Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport

Dear Friend,

The news this past week has been frightening and infuriating. After launching an illegal and dangerous war, our Commander-in-Chief threatened to wipe out an entire civilization (genocide) and target civilian infrastructure (yet more war crimes). Next came a cease-fire that ultimately leaves our nation in a worse position than before this pointless dalliance.

All of this to distract us from the real issues of voter suppression, the Epstein files, rampant corruption, and the march to fascism.

We won’t be discouraged or distracted. It’s never been more important to fight for our democracy and civil rights, keeping an eye on our biggest chance to halt this regime: This November’s mid-term elections.
Speak Out Against Deranged LeadershipJump on the Take Action Network and call on our members of Congress to stand up to Trump’s sick and sadistic rhetoric. A sample email is supplied, but feel free to use your own words. 

Take action now.

With so much at stake, we can’t remain silent or allow this to become normal!

Thanks to Milt Priggee for allowing us to use his cartoons as a fun and important way to cope with and understand current events. 

Democracy Fest! 
Join Indivisible Whidbey, League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island, SOS Whidbey, and many other pro-democracy groups at Democracy Fest. It’s a chance to learn, activate, and have fun!

Saturday, April 18, 11 am - 3 pm
Greenbank Farms

We'll have food, music, kid-friendly activities, learning opportunities, and much more. Swing by and be part of this powerful movement. Learn more and see the schedule.

Membership Meeting on Zoom
Our next membership meeting will be virtual, making it easier for people from all over Whidbey Island to attend. 

Sunday, April 26, 2 pm
Sign up here

This meeting will feature special guests, including Representative Clyde Shavers and Island County Sheriff Rick Felici and we have invitations out to others, so expect to hear about more guests soon!

Submit your questions for Representative Shavers and Sheriff Felici. 

Endorsements and Ice Cream
Save the date for our annual ice cream social. This meeting will focus on a participatory process for deciding on endorsements for Island County offices, followed by ice cream!

Sunday, June 28, 1 pm
Nordic Lodge, Coupeville
Sign up here. 

Find Your Peeps
Community is an important part of the pro-democracy movement! Meet your people at one of our local Community Socials:

Freeland
Third Thursday of each month
This month: Langley United Methodist Church, Fireside Room
Thursday, April 16, 6-7:30 pm
Sign up here

Coupeville
4th Tuesday of each month 
Coupeville Public Library
Tuesday, April 28, 6-7:30 pm
Sign up here 

Oak Harbor
First Wednesday of each month
Oak Harbor Library
Wednesday, May 6, 6-7:30 pm
Sign up here

The news is overwhelming, but together we are changing the narrative: from fear to hope, from repression to freedom, from crisis to community! 

In Solidarity,
Indivisible Whidbey Steering Committee