FRIDAY: Stand with Minnesota!

What’s happening in Minnesota is shocking. Every day, we are seeing videos of ICE agents, masked and not identified, grabbing people, often U.S. citizens, and simply dragging them away. Some are later released without explanation. Others are detained or disappear. This is illegal, immoral, and a violation of our country's founding ideals.

This Friday (tomorrow!), people across the country stand in solidarity with the people of Minnesota and against the actions of ICE and the Trump administration.  

Here are some actions you can take this Friday to support Minnesotans: 

Tell our senators to rein in ICE right now! Congress has to pass an appropriations bill by January 30 to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded, giving Democrats significant leverage to rein in ICE and limit its budget. Call our senators now and demand they use the appropriations bill to protect our communities from ICE. (More info here)

Donate to the many heroic efforts supporting the people and communities ICE has besieged. These organizations provide food and diapers, help with rent, and assist with other concrete needs. Check out the list here and pick a cause or two that speak to your heart. 

Share your support for Minnesota. Change your profile picture on Friday and/or post this graphic on whatever social platforms you use. Put a sign in your window, in your yard, or on your car. Let your friends and family know that what is happening is not acceptable. 

Contribute to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. This non-profit provides free immigration and legal representation to immigrants and refugees.

Reach out to friends and family in Minnesota. Make that call this Friday and tell them you support them and are thinking of them during this horrible time. 

Write a letter to the editor. It might seem old-school, but these printed letters are a tangible way to de-normalize what is happening. ACLU offers these guidelines for writing a letter. Speak from the heart, and people will listen. Submit your letter to the paper of your choice including Whidbey News Times, Seattle Times or even the Minnesota Star Tribune. How great would it be for people in Minnesota to see support from Whidbey in their paper?

Read more ideas for supporting Minnesota from Whidbey Island. 
It’s easy to feel helpless during this traumatic time. Take at least one action this Friday as we continue to stand in solidarity and demand an end to the assault on Minnesota. 

Use Your Voice via TAN
As the Washington Legislative Session continues, the Take Action Network (TAN) is your window to what is happening in Olympia and your opportunity to speak out. 

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Here are a couple of things to weigh in on this week:
Are you concerned about large data centers and PSE driving up your electric bill due to high energy consumption? Take action and support a bill to protect energy affordability for consumers, ensure grid reliability, and prioritize sustainability by selecting Pro!  Pro for SB 6171

Are you upset that guilty January 6th insurrectionists are being paid restitution with your tax dollars? Contact your members of Congress to support denial legislation by clicking here.

Unsure how to use TAN? The Whidbey Island Democratic Club is hosting a Coffee and Conversation on Friday, January 30, 10:30 am at the Coupeville Library. Indivisible Whidbey’s Brian LeVere will give a demo of TAN and help you get up and running with this powerful tool. At this meeting, Diana Sandoval, a leader from Solidarity Over Supremacy on Whidbey (SOS), will lead a discussion on conversation tools that might work when discussing politics with our neighbors and families.

Membership Meeting THIS Saturday
 Our all-island membership meeting is Saturday, January 24, at 1:30 pm at Clinton Hall.

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This meeting will focus on how we, as Indivisible Whidbey, can influence the all-important 2026 mid-term elections. We need everyone involved! Please grab a friend and come to this meeting to learn how you can be part of it. 

Community Socials
Meet your neighbors, share ideas, and build community at our monthly community socials:

South End: We’re working towards regular meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The next meeting is on February 19 at the Freeland Library.

Coupeville: 4th Tuesday of every month, 6–7:30 pm. Next meeting: January 27 at the library.

Oak Harbor: CHANGE: 1st Wednesday of the Month in February and March. Next meeting February 4 at the Oak Harbor Library.
In solidarity,
Indivisible Whidbey Steering Committee

P.S. Feeling overwhelmed? Musician and Licensed Social Worker Barbara Dunn is leading a six-week session to help us navigate these challenging times. The group starts on January 27 and meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month, in person, in Langley. Email [email protected] to learn more and join the group.