Quote of the Week:There are basically two models for social organization, regardless of all the names. They are “me societies” and “we societies.” – Me vs. We: The Battle for America’s Soul, The Hartmann Report Get out on the Streets:
Federal Actions:Report Waste, Fraud, and Abuse of Trump’s Birthday Parade Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons, public domain From: Chop Wood, Carry Water Background: A Military Celebration or a Presidential Birthday Party? Trump’s Big Parade, Explained Critics have called a parade an authoritarian display of power that is wasteful, especially as Trump slashes costs throughout the federal government. The Government Accounting Office (GAO) defines waste as that which "squanders money or resources." We can celebrate 250 years of the military without focusing on a president who never served in the military. Sample Script: Thank you for this opportunity to report government waste and abuse. The planned military parade in Washington, DC, on June 14 is predicted to cost tens of millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money, with no significant benefit to the American people. This huge expense will be incurred while programs that do benefit people are being cut to the bone. This parade will “squander money and resources.” Therefore, the parade must be cancelled. Thank you. Action: Take this TAN action and submit a complaint to the Government Accounting Office Suggestions:
WA State Actions: Thank our State Executives and Legislators for Expanding Voting Rights From OI’s State Executive Office Team Background
A Senate bill that expands voter registration, encouraging more Washingtonians to participate in the democratic process, was just signed into law. It reduces barriers for low and moderate income individuals, the formerly incarcerated, and newly naturalized Americans that may have language barriers, and also allows Washington tribes to participate in automatic voter registration. The primary sponsor was State Senator Javier Valdez, supported by our Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, and signed by Governor Ferguson with enthusiastic support. Action: Contact State Senator Valdez, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, and Governor Bob Ferguson thanking them for protecting and encouraging the democratic process of voting. A true democracy values everyone’s voice and participation.
Script: My name is _____ and my zip code is _____. Thank you for your support of SB 5077 in expanding automatic voter registration and improving the democratic process of our state. Your efforts to make voting a more inclusive process that reduces barriers for disenfranchised voters are noticed and appreciated. Local Actions: RSVP for OI’s June Endorsement Presentation For the past three months, OI’s Endorsement Review Team has been researching candidates for the upcoming local elections. They will present their results on June 21 at 10:00 am to Olympia Indivisible members on Zoom, with reports on candidates for:
Immediately following the Zoom presentation, Olympia Indivisible will be asking our members to do endorsement votes for local races. So you don’t want to miss this presentation! Action: Please register today. Deadline for registration for this presentation is June 20 at 10am. ____________________ Sign up for our Elections Volunteer Support Team Olympia Indivisible has developed a reputation of being our region's most organized and energized campaign support volunteers for progressive candidates, but we need a team to organize and lead this work. In an era of creeping authoritarianism, every single race matters. Sign up today to be part of the Elections Volunteer Support Team. We are looking for both team members AND two co-leads to ensure that the candidates OI members endorse for city councils, Port Commission, and school board get the volunteer, boots-on-the-ground help they need to win. Action: Sign up to be a member or co-lead of the Elections Volunteer Support Team Saturday June 7 Coffee Connection and Capitol Lake Walk OI’s members have been asking for opportunities to gather, connect, build community, and support each other as we rise to meet this moment in history. In response, OI’s Membership Team has formed a Small Groups Team that is planning to test out several different types of gatherings in the coming weeks and months. We launched these activities this past Saturday with over twenty members in attendance. Join us this coming weekend!
Have You Scheduled These Events?From OI’s State Executive Office Team Engage in Civic Reasoning and Discourse The Civic Engagement Program (CEP) leads the Office of the Secretary of State’s effort to develop strategies and implement resources and programs to ensure that all Washingtonians have access to, interest in, and ability to engage in civic reasoning and discourse. Here are the Olympia events. All the events are from 6:30-8:00 and all are free,
2025 WA Pride Flag Raising, Wed, June 4, 12:00pm  Photo by Ken Whytock on Unsplash Join Governor Ferguson as he raises the intersex-inclusive progress Pride flag at the Capitol Campus and hear from 2SLGBTQIA+ speakers from each branch of Washington’s government. Visit tables from state agencies providing resources and information for 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians. Flag Raising: Flag circle between Legislative Building and Temple of Justice. Tabling: Columbia Room, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia WA Can’t come in person? Watch live on TVW! Wear Orange Weekend  Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash Join other gun violence prevention advocates in our community for this amazing visibility opportunity! We'll be waving signs, wearing orange, bringing friends, and letting Friday evening commuter traffic know that we will continue to be seen, to be heard, and to fight for common sense solutions to gun violence in our community! Who: Wear Orange Weekend When: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4pm Where: Chehalis - Western Trail Trailhead, 3724 Royal St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 Parking: Behind the old Sears store on Sleater Kinney Road. Protect and Support Veterans and Service Members Protest  Date/Time: Monday, June 6, 4-6pm Location: Tivoli Fountain, Washington State Capitol Organizer: Evergreen Resistance TransTrad Fest, June 6 - 8  A brand-new folk festival is taking place at the South Bay Grange on Sleater Kinney Road, from 6pm Friday, June 6th, through 4pm, Sunday, June 8th.
TransTrad is a festival designed to celebrate and platform trans and gender-nonconforming performers in traditional acoustic folk music. The festival will feature concerts, workshops, dancing, song, and more. They have booked an amazing lineup of local and nationally touring acts and tickets are on sale on their website: TransTrad | queer trad music festival. Comments are closed.
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