Protests, Events and Actions
July 28, 2025
Jack Hopkins writes:
“They want you to be tired….so overwhelmed…so emotionally numb that you don’t show up anymore. That you stop sharing. Stop voting. Stop reading. Stop believing. Because the second you do that….they win! They’re counting on your exhaustion.
Every great leap in history was made by people who had every reason to believe the odds were against them….but they showed up anyway.”
Your number #1 job: Show up anyway
On Saturday, August 2nd, Michael Baumgartner was scheduled to attend the Spokane Family Day event at Franklin Park, but ‘something’ must have unsettled him because he canceled. That "something" might be our community, persistently calling, showing up, and reminding him of the harm he is causing to his constituents in Eastern WA.
Last week many of our community resistance organizations came together to create a counter event at the park just down the street from the Family Day Event where Baumgartner was scheduled to attend. He isn’t showing up, but we are.
Unity on Division remains scheduled because we continue to choose each other.
Unity on Division: Spokane’s National Day of Action: Rage Against the Regime - August 2nd - BA Clark Park Corner of Division St and Garland St Spokane WA, 2:00 - 5:00pm - Stay peaceful, bring signs and persistence.
Spokane Indivisible’s Protest Team —WISE CATS ARE UP TO SOME GOOD TROUBLE:
COFFIN FOR BAUMGARTNER!
The resistance movement in Spokane is incorporating a new element -Street Theater.
Join us in creating a coffin symbolizing the cuts in programs that Baumgartner’s vote eliminated.
Mid-August with the date, time and location yet to be announced. A coffin will be paraded through downtown Spokane. Participants, dressed in black, will carry tombstones inscribed with "R.I.P." symbolize cuts to programs like Medicaid/Apple Health, SNAP, and ACA.
A bagpiper and a grim reaper will also join the demonstration. This event aims to shed light on the harmful policies Michael Baumgartner has endorsed, and the coffin will be delivered to his office by Faith Leaders in our community.
We need your input. Paper and pens will be available for you to write a note to Baumgartner, expressing your hopes and concerns for the future. These notes will be placed in a coffin, which will then be delivered to Baumgartner's office the following week, filled with your heartfelt messages.
Want to be involved?
Three ‘Street Theater Event’ work-parties are planned
Thursday July 31- 2-3:30pm South Hill Library
Wednesday August 13 -12-2pm South Hill Library
Thursday August 21 - 2-4pm - The Hive
Join us to help craft a coffin, paint R.I.P. tombstones, and share some laughs. Don’t forget to bring black markers and invite your friends!
For more information contact: protestplansi@gmail.com
EVENTS:
SPOKANE Indivisible & VISBRIGADE OVERPASS RALLY:
Spokane’s Indivisible Tuesday Morning Overpass Tuesday Morning Events:
Tuesday - July 29th 7:30 Regal, - Banner reads “EPSTEIN - BAIT AND SWITCH”
Want to get involved? Contact protestplansi@gmail.com
SPOKANE VISBRIGADE OVERPASS RALLY: Thursday, July 31st, & every Thursday following: 4:30-6:00 PM.
Bring flags, sign, or help hold a banner at Freeway Overpasses: Sherman & 5th, Arthur & 5th, Regal pedestrian bridge between 2nd&3rd, or Custer between 3rd & 4th.
Next Week: South Regal and East 2nd Footbridge- Together We Rise” & “Human Rights For All”
Tuesday, August 5th 4:30-6pm
Saturday, August 9th 11:00am-12:30pm
Want to get involved? Contact: spokanevisbrigade@gmail
Protests
FOXY TUESDAYS: Tuesday, July 29th - 4:30-5:30 PM. 4600 South Regal Street, across from the FOX affiliate. Just come! We have signs for you! And cookies! Information: action network.org. Let us know you are coming! emacap@comcast.net
UNITY ON DIVISION: Local Candidate Forum, PJAL, & Rally. Saturday, August 2nd, 2:00 pm. B.A. Clark Park. Hosts: Independent Organizers svoyagers@gmail.com
FREEDOM FRIDAY - WE LOVE PBS: Friday, August 1st - 4:00 pm. 3911 S. Regal Street. Hosts: Eastside Gladiators. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/817111/
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS FRIDAY: PROTECT THE FIRST AMENDMENT: Friday, August 8th, 4:30-5:30 pm. 602 N. Hamilton Street. Hosted by Eastside Gladiators. Link to sign up.
Weekly Protests/Requests
The protests below are mostly grassroots led. This means there is no leader...just show up and bring your friends. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate peacefully. For more information, or to find out if others plan to protest, too, please email Cynthia Hamilton: bugsmind@comcast.net or call her at 509-879-4752
MIKEY MONDAYS: 4:30-5:30 pm. Michael Baumgartner’s office, 528 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS: Any local coffee shop, pub, winery of your choice! Feel free to contact Cynthia Hamilton, Contact information above!
SAY IT SATURDAYS: 3:00-5:00 -BA Clark Park, 3922 N. Normandie, between Garland & Division.
Actions
KEEP THE EPSTEIN FILES ALIVE: We must stay loud. Search "Epstein Files" several times a day on Google or other platforms. Your actions remind the oligarchs, politicians, and wannabe kings that you're still waiting. Epstein Files
VOTE: UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTIONS: August 5th. Use the Progressive Voters Guide. Provided by FUSE. https://progressivevotersguide.com/washington/2025/primary/county/spokane
INDIVISIBLE - ONE MILLION RISING - TRAINING SERIES TO FIGHT AUTHORITARIANISM: (Virtual) Wednesday, July 30th, 5:00-6:30 PM PST: Sign Up: https://www.mobilize.us
TOTAL NATIONAL BOYCOTT: Saturday, August 9th. thepeoplesunionusa.com
SEND SUPPORT TO THE PRESIDENT OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY: Mail: Office off the President, Harvard University, Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. Tel: 617-495-1502 Email: president@harvard.edu
HARVARD FREE COURSE AVAILABLE: “WE THE PEOPLE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN A CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY.”https://pll.harvard.edu/.../we-people-civic-engagement....
Spokane Indivisible’s Action Teams - CAT
Want to be involved?
-Neighborhood Improvement Project - Community Garden: cat-nip-509@protonmail.com
-Chatty Cats - Phone calling, Letters to the Editor, Letter Writing Team: chattycats@protonmail.com
-Wise Cats - Protest Team: protestplansi@gmail.com
-Rural Community Outreach Team: emacap@comcast.net
Send Texts
https://resist.bot You can text messages to Congress!
Make Phone Calls
5Calls - Script provided for all issues
Write Letters/Postcards
THE MAJORITY PROJECT: 12 MILLION POSTCARDS TO CONGRESS: Host: Signs of Justice. To Order: Not Too Late to Join
HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY - Mail a Thank You card to workers at our local Security Office: Mail to: 714 N. Iron Bridge Way, #100, Spokane, WA 99202
VOTE FORWARD write letters in the privacy of your home. Over 40 million letters written and counting. Drive election turnout. Restore Democracy.
Sign up here: “Vote Forward”
Goods Unite Us
Fight back with your dollars. Goods Unite Us can help inform your purchases by exposing who you’re supporting when you shop certain brands and companies.
Get the app: www.goodsuniteus.com
Boycotts
Challenge Authority….unlike these companies.
Coke Cola - CBS - Amazon- Walmart - Home Depot - Lowes- Target
Target, Walmart and Amazon are down 18% due to our boycott efforts
We have the power
Breathe. Resist. Rest. Repeat
Sami
Spokane Indivisible Team
Thanks for this! Keep it coming!