mibookclub.com
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US DOGE Service Agreement
Isn't this basically ransomware?
https://www.wired.com/story/department-of-labor-doge-usds-payment/
robertreich.substack.com/p/how…
1. Stop treating Trump’s excuses as his real concerns.
2. For the same reason, stop assuming that Trump is concerned about other nations’ “unfair” trade practices or illegal immigration.
3. Trump’s major interest is capitulation itself.
4. Each surrender feeds the public impression that Trump wants fed — that he is all-powerful, invincible, and able to get every person, institution, and country to cower to him.
5. Each capitulation encourages him and his goons to engage in even more bullying of more institutions and countries.
6. Most of these institutions and countries will cave to Trump because their leaders are mainly concerned about their own institution’s or country’s survival.
7. It’s vitally important, therefore, that institutions and countries join together to fight this systemic intimidation.
8. University faculties must join together under the umbrella of the American Association of University Professors.
9. Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the European Union must join together.
10. The media must not fan the flames of Trump’s madness.
Whether it’s universities, law firms, or entire countries, here are 10 basic rules for hitting backRobert Reich
From NowKalamazoo
Seed Libraries Are on the Rise in Kalamazoo County
nowkalamazoo.indiegraf.com/lt.…
Living Together, Growing Together
nowkalamazoo.indiegraf.com/lt.…
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Local Food Sharing Articles
From NowKalamazooSeed Libraries Are on the Rise in Kalamazoo County
https://nowkalamazoo.indiegraf.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDFUnGeE8J~zN5HhhZvAH_WiN-jkucykHk5IaPP5aF5y0y.zuhs1I2njdU~jvYxZ5HLKkLiving Together, Growing Together
https://nowkalamazoo.indiegraf.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDFUnGeE8J~zN5HhhZvAH_WiN-jkucykHk5IaPP5aF5y0y.zuhs1I2njdU~jvYxZ5HLKU
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Local Food Sharing Articles
From NowKalamazooSeed Libraries Are on the Rise in Kalamazoo County
https://nowkalamazoo.indiegraf.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDFUnGeE8J~zN5HhhZvAH_WiN-jkucykHk5IaPP5aF5y0y.zuhs1I2njdU~jvYxZ5HLKkLiving Together, Growing Together
https://nowkalamazoo.indiegraf.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDFUnGeE8J~zN5HhhZvAH_WiN-jkucykHk5IaPP5aF5y0y.zuhs1I2njdU~jvYxZ5HLKU
from Julie Burkey
How/To- Guide Books:
Bartholomew, Mel. Square Foot Gardening. 978-0-7603-6285-3
Madigan, Carleen, ed. The Backyard Homestead. 978-1-60342-138-6
Smith, Edward C. The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible. 978-1-60342-475-2
-Storey Publishing. hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/… — an extensive library of guides on everything homestead
Reading For Awareness Books:
Dooley, Beth. In Winter’s Kitchen. 978-1-5713-1361-4
Foer, Jonathan Safran. We Are The Weather; saving the planet begins at breakfast. 978-1-2507-5797-5
Kingsolver, Barbara. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle; a year of food life. 978-0-0608-5255-9
Lappe, Frances Moore & Anna Lappe. Hope’s Edge; the next diet for a small planet. 978-1-5854-2149-7
Lohman, Sarah. Endangered Eating. 978-1-3240-0466-0
McMillian, Tracie. The American Way of Eating: undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s, farm fields and the dinner table. 978-1-4391-7195-0
Pollen, Michael. In Defense of Food. 978-1-5942-0145-5 (actually, ALL of Pollen’s titles)
For Native Plant restoration, which is crucial to saving our soil and insects in order to grow food:
Small, Nancy Cutbirth & Tom Small. Using Native Plants to Restore Community in SW Michigan & Beyond. 978-0-6155-2993-6 ( I actually had the great honor of working with them for a year.)
Also, many of the local farmers offer CSAs, list from PFC: pfcmarkets.com/csas/
PFC is a great resource for classes, info, etc.
Angie tagged Angie's status with #food
Food Sustainability Books
from Julie Burkey
How/To- Guide Books:
Bartholomew, Mel. Square Foot Gardening. 978-0-7603-6285-3
Madigan, Carleen, ed. The Backyard Homestead. 978-1-60342-138-6
Smith, Edward C. The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible. 978-1-60342-475-2-Storey Publishing. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/storey/ — an extensive library of guides on everything homestead
Reading For Awareness Books:
Dooley, Beth. In Winter’s Kitchen. 978-1-5713-1361-4
Foer, Jonathan Safran. We Are The Weather; saving the planet begins at breakfast. 978-1-2507-5797-5
Kingsolver, Barbara. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle; a year of food life. 978-0-0608-5255-9
Lappe, Frances Moore & Anna Lappe. Hope’s Edge; the next diet for a small planet. 978-1-5854-2149-7
Lohman, Sarah. Endangered Eating. 978-1-3240-0466-0
McMillian, Tracie. The American Way of Eating: undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s, farm fields and the dinner table. 978-1-4391-7195-0
Pollen, Michael. In Defense of Food. 978-1-5942-0145-5 (actually, ALL of Pollen’s titles)
For Native Plant restoration, which is crucial to saving our soil and insects in order to grow food:
Small, Nancy Cutbirth & Tom Small. Using Native Plants to Restore Community in SW Michigan & Beyond. 978-0-6155-2993-6 ( I actually had the great honor of working with them for a year.)
Also, many of the local farmers offer CSAs, list from PFC: https://pfcmarkets.com/csas/
PFC is a great resource for classes, info, etc.
Food Banks
Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes kzoolf.org/
Southwest Michigan Food Banks smfoodbank.org/getfood/findfoo…
Community Gardens
growingcommunitygardenkzoo.com…
comstockmi.gov/community-garde…
wmucommunity.garden/
gardens.kzoo.edu/
michiganmastergardener.org/the…
kzooparks.org/Parks-Facilities…
sunnysideumc.com/serve
valleyhub.kvcc.edu/blog/nothin…
Food Hubs and CSAs
valleyhub.kvcc.edu/our-program…
Educational Resources
tillersinternational.org/
valleyhub.kvcc.edu/events/comm…
canr.msu.edu/kalamazoo/master-…
Organizations
miffs.org/ (lots of resources on their website!)
fairfoodnetwork.org/
seedsavers.org/
kalamazooconservation.org/
Urban Exposure uxi4u.com/
From Seed to Harvest: Summary of a Michigan Procurement Pilot [PDF]
Kalamazoo Conservation District Kalamazoo County Urban AgricultureCommunity Needs Assessment Survey -Summary of Results [PDF]
Kalamazoo Conservation District Results of Urban AgricultureCommunity Needs Assessment Survey [PDF]
KRESA Kalamazoo County Non-School Food Pantries [PDF]
Loaves & Fishes [PDF]
South Michigan Food Bank Kalamazoo County Resource Guide [PDF]
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Food Resources
Food Banks
Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes https://kzoolf.org/
Southwest Michigan Food Banks https://smfoodbank.org/getfood/findfood/
Community Gardens
https://www.growingcommunitygardenkzoo.com/
https://comstockmi.gov/community-garden/
https://www.wmucommunity.garden/
https://gardens.kzoo.edu/
https://www.michiganmastergardener.org/the-giving-garden
https://www.kzooparks.org/Parks-Facilities/Henderson-Park
https://www.sunnysideumc.com/serve
https://valleyhub.kvcc.edu/blog/nothing-happens-by-itself
Food Hubs and CSAs
https://valleyhub.kvcc.edu/our-program/for-buyersEducational Resources
https://tillersinternational.org/
https://valleyhub.kvcc.edu/events/community-life-enrichment-classes
https://www.canr.msu.edu/kalamazoo/master-gardener/Organizations
https://miffs.org/ (lots of resources on their website!)
https://fairfoodnetwork.org/
https://seedsavers.org/
https://www.kalamazooconservation.org/Urban Exposure https://uxi4u.com/
From Seed to Harvest: Summary of a Michigan Procurement Pilot [PDF]
Kalamazoo Conservation District Kalamazoo County Urban AgricultureCommunity Needs Assessment Survey -Summary of Results [PDF]
Kalamazoo Conservation District Results of Urban AgricultureCommunity Needs Assessment Survey [PDF]
KRESA Kalamazoo County Non-School Food Pantries [PDF]
Loaves & Fishes [PDF]
South Michigan Food Bank Kalamazoo County Resource Guide [PDF]
Our next meeting is Saturday, April 12th from 1 to 3 p.m. Meeting will be held at the Portage Public Library. Topic is Food: growing food for food security and food sharing models.
1 to 1:30 Fellowship and IT support. Be an early adopter and bring your computer to get added to our Facebook alternative.
1:30 to 2:30 Food Session
2:30 to 3:00 seed sharing and break out sessions for future planning.
El Concilio is a local non profit that provides educational, social service, and legal resources for the Kalamazoo community. In a presentation to Indivisible Kalamazoo's Wednesday meeting, Amberly Elementary (and WMU) alum Marysol Millar presented an overview of the organization's programs and how you can help:
- financial donations always appreciated
- volunteers for food distribution
- education volunteer opportunities
-Rapid Response Team training.
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El Concilio
El Concilio is a local non profit that provides educational, social service, and legal resources for the Kalamazoo community. In a presentation to Indivisible Kalamazoo's Wednesday meeting, Amberly Elementary (and WMU) alum Marysol Millar presented an overview of the organization's programs and how you can help:- financial donations always appreciated
- volunteers for food distribution
- education volunteer opportunities
-Rapid Response Team training.
American Pamphleteer
ladylibertie.substack.com/
Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance
substack.com/@joycevance
The Contrarian -Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen
contrarian.substack.com/
Heather Cox Richardson
substack.com/@heathercoxrichar…
Dworkin Report
dworkinsubstack.com/
Krassenstein
substack.com/@krassenstein
Lincoln Project
substack.com/@lincolnproject62…
Meidas+
meidasplus.com/
Paul Krugman
paulkrugman.substack.com/
Public Notice--Aaron Rupar
publicnotice.co/
Robert Reich
robertreich.substack.com/
Seth Abramson
substack.com/@sethabramson
The Warning with Steve Schmidt
steveschmidt.substack.com/
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Shutdown 315 Movement
substack.com/@theshutdown315mo…
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Andrew Weissmann
substack.com/@weissmann
Democracy Docket
substack.com/@democracydocket
Law Dork
lawdork.com/
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Erin in the Morning
erininthemorning.com/?utm_sour…
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Statewide Indivisible Michigan
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Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids
indivisiblegrr.substack.com/
Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo
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Indivisible Resources
Indivisible (national)
https://indivisible.org/Statewide Indivisible Michigan
https://www.statewideindivisiblemi.com/Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids
https://indivisiblegrr.substack.com/Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo
https://indivisiblekzoo.org/
Week of March 9 Action Items from Indivisible GRR:Top 5 Things You Can Do This Week
The list may seem short this week, but we’re directing people to utilize the 5Calls app, which includes the current issues and is updated regularly. Also, there are definitely A LOT of events happening in the coming weeks, including a few outside opportunities so you can get some fresh air after you make those calls.Call Senators Peters, 202.224.6221 and Slotkin, 202.224.4822 (see Resources for You for more contact info)
Sen. Slotkin: Thank her for her State of the Union speech response (even if you think she wasn't aggressive enough)
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump disclose the identities of the donors to his transition team and how much they donated.
Call Rep. Scholten 202.225.3831
Sign up to receive Rep. Scholten’s newsletter. It’s actually quite informative.
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Publically - loudly and often – fight and obstruct the Trump/Musk agenda with all possible congressional tools
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump
Call your State Representative: Every single Michigan House Republican voted to cut $5 billion (25%!) from the education budget and to defund higher education. It didn’t even go through the committee process to allow people to read it (see contact info in Resources for You).
If you have a GOP Rep: Let them know how you feel about this lack of process and their vote
If you have a Dem Rep: Thank them for voting against this budget
Use apps to maximize and amplify your resistance!
Download the 5Calls app and start calling!
Check out the Everywhere Is Queer app to support local, LGBTQ+ owned businesses in your area
Educate Yourself
Read: Thirty lonely but beautiful actions you can take right now which probably won't magically catalyze a mass movement against Trump but that are still wildly important
Check out the A History of Racial Injustice from The Equal Justice Initiative. Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, you can sign up for daily history lessons delivered right to your email inbox. Here is an overview of March that will give you an idea of the information they provide.
Subscribe to Letters from an American, Heather Cox Richardson’s column on Substack where she breaks down current events through the lens of history.
Attend any of the events listed below!
#6 for triple extra credit: Take care of yourself! Watch your favorite feel good movie(s) to take a break from the relentless chaos. Casablanca, Amelie, and School of Rock are good options. You probably have others on your own lists. Pop some corn, open a can of your favorite carbonated beverage, and settle in for a little vacation for your brain.
Restored Government Data Sites and Other Databases
Here’s the list so far….
Restore CDC
restoredcdc.org/www.cdc.gov/
Internet Archive
archive.org/
Data Rescue Project
datarescueproject.org/
Centered America Misinformation Database
centeredamerica.substack.com/p…
Amazon is killing a privacy feature to bolster Alexa+, the new subscription assistant.Scharon Harding (Ars Technica)
Substack Subject Index
> Economic/Consumer Issues
> Education Issues
> Food
>Health Issues
> Legal Issues
> LGBTQ+
> Politics
> Scoundrels to Keep an Eye on
Substack: Health News
Couch Nap
https://substack.com/@takeacouchnapForce of Infection--Caitlyn Rivers tracks seasonal disease outbreaks, vaccines, etc.
https://caitlinrivers.substack.com/Your Local Epidemiologist--public health news
https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/
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Welcome to the MI Book Club Friendica!
This group page will be used for group announcements and group resources. An index of tags to information pages will be maintained and this is the place to suggest additions to our growing library of resources.
There will be some Friendica user tips specific to our MI Book Club, but also check out the Tech Support link on the Groups menu to the left.
1. Keep making calls.
5calls.org/
2. Call Congress about the budget; email Huizenga.
3. Amazon Boycott through March 14.
4. March 13 & 27 phone banking for Susan Crawford for WI S Court indivisible.org/scowls2025
5. March 15: Mail #IdesofTrump postcards
(text me if you need some)
6. March 16: Rally for LGBT rights, 2-5 pm in Lansing
7. March 18 & 27: Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 environmental group
kalamazoocity.org/Government/P…
8. March 19: League of Conservation Voters Huizenga Protest
lcv.org/
9. March 19 & 26: non-partisan Vigil of Faith, noon at city hall
10. March 21-28 Nestle Boycott
The local action working group is also planning no on Friday protests at the Lovers Lane office of Bill Huizenga.
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Indivisible Kalamazoo Action Items (3/12)
1. Keep making calls.
https://5calls.org/
2. Call Congress about the budget; email Huizenga.
3. Amazon Boycott through March 14.
4. March 13 & 27 phone banking for Susan Crawford for WI S Court indivisible.org/scowls2025
5. March 15: Mail #IdesofTrump postcards
(text me if you need some)
6. March 16: Rally for LGBT rights, 2-5 pm in Lansing
7. March 18 & 27: Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 environmental group
kalamazoocity.org/Government/P…
8. March 19: League of Conservation Voters Huizenga Protest
lcv.org/
9. March 19 & 26: non-partisan Vigil of Faith, noon at city hall
10. March 21-28 Nestle Boycott
The local action working group is also planning no on Friday protests at the Lovers Lane office of Bill Huizenga.
Peter tagged Peter's status with #Indivisible
Indivisible Kalamazoo Action Items (3/12)
1. Keep making calls.
https://5calls.org/
2. Call Congress about the budget; email Huizenga.
3. Amazon Boycott through March 14.
4. March 13 & 27 phone banking for Susan Crawford for WI S Court indivisible.org/scowls2025
5. March 15: Mail #IdesofTrump postcards
(text me if you need some)
6. March 16: Rally for LGBT rights, 2-5 pm in Lansing
7. March 18 & 27: Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 environmental group
kalamazoocity.org/Government/P…
8. March 19: League of Conservation Voters Huizenga Protest
lcv.org/
9. March 19 & 26: non-partisan Vigil of Faith, noon at city hall
10. March 21-28 Nestle Boycott
The local action working group is also planning no on Friday protests at the Lovers Lane office of Bill Huizenga.
Here’s the list so far….
Restore CDC
restoredcdc.org/www.cdc.gov/in…
Internet Archive
archive.org/
Data Rescue Project
datarescueproject.org/about-da…
Centered America Misinformation Database
centeredamerica.substack.com/p…
The City of Portage, in partnership with the Environmental Board and the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), has launched a new plastic bag recycling initiative to help reduce plastic waste in the community.Portage, MI
The City of Portage, in partnership with the Environmental Board and the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), has launched a new plastic bag recycling initiative to help reduce plastic waste in the community.Portage, MI
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DISPLAY SETTINGS
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Indivisible (national)
indivisible.org/
Statewide Indivisible Michigan
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Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids
indivisiblegrr.substack.com/
Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo
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Week of March 9 Action Items from Indivisible GRR:
Top 5 Things You Can Do This Week
The list may seem short this week, but we’re directing people to utilize the 5Calls app, which includes the current issues and is updated regularly. Also, there are definitely A LOT of events happening in the coming weeks, including a few outside opportunities so you can get some fresh air after you make those calls.
Call Senators Peters, 202.224.6221 and Slotkin, 202.224.4822 (see Resources for You for more contact info)
Sen. Slotkin: Thank her for her State of the Union speech response (even if you think she wasn't aggressive enough)
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump disclose the identities of the donors to his transition team and how much they donated.
Call Rep. Scholten 202.225.3831
Sign up to receive Rep. Scholten’s newsletter. It’s actually quite informative.
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Publically - loudly and often – fight and obstruct the Trump/Musk agenda with all possible congressional tools
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump
Call your State Representative: Every single Michigan House Republican voted to cut $5 billion (25%!) from the education budget and to defund higher education. It didn’t even go through the committee process to allow people to read it (see contact info in Resources for You).
If you have a GOP Rep: Let them know how you feel about this lack of process and their vote
If you have a Dem Rep: Thank them for voting against this budget
Use apps to maximize and amplify your resistance!
Download the 5Calls app and start calling!
Check out the Everywhere Is Queer app to support local, LGBTQ+ owned businesses in your area
Educate Yourself
Read: Thirty lonely but beautiful actions you can take right now which probably won't magically catalyze a mass movement against Trump but that are still wildly important
Check out the A History of Racial Injustice from The Equal Justice Initiative. Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, you can sign up for daily history lessons delivered right to your email inbox. Here is an overview of March that will give you an idea of the information they provide.
Subscribe to Letters from an American, Heather Cox Richardson’s column on Substack where she breaks down current events through the lens of history.
Attend any of the events listed below!
#6 for triple extra credit: Take care of yourself! Watch your favorite feel good movie(s) to take a break from the relentless chaos. Casablanca, Amelie, and School of Rock are good options. You probably have others on your own lists. Pop some corn, open a can of your favorite carbonated beverage, and settle in for a little vacation for your brain.
Peter tagged Peter's status with #Indivisible
Indivisible Resources
Indivisible (national)
https://indivisible.org/Statewide Indivisible Michigan
https://www.statewideindivisiblemi.com/Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids
https://indivisiblegrr.substack.com/Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo
https://indivisiblekzoo.org/
Week of March 9 Action Items from Indivisible GRR:Top 5 Things You Can Do This Week
The list may seem short this week, but we’re directing people to utilize the 5Calls app, which includes the current issues and is updated regularly. Also, there are definitely A LOT of events happening in the coming weeks, including a few outside opportunities so you can get some fresh air after you make those calls.Call Senators Peters, 202.224.6221 and Slotkin, 202.224.4822 (see Resources for You for more contact info)
Sen. Slotkin: Thank her for her State of the Union speech response (even if you think she wasn't aggressive enough)
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump disclose the identities of the donors to his transition team and how much they donated.
Call Rep. Scholten 202.225.3831
Sign up to receive Rep. Scholten’s newsletter. It’s actually quite informative.
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Publically - loudly and often – fight and obstruct the Trump/Musk agenda with all possible congressional tools
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump
Call your State Representative: Every single Michigan House Republican voted to cut $5 billion (25%!) from the education budget and to defund higher education. It didn’t even go through the committee process to allow people to read it (see contact info in Resources for You).
If you have a GOP Rep: Let them know how you feel about this lack of process and their vote
If you have a Dem Rep: Thank them for voting against this budget
Use apps to maximize and amplify your resistance!
Download the 5Calls app and start calling!
Check out the Everywhere Is Queer app to support local, LGBTQ+ owned businesses in your area
Educate Yourself
Read: Thirty lonely but beautiful actions you can take right now which probably won't magically catalyze a mass movement against Trump but that are still wildly important
Check out the A History of Racial Injustice from The Equal Justice Initiative. Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, you can sign up for daily history lessons delivered right to your email inbox. Here is an overview of March that will give you an idea of the information they provide.
Subscribe to Letters from an American, Heather Cox Richardson’s column on Substack where she breaks down current events through the lens of history.
Attend any of the events listed below!
#6 for triple extra credit: Take care of yourself! Watch your favorite feel good movie(s) to take a break from the relentless chaos. Casablanca, Amelie, and School of Rock are good options. You probably have others on your own lists. Pop some corn, open a can of your favorite carbonated beverage, and settle in for a little vacation for your brain.
Peter tagged Peter's status with #political_action
Indivisible Resources
Indivisible (national)
https://indivisible.org/Statewide Indivisible Michigan
https://www.statewideindivisiblemi.com/Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids
https://indivisiblegrr.substack.com/Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo
https://indivisiblekzoo.org/
Week of March 9 Action Items from Indivisible GRR:Top 5 Things You Can Do This Week
The list may seem short this week, but we’re directing people to utilize the 5Calls app, which includes the current issues and is updated regularly. Also, there are definitely A LOT of events happening in the coming weeks, including a few outside opportunities so you can get some fresh air after you make those calls.Call Senators Peters, 202.224.6221 and Slotkin, 202.224.4822 (see Resources for You for more contact info)
Sen. Slotkin: Thank her for her State of the Union speech response (even if you think she wasn't aggressive enough)
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump disclose the identities of the donors to his transition team and how much they donated.
Call Rep. Scholten 202.225.3831
Sign up to receive Rep. Scholten’s newsletter. It’s actually quite informative.
Hold town halls during the upcoming Congressional recess (March 15-23)
Publically - loudly and often – fight and obstruct the Trump/Musk agenda with all possible congressional tools
Oppose firing of 80,000 jobs at the VA, which is 15% of the VA workforce.
Oppose reduction of IRS workforce by 50%.
Oppose MAGA plan to stockpile taxpayer money in a crypto currency reserve scam
Demand that Trump
Call your State Representative: Every single Michigan House Republican voted to cut $5 billion (25%!) from the education budget and to defund higher education. It didn’t even go through the committee process to allow people to read it (see contact info in Resources for You).
If you have a GOP Rep: Let them know how you feel about this lack of process and their vote
If you have a Dem Rep: Thank them for voting against this budget
Use apps to maximize and amplify your resistance!
Download the 5Calls app and start calling!
Check out the Everywhere Is Queer app to support local, LGBTQ+ owned businesses in your area
Educate Yourself
Read: Thirty lonely but beautiful actions you can take right now which probably won't magically catalyze a mass movement against Trump but that are still wildly important
Check out the A History of Racial Injustice from The Equal Justice Initiative. Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, you can sign up for daily history lessons delivered right to your email inbox. Here is an overview of March that will give you an idea of the information they provide.
Subscribe to Letters from an American, Heather Cox Richardson’s column on Substack where she breaks down current events through the lens of history.
Attend any of the events listed below!
#6 for triple extra credit: Take care of yourself! Watch your favorite feel good movie(s) to take a break from the relentless chaos. Casablanca, Amelie, and School of Rock are good options. You probably have others on your own lists. Pop some corn, open a can of your favorite carbonated beverage, and settle in for a little vacation for your brain.
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