For the Week of June 9, 2025

🎙️June 9, 2025 Weekly Actions Audio – available for when you’re on the go

🔷June 14th No Kings National Protest

NO KINGS – Eastside/Kirkland – March, Food Drive, and Rally: “Marina Park” 11:30 am – 2 pm. Hosted by Indivisible Eastside. The event includes a food drive for Hopelink- click HERE for a list of most needed items. You can drop off your donations beginning at 11 am before or after the march, at the “Marina Park pavilion.” This event is ADA accessible and family friendly, and activities for children include chalking and games. Children must be supervised at all times. Loans of a folding table and 20 – 30 folding chairs are still needed. You can sign up to bring them HERE – access code ‘rally’. To see march and rally details and sign up, see No Kings Rally Event Details.

NO KINGS – Bothell: 11 am – 12:30 pm

NO KINGS – Issaquah: 11 am – 1 pm: Hosted by Indivisible WA 8

NO KINGS – Seattle: 12 – 3 pm: Hosted by Seattle Indivisible

🔷 The “Stand Up, Speak Out” Bellevue rallies are continuing through June in two locations!
Stand Up. Speak Out. Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm in Overlake, Bellevue at the SW corner of 148th Ave NE and NE 24th St, every Tuesday through June 24.
Stand Up. Speak Out. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm in Factoria, Bellevue at the SW corner of Factoria Blvd SE & SE 36th St, every Wednesday through June 25.

🔷 Donate for a match! From now through June 30, every dollar you donate to Indivisible Eastside will be matched by Indivisible national up to $500 cumulative for our organization. Help support our work in your community!

🔷 Alphabet Resistance is still in need a Volunteer Coordinator for the summer- Email alphabet@indivisibleeastside to volunteer.

🔷 Funding and sponsorship for Pride events is down this year. “ Pride Month 2025 Organizers Face Uncertain Future As Some Corporate Sponsors Pull Back,” if you able, consider making a donation to a local Pride group such as; Eastside Pride PNW – Home or Home | Seattle Pride.

📣 See Eastside and Seattle Protests 2025 for up-to-date opportunities including the June 14th NO KINGS protests in Kirkland, Bothell, Issaquah, and Seattle.

Here are your 2 Actions and Bright Spots.

✊ Action 1 – Staying Safe: Know Your Rights for No Kings Events

Source: From ACLU, Know Your Rights, Be There, Be Counted, We (the People) Dissent, Tips for Safely Protesting, WIRED Protesting Tips

On June 14th, while President Trump’s military parade takes place in the capitol, communities across the country will mobilize for the No Kings national day of action to send a powerful message: We reject authoritarianism and we will not stand by as our freedoms are eroded. The power of the people is and always will be stronger than the people in power.

Action 1a: Be safe and prepared to confidently participate in nonviolent action. Whether you’re marching, rallying, or supporting from the sidelines, you need to know how to protect yourself and your community, and stand up for your rights. Review resources for knowing your rights when protesting. While this movement is committed to nonviolent resistance and peace, it’s always wise to research the sponsoring organization before you head out. Go with a friend or ask a friend to check in with you before and after the protest. Give them your emergency contact information and any pertinent health information. Be prepared by bringing cash, a mask, water, sunscreen, and a snack. If you take medication, consider bringing a dose. Dress appropriately. Sunglasses are an excellent idea, as are hats,, especially as the weather heats up. Wear close-toed shoes. Don’t bring flag poles, weapons, alcohol, or controlled substances. Stay vigilant and listen to the organizers. It’s OK to leave if you feel unsafe or unable to continue. The ACLU is offering an online “Know Your Rights” training on June 10, 4 pm PDT – register to attend.

Action 1b: We (the People) Dissent is a bulletin board and collection of information on upcoming protests, boycotts, trainings, and strikes. It is also a diary of our dissent. A key mission of this organization is to record accurate, publicly accessible records of protests. Using averages, it is estimated that 3.5 to 4.5 million people protested on April 5. You can see the data HERE. The hope is to have an estimate by the evening of June 14 with a final count that week. To do this, We (the People) Dissent need hundreds of volunteers registering counts for their sites. Consider volunteering to be a counter at the June 14th event you will be attending. You do NOT need to be an organizer to count, though partnering with them would be courteous.For more information, see BE A COUNTER.

✊ Action 2 – Reminder: Find your Joy

Source: From Red Wine and Blue, John Pavlovitz, Sojourners, Paul T Shattuck, MSW PhD

I am sure we can all agree that it has been a long 100(+) days and given all that is going on it is easy to give into despair. At the beginning of Trump 2.0, Heather Cox Richardson made the following statement, “Authoritarians cannot rise if there are strong communities and people are acting with joy. You need despair and anger in order for authoritarians to rise”. View full clip here

Summer is just around the corner; As the weather gets nicer and the days get longer, it is a good time to remember to put fun on the agenda. It is true that fascism does not take a vacation, however, when we lose our ability to find joy, we become complicit in those who desire our demise.

If we are to be useful in fighting fascism, we must pay attention to our inner states, so we don’t perpetuate the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion, and constant disorientation. Being grounded is difficult when the future is unknown and filled with anxiety. Find people you can regularly touch base with. Community is critical to maintaining a sense of hope and the strength to keep up the fight.

Action 2: Remember to find your joy! Make sure you are doing something daily that brings you joy no matter how small. If the news is too much, take a break, go for a walk or have coffee with a friend. These sound like small things, but every small thing makes a difference to your overall outlook and well-being. It may sound trite, but let go of what doesn’t serve you, seek support from your community and those you trust, trust yourself to make the best decisions regarding your own self-care. Consider making “tiny moves,” daily strategies that can help us live aligned with our values.

⛅ Bright Spots

Amid tensions with the Trump administration, Harvard is now offering free courses on US history and government. Find course descriptions and registration information here.
The Navy reversed course on their DEI book bans, following a Pentagon review. Almost all of the 381 titles will be returned to the bookshelves.
There is a growing judicial resistance to an unlawful regime as Trump continues to lose in court. Collectively, these decisions constitute a significant part of the resistance to Trump’s illegal and unconstitutional regime.
There are now over 1,400 No Kings events scheduled on June 14. A reminder that the real power is not in Washington DC, it rises up everywhere!
Ukraine launched a surprise drone attack that was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication and reached as far as Siberia, resulting in a heavy blow to the Russian military.

Calendar of Events

Mon June 9, 5 pm – Stand up for Climate: Say NO to Dirty Bill. Organized by Fossil Free Media. Online; register to attend.
Tuesdays, 10 am -12 pm (through June) – In person Postcard/letter writing at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. No registration required.
Tues June 10, 10 am -12 pm PDT – Democracy on the Line: How we got Here and How to Stop an Authoritarian Take Over with Heather Cox Richardson. Register to attend.
Tues June 10, 1-2 pm – In-Person Meeting with Senator Murray’s Staff. Register to attend.
Wed June 11, 1-2 pm – Virtual meeting with congressman Smith’s staff. Register to attend.
Fri June 13, 2-5 pm (drop in any time) – Indivisible Eastside (WA): Free Sign Making Workshop Open House – Kirkland Library.
Sat June 14, 11:30 am – 2 pm – NO KINGS Eastside/Kirkland starts with a March from the intersection at Central Way and 6th St and ends with a Rally at Marina Park. Please sign up HERE so we know how many to expect. (For information about events in nearby cities, see Eastside and Seattle Protests 2025.)
Sat June 14, 12-4 pm – 6th Annual Eastside Honoring Juneteenth Celebration – Juanita High School, Kirkland.
Sun June 15, 7-8 pm – Postcards/Letterwriting Zoom meetings – Register to attend.
Wed June 18, 4-6 pm – Resistance Lab Training – organized by Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Includes useful concepts for effective resistance, based on historical movements. Online; register to attend.

Save the Date

Sun June 22, 3-4:30 pm – Indivisible Eastside Group Meeting – In Person. New member orientation at 2:30. Kirkland – registration required.

Recorded events to check out:

What’s the plan – Zoom calls with Indivisible co-founders and leaders Ezra and Leah. Watch on YouTube or register to join.
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.
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.
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.
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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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