Quote of the Week: “The truth matters—it is foundational to our democracy. Elected officials can disagree, we debate vigorously, and we are passionate about what we believe in—but not everything is debatable. The dishonesty of House Republicans and their endorsement of a fact-free impeachment is dangerous. We all have to understand that there is reality in our world that we all need to acknowledge if we want to ever work together to solve the challenges in front of us. I commend those Republicans who have been unafraid to speak the truth and speak out against this badly misguided process—and I am glad the Senate can return to focusing on the pressing challenges facing our nation.” –Senator Patty Murray, April 18, 2024 Olympia Indivisible Ice Cream Social!  Photo Source: Canva Pexles Olympia Indivisible invites all OI members and their little ones to an Ice Cream Social before the City of Olympia’s favorite parade, the Procession of the Species. We would love to see you, in costume or not. Or if you are exhausted after two days of Spring Arts Walk, just show up for an ice cream cone on your way home. We’ll have delicious, locally-made ice cream AND sorbet for lactose intolerant folks, in cones or cups (for the gluten-free crowd). Invited: Ol members, kids included! This is a Strictly Social (Ice Cream Social!) event. When: Saturday, April 27, 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The Procession starts at 4:30. Where: Friendship Hall, 220 Union SE, Olympia, right next to the downtown YWCA Registration: None! Come as you are for the Procession. Campaigns, Get Active:Introducing Olympia Indivisible’s 2024 Elections Webpage Action: Follow our 2024 Elections webpage, a list of pro-democracy candidates running for federal, state, and county offices with supporting candidate reports and questionnaire responses. This page is a living document and will continue to develop and expand as new information becomes available. May 4th Is the Marie for Congress Campaign Kickoff & Canvass!  Photo Source: House Press Gallery Meet Marie Gluesenkamp Perez at her Saturday, May 4, 2024 Campaign Launch in Vancouver. We will get to meet the candidate and be together in person as a team. The event starts at 12:30 pm with Marie Perez speaking, followed by two other speakers. At 1:00 pm we will receive Persuasion Canvassing training on how to “deep canvass,” break into teams, and then head out to addresses provided by the campaign. Action 1: Sign up here: May 4th Marie for Congress Campaign Kickoff & Canvass! Address provided upon signup. Action 2: Review National Indivisible’s April 11th Deep Canvassing training: Persuasion to Power: Move Them To Your Side - Intro to Deep Canvassing with Deep Canvassing Institute Action 3: If you would like to carpool to the event, please send an email request here. Join Olympia Indivisible’s Ferguson Campaign Support Team  We want to keep Washington moving forward by electing Bob Ferguson for Governor. This is a competitive race! OI’s Ferguson campaign support team invites all interested OI members to join our team. We will be engaging in numerous campaign activities from canvassing, phone banking, texting, sign waving and so much more. Please join us! With your enthusiasm and talents we can work effectively with the campaign to elect Bob Ferguson. We are starting to distribute yard signs and getting ready for next month’s canvas launch. Our next meeting is Monday May 20 at 6:30 pm on zoom. Action: To join the OI Ferguson campaign support team, send a message via the Elections State Action Team contact form and specify that you'd like to connect with the Ferguson campaign support team. Write Letters to Voters with Vote Forward Photo Source: Garrett Tatsumi The OI GOTV Writing Team and The United Churches of Olympia Uprooting Racism Team will co-host their second Vote Forward letter-writing event at The United Churches of Olympia (110 11th Ave. SE) on Monday, April 22, 4:00-6:00pm. Our aim is to increase civic participation among the members of historically underrepresented communities. Action: How can you prepare between now and then?
--- Brief Training – How to Use the Words That Help Us to Be Heard Carol Killingsworth of Indivisible 8th District has been creating (mostly) weekly two minute teaching videos on key subjects to help us all develop skills to win big in November. This is a good one. Action: Take the action Carol suggests in her video. Federal Actions: Demand the Supreme Court Rule on Presidential Immunity by May 20  Photo Source: Justice can't wait | INTO ACT!ON Content Library Background: US Supreme Court sets April 25 Trump criminal immunity argument The “Justice Can’t Wait” Day of Action campaign on April 25 seeks to pressure the Supreme Court to rule on presidential immunity by May 20th, a date that would enable the trial over Trump’s attempted 2020 insurrection to reach a verdict before election day. This campaign also keeps Trump’s attempts to overthrow the will of the people in 2020 in the news and on voters’ radar. Action: Participate in the Day of Action on April 25th! Do so by:
You Might Like to Attend: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops
Washington Indivisible Network invites all Indivisible chapter members to sign up for and attend these Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops led by DEI consultants Lillian Hawkins and LaTricia Kinlow. Intersections of Identity & Racial Privilege Saturday, April 27 - 10:30am-12:00pm Through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises we will take a laser-like focus on unpacking racial privilege, exploring what it means to be White within a society that is racially stratified. We will discuss common ways that privilege manifests itself on an institutional level and how it influences relationships within and across cultures. Racial Microaggressions: What Are They & Why Are They Harmful? Saturday, May 4 - 10:30am-12:00pm When we engage in conversations across cultures, there is always the risk that what we say might offend someone. Oftentimes we don’t even know why what we said was offensive. But rather than risk offending many people avoid cross-cultural dialogue altogether or cling to “politically correct” terminology. The tightrope we walk and the mental labor that ensues is exhausting and often leaves everyone involved feeling unheard or misunderstood. What has commonly become known as microaggressions will be presented. |
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