You know that part in the movie where it seems like everything is happening all at once and the world is in chaos—right before the heroes roar up, defeat the villains, and save the world? This is what it feels like to live that. Buckle up—there’s a lot of progress to cover this week. As …
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Karen Collins is everywhere. She’s on an I-35 overpass holding a “Repeal and Replace Ted Cruz Banner” (copies of which she has sent to activists all around Texas). She’s counter-protesting Nazis. She’s attending civil-disobedience workshops. She’s registering voters at candidate forums. She’s blockwalking. She’s organizing in the Indivisible Rosedale Huddle. Karen is also the subject …
Take Action Stop Trump’s War Cabinet Mike Pompeo’s confirmation hearing for Secretary of State will likely happen on April 12. Call Sens. Cruz and Cornyn this week and tell them that they must say no to Pompeo! Thank Rep. Doggett for Opposing Trump’s Border Militarization Last week, Trump filed a “Title 32” request to send …
Fallout continues after Sinclair Broadcasting’s “must-read” propaganda distributed to its news anchors became public. (If you haven’t seen this disturbing mashup of dozens of anchors reading the exact same text like animatronic puppets, it’s must-watch.) Sinclair failed to offer a convincing defense for its brainwashing attempts, and now former employees are speaking out. Sinclair is seeking regulatory approval for a $3.9 …
Susan "George" Schorn is active with TX21 Indivisible and Indivisible Austin. She leads workshops on protest safety and verbal self-defense, and is honing her skills as a prankster in the LOLt-right Marching Band aka "Clowns for Truth." How and when did you become an activist? Born that way. As the youngest of five, you develop …
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Take Action Town Hall for Our Lives Last week Parkland student David Hogg called for town halls on gun safety in every Congressional district next weekend. We are fortunate to have at least one member of Congress in the Austin area (so far) who has answered the call—Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-35). Many groups, including student-led …
Thanks to Indivisible East Bay for their ongoing work focused on the federal judiciary. They have researched and prepared many calls-to-action, including this one, to push back on Trump's extremist judicial nominees. Background: Matthew Kacsmaryk has been nominated for a judgeship in federal district court (Northern District of Texas). He is now a lawyer for …
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, the younger generation continues to lead the charge for gun reform. In Wisconsin, a group of high school students marched 50 miles to Paul Ryan’s hometown to call him out on his repeated blocking of sensible gun legislation. The New England Patriots loaded some of the Parkland students their team jet to …
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This post will be updated as details emerge. View this event on Facebook SAVE THE DATE: Town Hall for Our Lives. Sunday, April 8th 2-5 p.m. William B. Travis High School 1211 E. Oltorf St, Austin, Texas 78704 Save the date! All area Members of Congress and candidates are invited to participate in a town …
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Ted Cruz is campaigning in some unusual Texas locales. The Mailroom in Austin? La Hacienda Scenic Loop in San Antonio? Some genius on Facebook speculated that it might be because he needs to stay close to the general aviation airports where he's landing his private plane. We followed up and...they're right. See the events and …
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