Spokane Indivisible Newsletter 3/24/25
Spokane Indivisible Weekly Newsletter 3/24/25
Indivisible Mission:
Indivisible is a nonpartisan, national organization whose sole purpose is to
maintain and protect the democratic government of the United States as
laid out in the Constitution.
Indivisible was formed in 2016 during the first Trump administration as
events happened that threatened our government. We follow legislation, we
inform ourselves, we attempt to sort out fact from misinformation, we
communicate with our legislators, we organize. We are a community of
concerned, involved citizens who are committed to use peaceful means to
thwart threats to our government and our lives.
Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our
leaders accountable to the peoples will, and inspire voters to make a
meaningful difference.
Follow us on social media
Events and Protests can be found at: @spokaneindivisible.bsky.social
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Website https://www.spokane-indivisible.org/
Upcoming Protest
Hands Off Mass Mobilization
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Local Event
Tom Foley Legacy Dinner
This evening is a chance to celebrate our progress, connect with
community leaders, and hear from an inspiring speaker ready to guide us
through these critical times.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
4:00 PM 7:30 PM
Mirabeau Park Hotel
1100 North Sullivan Road Spokane Valley, WA, 99037
Use the link to find tickets and more information
https://www.spokanedemocrats.org/events/tom-foley-legacy-dinner-2025
National Boycotts
Nestle’s Boycott -March 21 - 28
Resistance Organization asks consumers to avoid buying all products
owned by Nestle.
Boycotts are working. 65% of Americans have changed their spending
habits.
Why are people boycotting Nestle?
Nestle is facing a week-long boycott starting March 21st due to
controversies surrounding its business practices. This boycott is part of a
larger series targeting companies perceived as rolling back diversity, equity,
and inclusion programs.
What products does Nestlé own?
• Acqua Panna mineral water
• Bear Brand milk drinks
• Boost nutritional drinks
• Carnation dessert sauces, drinks and powders
• Cheerios cereal
• DiGiorno frozen pizza
• Gerber baby food
• Hot Pockets snacks
• Häagen-Dazs ice cream
• KitKat candy
• La Vie mineral water
• Lean Cuisine meals
• Purina pet food
• Sanpellegrino water
• Starbucks Coffee at Home products
Financial analysts say it takes 180 days to impact a business.
If you can, boycott the list for 180
days.
Vote with your wallet
American’s purchasing power is enormous
Goods Unite Us is a resist tool - app available.
Goods Unite Us provides information on how companies and brands use your money for political donations.
Make sure you are not making purchases to companies and brands that
use your money to support issue you may not agree with.
National
On Thursday Trump signed an executive order to shut down the
Department of Education, following Project 2025’s blueprint.
Dismantling the Department of Education is a tactic to destroy democracy.
Every tyranny throughout history first steps is to destroy education. Why,
because to have a democracy the masses need to be educated, and not
because they are balancing the budget.
If you are a parent with a child in public schools, the loss is devastating.
1) 50% of educators will lose their jobs.
2) Special needs programs will be cut.
3) Title1 Programs will end. - Title 1 schools are institutions
that receive federal funding to assist students from low-income families.
This funding aims to bridge educational achievement gaps and provide a
high-quality education to disadvantaged students.
Spokane area schools receive nearly 20% of their funding from Federal
Programs
Please contact your Washington State Senators and your CD05
Representative and share your concerns:
Michael Baumgartner CD05 House Representative
Spokane- 509-353-2374
DC- (202) 225-2006
https://baumgartner.house.gov/contact
Patty Murray
Olympia - (360) 205-2878
DC - (202) 224-2621
senator_murray@murray.senate.gov
Maria Cantwell
Seattle: (206) 220-6400
Olympia (202) 224-3441
https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form
Senator Patty Murray statement on Trump’s efforts to dismantle the
Department of Education.
Patty Murray needs our support.
Please contact Senator Murray’s office to support her actions by thanking her
for her work and encouraging her fight for all Washingtonians
Five Minutes of Activism Every DAY!
Use 5Calls to make your daily calls to your congressional members every
day. https://5Calls.org
5Calls makes it easy. Phone numbers and scripts are available on every
issue and at your fingertips.
Our voices are being heard, it may not seem like it’s working but it is! Keep
up the good work.
Phone shy?
Try Resistbot and text your messages to congress.
Taking Care
Spokane Indivisible agrees with Robert Reich as he writes:
“I know how hard it is to keep up your strength and determination in light of
the daily onslaught from Trump, Musk, and their horrendous regime.
…It’s devastating and depressing to witness their attempts to intimidate
lawyers, law firms, universities, the media, and every other institution of
civil society.
…Thank you for hanging in there, nonetheless — protecting those who are
most vulnerable, appearing at political town halls and demanding that
Republicans be held accountable, demanding that Democrats speak out.
…It’s also critical in these perilous times to know that each of us is not
alone — to feel the strength and conviction from being part of a community
that cares deeply about social justice, democracy, and the rule of law.
…And it’s important to speak out forcefully against Trump’s and Musk’s
cruelty and injustices. We cannot wait for the Democratic Party or its
leaders to speak out.
…Thank you for your activism. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for
keeping the flame alive.
Because of you, we will prevail.”
You can find Robert Reich’s full article “A Thank You in This Troubled Time” on Substack
Thank you for all you do to help save our democracy
Breathe. Resist. Rest. Repeat.
In solidarity
Sami
Spokane Indivisible Team
I’m an educator. We get the inside information. Not everything you read or watch is accurate.
I believe there is an incorrect statistic in the section about the Department of Education. I don't think 50% of educators are going to lose their jobs, it should be 50% of employees at the department may lose their jobs. I couldn't anywhere a firm number of educators that might lose their job because of the cuts.