Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids

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Action Items: Week of November 30, 2025 "The more we bump into the folks who are so-called “other,” the more we are stretched and the more we are pulled out of bias." - Jacqui Lewis. Let's keep stretching!!

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Friday, December 5 at 4 to 5 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Hall over US-131. Monday, December 1 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm. Monday, December 1 at 3:30 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park (corner of Division and Fulton). Rally to unite the LGBTQIA+ community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equality, and change. "We have the signs, we just need hands to hold them." Every Monday. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Wednesday, December 3 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Friday, December 5 at 4 - 5 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Jupiter Ave Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River Saturday, December 6 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. Upcoming IGGR Member & Friends meetings in 2026: January 26, February 23, and March 23.

This Week's Events (November 30)

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Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids on Instagram: "Tomorrow, Monday, November 24! Join IGGR at Fountain Street Church from 6:30-8pm for our Banned Books Exchange and Member Meeting with special guest spe... Banned Books Exchange and Member Meeting with Lance Werner, Kent District Library's executive director. Explore the significance of banned books and their impact on our society. Learn about the librar...

Join us tomorrow!! 💙💙💙

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November 19, 2025 A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

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Why You Should Call Your State And Federal Senators and Representatives A How-To Guide for Everyone

When calling your state and federal senators and reps, calling beats emailing.

Calls are logged, fast, and visible—exactly what reps notice when a vote is close.

Learn more in this week's Deeper Dive Substack: tinyurl.com/IGGR-Call-Yo...

#IGGR #Indivisible #IndivisibleGreaterGrandRapids

Why You Should Call Your State And Federal Senators and Representatives A How-To Guide for Everyone

Why You Should Call Your State And Federal Senators and Representatives...

Your calls matter. Staff log every call, senior staff report daily trends, and your rep sees what voters in your zip code care about.

Calls = pressure. Pressure = power.

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Why You Should Call Your State And Federal Senators and Representatives A How-To Guide for Everyone

IGGR Deep Dive
Why You Should Call Your State And Federal Senators and Representatives: A How to Guide for Everyone

Why call your reps? Because even Dems don’t always vote as expected. They need to hear from us when they get it wrong and when they get it right.
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Stand Up for Stories: IGGR November Member Meetup Join us Mon, Nov 24 · 6:30–8pm at Fountain Street Church for a night all about banned books, censorship, and the fight for our freedom to read. We’re…

IGGR Nov Meetup: Mon, Nov 24 · 6:30–8pm · Fountain Street Church

Let’s talk banned books, censorship, and the freedom to read. Hear from KDL’s Lance Werner + join our banned-book exchange! Bring a drink, a snack, and a wrapped banned book!

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Heather Cox Richardson: "People are Starved for Facts"

“People are Starved for Facts” - Heather Cox Richardson with Nicolle Wallace 🔈

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YouTube video by Aaron Parnas BREAKING: Epstein Survivors Release POWERFUL PSA for the World to See. These are their stories.

Over 1,000 young girls survived Epstein’s abuse. Today, these women are courageously stepping into the light. Their voices matter. Their safety matters. Listen. Take action.

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Friday, November 21 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Fuller over I-196 Monday, November 17 at 10:30 - 11:30 am. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Final Monday protest!. Please note: the protest will move to Saturdays at 3 - 4 pm starting on November 29. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and Coalition to Stop AVELO. Monday, November 17 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm. Monday, November 17 at 3:30 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park (corner of Division and Fulton). Rally to unite the LGBTQIA+ community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equality, and change. "We have the signs, we just need hands to hold them." Every Monday. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Wednesday, November 19 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Wednesday, November 19 at 7 - 8:30 pm. Do Something Now: Using Non-violent Resistance to Thwart Tyranny at Kent Dems HQ, 301 Fuller Avenue NE. The talk will explore how governments—whether democratic or tyrannical—ultimately rely on the obedience and consent of the governed. When that consent is withdrawn, even the most oppressive regimes can be brought to their knees. Thursday, November 20 at 7:00pm. Politics 101: Neighborhood to Nation. Have you ever wanted to know how elections are actually won? This is your chance! Friday, November 21 at 4 - 5 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Jupiter Avenue Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River. (Alternates weekly with Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park)). Upcoming dates: November 28: Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park) December 5: Jupiter Ave Bridge Saturday, November 22 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR.

This Week's Events (November 16)

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Let’s Keep the Momentum Going — Together 💙

Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids is seeking volunteers!

Roles: Event Planner, Fundraiser, Safety Lead, Treasurer + Volunteer Coordinators. 1–3 hrs/week.

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Shutdown deal lets senators sue for $500,000 over data seizures like those in Jan. 6 probe A provision of shutdown deal authorizes senators to bring lawsuits if federal law enforcement seizes or subpoenas their data without notifying them, with potential damages of $500,000.

TODAY! Tell your Rep to vote NO on HR 5371 to fund the govt.

It doesn't include ACA subsidies but does allow GOP Sens to sue the govt for $$ (YOUR tax $$) if their data is obtained w/o notifying them (which was done legally in the Jan 6 investigation)

Scholten 202.225.3831
Moolenaar 202.225.3561

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The shutdown may end soon—but ACA subsidies are still at risk. Call your reps TODAY:
📞 Peters (202-224-6221) + Slotkin (202-224-4822): thank them for voting no, and urge them to demand Schumer + Durbin step down.
📞 Scholten (202-225-3831): vote NO unless ACA credits are extended. #IndivisibleGRR

Broken Promises: Veterans’ Health Care and Other Services Threatened This week's IGGR's Deep Dive

Our most recent Deep Dive, in honor of Veterans Day.

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Friday, November 14 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Fuller over I-196 Saturday, November 15 at 3:30 pm Organizing with Care: Building Community Through Solidarity. Online. This moment calls for organizers who lead with courage, compassion, and community. Join us for an interactive training on what it means to be a solidarity organizer — someone who connects people, builds networks of care, and mobilizes collective action for justice. You’ll gain tools, confidence, and a clear path to help your community thrive. Following this training, participants are invited to a Learning Lab where we’ll practice applying these skills in real-world organizing. Together, we’ll explore how solidarity strengthens our movements, deepens our connections, and grounds our work in shared values and care. Register here. Monday, November 10 at 10:30 - 11:30 am. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Monday, November 10 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm. Monday, November 10 at 3:30 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park (corner of Division and Fulton). Rally to unite the LGBTQIA+ community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equality, and change. Together, we can amplify our voices, hold leadership accountable, and stand visible, unrelenting force for progress and equality. "We have the signs, we just need hands to hold them." Every Monday. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Wednesday, November 12 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Friday, November 14 at 4 - 5 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park). Tuesday, November 11 at 6 pm. Veterans Day Parade, downtown Grand Rapids. The parade will begin at Lyon Street NW & Ottawa Avenue NW, proceed along Monroe Avenue NW, turn left on Fulton Street W,

This Week's Events (November 9)

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YouTube video by Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids Engaging Gen Z to Take Political Action

Want Gen Z to vote? Build a sense of belonging.

Kasen Wooters breaks down what works—belonging, clear paths to act, and real issues. At 17, Kasen shows how connection sparks the ‘aha’ that turns apathy into action.

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#GenZVotes #Civics #IndivisibleGRR

Friday, November 7 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Hall over US-131 (please note Hall street protests will occur on the first Friday of the month only; we have been asked to continue here to show our support for the surrounding community--Keep that in mind as you choose your protest signs.) Saturday, November 8 at 1 - 4pm. Talking Across the Divide (Part 2 Meet Me in the Middle Series). Monday, November 3 at 10:30 - 11:30 am. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Please note: the protest will move to Saturdays at 3 - 4 pm starting on November 29. Monday protests: November 10 and 17. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and Coalition to Stop AVELO. Monday, November 3 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm. Monday, November 3, 3:30 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park (corner of Division and Fulton). Rally to unite the LGBTQIA+ community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equality, and change. Together, we can amplify our voices, hold leadership accountable, and stand visible, unrelenting force for progress and equality. "We have the signs, we just need hands to hold them." Every Monday. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Wednesday, November 5 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Friday, November 7 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Jupiter Avenue Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River . (Alternates weekly with Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park)). Upcoming dates: November 14: Veteran’s Memorial Bridge November 21: Jupiter Ave Bridge Saturday, November 8 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. Please note: the rallies in GR will continue every other week. Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA Facebook group.

This Week's Events (November 2)

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What is ICE? Or What Is It Supposed to Be? An IGGR Deep Dive

What is ICE? Or What Is It Supposed to Be? And What Can You Do?

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Virginia 2025: Phonebank · Indivisible ## All eyes are on Virginia this November! ### Help Indivisible deliver wins for candidates who will put Virginia first, from the top of the ticket all the way down to the local school board! Let’...

Join the Virginia call-a-thon this weekend! (Nov 1 & 2)
The call-a-thon that will run through Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9:30 am.

This is an incredible chance for us to support Democrats in Virginia up and down the ballot to ensure we keep the state blue.

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Rep. Scholten Mobile Office Hours Interest Form Thank you for your interest in attending a mobile office hour hosted by Rep. Hillary Scholten and Team Scholten. These events are intended to allow you to ask questions and voice concerns to the Con...

Rep. Hillary Scholten will be holding Mobile Office Hours in Grand Rapids this Friday, October 31.

Her office will let you know the time and location after you sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Gen Z knows the future they want—but not always how political action builds it.

Join activist Kasen Wooters on Mon., Oct. 27, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Fountain Street Church.

Learn More + Register Here! 👉https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblegreatergrandrapids/event/863305/
#IndivisibleGRR #GenZEngaged

What a festival!!
#NoKings #Indivisible #GrandRapids

SUBSTACK RECAP! 👇
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YouTube video by Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids No Kings Community Festival Highlights

Thank you everyone for coming out for the No Kings Community Festival sponsored by Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids. We're so grateful for everyone's participation, help and support! #NoKings #IndivisibleGRR

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