For the Week of July 7, 2025

🎙️July 7, 2025 Weekly Actions Audio – available for when you’re on the go

🔷 The City of Kirkland is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Deadline, July 11. Go to Kirkland Government Boards and Commissions to learn more and apply.

🔷 Let Your Voice Be Heard! The WA State Dems Advocacy Committee developed a survey to gather data from Democrats across the state on what the most important legislative priorities are for the 2026 session. We are asking that all WA Democrats take this survey, so that we can advocate for your communities in the legislature. You have until July 13 at 11:50pm to take the 2026 Legislative Priorities Survey. We hope to get as many Washington Democrats to take it as we can. Please share it with your Democrat friends and neighbors!

🔷 Like Waze, “but for ICE sightings.” That’s how the creators of a new app that allows users to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity are describing the application. The app is called ICEBlock and allows users to report ICE activity on their phones with just a couple of taps.

Here are your 2 Actions and Bright Spots.

✊ Action 1 – Be Part of the 3.5% and Take Action!

from Shannon Watts on Finding the Fire to Fight

Now that “No Kings” protests are over, how do we keep the energy and motivation to protest? Per research by Harvard political scientist Erica Chenoweth, it just takes 3.5% of the population engaging in sustained, non-violent resistance and when this happens, change will follow. We don’t need everyone in the US—we need just 3.5% which is about 8 million people. There are a range of ongoing, weekly protests across the Eastside that could use more volunteers. If you are unable to make it to a protest, there are a number of different actions you can take to stay involved in the movement. Indivisible Eastside keeps an updated link of local protests. Two new upcoming events include protesting Electrify Expo and Good Trouble.

Action 1a: Electrify Expo Drop Tesla! Electrify Expo claims to celebrate the future of clean transportation, but by giving Tesla a huge platform they’re legitimizing a company that is actively undermining that future. Tesla isn’t just a car brand; it’s the financial engine of Elon Musk, who is using his wealth and influence to fund far-right extremism, attack public safety regulations, break apart critical government services, and spread disinformation. Join this protest on July 12 to call on Electrify Expo to uninvite Tesla and discourage attendees from buying a Tesla.

Action 1b: On Thursday July 17th, the 5th Anniversary of the Civil Rights leader Rep. John Lewis’ passing, in alignment with Good Trouble Lives On, Indivisible Eastside is hosting a multi-location visibility event from 4:30-5:30 pm on highway overpasses on the Eastside. Please join us! See all the details and sign up for a location of your choice.

✊ Action 2 – DO NOT Sign Petitions from Safe Eastside

from The Urbanist

Safe Eastside, a group with a long track record of attacking facilities for people exiting homelessness, is turning its attention to an attempt to repeal major pieces of state housing reform approved in 2025. The two targeted laws (House Bill 1491 for parking reform, and Senate Bill 5184 supporting transit-oriented development) were a part of a broad slate of housing reforms passed in 2025, which lawmakers have dubbed as the “Year of Housing 2.0.” Safe Eastside has until July 26 to collect more than 150,000 signatures to get a repeal referendum on the ballot this November.

Both policies, intended to make a dent in the state’s acute housing affordability crisis, were top priorities for Democrats in the 2025 legislature. They featured prominently in Governor Bob Ferguson’s transition report on housing, which claimed that “no single housing policy” would be as effective for allowing housing construction as a transit-oriented development bill.

Safe Eastside has not yet publicized any signature-gathering events or provided an update on progress. Awareness and education are key given that many residents may not know about this group and their motivations. Spread the word and urge your neighbors, friends, and family NOT to sign any petitions from Safe Eastside. Given that Safe Eastside appears to be in the beginning stages of gathering signatures, this is the time for us to use whatever platforms we can to ensure that Safe Eastside cannot gather enough signatures to get their referenda on this November’s general election ballot.

⛅ Bright Spots

from Chop Wood Carry Water

Public lands are safe from being sold off in the reconciliation bill.
After a nearly seven-week pause, World Central Kitchen resumed its operations in Gaza, serving 10,000 meals on its first day from its first food shipment in 12 weeks.
Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, outside medical groups are organizing to form their own unbiased, independent vaccine panel.
Jeff Bezos was forced to relocate his Venice wedding reception due to protesters.
The Democracy Defenders Fund, together with other groups, has filed a class action lawsuit to protect birthright citizenship for everyone in America.

Calendar of Events

Protests: See Eastside and Seattle Protests 2025 for up-to-date opportunities.
Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am. In person Postcard writing at Crossroads Mall (near Half Price Books), Bellevue. All supplies are provided. No registration required.
Wed July 9, 12-1 pm PDT – Supreme Court Term in Review – panel discussion organized by the Brennan Center for Justice. On Zoom. Register to attend.
Sun July 13, 11 am – 1 pm – Resistance Lab Training, Part 1. Organized by Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Includes useful concepts for effective resistance, based on historical movements. Online; register to attend.
Wed July 16, 3:30-7 pm – Free ‘Good Trouble’ Sign Making Workshop – Kingsgate Library Meeting Room, 12315 NE 143rd St, Kirkland. Open to everyone – drop in anytime between 3:30 and 7 pm. We’ll provide basics: cardboard, pencils, rulers, black markers, paints, brushes.
Wed July 16, 5 pm – One Million Rising strategic training to turn local action into national impact. First in a series from Indivisible National. Register to attend.
Thurs July 17, 4:15–5:30 pm – Alphabet Resistance joins Good Trouble Lives On, Eastside on the NE 4th Street Overpass in Bellevue.
Fri July 18, 5 pm is the deadline to register for Adam Smith’s town hall on Tues, Aug 5, 5:30-7:30 pm. This is a new type of town hall focused on bringing residents together to facilitate conversation and is lottery based. If you are randomly selected to participate, you will be notified on July 22. If you are not selected in the lottery, you can still give your input. Call Adam Smith’s office at 425-793-5180 if you need assistance or have any questions.
Mon July 21, 1-2:30 pm PDT – Training for Systemic Change and Allyship – Messaging for Solidarity – Race Class Narrative – organized by Indivisible National. Register to attend. Online.

Save the Date

Save the date: Sun Aug 17, 3-4:30. Indivisible Eastside Ice Cream Social in Kirkland at a waterfront park. Signups will begin in early August.

Recorded events to check out:

What’s the plan -Thursday Zoom calls with Indivisible co-founders and leaders Ezra and Leah. Watch on YouTube or register to join.
No Kings: What’s Next in the Fight? – Zoom call was held two days after the No Kings protest, with 20,000 people on the call, and others watching through livestream. Lots of inspiration and ideas!
Jimmy Kimmel Guest Host Diego Luna on Trump’s Immigration Policies and the Importance of Immigrants in the U.S. 12 min. Includes organizations linked to Public Counsel and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND).
Democracy Experts Explain the Four Ways Trump Could Break Democracy: Marc Elias from Democracy Docket.
Fight Back with Friends recording – based on a relational organizing app based tool.
The Resistance Lab – organized by Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Includes useful concepts for effective resistance, based on historical movements. You can also sign up for Future Resistance Lab sessions.
How To Beat the Broligarchs
ACLU Townhall Protect People, Not Power with Sen Chris Murphy and Joy Reid (from 3/26/25)

More Resources for Your Activism:

Indivisible.org has specific actions you can take by zip code or topic area search. Sign up to receive emails from them HERE and donate HERE.
5calls.org 5 Calls list calls to make to your congresspeople, organized by topic, including script and phone numbers, and a way to log/track your 5 Calls actions if you choose.
Rogan’s List: Susan Rogan, a retired librarian shares national action items with call/email/resist.bot options.
Chop Wood, Carry Water is a daily political activism newsletter that comes out 6 days a week. Free or paid subscriptions HERE.
Suzi and Eric LeVine are local activists. Their newsletter gives actions and insight that can inspire and keep you motivated. Subscribe to their newsletter HERE.
Okay, But WHY? Explanations to our most common questions such as, Why is ICE detaining children? Why are we defunding NOAA? From Red, Wine and Blue.
Mobilize – Actions in the Seattle area – use filters to narrow the type of activity you’re interested in.
Safety, Security and Digital Preparedness resource from Indivisible.
Donate to Indivisible Eastside through ActBlue.
Sign up for Take Action Network to organize and track your Activism.
Check out the Indivisible Eastside logo wear store at www.cafepress.com/IndivisibleEastside.
Email hello@IndivisibleEastside.com with ideas for the newsletter, questions about how to become involved, and ideas for long-term projects you’d like to be involved in.
Forward this email to a friend!
The National Immigration Law Center is tracking CECOT disappearances and personal stories.

Resources:

Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink
Indivisible: Democrats Safeguarding Democracy: A Blueprint for Blue States to Prepare for Trump 2.0
Take Action Network – learn about an easy way to interact with state legislature
Indivisible Eastside’s YouTube Channel
Washington Indivisible Network’s YouTube Channel
https://bit.ly/RunForSchoolBoardGuideWA
https://bit.ly/RunForSchoolBoardAddendum
https://bit.ly/RunForSchoolBoardGuideBlurb
Indivisible Eastside Resources
Washington State District Finder – Congressional and Legislative districts
Who Represents Me – local and county districts
US Senate Calendar, US House Of Representatives Calendar

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