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		A heavy favorite emerges in the race to lead the Democratic PartyBy Reid J. Epstein, The New York TimesKen Martin, one of the front-runners to lead the Democratic National Committee, said Tuesday that he had support from 200 members of the party, a level of backing that is close to what he needs to clinch victory.If that support holds for Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democrats, he would be just 25 votes short of the number necessary to win the party elections on Feb. 1.“I’m honored to have gained the support of leaders from across the country,” Martin said. “Our campaign is gaining momentum and we’re going to continue to work hard for people’s votes.”None of the other candidates in the race to lead the DNC have claimed anywhere near the level of support that Martin has. His campaign did not release a list of his backers, though more than 100 national committee members have made their support for him public.The other top contenders have announced far fewer public endorsements. One of them, Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland, has “just over 100” private commitments, according to his spokesperson, Chris Taylor.Ben Wikler, the Wisconsin Democratic chair seen as Martin’s main rival, had said that he would not release internal whip counts. But in response to Martin’s tally, Wikler’s spokesperson, Brianna Johnson, said Wikler’s count was “within 30 votes of Ken.”Johnson said Martin was “seeking to create a false sense of momentum.”Martin and Wikler share broadly similar mainstream politics, and the race has not been marked by major proposals to remake the party after President Donald Trump’s victory in November.Last week, Faiz Shakir, who served as the campaign manager for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential bid, joined the race pledging to redefine the party as defenders of the working class.Martin, who founded and led an organization of Democratic state party leaders that morphed into a power center within the national committee and grew into an annoyance for its leaders, has demonstrated support among fellow state party chairs and vice chairs.Many institutional Democratic officials have privately complained about Martin’s attempt to lead the party, but they have made little public effort to block him from winning.Other candidates include Nate Snyder, a former homeland security official in the Obama and Biden administrations; Marianne Williamson, the former presidential candidate; and Jason Paul, a Massachusetts lawyer who said during a forum last week that his party lost the presidential election because “the political media has insisted on manufacturing Democratic controversies.”National committee members are set to gather on Feb. 1 at a hotel in Washington’s suburbs to elect their next chair. Jaime Harrison, the current chair, is not seeking reelection.			
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		“It’s heartbreaking to see that nearly half of transgender and nonbinary youth have considered moving due to anti-LGBTQ+ policies.”			
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					A quarter million LGBTQ+ youth and family members have moved to other states because of anti-LGBTQ politics or laws, a new report says.
		
	


	
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		Trump Actions to Undermine Drug Prices Will Cost Medicare Recipients MoneyBy Jeff Nesbit, Former Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesThe ContrarianJan 22 One of the nearly 200 executive orders that newly inaugurated President Donald Trump signed on Tuesday reversed several critical policies that President Biden had put in place. Among those was lowering drug costs for Americans. With the stroke of his pen, Trump removed a $2 price cap on certain generic drugs, did away with a provision that would improve access to high-cost therapies for Medicaid recipients, and ended an effort to expedite the evidence-gathering process for new drugs.To put it another way, President Trump just opened the door for drug prices to skyrocket. Without the implementation of these and similar plans focused on reducing costs, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries will continue to face high out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs, and will have limited access to important—sometimes essential—prescriptions. We all know too many Americans already facing challenges paying for prescription drugs.President Biden’s Executive Order 14087 decried that Americans spend far more than “those in other countries for prescription drugs, and one in four Americans who take prescription drugs struggle to afford their medication.” The text painted a dire picture of America’s difficulty with expensive drugs: “Nearly three in ten American adults who take prescription drugs say that they have skipped doses, cut pills in half, or not filled prescriptions—all due to the high cost.”President Biden took bold action to reduce the cost of prescription drugs. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the price of insulin is capped at $35 per month, many vaccines (including those for Shingles and RSV) are now available at no cost to the roughly 50 million individuals on Medicare’s prescription drug program, “Part D,” and—starting this year—the amount of money people with Medicare Part D will pay out of pocket for drugs is capped at $2,000.One of the biggest provisions in the law gives Medicare the power to directly negotiate drug prices with manufacturers for the first time in the program's history. Last year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) negotiated on the price of ten drugs and signed agreements with each participating pharmaceutical company that lowered the cost for drugs used to treat diabetes, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer. As his last official act, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced the selection of fifteen additional drugs for price negotiations.Together, these twenty-five drugs account for about $91.5 billion in total gross covered prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D. Lowering costs will not only benefit individuals on Medicare—it will help secure the whole program for the future.It’s as plain as day: President Trump did away with these cost-saving plans so that his friends in the pharmaceutical industry could profit. Many administrations have tried to take on exorbitant price-gouging of seniors and failed. President Biden succeeded, and many Americans could enjoy these savings for years.The new Trump Administration has been so brazen as to increase costs on prescription drugs, making it all-too-evident with whom it stands…and it’s not America’s seniors.			
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		Ballots for February's special election will be mailed tomorrow. Richland residents will be asked to support a public Performing Arts Center with a two cent on every ten-dollar sales tax.Benton County Democrats support the sales tax increase to build a much-needed facility to support local artists and performing artists.			
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		For his part, Benton County Commissioner Jerome Delvin said he isn’t particularly worried about whether nonviolent offenders would also be deported.			
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				WA state law doesn’t allow jails to help ICE. Tri-Cities leader wants to call the bluff
			
		
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Party Calendar

	January 2025
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			1 Fix Democracy First Happy Hour Fix Democracy First Happy Hour January 1, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT. See more details •	2 People's March Organizing Call People's March Organizing Call January 2, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online https://act.womensmarch.com/signup/January2_Mass_Organizing_Call/ Click here to register. On January 18th, tens of thousands of everyday people in DC and across the nation will convene for the People's March to demand and defend our freedoms against the attacks on our communities. Join us for a mass organizing call to learn more about the purpose of the march and important logistics. See more details Ag and Rural Caucus Better Practices Ag and Rural Caucus Better Practices January 2, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Online https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88689149657?pwd=R3dXbFRpYVUyeGVhb3ErTFI0QXlpZz09 See more details • •	3 Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour January 3, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/742945/ Welcome to the Chase Housing Initiative! Iâ€™m thrilled to have you join us as we build a movement focused on affordable housing, equitable communities, and the political power needed to turn our vision into a reality. As organizers, our role is to empower people like you to be leaders in your own communities. Together, weâ€™ll work on having impactful conversations with your neighbors, growing our movement from the grassroots, and bringing more people into this process to win elections and effect real change. Our focus on housing is clear: we aim to overcome the obstacles to creating large-scale communities similar to Habitat for Humanityâ€”communities that give people a stake in where they live and a path to sustainable, affordable homeownership. These challenges wonâ€™t be easy to overcome, but with the strength of a united community, weâ€™re unstoppable. Every Friday, weâ€™ll host an online happy hour event to come together informally, share updates on our accomplishments for the week, discuss our plans for the week ahead, and celebrate our community's spirit and dedication. See more details Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 3, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! January 3, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/745489/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible January 3, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/743943/ Dear Marin County Rebels, Weâ€™re calling all dreamers, schemers, and those fed up with the shiny veneer of privilege masking an underbelly of human suffering. Itâ€™s time to roll up your sleeves, lace up your boots, and join us in doing something real. Weâ€™re taking a page out of Jimmy Carterâ€™s bookâ€”building homes for those the system has left behindâ€”but weâ€™re doing it with a dose of Gonzo grit. Think hammers, nails, and a righteous sense of rebellion. While we build, weâ€™re also plotting resistanceâ€”organizing to fight the powers that be with the ferocity of a cornered badger. Invisible is the movement. Housing is the mission. Resistance is the mantra. See more details Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! January 3, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re coming together to spark a movement of grassroots organizing, community building, and actionable change. This is where frustration turns into focus and collective action begins. Letâ€™s work together to transform neighborhoods, build connections, and lead with purpose. See more details • • • • •	4 Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details •
5	6 Chase Housing Initiative Colorado Progress Event (Golden, Colorado) Chase Housing Initiative Colorado Progress Event (Golden, Colorado) January 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/731261/ How You Can Get Involved: Support Candidates Who Care: Engage with political campaigns that champion affordable housing and homeownership models like those pioneered by Habitat for Humanity. We need elected officials who will fight for policies that make homeownership attainable for all. Raise Awareness: Use your platform, whether itâ€™s through social media, community events, or one-on-one conversations, to educate others about the housing crisis and the need for supportive politicians. Vote with Purpose: Ensure that housing is a top issue in the upcoming elections. Letâ€™s rally to elect those who will enact policies that help build affordable, sustainable homes for all. See more details Chase Housing Initiative Community Event! (Mill Valley, California) Chase Housing Initiative Community Event! (Mill Valley, California) January 6, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/742756/ Housing is a foundation for stability, opportunity, and equity. As part of the Powering Progress campaign, this event will explore how the Inflation Reduction Act and similar initiatives can support housing solutions for our communities. Weâ€™ll discuss how affordable, secure housing is central to building thriving communities and shaping a better future. Join us as we dive into community-led housing solutions, including accessible homeownership, and how we can work together to ensure everyone has a place to call home. This event is just the beginningâ€”future sessions will expand to other essential issues, such as reproductive health and gun violence protection. See more details Working Families Party Mass Calls Working Families Party Mass Calls January 6, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/342586/ See more details Pasco City Council Pasco City Council January 6, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM City of Pasco, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details • • • •	7 Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ January 7, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/607244/ See more details Project 2025 & Its Impact on Public Education Project 2025 & Its Impact on Public Education January 7, 2025 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM https://action.womensmarch.com/events/people-s-march-tri-cities Project 2025 calls for the elimination of the Department of Education, dismantling diversity and inclusivity programs and seeks to erase protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community. As the new Administration begins to implement Project 2025, what will it mean for our local schools? What will the impact be on students, teachers and families? Join Jillian Gaeta of Roots to Revolution for answers to these important questions and help spread this information to others in our communities. See more details Kennewick City Council Kennewick City Council January 7, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM City of Kennewick - City Hall, 210 W 6th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA See more details West Richland City Council West Richland City Council January 7, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Mid-Columbia Libraries, 3803 Van Giesen St, West Richland, WA 99353, USA See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council January 7, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • • • • •	8 Fix Democracy First Happy Hour Fix Democracy First Happy Hour January 8, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT. See more details Gear Up: a training series for white people to fight back under Trump Gear Up: a training series for white people to fight back under Trump January 8, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/745151/ Join us for our monthly General Meeting to learn about the tools we have to combat detentions and deportations in our state. During this meeting we'll provide important updates on upcoming trainings, ways to take action and demonstrate resistance, and healthcare expansion in Washington. See more details • •	9 So You Want to Run for Office? So You Want to Run for Office? January 9, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://traindemocrats.org/vlt-details/181/1210-tues-1-pm-et-so-you-want-to-run-for-office/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, December 10th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on So You Want to Run for Office. See more details Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders January 9, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4n1fZ7c4QaKFwrsgqQrjCQ A new MAGA congress has now taken office, and inauguration is around the corner. Some Democratic electeds are fighting back, while some are capitulating. Corporations and mainstream media are finding ways to obey in advance. But on the ground, weâ€™re seeing the biggest wave of new energy organizing to fight back since 2017. Join Indivisible co-founders Ezra and Leah for a live discussion about what weâ€™ve learned so far from this new congress and how to prepare for whatâ€™s to come. Most of our time will be spent on Q-A, so submit questions below and/or come ready to engage with your fellow Indivisible members from across the country, See more details • •	10 Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour January 10, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/742945/ Welcome to the Chase Housing Initiative! Iâ€™m thrilled to have you join us as we build a movement focused on affordable housing, equitable communities, and the political power needed to turn our vision into a reality. As organizers, our role is to empower people like you to be leaders in your own communities. Together, weâ€™ll work on having impactful conversations with your neighbors, growing our movement from the grassroots, and bringing more people into this process to win elections and effect real change. Our focus on housing is clear: we aim to overcome the obstacles to creating large-scale communities similar to Habitat for Humanityâ€”communities that give people a stake in where they live and a path to sustainable, affordable homeownership. These challenges wonâ€™t be easy to overcome, but with the strength of a united community, weâ€™re unstoppable. Every Friday, weâ€™ll host an online happy hour event to come together informally, share updates on our accomplishments for the week, discuss our plans for the week ahead, and celebrate our community's spirit and dedication. See more details Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 10, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! January 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/745489/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible January 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/743943/ Dear Marin County Rebels, Weâ€™re calling all dreamers, schemers, and those fed up with the shiny veneer of privilege masking an underbelly of human suffering. Itâ€™s time to roll up your sleeves, lace up your boots, and join us in doing something real. Weâ€™re taking a page out of Jimmy Carterâ€™s bookâ€”building homes for those the system has left behindâ€”but weâ€™re doing it with a dose of Gonzo grit. Think hammers, nails, and a righteous sense of rebellion. While we build, weâ€™re also plotting resistanceâ€”organizing to fight the powers that be with the ferocity of a cornered badger. Invisible is the movement. Housing is the mission. Resistance is the mantra. See more details Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! January 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re coming together to spark a movement of grassroots organizing, community building, and actionable change. This is where frustration turns into focus and collective action begins. Letâ€™s work together to transform neighborhoods, build connections, and lead with purpose. See more details Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck January 10, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM For current location please visit https://www.facebook.com/TriCityDems/ See more details • • • • • •	11 Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details Yakima: Defending Against Deportation Community Listening and Mobilization Yakima: Defending Against Deportation Community Listening and Mobilization January 11, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wapato Filipino Community Hall, 211 W 2nd St, Wapato, WA 98951, USA Lunch provided at noon. Spanish interpretation services available. With the threat of mass deportation announced by the incoming federal administration, Between the Ridges: Alliance for the Common Good, Yakima Immigrant Response Network, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, ELLA, and Poder Latinx are co-sponsoring this event to listen to community concerns and begin to mobilize our community response. We hope to reactivate networks and vital resources we have used in the past, identify needs and new strategies that will shape our work, and get commitments for action in the coming year. Please plan to join us on January 11th and feel free to invite colleagues that you think may be interested. Be prepared to share stories from your community of the concerns and fears they are experiencing. RSVP or Questions? YakimaResponseNetwork@gmail.com See more details • •
12	13 Chase Housing Initiative Colorado Progress Event (Golden, Colorado) Chase Housing Initiative Colorado Progress Event (Golden, Colorado) January 13, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/731261/ How You Can Get Involved: Support Candidates Who Care: Engage with political campaigns that champion affordable housing and homeownership models like those pioneered by Habitat for Humanity. We need elected officials who will fight for policies that make homeownership attainable for all. Raise Awareness: Use your platform, whether itâ€™s through social media, community events, or one-on-one conversations, to educate others about the housing crisis and the need for supportive politicians. Vote with Purpose: Ensure that housing is a top issue in the upcoming elections. Letâ€™s rally to elect those who will enact policies that help build affordable, sustainable homes for all. See more details Chase Housing Initiative Community Event! (Mill Valley, California) Chase Housing Initiative Community Event! (Mill Valley, California) January 13, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/742756/ Housing is a foundation for stability, opportunity, and equity. As part of the Powering Progress campaign, this event will explore how the Inflation Reduction Act and similar initiatives can support housing solutions for our communities. Weâ€™ll discuss how affordable, secure housing is central to building thriving communities and shaping a better future. Join us as we dive into community-led housing solutions, including accessible homeownership, and how we can work together to ensure everyone has a place to call home. This event is just the beginningâ€”future sessions will expand to other essential issues, such as reproductive health and gun violence protection. See more details Three Steps to Establishing Your Campaign Three Steps to Establishing Your Campaign January 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://traindemocrats.org/vlt-details/186/0113-mon-1-pm-et-three-steps-to-establishing-your-campaign/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Monday, January 13th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Three Steps to Establishing Your Campaign. See more details Indivisible - January 2025 General Membership Meeting Indivisible - January 2025 General Membership Meeting January 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747524/ The fight continues. The struggle against MAGA Republicanism remains! During this first meeting of the new year, we will discuss priorities, issue advocacy and future strategies. We hope you'll join us! Watch this space. Details are coming soon. See more details BCDCC Executive Board Meeting BCDCC Executive Board Meeting January 13, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details Pasco City Council Workshop Pasco City Council Workshop January 13, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM City of Pasco, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details • • • • • •	14 Calculating Your Vote Goal Calculating Your Vote Goal January 14, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745796/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, January 14th from 6-7 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Calculating Your Vote Goal. See more details Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ January 14, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/607244/ See more details Fourth Branch Action Book Club Fourth Branch Action Book Club January 14, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM https://events.democrats.org/event/374487/ Please join Fourth Branch Action's book club. We are a grassroots organizing/action group engaged in protecting/improving our democracy through civic engagement, legislative and electoral advocacy, and holding those elected to office accountable in ways that include thanks when they've done the right thing. We believe in learning along the way and so book club was born. Our current book is "Hit â€˜Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game, Rachel Bitecofer Sept 24 Part I Oct 8 Part II Oct 22 Part III This schedule allows for reading between 75-100 pages for each discussion. See more details Working Families Party Mass Calls Working Families Party Mass Calls January 14, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/342586/ See more details Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop January 14, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • • • • •	15 Using Power Mapping to Target Key Community Stakeholders Using Power Mapping to Target Key Community Stakeholders January 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745798/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, January 15th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Using Power Mapping to Target Key Community Stakeholders. See more details Fix Democracy First Happy Hour Fix Democracy First Happy Hour January 15, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT. See more details VIRTUAL 2025 Letâ€™s Make Healthcare Happen Town Hall VIRTUAL 2025 Letâ€™s Make Healthcare Happen Town Hall January 15, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM https://wholewashington.org/event/virtual-2025-lets-make-healthcare-happen-town-hall/ Join Whole Washington for the first town hall of 2025! Ring in the New Year by learning more about the Washington Health Trust current legislation/Initiative update! And how we CAN take our healthcare system back from the for profit insurance industry and create a truly just health care system that serves all of us! Weâ€™ll have time for you to share your story AND to learn more about how you can take action TODAY to help us prep for signature gathering in 2025. See more details • • •	16 Developing Your Campaign's Core Message Developing Your Campaign's Core Message January 16, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745799/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Thursday, January 16th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Developing Your Campaign's Core Message. See more details Abolition Action Hour Abolition Action Hour January 16, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/617713/ Join SURJ's monthly Abolition Action Hours to take collective action with SURJ and our partners in the fight for racial and economic justice! In our one-hour gatherings we make calls, sign petitions, send emails, and take online action to close jails, defund police, invest in communities, protect Indigenous rights to land and water, and more! You'll receive training and support throughout the session as well as a community of fellow SURJ members to take action with! All are welcome whether you're a long-time SURJ member or are just hearing about SURJ for the first time! See more details Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders January 16, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4n1fZ7c4QaKFwrsgqQrjCQ A new MAGA congress has now taken office, and inauguration is around the corner. Some Democratic electeds are fighting back, while some are capitulating. Corporations and mainstream media are finding ways to obey in advance. But on the ground, weâ€™re seeing the biggest wave of new energy organizing to fight back since 2017. Join Indivisible co-founders Ezra and Leah for a live discussion about what weâ€™ve learned so far from this new congress and how to prepare for whatâ€™s to come. Most of our time will be spent on Q-A, so submit questions below and/or come ready to engage with your fellow Indivisible members from across the country, See more details Invest in Washington Now - JANUARY 2025 ACTIVIST BRIEFING Invest in Washington Now - JANUARY 2025 ACTIVIST BRIEFING January 16, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM https://www.investwanow.org/rsvp-jan-activist-briefing/ https://www.investwanow.org/rsvp-jan-activist-briefing/ Join Us for an Election Recap and a Look Ahead at Legislative Session! When: Thursday, January 16, 12-12:30pm Where: Zoom – RSVP for the link Legislative session is starting up, and this legislative session will move fast! We defeated I-2109 in a landslide, but now, Washington is facing a massive budget shortfall – so we need to be ready to act. See more details WAISN - General Meeting WAISN - General Meeting January 16, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83456393289?pwd=bWVyQVUwMGU4QTh5S21CNEZQcG5QZz09 Join us for our monthly General Meeting to learn about the tools we have to combat detentions and deportations in our state. During this meeting we'll provide important updates on upcoming trainings, ways to take action and demonstrate resistance, and healthcare expansion in Washington. See more details Digital Defenders: Presidential Inauguration Edition Digital Defenders: Presidential Inauguration Edition January 16, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Disinformation thrives during times of political transition. The session will prepare you to respond to the wave of disinformation Trump and his billionaire allies are sure to unleash. Register now to equip yourself with real-world tools to protect your community from the flood of misinformation and manipulation. RSVP See more details Our Work in the Days Ahead: a conversation for antiracist white people with Angela Davis Our Work in the Days Ahead: a conversation for antiracist white people with Angela Davis January 16, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/748825/ What lessons from past freedom struggles can help us face our present political reality? How do we adapt to dire, shifting circumstances without losing sight of a long-haul vision for change? Where do we find hope? Join SURJ to explore these questions and more with Dr. Angela Davis, a key leader in movements for racial, economic, and gender justice for the last 50 years. From prison abolition to Palestinian solidarity, Dr. Davisâ€™ writing, activism, and teachings have shaped our modern movements for change. In this conversation, Dr. Davis will ground us in lessons from revolutionary movements around the globe and offer her assessment of where we go from here. See more details Franklin County Central Committee Meeting Franklin County Central Committee Meeting January 16, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM I-Hop Off Road 68, Pasco Washington By Zoom Invitation. Contact See more details Ag and Rural Caucus Policy Briefing Ag and Rural Caucus Policy Briefing January 16, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Online https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88689149657?pwd=R3dXbFRpYVUyeGVhb3ErTFI0QXlpZz09 See more details Indivisible -- After we March we organize Indivisible -- After we March we organize January 16, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747808/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details • • • • • • • • • •	17 Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour January 17, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/742945/ Welcome to the Chase Housing Initiative! Iâ€™m thrilled to have you join us as we build a movement focused on affordable housing, equitable communities, and the political power needed to turn our vision into a reality. As organizers, our role is to empower people like you to be leaders in your own communities. Together, weâ€™ll work on having impactful conversations with your neighbors, growing our movement from the grassroots, and bringing more people into this process to win elections and effect real change. Our focus on housing is clear: we aim to overcome the obstacles to creating large-scale communities similar to Habitat for Humanityâ€”communities that give people a stake in where they live and a path to sustainable, affordable homeownership. These challenges wonâ€™t be easy to overcome, but with the strength of a united community, weâ€™re unstoppable. Every Friday, weâ€™ll host an online happy hour event to come together informally, share updates on our accomplishments for the week, discuss our plans for the week ahead, and celebrate our community's spirit and dedication. See more details Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! January 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re coming together to spark a movement of grassroots organizing, community building, and actionable change. This is where frustration turns into focus and collective action begins. Letâ€™s work together to transform neighborhoods, build connections, and lead with purpose. See more details Celebrate Native Voices Through Art Celebrate Native Voices Through Art January 17, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM REACH Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA 99352, USA Time is running out to RSVP for an exclusive reception at the REACH Museum, featuring a breathtaking display of artwork by Native American artists. This one-of-a-kind event is organized by Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, a nationally recognized nonprofit empowering Native voices through art and culture. Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts has been a vital force in empowering Native American artists for over 30 years. Their work provides creative, economic, and educational opportunities while preserving the stories and traditions of Native culture. See more details Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! January 17, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/745489/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible January 17, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/743943/ Dear Marin County Rebels, Weâ€™re calling all dreamers, schemers, and those fed up with the shiny veneer of privilege masking an underbelly of human suffering. Itâ€™s time to roll up your sleeves, lace up your boots, and join us in doing something real. Weâ€™re taking a page out of Jimmy Carterâ€™s bookâ€”building homes for those the system has left behindâ€”but weâ€™re doing it with a dose of Gonzo grit. Think hammers, nails, and a righteous sense of rebellion. While we build, weâ€™re also plotting resistanceâ€”organizing to fight the powers that be with the ferocity of a cornered badger. Invisible is the movement. Housing is the mission. Resistance is the mantra. See more details Indivisible -- After we March we organize Indivisible -- After we March we organize January 17, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747808/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details • • • • • • •	18 RESIST: Boycott Fascist Presidency RESIST: Boycott Fascist Presidency January 18, 2025 @ 5:00 AM - 11:45 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/749465/ Letâ€™s not buy ANYTHING on January 18,19,20th. Show the fascists that we the people still have power in the only way they care about MONEY. See more details Indivisible -- After we March we organize Indivisible -- After we March we organize January 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747808/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Seattle Women's March Seattle Women's March January 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA Facebook Page for up-to-date information Event schedule will be confirmed but the draft is as follows: 8am: Gather at Cal Anderson Park 9am-11am: Speeches/Rally 11am: March to Seattle Center 12pm-2pm: Speeches/Music at Seattle Center 3pm: Event ends See more details Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 18, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details People's March Tri-Cities People's March Tri-Cities January 18, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM John Dam Plaza 815 George Washington Way Richland, WA, 99352 If you believe that decisions about your body should remain yours, that books belong in libraries, not on bonfires, that healthcare is a right, not a privilege for the wealthy; if you believe in the power of free speech and protest to sustain democracy; or if you want an economy that works for the people who power itâ€”then this march is for you. RSVP at https://action.womensmarch.com/events/people-s-march-tri-cities . See more details Indivisible -- After we March we organize Indivisible -- After we March we organize January 18, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747808/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Indivisible -- After we March we organize Indivisible -- After we March we organize January 18, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747975/ Transform the passion and energy of protests into lasting impact with After We March, We Organize, a hands-on event in Occidental designed to empower communities to take action. This event will feature workshops, collaborative planning sessions, and resources to help participants: - Build local organizing teams for progressive change. - Use tools like Reach and Mobilize to amplify their efforts. - Create actionable plans addressing key issues like affordable housing, justice reform, climate action, and gun violence prevention. Whether youâ€™re an experienced organizer or taking your first step into activism, this event will equip you with the skills and strategies needed to drive meaningful change in your community. Letâ€™s come together to transform moments into movements and keep the momentum going long after the march is over. See more details • • • • • • •
19 RESIST: Boycott Fascist Presidency RESIST: Boycott Fascist Presidency January 19, 2025 @ 5:00 AM - 11:45 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/749465/ Letâ€™s not buy ANYTHING on January 18,19,20th. Show the fascists that we the people still have power in the only way they care about MONEY. See more details Indivisible -- After we March we organize Indivisible -- After we March we organize January 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747808/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Keep Calm and Listen to Heather Cox Richardson: Inauguration Eve Keep Calm and Listen to Heather Cox Richardson: Inauguration Eve January 19, 2025 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM https://secure.everyaction.com/s6QgxkaLIkO5mV_NmNIVRQ2 Emotions are running high as January 20th approaches but nobody keeps us calm like Heather Cox Richardson. She is joining us on Inauguration Eve to help put things into perspective and remind us that small groups of people can change history. Now is the time to find your people, connect locally and make a plan for the next few years â€“ so letâ€™s get started. We need togetherness right now so spend Inauguration Eve with Heather and your friends at Red Wine & Blue. See more details • • •	20 RESIST: Boycott Fascist Presidency RESIST: Boycott Fascist Presidency January 20, 2025 @ 5:00 AM - 11:45 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/749465/ Letâ€™s not buy ANYTHING on January 18,19,20th. Show the fascists that we the people still have power in the only way they care about MONEY. See more details Ventura County's 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance and Freedom March Ventura County's 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance and Freedom March January 20, 2025 @ 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/748220/ The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Ventura County is pleased to announce that its 39th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day observance will be held in-person on Monday, January 20, 2025. The day's events will begin at 8:00am with a Freedom March from Plaza Park at 5th Street and C Street in Oxnard to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC) at 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030. Transportation will be provided from the OPAC to Plaza Park beginning at 7:30am, by Oxnard City Corps. See more details Indivisible -- After we March we organize Indivisible -- After we March we organize January 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/747808/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details So You Want To Run For Office - Special Edition with NDTC founder and CEO, Kelly Dietrich So You Want To Run For Office - Special Edition with NDTC founder and CEO, Kelly Dietrich January 20, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/746325/ Join the National Democratic Training Committeeâ€™s founder, Kelly Dietrich, for a special edition free virtual live training of So You Want To Run For Office. This is one of our most popular courses and weâ€™re running this special edition at 3PM Eastern, Monday, January 20, 2025 â€“ yes, Inauguration Day â€“ precisely because so many of us are fired up and getting ready to protect democracy. See more details MoveOn - January Volunteer Network Call MoveOn - January Volunteer Network Call January 20, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Register at: https://www.airmeet.com/e/34e9f9d0-b8c2-11ef-9cf2-077aa7842a11 MoveOn's Executive Director Rahna Epting and Organizing Director Gabi Andrade will talk with members and share MoveOn's strategy as we move into the Trump administration and share how MoveOn members can take collective action to oppose Trump's agenda and build progressive power for the fight ahead. We'll share MoveOn's strategy for 2025 and roll out new opportunities tailored for the moment we're in. We'll share our own feelings and reactions to the day as we strengthen our connections, community, and resolve. Maybe we'll even shout into a pillow ... Every month, MoveOn hosts a Volunteer Network Call with hundreds of our most active members. This month, everyone is welcome! See more details Pasco City Council Pasco City Council January 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM City of Pasco, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details • • • • • •	21 Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ January 21, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/607244/ See more details Kennewick City Council Kennewick City Council January 21, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM City of Kennewick - City Hall, 210 W 6th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA See more details West Richland City Council West Richland City Council January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Mid-Columbia Libraries, 3803 Van Giesen St, West Richland, WA 99353, USA See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council January 21, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • • • •	22 Solidarity Warriors Action Group Solidarity Warriors Action Group January 22, 2025 @ 5:00 AM - 6:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/748849/ We are an action-focused, Indivisible group formed from the Worth Fighting For movement. We are made up of people from across the nation, many in Colorado. We are focused on action rather than just airing political grievances, so please come prepared to talk about what you want to DO to protect vulnerable communities and resist the new administration. See more details Fundraising in Action: How to Ask for Money Fundraising in Action: How to Ask for Money January 22, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745801/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, January 22nd from 6-7 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Fundraising in Action: How to Ask for Money. See more details Fix Democracy First Happy Hour Fix Democracy First Happy Hour January 22, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT. See more details Gear Up: a training series for white people to fight back under Trump Gear Up: a training series for white people to fight back under Trump January 22, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/745151/ Join us for our monthly General Meeting to learn about the tools we have to combat detentions and deportations in our state. During this meeting we'll provide important updates on upcoming trainings, ways to take action and demonstrate resistance, and healthcare expansion in Washington. See more details • • • •	23 How to Raise Money Through Candidate Call Time How to Raise Money Through Candidate Call Time January 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745802/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Thursday, January 23rd from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on How to Raise Money Through Candidate Call Time. See more details Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders January 23, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4n1fZ7c4QaKFwrsgqQrjCQ A new MAGA congress has now taken office, and inauguration is around the corner. Some Democratic electeds are fighting back, while some are capitulating. Corporations and mainstream media are finding ways to obey in advance. But on the ground, weâ€™re seeing the biggest wave of new energy organizing to fight back since 2017. Join Indivisible co-founders Ezra and Leah for a live discussion about what weâ€™ve learned so far from this new congress and how to prepare for whatâ€™s to come. Most of our time will be spent on Q-A, so submit questions below and/or come ready to engage with your fellow Indivisible members from across the country, See more details Rural Power: an online call for rural resistance Rural Power: an online call for rural resistance January 23, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/743819/ Happy New Year! The fight continues. The struggle against MAGA Republicanism remains! During this first meeting of the new year, we will discuss priorities, issue advocacy and future strategies. We hope you'll join us! Watch this space. Details are coming soon. See more details Working Families Party Mass Calls Working Families Party Mass Calls January 23, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/342586/ See more details BCDCC General Monthly Meeting BCDCC General Monthly Meeting January 23, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details Democratic Central Committee Meeting - General Meeting Democratic Central Committee Meeting - General Meeting January 23, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Zoom Meeting (See link in email from the Chair) See more details • • • • • •	24 TroubleNation New Group Orientation TroubleNation New Group Orientation January 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM https://secure.everyaction.com/VdYU6f0nrECBLx21g7f9lA2 After you've set up your group in TroubleNation, this session will help you determine your next steps. We'll also walk through the features of TroubleNation so you can begin using the tools and resources to strengthen your group. If you're not yet a part of TroubleNation but think you might be interested, we invite you to join us to learn about the program! If this time doesn't work for you, please sign up for 1:1 time with us by following this link: https://go.redwine.blue/TN_1on1s. Orientation is just the beginning! Once you've completed that, you can also join a Launch Sequence cohort to get more training and support as you get your group started! See more details How to Connect with Voters Through Personal Stories How to Connect with Voters Through Personal Stories January 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745803/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Friday, January 24th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on How to Connect with Voters Through Personal Stories. See more details Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour January 24, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/742945/ Welcome to the Chase Housing Initiative! Iâ€™m thrilled to have you join us as we build a movement focused on affordable housing, equitable communities, and the political power needed to turn our vision into a reality. As organizers, our role is to empower people like you to be leaders in your own communities. Together, weâ€™ll work on having impactful conversations with your neighbors, growing our movement from the grassroots, and bringing more people into this process to win elections and effect real change. Our focus on housing is clear: we aim to overcome the obstacles to creating large-scale communities similar to Habitat for Humanityâ€”communities that give people a stake in where they live and a path to sustainable, affordable homeownership. These challenges wonâ€™t be easy to overcome, but with the strength of a united community, weâ€™re unstoppable. Every Friday, weâ€™ll host an online happy hour event to come together informally, share updates on our accomplishments for the week, discuss our plans for the week ahead, and celebrate our community's spirit and dedication. See more details Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 24, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! January 24, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re coming together to spark a movement of grassroots organizing, community building, and actionable change. This is where frustration turns into focus and collective action begins. Letâ€™s work together to transform neighborhoods, build connections, and lead with purpose. See more details Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! January 24, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/745489/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible January 24, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/743943/ Dear Marin County Rebels, Weâ€™re calling all dreamers, schemers, and those fed up with the shiny veneer of privilege masking an underbelly of human suffering. Itâ€™s time to roll up your sleeves, lace up your boots, and join us in doing something real. Weâ€™re taking a page out of Jimmy Carterâ€™s bookâ€”building homes for those the system has left behindâ€”but weâ€™re doing it with a dose of Gonzo grit. Think hammers, nails, and a righteous sense of rebellion. While we build, weâ€™re also plotting resistanceâ€”organizing to fight the powers that be with the ferocity of a cornered badger. Invisible is the movement. Housing is the mission. Resistance is the mantra. See more details • • • • • • •	25 Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details •
26	27 Maximize Your Field Strategy Through Precinct Prioritization Maximize Your Field Strategy Through Precinct Prioritization January 27, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745804/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Monday, January 27th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Maximize Your Field Strategy Through Precinct Prioritization. See more details Pasco City Council Workshop Pasco City Council Workshop January 27, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM City of Pasco, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details • •	28 TroubleNation Launch Sequence January 28 Cohort TroubleNation Launch Sequence January 28 Cohort January 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM https://secure.everyaction.com/pDKGoykyP0K06vInSHNEPg2 Congratulations on starting your TroubleNation group! We want your group to have everything it needs to succeed, so we've designed a 4-week Launch Sequence to give you guidance and support! We'll make sure you know all you need to know about have your first meeting, and plan for your group's first six months! See more details Building Equity-Centered Volunteer Teams Building Equity-Centered Volunteer Teams January 28, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/ndtc/event/745806/ Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, January 28th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Building Equity-Centered Volunteer Teams. See more details Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ Grow our movement: Turnout Tuesdays with SURJ January 28, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/607244/ See more details Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop January 28, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • • • •	29 Solidarity Warriors Action Group Solidarity Warriors Action Group January 29, 2025 @ 5:00 AM - 6:30 AM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/748849/ We are an action-focused, Indivisible group formed from the Worth Fighting For movement. We are made up of people from across the nation, many in Colorado. We are focused on action rather than just airing political grievances, so please come prepared to talk about what you want to DO to protect vulnerable communities and resist the new administration. See more details Fix Democracy First Happy Hour Fix Democracy First Happy Hour January 29, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT. See more details • •	30 Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders Bracing for impact with Indivisible Co-Founders January 30, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4n1fZ7c4QaKFwrsgqQrjCQ A new MAGA congress has now taken office, and inauguration is around the corner. Some Democratic electeds are fighting back, while some are capitulating. Corporations and mainstream media are finding ways to obey in advance. But on the ground, weâ€™re seeing the biggest wave of new energy organizing to fight back since 2017. Join Indivisible co-founders Ezra and Leah for a live discussion about what weâ€™ve learned so far from this new congress and how to prepare for whatâ€™s to come. Most of our time will be spent on Q-A, so submit questions below and/or come ready to engage with your fellow Indivisible members from across the country, See more details Rural Power: an online call for rural resistance Rural Power: an online call for rural resistance January 30, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/743819/ Rural folks know how to take care of one another. We drive for hours to bring soup after a funeral or to jump a car battery. The GOP sweep of the House, Senate, and presidency will put some of our communities on the frontlines of their racism and authoritarian policies. Right now, rural folks across the country are ready to join alongside other communities across the country to get organized, fight back, and build our power. See more details 8th LD Central Committee Meeting 8th LD Central Committee Meeting January 30, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • • •	31 Gear Up Safety & Security Office Hours Gear Up Safety & Security Office Hours January 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/748362/ Join us if you have questions or need additional support around safety and security practices for the SURJ Gear Up Program. Security is our ability to keep each other safe while we work together to minimize threats and risk. Itâ€™s important to build keeping each other safe into our work collectively, making sure to work together with your chapter or community. See more details TroubleNation New Group Orientation TroubleNation New Group Orientation January 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM https://secure.everyaction.com/VdYU6f0nrECBLx21g7f9lA2 After you've set up your group in TroubleNation, this session will help you determine your next steps. We'll also walk through the features of TroubleNation so you can begin using the tools and resources to strengthen your group. If you're not yet a part of TroubleNation but think you might be interested, we invite you to join us to learn about the program! If this time doesn't work for you, please sign up for 1:1 time with us by following this link: https://go.redwine.blue/TN_1on1s. Orientation is just the beginning! Once you've completed that, you can also join a Launch Sequence cohort to get more training and support as you get your group started! See more details Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour Chase Housing Initiative Christmas event planning happy hour January 31, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/742945/ Welcome to the Chase Housing Initiative! Iâ€™m thrilled to have you join us as we build a movement focused on affordable housing, equitable communities, and the political power needed to turn our vision into a reality. As organizers, our role is to empower people like you to be leaders in your own communities. Together, weâ€™ll work on having impactful conversations with your neighbors, growing our movement from the grassroots, and bringing more people into this process to win elections and effect real change. Our focus on housing is clear: we aim to overcome the obstacles to creating large-scale communities similar to Habitat for Humanityâ€”communities that give people a stake in where they live and a path to sustainable, affordable homeownership. These challenges wonâ€™t be easy to overcome, but with the strength of a united community, weâ€™re unstoppable. Every Friday, weâ€™ll host an online happy hour event to come together informally, share updates on our accomplishments for the week, discuss our plans for the week ahead, and celebrate our community's spirit and dedication. See more details Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project Indivisible Silicon Valley Gonzo Housing Justice organizing project January 31, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re assembling a motley crew of rebels, dreamers, and builders who are tired of watching systemic inequality thrive in the shadows of Marin's affluence. It's time to turn frustration into action, and weâ€™re doing it the Gonzo wayâ€”fueled by grit, purpose, and just the right amount of controlled chaos. This is more than a meeting; itâ€™s a movement. Think Jimmy Carter meets Hunter S. Thompsonâ€”hammers in hand, fire in our hearts, and a fierce determination to fight for housing justice. See more details Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! Silicon Valley California Progress After We March, We Organize! January 31, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/744695/ Weâ€™re coming together to spark a movement of grassroots organizing, community building, and actionable change. This is where frustration turns into focus and collective action begins. Letâ€™s work together to transform neighborhoods, build connections, and lead with purpose. See more details Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! Indivisible - Friday Happy Hour: Organizing Together in Mill Valley! January 31, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/745489/ Every Friday, join us for the Mill Valley Happy Hour, a hybrid event that brings grassroots leaders and neighborhood organizers together from all over the country! Whether youâ€™re a first-time activist or a seasoned organizer, this is where youâ€™ll gain the tools, resources, and inspiration to lead in your own community. See more details Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible Join the Madness: Building Homes, Raising Hell, Resisting the Machine! Marin Indivisible January 31, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/743943/ Dear Marin County Rebels, Weâ€™re calling all dreamers, schemers, and those fed up with the shiny veneer of privilege masking an underbelly of human suffering. Itâ€™s time to roll up your sleeves, lace up your boots, and join us in doing something real. Weâ€™re taking a page out of Jimmy Carterâ€™s bookâ€”building homes for those the system has left behindâ€”but weâ€™re doing it with a dose of Gonzo grit. Think hammers, nails, and a righteous sense of rebellion. While we build, weâ€™re also plotting resistanceâ€”organizing to fight the powers that be with the ferocity of a cornered badger. Invisible is the movement. Housing is the mission. Resistance is the mantra. See more details • • • • • • •

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