Today the Whidbey Island Democratic Club launches its first ever Serving Out Loud Grethe Cammermeyer Building Community Award! You can celebrate LGBTQ icon Grethe (read about her here: www.cammermeyer.com) at the Coupeville Rec Hall, 2-4pm!

Voting is an act of love: call your senators and tell them to vote NO on the SAVE act! If you've ever changed your name for any reason- including getting married- you could lose the right to vote with this act. indivisible.org/actions/stop...

The single most impactful action you can take to help influence elections this year? CANVASSING Talking to people about what they're most concerned about, encourage them to vote, and how they feel about the direction of our country. It's not easy- it may seem scary- but you won't be alone!

Our next South End Community Social on Feb 19 is at capacity, but you're always welcome to join the Oak Harbor and Coupeville meetings too! Next Coupeville meeting: Tues Feb 24, 6pm at Coupeville Library www.mobilize.us/indivisible-... Next OH meeting: Wed March 4, OH library 6pm

Congratulations to Coupeville High School students on their anti-ICE walkout yesterday! Our future is looking bright!

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Everyone should have the right to organize-- and farmworkers now need all the protection they can get! Contact your state reps and ask them to support SB 6045!

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On this week's Recap with Rick: a win for lowering your costs and an update on holding ICE and CBP accountable.

Our weekly newsletter is out now! There are a lot of WA legislature-based actions this week as we move towards the end of the legislative session. To see what bills we're focusing on and how you can help get them passed, check your inbox or read on the website: www.indivisiblewhidbey.org

Contact your senators now!

TODAY SOS Whidbey and IW are co-hosting an Immigrant Justice Open House at Freeland Library Stop by anytime between 5-7pm to learn how to get involved on a local level and be prepared to protect our neighbors, ourselves, and our communities!

On Feb 12 (tomorrow), there's a live crowdcast you can listen to starting at 4pm: "Resist and Reimagine: Lessons from Minnesota on Fighting Authoritarianism:

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Our next all-island member meeting in April will be on zoom! We're looking for volunteers to help out, so if you've got a good grasp on zoom, please email us (info @ indivisiblewhidbey.org) or DM here! (We have one volunteer already, so you wouldn't be alone!)

What to do if you spot ICE/CBP? Call or text WAISN at 1-844-724-3737 so they can activate your local rapid response team (including Whidbey's!) Include Who, What, When, and Where Put this number in your phone so you have it ready!

Congress is scrambling to pass a DHS funding bill by Friday, and we need to make it loud and clear that our senators and representatives must oppose any bill that hands ICE and Border Patrol more funding or fails to include strict safeguards to protect our communities.

IMMIGRANT JUSTICE OPEN HOUSE hosted by SOS Whidbey and Indivisible Whidbey Feb 12, 5-7pm at Freeland Library Drop-in anytime to learn how to protect our neighbors here on Whidbey

BALLOTS DUE TODAY for the Coupeville School District special election! Make sure you get those ballots in so our students can receive the best education!

IMMIGRANT JUSTICE OPEN HOUSE hosted by SOS Whidbey and Indivisible Whidbey Feb 12, 5-7pm at Freeland Library Drop-in anytime to learn how to protect our neighbors here on Whidbey

We need #IceOutForGood Email your members of Congress today using this form and script (or write your own!)

Coupeville School District residents: have you returned your ballot yet? You have until Tuesday! Do it while you're waiting for the Superbowl to start! It's the first primary of a VERY important election year, let's get those voting muscles ready!

Actions in TAN you can take RIGHT NOW to protect voting rights from home: Urge your state reps to vote YES on HB 1916 to strengthen the rules for challenging a voter's registration. It would also give county auditors more power to throw out false claims www.takeaction.network/xactions/45788

The ACLU has a protest and recording guide you can check out here: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

You have just ONE HOUR LEFT to sign your name in "Pro" for the hearing on the Millionaires Tax today! Stand with working people across WA to demand a fairer tax code and funding for education, health care, and the Working Families Tax Credit: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

Our weekly newsletter is out now! Check your email or read online at www.indivisiblewhidbey.org

Local officials and the sheriff recently had a meeting to establish a procedure to follow if ICE is spotted on the island. The whole meeting is here: islandcountywa.gov/DocumentCent...

Just this week, we’ve seen multiple GOP Members of Congress speak out against ICE warehouses planned in their state or district. The tide is turning against the regime’s lawlessness, but we know ICE is still purchasing commercial warehouses. Is Trump trying to build a mass detention camp near you?

EYES ON ICE update webinar today! #EyesOnICE #IceOutForGood

Check out this article about the rally last Friday! 🫶 #IceOutForGood www.whidbeynewstimes.com/news/residen...

We have new actions in TAN every day! To sign up on the Take Action Network, head to our website: www.indivisiblewhidbey.org/volunteer.html It's easy and fast to get involved in the political process from anywhere!

Today: our new day for Oak Harbor local social meetings! Details/RSVP here:

Make sure your state reps know you support the WA millionaires tax!

Early Save the Date: Whidbey Island's pro-democracy coalition is planning the first-ever DEMOCRACYFEST on Saturday, April 18 It will be a family-friendly event to which everyone is welcome! More details coming soon!

Note: Our next two Oak Harbor local social meetings will be on the first WEDNESDAY of the month, not Monday! Join us at Oak Harbor library on Wednesday to chat with your neighbors and turn your anxiety into action!

Indivisible Whidbey and SOS Whidbey are co-hosting an Immigrant Justice Open House at Freeland Library Feb 12, 5-7pm Drop in anytime to learn how you can take action to protect our neighbors and communities here on Whidbey Island #WhidbeyStrong #ImmigrantsAreWelcomeHere

Thank you so much to the more than 600 people who turned out for Friday's vigil, even though it was cold and windy. We hope the sense of community and unity was healing, and that everyone's determination gave you hope

January is FINALLY over... here's what's coming up in February! 2/04 Oak Harbor Local: www.mobilize.us/indivisible-... 2/12 Immigrant Justice Open House w/ SOS Whidbey, Freeland Library 5pm 2/19 South End local: www.mobilize.us/indivisible-... 2/24 Coupeville local: www.mobilize.us/indivisible-...

If you or someone you know is confused about what's going on with Congress and DHS funding, Indivisible has an explainer here: indivisible.org/campaigns/ha... with actions to take Share widely!

WEDNESDAY is our next Oak Harbor Local Social meeting! Come find out about opportunities to make a difference in this year's elections, or just be in community with like-minded people!

Over 1000 people showed up today in Port Townsend to say shove it, ICE. Great job PT! Minnesota strong from our corner of the country

And more good news- MAGA keeps losing If you want to run for office, you can get started here: runforsomething.net

Today marks the start of Black History Month — a time to recognize both the hardships endured by and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. As the Trump admin attempts to erase Black history — it’s critical that we honor Black history, voices, and leaders every single day.

Let's start the day and the week off with great news!

Call your senators, tell them no more money for ICE and DHS! Democrats held the line last week, we need them to stay firm. indivisible.org/actions/ice-...

Another Eyes On ICE training is coming up Feb 5th! Sign up here:

We want to know why Senator Ron Muzzall voted AGAINST the ICE facemask ban in the WA senate this week. Luckily the bill passed the senate. If you have some thoughts about letting ICE keep hiding their faces, you can contact Muzzall here: (360) 786-7618 or

Great turn out at the memorial today- thanks to everyone who came! There's still time to head over if you're near Coupeville!

TODAY: Nurses' vigil for Alex Pretti and the other victims of ICE All welcome; please join us in Coupeville at noon Wear black in solidarity and mourning