Quote of the Week:“To me, being an American is to have a voice that can bring change. Because my motivation for becoming American is to be able to impact, create spaces, and sway policy that could change somebody's life.”--Haitian immigrant Erolina Henry, newly naturalized US citizen, quoted in USA Today, July 2 Get Out on the Streets:  Photo by zaya odeesho on Unsplash Want the scoop on upcoming rallies, marches, and related events? Visit OI’s Rallies, Marches, Town Halls and Boycotts webpage! Help Our Candidates Win! It’s time to volunteer! Help progressive candidates for our city councils, school boards, and Port win by showing up for boots-on-the-ground events this month. There are plenty of options: door belling, rallies, sign waves, and meet-and-greets. You’ll find them all on our Local Elections 2025 Events calendar. This calendar will be continuously updated. Also check it out on our website at any time. Indivisible National Actions: Join Indivisible National’s One Million Rising to Fight Authoritarianism Big mobilizations like No Kings Day are powerful — they capture national attention and remind us what collective action looks like. But real change takes more than one day. To stop the rise of MAGA extremism, we need a long-term strategy that reaches far beyond a single moment. That’s why we’re launching One Million Rising. Authoritarians count on people staying passive. But it doesn’t take a majority to resist — just a critical mass willing to say no and mean it. When enough of us refuse to go along, we can throw a wrench in their plans. One Million Rising is a nationwide effort to train a million people in smart, strategic resistance that slows, blocks, and breaks authoritarian power. Indivisible National is offering three training sessions, and we’d love for you to join all of them. Can’t make it live? We’ve got you covered — recordings will be shared in our follow-up email to all registered participants. Be part of this three-session training to learn how we can motivate, train, and equip our movement in the practice of strategic non-cooperation to push back against implementation of fascist programs. These trainings take place every other Wednesday at 5pm PT starting July 16. Action: Sign up now! Invite a friend to watch with you! Federal Actions:Support the Victims of Texas Flooding  From OI’s State Executive Team Background: Flooding in Texas has left 119 dead so far, almost 180 still missing The disastrous flooding in the Texas Hill Country came without warning. Homes, farmland, and infrastructure have been badly damaged, over a hundred people have died, and many are still missing. To add insult to injury, more heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days. The people of central Texas need relief efforts to survive and rebuild. Action: Consider donating to one of the many nonprofits that are assisting first responders and victims of the detrimental flooding. With this aid, Texas can conduct search and rescue for the many people that are still missing, provide hot meals for those affected, and help rebuild lost infrastructure. WA State Actions:Thank Superintendent Reykdal for Funding the Imagination Library From OI’s State Executive Team Background:
The Dolly Parton-founded Imagination Library expanded into Washington in 2022 with supplemental funding from the state government. This organization provides free books to children under the age of five, encouraging a love of reading and learning to all young children regardless of socioeconomic status. This year, the state legislature was forced to make cuts due to a budget shortfall, which unfortunately included the Imagination Library. Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal was able to provide the funding necessary to continue the Imagination Library’s mission in Washington for another year with his department’s discretionary funding. He plans to advocate for funding after those funds run out. Action: Contact Superintendent Reykdal to thank him for extending the funding for this beneficial early learning program.
Script: (Optionally, include whether you have a child that benefits from the Imagination Library program or know someone who does.) My name is (NAME) and I live in (LOCATION). Thank you for extending funding for the Imagination Library for another year following the loss of state funding, and for advocating for additional program funding. Your efforts benefit young children of Washington by encouraging early learning and a love of reading, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status. Local Actions: Join The Teamsters Picket Line As Thurston County Sanitation Workers Strike Against Republic Photo by Esteban Zapata on Unsplash Submitted by the OI Union and Workers Justice Team Source: Teamsters Go to War Against Republic Services Show solidarity with Republic Services sanitation workers as they strike for living wages and hard-earned benefits. Republic Services is a nationwide waste management company that has earned massive profits thanks to its hard working employees. They manage the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Facility. Republic has refused to settle a fair contract and has utilized union busting tactics. This strike will not affect garbage pick-up in our region. Work stoppages began in Boston, Illinois, Georgia, and Southern California. Thurston County Teamsters Local 252 joined the strike on July 9. Action: Picket/sign wave with the Teamsters Local 252 at the Lacey Transfer Station, 2420 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516, about half a mile off I-5 Exit 111. Pickets are 7 days a week, 6:30am - 4:30pm, until a contract settlement is reached. Come to Olympia Indivisible's Small Group, In-Person Meetups Every Saturday! Olympia Indivisible has grown very fast the last six months, and many of us have never met in person. Let’s fix that! Membership Team invites OI members to come to our Saturday morning get-togethers. Here’s the scoop: 10 AM: OI Coffee Connection at Samayra Coffee What: Come to the Cafe, support a local business by purchasing a cup of coffee and/or some breakfast, and get to know your OI community! You’ll meet OI Steering Committee members, representatives from OI’s Membership Group and/or Small Groups team members. Where: Samayra Coffee, 1600 Cooper Point Rd SW Suite 630, Olympia When: Saturday, July 19th at 10am Action: Come join us – no sign-up or RSVP necessary! 11 AM: OI Yauger Park Walk What: Walk in Yauger Park with OI member Zella. Make new friends as you get in your steps! Where: Meet at the Yauger Park parking lot next to the children’s playground. Zella will be wearing an OI volunteer vest and OI pin. Stroll as long or as far as you feel like. When: Saturday, July 19th at 11am Action: Come join us – no sign-up or RSVP necessary! Join OI’s Sign Wave to Honor the Amazing Life of John Lewis  From OI’s Federal Watchdog Team When: July 17th from 5pm to 7pm Where: Martin Way near the I-5 freeway 109 offramp in Lacey. See the map below for the location and parking. Issues: John’s life was dedicated to equality and voting rights. But there are so many issues right now please bring signs with any issues you feel strongly about. And please come even if you don’t have a sign. We want to show the community we are still active and that they are not alone with their concerns. Please help us spread the word. ALL are welcome. You don’t need to be members of Olympia Indivisible.  Thank Olympia City Council for Their Recent Statement on “ICE in the Community” Photo by Nitish Meena on Unsplash From OI’s Immigrant Justice team On June 26, 2025, the City Council released a statement in which they recognize the immense amount of anxiety that ICE is creating in immigrant communities and communities of color in Olympia. “Illegal immigrant, legal immigrant, native-born American, what those challenged and those detained by ICE seem to have in common is that they are all people of color.” As a sanctuary city, Olympia Police Department does not share information with ICE; the Council stated that all residents are valued and welcomed. The Council and City staff are in conversation with Senators and Representatives at the Federal level, asking them to put pressure on these agencies to make certain that the law is being followed. Every person has a right to due process of law under the US Constitution – as well as the right to assemble, to have counsel, to not be subjected to unreasonable search and seizure, and more. Read the full statement here: City Council statement on ICE in the community Action: Send a thank you email to each City Council member; here are the Council members and their emails:
Or OI members can send a single email to the central email: [email protected] Script: Thank you for speaking up for immigrants’ rights. Please continue to put pressure on these agencies to make certain that they follow the law and respect human rights. Have You Scheduled These Events? Save the date: Families First: A 50-State Day of Peaceful Action for Our Families What: March from East Capitol Campus to Heritage Park, followed by rally When: Saturday, July 26 from noon until 3 pm, Olympia WA Why: OI teams are joining the nationwide action - Families First: A 50-State Day of Peaceful Action for Our Families National Website: Families First Local details to follow! You Might Also Like to Attend: Meeting, Q&A with Local Candidates in Centralia When: Tuesday, July 15, 4-6pm Where: Centralia, address provided upon registration Register: Register HERE Rural Lewis County Indivisibles is meeting in Centralia, WA. We will also have a Local Candidate Q&A session. Five local candidates have been invited thus far. Two have accepted, one declined, others are pending. We know it's a weekday; late arrivals are welcome. Seating is limited, so sign up now! Here's your opportunity to meet your local candidates and ask your questions! Rural Lewis County Indivisibles has not made any candidate endorsements as of today. Local Primary voting begins 7/18 and ends 8/5 at 8pm. Campaigns, Get Active:Campaign Kick-Off for Krag Unsoeld for Port Commissioner District 3  Come meet Krag Unsoeld, Olympia Indivisible’s endorsed candidate running for Port Commissioner. Krag has deep roots in the Olympia community and has decades of public service. Elected officials in local government who are fair and responsive to the citizens they serve are so important in today’s world. A strong leader like Krag will ensure that the Port represents all of us -- not just special interests. We need a voice on the Port Commission who will speak to the responsible use of our tax dollars and environmental restoration based on the best available science, while addressing critical issues such as climate change and sea level rise.
Enjoy tasty appetizers, beverages, and music in Tumwater Historical Park, at the lower Falls across from the old brick brewhouse. Easy parking available next to the picnic shelter. What: Krag Unsoeld’s Campaign Kick-Off When: Friday, July 25 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Where: Tumwater Historical Park, Picnic Shelter, 802 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater 98501 Please RSVP Here so we’ll know how much food to plan for. To learn more about Krag, visit Krag’s campaign website. |
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