Dissent with Intent

The Ottawa Dem's June Community & Connection Night is tomorrow at Trail Point Brewing Company in Allendale!
Chat with your fellow Democrats, make new friends, reconnect with old friends…all while sampling some of their handcrafted beers. Two Bones truck will be on site serving up the epic BBQ!

As a parent I can confirm this is the best No Kings sign

What is the Difference between FOX NEWS and PBS?

The applause piped into the footage in FOX makes it sound like he is being applauded by hundreds of people while PBS was almost silent except for the music in the background. WHY IS THIS LEGAL?

Israel strikes Iranian state TV during live broadcast on the fourth day of conflict On Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the recent Israeli attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program by a "very long time," but emphasized that more targets remain.

UPDATE: On Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the recent Israeli attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program by a "very long time," but emphasized that more targets remain.

One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered · No Kings Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and ...

It's a movement, not a moment. #nokings

Consider attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered” - sign up now to join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Chicago showed the 🤬 up ✊

Thousands of people standing up for #democracy in #grandrapidsmi today, reminding the world there are #nokings in America 🇺🇸

#powerofthepeople

The "3.5% Rule"

States sustained nonviolent resistance campaigns engaging a small % of a population have been successful in creating significant change.

Tell your friends.
Then ask how they're getting involved.

#nokings #indivisible #resist #wethepeople #WestMichigan #grandrapids #peacefulprotest

We have a constitutional obligation to provide oversight. To ASK QUESTIONS. And for our questions to be met with handcuffs is UNACCEPTABLE.

Tragically, the outrageous assault of Sen. Padilla today is becoming normal behavior for a Trump administration which is moving us toward authoritarianism.

The American people do not like petty tyrants. We defeated King George in 1776. We will defeat King Donald.

“Our Democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism. We will stand together and we’ll fight back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values.”
- Indivisible National #Indivisible #Michigan #RESIST

Many Dutch immigrated to America for religious freedom, economic opportunity, and farmland. From the 1600s to the 1800s, they brought rich traditions, strong work ethics and community values—shaping places like New York and the Midwest. #DutchHeritage #Immigration #History #Holland #Michigan #Tulips

At just 15, #ClaudetteColvin refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, AL—9 months before Rosa Parks. Her brave stand helped spark the #civilrights movement, though her story was overlooked.

Come discuss her and other #SmallandMighty stories on May 19!

#indivisible
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The Hello Girls: Pioneering women who served as bilingual switchboard operators in #WWI, connecting crucial calls on the front lines. They broke barriers, saved lives—and fought for decades to be recognized as veterans. #HelloGirls

The Small & The Mighty by @realsharonmcmahon.bsky.social

The Small and the Mighty Book Discussion West MI Indivisible · Indivisible Come to our book club discussion of “The Small and the Mighty.” The author, Sharon McMahon, shows us that America's true greatness comes not from the presidents or aristocrats but from ordinary people...

Join us May 19, 7–8:30 PM to discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon! Explore the true stories of ordinary people who shaped America in extraordinary ways. Reading is optional—community, conversation, and inspiration are the heart of this gathering!

RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Thank you, @findingnico46.bsky.social for what you do!

Given the many ways Huizenga is failing his constituents, this tracks.

#getinvolved #getmoneyoutofpolitics #forsale #americanpolitics #representativeforsale #huizenga

Hoping #meta has a worse Monday than you!

FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.

The FTC-Meta trial kicks off today, where the FTC will argue that Meta should possibly divest IG and WhatsApp. That could be disastrous for Meta, which relies on IG for a significant portion of its ad revenue—an estimated 50% or more in the US www.wired.com/story/meta-f... via @peard33.bsky.social

We're doing it again! After a great turnout for the #HandsOff rally, @50501mi.bsky.social is organizing another opportunity to #showup and #takeaction. This time it's to #cleanupandpicket.

RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Trump increased timber production on public land & national #forests. It dangerously bypasses #environmentallaws to destroy our #publiclands, harm #wildlife. It risks air and #waterquality.

Look how #happy this public land makes a #puppy!

Do the right thing.
#TakeAction and #CallYourReps
#5calls

“He made 2.5 million today and he made $900 million. That’s not bad.”

Sounds like market manipulation to me. That’s bad.

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Dissent isn’t disorder—it’s democracy in action

Dissent means to disagree, especially with those in power. It’s speaking up, pushing back & calling for better. It’s how change starts

Raise your voice Respectfully
Boldly
Together.

#DissentIsPatriotic #PowerOfThePeople #CivicVoices #SpeakUpStandUp

April Book Club - West MI Indivisible - Democracy in Retrograde · Indivisible Join us for West MI Indivisible Book Club, a community-focused book club for curious minds, thoughtful dissenters, and everyday citizens who care about making change. This month’s pick is Democracy in...

Join our inaugural WestMI Indivisible book club for bold conversation & community— 📚 book reading optional, 🔎curiosity essential!
Talk civics, policy, & change with folks who care. All are welcome!

"Democracy in Retrograde" by Emily Amick & Sami Sage

RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Click to tell YOUR Representative to Vote NO

Dear Rep. Huizenga, We are constituents. We’re urging you to vote NO on The SAVE Act.

Elections are secure in Michigan. If there was fraud, we'd have gotten rid of you by now.

Are we right?

#HandsOff our voting rights
#HeyGOPGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS MI04 app.sosha.ai/s/itJksKLH

Stop the Attacks on the Federal Court System - Oppose the No Rogue Rulings Act - House Vote THIS WEEK ⭑ 5 Calls Updates April 6, 2025: The House is expected to vote on H.R. 1526 during the week of April 7th. Federal judges across the country have been …

We just called our reps to Stop the Attacks on the Federal Court System - Oppose the No Rogue Rulings Act - House Vote THIS WEEK — you should too: 5calls.org/issue/federa...

Here’s how to stay in the fight:

📱 Use the 5 Calls app or Resist Bot to contact your elected officials daily.

🎤 Demand town halls. Show up at their public appearances.

🚫 Boycott evil corporations.

🗣️ Talk to your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.

🌳 Build community power.

#FiftyFiftyOne

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Hope in Democracy. Hope is a practice. Despair, or hopelessness, kills engagement. Action is the antidote to despair.

Great book with actionable ideas, questions to help self reflect, and examples for how to improve your own civic engagement.

Okay, so what do we DO??? Inform ourselves. Get involved. Make friends. Set goals. Build community. Prioritize selfcare. Contact your reps. Be specific. BE ANNOYING. Have conversations. Involve your kids. "The status quo isn't going to change itself, and it's going to take a lot of collective effort." You and your community are in it together!

One recommended actions we've seen is to start a book club where ideas can be discussed.

So we did it!

"Democracy in Retrograde" was a great discussion with ideas for how to get involved in a way that best suits each person.

#bookclubs #democracy #smallchanges #civics #civicengagement

#handsoff in Grand Rapids, MI had #wethepeople celebrating #positivity and the #powerofthepeople

#resist #getinvolved #indivisible @50501movement.bsky.social @westmi-indivisible.bsky.social @indivisibleggr.bsky.social