congress may reopen the government, but millions risk losing healthcare relief.
Contact your Senators TODAY: insist ACA tax credits stay in the deal.
π 5calls.org
#ProtectHealthcare #TakeActionNow #WestMIIndivisible
Friday, November 7 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Hall over US-131 (please note Hall street protests will occur on the first Friday of the month only; we have been asked to continue here to show our support for the surrounding community--Keep that in mind as you choose your protest signs.) Saturday, November 8 at 1 - 4pm. Talking Across the Divide (Part 2 Meet Me in the Middle Series). Monday, November 3 at 10:30 - 11:30 am. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendyβs. Please note: the protest will move to Saturdays at 3 - 4 pm starting on November 29. Monday protests: November 10 and 17. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and Coalition to Stop AVELO. Monday, November 3 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm. Monday, November 3, 3:30 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park (corner of Division and Fulton). Rally to unite the LGBTQIA+ community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equality, and change. Together, we can amplify our voices, hold leadership accountable, and stand visible, unrelenting force for progress and equality. "We have the signs, we just need hands to hold them." Every Monday. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Wednesday, November 5 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Friday, November 7 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Jupiter Avenue Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River . (Alternates weekly with Veteranβs Memorial Bridge (North Park)). Upcoming dates: November 14: Veteranβs Memorial Bridge November 21: Jupiter Ave Bridge Saturday, November 8 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. Please note: the rallies in GR will continue every other week. Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA Facebook group.
This Week's Events (November 2)
More information here: indivisiblegrr.substack.com/p/action-ite...
Tuesdayβs historic wins werenβt guaranteed. While business leaders, universities, and politicians from both parties were caving to Trump, We The People never stopped organizing.
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West MI Indivisible Monthly Meetings
Join us to plan, connect & take action for democracy! β
π Grandville Library |
π 4:30β6:00 PM
ποΈ Nov 18 β’ Dec 16 β’ Jan 13 β’ Feb 10
Everyoneβs welcomeβcome share your ideas! π
#WestMIIndivisible #DefendDemocracy #NoKings
Weβre canceling our Spotify subscriptions until the ICE ads are removed. π«
Streaming hate is a choice β and we refuse to fund it.
#CancelSpotify #NoHateForProfit #ResistICE
π app.sosha.ai/s/jRsG6zTn
Donβt forget to vote, West MI!
Your voice mattersβmake it count today!
Check whatβs on your ballot:
π Ottawa County miottawa.org/clerk/elections
π Kent County kentcountymi.gov/662/Candidates-Proposals
Bring a friend, cast your vote, defend democracy! β
#Vote #WestMIIndivisible #DefendDemocracy
πͺ§ Neighborhood Rally Sat, Nov 1 | 11β12:30
Meet: RX Optical lot (Wilson & Rivertown Pkwy)
March for your causeβbring a sign, wear a costume, honor the Portland frog! πΈ
Everyone welcome! β
#WestMIIndivisible #NoKings #DefendDemocracy
π£REMINDERπ£
Take Action This Weekend!
πͺ§ Sat, Nov 1 β Neighborhood Rally (11β12:30, Grandville)
π Sun, Nov 2 β Immigration History Series (12:30, Fountain St. Church)
βοΈ Mon β Avelo Protest (10:30, 44th & Patterson)
Letβs keep showing up! π
#WestMIIndivisible #NoKings #DefendDemocracy
π―οΈ Vigil for Lives Lost in ICE Custody
Sat, Nov 1 | 1β2:30 PM | 517 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids
Join us to honor those lost and demand justice.
Co-sponsored by ACLU of MI, Cosecha, No Detention Centers in MI, and GR Rapid Response to ICE.
#EndDetention #WestMIIndivisible #NoKings
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Upcoming (West MI Indivisible):
π Every Fri β Bridge Rally, see details
πͺ§ Sat Nov 1 β Neighborhood Rally, Grandville, 11β12:30
βοΈ Every Mon β Avelo Protest, see details
β Nov 11 β Coffee & Whine
π€ Nov 18 β Monthly Meeting
π Nov 20 β Book Talk Rising Out of Hatred
Keep showing up for democracy! π
We Keep Showing Up
From #NoKings to Baldwin protests to helping immigrant familiesβWest MI is leading with heart & action. Join us. β Our democracy needs all of us. πͺ #WestMIIndivisible #DefendDemocracy #WeThePeople
Take Action, Build Community
Join βFight Back With Friends!ββa national Indivisible program connecting friends & neighbors to act for democracy. Organize, connect, make change. π Sign up today! #DemocracyForAll #NoKings #WestMIIndivisible
Stand With Immigrant Neighbors
Michigan bills (HB 4336β4342) target immigrants & families already following the law. Let lawmakers know we see them. Call your reps today! πͺ #StandWithImmigrants #WestMIIndivisible #NoKings
Michigan Voices
π§ MDOT wants to restrict protests on bridges & MDOT property unless βpermitted.β This could silence peaceful dissent. Speak up by Nov 20: MDOT-PublicComments@Michigan.gov π£οΈ #FreeSpeech #NoKings #WestMIIndivisible
π£ Take Action Tuesday: October 28
From fighting censorship on Michigan bridges to standing with immigrant neighborsβWest MI Indivisible is showing up for democracy! πͺ
Read the full update + ways to act:
westmiindivisible.substack.com
#TakeActionTuesday #WestMIIndivisible #DefendDemocracy #NoKings
Great idea! You might be able to reach people who wouldn't otherwise hear about what you're doing!
Good luck!! πΊπ²πΈβοΈ
Did you miss the mass call for What Happens After No Kings 2.0? No worries, you can watch it at www.youtube.com/live/4v2p3Nw...
The 3.5% rule says a small, sustained movement can change everything. We just proved it with #NoKings 2.0 β now letβs keep building. Join upcoming rallies & book talks: westmiindivisible@gmail.com β #DemocracyForAll #Indivisible #Michigan #WeThePeople
westmiindivisible.substack.com/p/action-tue...
Take Action Tuesday - Oct 21
MOMENTUM!!
Over 7 million people, 2700 rallies worldwideβand West MI was one of them! Weβre strong, hopeful, and ready to keep going. Write a postcard, call your rep, show up at events. πͺ #NoKings #WeThePeople #KeepGoing
westmiindivisible.substack.com/p/action-tue...
Thank you everyone for coming out for the No Kings Community Festival sponsored by Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids. We're so grateful for everyone's participation, help and support! #NoKings #IndivisibleGRR
Consider Volunteering with IGGR! forms.gle/tNYpkj6LarX2...
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@eldsjal.bsky.social - CEO of Spotify
Spotify says it stands for creativity, inclusion & connection β but taking money from ICE betrays those values. You canβt stream freedom while funding fear. #DropICE #NoICEonMyPlaylist
Join us Tuesday!
Let's keep this great momentum going!
The #NoKings Community Festival in #GrandRapids filled the park with energy, music, and hope π Families, friends, and neighbors stood together for democracyβpeaceful, joyful, and unstoppable. βπΊπ²
#DefendDemocracy #WeThePeople #PowerOfThePeople #GoodTrouble
#Indivisible #Michigan #westMI
#dumdum π
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We're going to win.
So cool! Love it!
(around an image of the No Kings logo) ITβS OFFICIAL Nearly 7 million people have attended today's peaceful protests, which makes No Kings Day the biggest single-day protest against tyranny in American history! With more than 2,700 lawful and peaceful protests across all 50 states, No Kings Day was 14 times larger than both of Trump's presidential inaugurations (combined).
After a week of ridiculous Republican smears and Trump claiming that βvery few people are going to be there,β you just made history. #NoKings
Huge turnout in Muskegon, Michigan for the 11:00 protest! This is just one side of one street! Our next protest is at Heritage Landing at 5:00 today. See you all there! #NOKINGS #Indivisible #Michigan
βMillions of Americans are coming out today not because they hate America. Weβre here because we love America.β #NoKings
Really, really great picture from @wzzm13.bsky.social in Grand Rapids, MI
#nokings