For the Week of June 16, 2025

🎙️June 16, 2025 Weekly Actions Audio – available for when you’re on the go

🔷 We are shocked by the assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her spouse, and the shooting of Minnesota State Senator John A. Hoffman and his spouse. Politicians and opinion writers are already sharing theories on why this has happened, but at this time our thoughts are with their families and loved ones.

🔷 It was amazing to be in community with over 5,000 of our closest friends on Saturday in Kirkland for the No Kings March and Rally. Instrumental in this project was the commitment and energy from the Indivisible Eastside Rally team who put in countless hours preparing and executing a terrific plan. THANK YOU Sally S, Sally E, Sherri F, Janelle T, Kris T, Mavis F, John B, Marc H and all the terrific volunteers! You can see some great photos in No Kings Kirkland Photos for Press. You can also enjoy photos and drone shots taken by professional photographer Chris Neir HERE.

Whether you joined in Kirkland or a different location, your presence is so important. You’re invited to attend the Mon June 16, 5-6 pm – National No Kings: What’s Next In the Fight? call to learn more about turnout and what’s next.

🔷 We look forward to gathering together once again with friends old and new. Please join us in Kirkland for our IN PERSON Group meeting Sun, June 22nd, 3-4:30 (with new member orientation at 2:30). Given the high level of new interest, we need attendees to sign up so we can be prepared with seating, refreshments, and handouts. Sign up using access code ‘indivisible’. If you’d like to provide refreshments, please let us know in the sign-up comments.

🔷 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 are able, consider making a donation to a local Pride group such as Eastside Pride PNW or Seattle Pride.

📣 See Eastside and Seattle Protests 2025 for up-to-date opportunities to protest and rally.

Here are your 2 Actions and Bright Spots.

✊ Action 1 – Tell Congress No Troops in our Streets!

from ACLU

Following dangerous ICE raids across Los Angeles where federal agencies arrested and abducted many of our loved ones and neighbors, Angelenos responded by taking to the streets and exercising their First Amendment right to protest. During those demonstrations, LAPD and federal law enforcement agencies aggressively arrested members of the press, protestors, organizers and others – including the leader of California’s largest union, David Huerta. Now, President Trump has deployed thousands of federalized National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles – and is threatening more troops in our communities.

This dangerous abuse of power is a direct threat to our basic constitutional rights: lawful protest, free expression, and speaking out against injustice. The military does not belong in our communities policing civilians. And make no mistake: President Trump’s order isn’t restricted to the protests in Los Angeles. President Trump is attempting to write himself a blank check to use the military to stifle dissent and scare us into silence in other parts of the country, too. Congress must act before it’s too late. Send a message to your members now demanding they call on the Trump administration to withdraw military troops from our communities and rescind the deployment order.

🔷 Sen. Patty Murray: DC 202-224-2621 | Seattle 206-553-5545 | EMAIL

🔷 Sen. Maria Cantwell: DC 202-224-3441 | Seattle 206-220-6400 | EMAIL

🔷 Rep. Suzan DelBene (1st): DC 202-225-6311 | Bellevue 425-485-0085 | EMAIL

🔷 Rep. Kim Schrier (8th): DC 202-225-7761 | Issaquah 425-657-1001| EMAIL

🔷 Rep. Adam Smith (9th): DC 202-225-8901 | Renton 425-793-5180 | EMAIL

☎ Sample Script:

My name is [NAME] and I live in [CITY], Washington. As your constituent, I’m contacting you to condemn and block President Trump’s deployment of federalized National Guard and federal troops into our communities in response to protests. This action is unnecessary, inflammatory, and a dangerous abuse of power.

Using troops in this way puts civilians and service members in harm’s way and represents a dangerous erosion of the strict line separating the federal military from civilian policing. This deployment is undemocratic and contrary to our values, and pulls the National Guard away from the essential work they’re trained to do in truly extreme situations, such as natural disasters.

And make no mistake: President Trump’s order isn’t restricted to Los Angeles, but is aimed at using the military to stifle dissent in other parts of the country, too.

I urge you to call on the Trump administration to withdraw military troops from our communities and rescind the deployment order. And going forward, Congress must reform these powers so that they are reserved for genuine emergencies – not to target individuals, organizations, cities, states, and those exercising their rights under the Constitution.

Thank you.

[IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied]

✊ Action 2 – Protect Students – Endorse the Washington Families for Freedom Campaign!

From Washington Families for Freedom

Washington State students face new threats from millionaire extremist Brian Heywood pushing two extreme ballot measures that could change the future of our public schools in our state. These two initiatives attack student privacy, erase equal education, and target youth who are different or vulnerable. The initiatives repeal protections for undocumented, homeless, disabled, and transgender students. Washington Families for Freedom is working to stop these harmful policies and protect fairness, dignity, and equal opportunity for every student.

Washington Families for Freedom is a statewide campaign to defeat these anti-student ballot initiatives. They’re standing up to efforts led by Let’s Go Washington and extremist millionaire Brian Heywood who seeks to:

Repeal HB 1296, which guarantees the safety of all students in public schools
Reinstate Initiative 2081 under the guise of “parental rights” to out students
Ban transgender youth from participating in school sports

Together, we’re saying NO to discrimination and YES to inclusive education.

By endorsing Washington Families for Freedom, you:

Publicly stand up for LGBTQ+ youth, inclusive education, and equity
Join a statewide coalition of civil rights leaders, educators, parents, and advocate
Amplify a values-based campaign rooted in freedom, respect, and safety for all

Actions:

⛅ Bright Spots

Enormous numbers of people turned out for No Kings rallies in over 2000 cities and towns across the country. People who had never protested before were among those attending rallies and marches.
An appeals court refused Trump’s attempt to run away from the $5 million in damages he owes in the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation suit.

Calendar of Events

Protests: See Eastside and Seattle Protests 2025 for up-to-date opportunities.
Mon June 16, 5-6 pm PDT – No Kings: What’s Next In the Fight? – Rally attendee debrief call. Register to attend.
Tuesdays, 10 am -12 pm (through June) – In person Postcard/letter writing at Crossroads Mall (near Half Price Books) in Bellevue. No registration required.
Wed June 18, 4-6 pm – Resistance Lab Training, Part 2. Organized by Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Includes useful concepts for effective resistance, based on historical movements. Online; register to attend.
Wed June 18, 6:30 – 7:00 pm – Fighting Back and Taking Back the House – a Political Update with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene – Online; register to attend.
Sun June 22, 3-4:30 pm – Indivisible Eastside Group Meeting – In Person. New member orientation at 2:30. Kirkland – registration required.
Thurs June 26, 7-8 pm – IE Open Steering Meeting – register to attend.
Sun June 29, 7-8 pm – Postcards/Letterwriting Zoom meetings – Register to attend.

Save the Date

Tues July 1st, 4-6 pm – Resistance Lab Training, repeat of Part 1. Organized by Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Includes useful concepts for effective resistance, based on historical movements. Online; register to attend.
Sun July 13, 11 am – 1 pm – Resistance Lab Training, Part 2. Organized by Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Includes useful concepts for effective resistance, based on historical movements. Online; register to attend.

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.
Forward this email to a friend!

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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