It’S Going To Take All of us
Each of us can make a difference, so do what you can, and perhaps even stretch to do something you didn’t know you could do.
Everyone has their first time attending a protest or displaying a yard sign or testifying to the state legislature. What’s your first time?
If activism isn’t new to you, then share your experience and wisdom with others.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
VOTE
Join a local protest
Support a candidate or other campaign with work, money, or a yard sign
Run for office
Volunteer with INCO! Or other democracy groups.
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR ELECTIONS
(article by Marc Elias on DemocracyDocket.com)
USE YOUR VOICE
5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact.
Find your representative
They won't know what you want if you don't tell them.
Tell Congress and state officials to stop the Trump-Musk-Republican authoritarian takeover. If successful, they will unravel our government, endanger our safety and security, and steal our money.
Senator Ron Wyden 202-224-5244 or 503-326-7525
Senator Jeff Merkley 202-224- 3753 or 503-326-3386
Representative Suzanne Bonamici 202-225-0855 or 503-469-6010
Governor Tina Kotek 503-378-4582
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield 503-378-4400
1. It’s usually best to talk about only one topic each call, especially if you want the official to take specific action. Tell how the Trump-Musk-GOP actions are affecting you, your family, and community. It's best to use your own words.
2. Thank the official and staff if you like what they're doing.
3. Give your name and zip code so they know you're a constituent. Ask for a written response with the official’s position on the issue.
4. Call or email daily or as often as you can during the week, about a different topic each time.
ACTIVISM
AT HOME
Write Letters or postcards to voters
Participate in phone or text banking for election campaigns
Write a letter to the Editor
Post accurate information and inspiration on social media
Fly a US flag!
Contribute and/or volunteer for local candidates and issues
Collect and share stories of impacts of Trump actions
Make videos of songs, poems, or whatever for social media
Display a sign in your vehicle window or have a bumper sticker
Display a sign in your yard or front window
Post photos of doing your action
Support causes you believe in with your work or money
ACTIVISM WITH COMMUNITY
Attend a peaceful protest; volunteer to help with set-up and safety
Organize your own peaceful pop-up rally: Inspire your friends and neighbors to help. Make it fun!
Join one of the many activities with your local Indivisible Group. Better yet, volunteer to help keep the resistance going!
Join the Consolidated Indivisible Oregon Network (COIN) to stay current with unfolding legislative and other events in Oregon
Share accurate information with others
Wear a button
Decorate your dog with buttons or signs when you’re out for a walk
Help others write or edit their letters to the editor
Host a workshop for letter-writing, understanding local issues, developing ideas for local activism
Organize a fundraiser for a favorite cause or organization