About Us
Mission Statement
INCO uses non-violence, civic engagement, and community building to oppose authoritarianism and to protect and defend democracy of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Our Values
We’re building a movement to save democracy and defeat authoritarianism. That work requires more than tactics—it requires shared values that guide how we show up, who we fight for, and what we’re building together.
Democracy is for everyone.
We believe in a multiracial, inclusive democracy—one where everyone has equal rights and equal power, no matter where they live or what they look like. That’s the America we’re fighting for.
We lead with hope—not fear.
Authoritarians want us to feel powerless. They rely on fear and division to keep people on the sidelines. We reject that. We believe in the power of people to change what’s possible, and we act like it.
We organize—we don’t idolize.
We don’t put our faith in individual politicians. We put our energy into organizing. That means holding elected officials accountable, even the ones we support, and supporting and collaborating with the people and communities most impacted by injustice.
Non-violence is our strength.
We are firmly committed to non-violence. That’s not just a moral stance—it’s how we build durable power. We reject political violence and intimidation in all forms. Our resistance is strategic, principled, and grounded in the knowledge that peaceful movements win.
We’re in this together.
This is a movement, not a moment. We have each other’s backs. We care about building real community—across race, class, geography, and generation—because we know that’s the only way we win.
INCO emerged from the Astoria Women’s March, when several hundred people began meeting just two weeks later on February 1, 2017.
To meet the challenges posed to democracy and the rule of law by the second Trump administration, INCO is undergoing an organizational restructuring aimed at enhancing our efficiency, agility, and flexibility. It will take the collaborative efforts of all of us, and there is a place for you in this endeavor.
Based in Clatsop County, we are not affiliated with any political party. We align with individuals and groups who share our commitment to democracy and the US Constitution.
INCO is one of more than forty Indivisible groups in Oregon and one of more than 2,500 thousand Indivisible groups across America.
Since 2017 INCO has held rallies, protests, and vigils; presented inspiring speakers and conferences; hosted numerous gatherings to write to voters; appeared at Congressional town halls, Ales and Ideas, and other local events; assisted with elections for candidates, issues, and ballot measures; sponsored an essay contest for high school students; held voter registration drives; done road clean-ups and other service projects in our community.
