 Thanks to everyone who showed up at Bayview, Coupeville, and Oak Harbor last Saturday to protest the brazen actions of ICE and to honor the life of one of ICE’s latest victims. These gatherings are important because they prevent the regime’s actions from becoming normal, send a message that we want something different, and remind us we are not alone.
Protesting is essential, but it’s not enough! In this week’s newsletter, we offer three challenges:
Run for Something Now more than ever, we need qualified people who will fight for our democracy in office. That starts with finding and encouraging people to run for office. Public office isn’t for everyone, but it’s also not as hard as you might think! Run for Something offers support and a rich toolkit for anyone considering running for office. In addition, Indivisible Whidbey is committed to providing hands-on support to qualified candidates. Wondering what to run for? Here are some of the upcoming races on Whidbey Island. It’s a big list, but many of these positions are modest in their demands and require minimal specialized experience. Not interested in running but still want to help? We are looking for a lead or leads to help identify and support candidates on Whidbey Island. Please email us! Volunteers Needed Last week, we put out a call for volunteers and leaders to help us achieve our 2026 objectives. Thanks to all who responded! If you haven’t volunteered yet, there are still plenty of opportunities. To reiterate: Our objective for 2026 is to leverage the strength of Indivisible Whidbey membership to influence the 2026 Legislative Session and mid-term elections on the island, in the state, and around the country. Here’s an update on what we need and what we’ve covered since last week.
Ready to jump in? Let’s talk! Don’t want to do it alone? Recruit a friend! Grab your calendar — There’s a lot coming up! January 20 Nationwide Walk Out Free America is calling for a nationwide coordinated walkout on January 20 at 2 PM local time. The call is to walk away from authoritarianism in partnership with Women’s March. You can participate rural style: Join us next Tuesday as we send emails to our elected leaders at exactly 2pm. Be part of this virtual mass action by setting your alarm for 2pm and contacting Senators Murray and Cantwell and Representative Larsen. Here’s a suggested message (or write your own!) . My name is ___________ . I live and vote in Island County, WA. I am among the 52% of Americans who believe that President Trump is a dangerous dictator.( Source: Public Religion Research Institute, October 2025) Today, I stand with the Free America Walkout. We walk away from fascism. We walk towards a Free America. We fight for a future that belongs to all. Everybody in, nobody out. Thank you for all you do to protect democracy. To send to all three representatives at once, go to democracy.io. Share your passion more widely with these email addresses: President and Vice-President Department of Justice Homeland Security While spread-out Whidbey Island isn’t ideally situated for a walk-out, these actions are meaningful as we join the national movement in our own way. Lobby Day in Olympia. FairVote Washington is hosting a lobby day in Olympia on January 23 from 8:30 am to 5 pm. This event offers an opportunity to rally with others to meet with Legislators about ranked-choice voting. Learn more and register here. Indivisible Whidbey Membership Meeting Saturday, January 24, at 1:30 at Clinton Hall. Sign up here Learn how you can make a difference in the all-important 2026 midterms! Navigating the Chaos 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. League of Women Voters Kick-off The League of Women Voters Whidbey is hosting a New Member Welcome and Orientation: Defending Democracy in 2026. Saturday, January 31, 11-1, Greenbank Progressive Club. You can join LOWV here. Community Socials Our monthly community socials at three locations across the island are a great way to connect, share ideas, and get to know like-minded neighbors. 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. Ditch Facebook! Most of us joined Facebook to connect with family and friends. Unfortunately, Facebook (or Meta, which includes Instagram) is no longer a force for good. Their algorithms, bots, and fake news have proven dangerous to democracy. Consider joining BlueSky and following Indivisible Whidbey. BlueSky is very easy to use and doesn’t show you any false information or spam. It might not work for keeping up with family and friends, but it’s a clear, easy way to stay up to date with the world. Here’s a training to get you started. Once you are logged into BlueSky, take a look at our list of people and organizations we recommend you follow. Hope to see you on BlueSky, at our Membership Meeting, and around town! In Solidarity, Indivisible Whidbey Steering Committee
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