On Thursday, January 24, we hosted a briefing with Laura Guerra-Cardus from Children’s Defense Fund-Texas and the Cover Texas Now coalition to hear about a host of healthcare issues at the #txlege. If you want to catch up on these issues, the slides and video of the presentation are available. We’re planning a mid-session catch-up …
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We’re co-hosting an anti-racist direct action training with a bunch of great Austin organizations, to better prepare ourselves for our work in countering both the Trump agenda and white supremacy. Together we can make Austin a more racially just city, together we can demand racial justice in our country—together we will win. Check out the …
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We’re excited to host a session on protest safety and verbal assertiveness led by trainer Susan “George” Schorn. Space is limited. Please RSVP on Action Network. We’ll cover: Grounding and emotional self-regulation techniques for public speaking/civic conflict situations De-escalation and other group safety skills Tactical nonviolence planning essentials How to take control of a conversation (being …
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Location: South Austin — please register to see details. For new activists and seasoned members of the Resistance alike. Join us for a discussion of the Indivisible movement, which has its roots in Austin. At this free, one-hour workshop you’ll learn: How Indivisible started, and where we go from here How we use Austin’s six …
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For decades now, conservative Republicans have acted as though they have a lock on the veteran vote. For much of that time, moderates and Democrats have quietly ceded outreach to the other side. Have you ever thought of why? There is a lot of misinformation about the US military and veterans. You may have experienced …
For new activists and seasoned members of the Resistance alike. Join us for a discussion of the Indivisible movement, which has its roots in Austin. At this free, one-hour workshop you’ll learn: How Indivisible started, and where we go from here How we use Austin’s six gerrymandered congressional districts to our advantage How we have …
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Instructor: Noah Masterson, Indivisible Austin co-founder and Board Vice President New to the Indivisible movement? Ready to #Resist Trump but aren’t sure how to get started? Join this basic training on what Indivisible is all about. You’ll learn: How to adopt Tea Party tactics for progressive change How we use Austin’s six gerrymandered congressional districts …
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June 9, 2017 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin 4700 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756 Instructor: Noah Masterson, Indivisible Austin co-founder and Board Vice President New to the Indivisible movement? Ready to #Resist Trump but aren’t sure how to get started? Join this basic training on what Indivisible is all about. …
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On Wednesday, May 3, TX21 Indivisible is excited to host a session on protest safety and verbal assertiveness led by Susan Schorn. The workshop will take place from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at the Manchaca Road Branch library, 5500 Manchaca Rd., Austin TX 78745. We’ll cover: Grounding and emotional self-regulation techniques for public speaking/civic conflict situations De-escalation …
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Start: May 06, 2017 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Yarborough Library • 2200 Hancock Dr., Austin, TX 78756 The work you’re doing is at the forefront in the fight to resist authoritarianism and defend democracy! Talking to the media is an important part of our work as activists–but it can be nerve-racking and intimidating. Let’s …
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