Take Action Tuesday, April 29 - May 5
Actions and Information
Pushing back doesn’t always work.
Not pushing back never works.
But sometimes when you push back, you win.
- Rachel Maddow, 4-25-25
Actions and Information for this week:
Protest - Unwelcome Trump - This person is coming to our state this week, Tuesday April 29, 4:00 pm. Short notice but we can do this! Notify your family and friends on the east side of the state. Register for protest here: Unwelcome Trump
Contact westmiindivisible@gmail.com if interested in carpooling.
Protest to Protect Social Security - Our highest priority issue at our group meeting last week was fighting for our Social Security and other Social Safety Net programs. Join us at the social security office on Wednesday, April 30, 12 noon, 3045 Knapp St. NE, GR. Let’s have people from our group attend this protest every week! Divide the weeks amongst our new West MI friends. Take a photo and submit to our BlueSky media specialist at: westmi.indivisible.social@gmail.com
Attend the ACLU Virtual Townhall - ACLU of Michigan is having a virtual statewide town hall on Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00 pm to share how we’ve resisted the Trump regime for the past 100 days and how you can fight back. Register here: 100 Days of Resistance
Protest - May Day Strong protest Thursday, May 1, 4:00 pm Clemente Park: Upcoming actions to practice solidarity with immigrants in Grand Rapid | Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy
Call - our Senators again to demand that they oppose the SAVE ACT and protect voting rights for all. Call our Senators and representatives and demand that Abrego Garcia is returned home. We must ensure that violations of due process do not go unchallenged. Use 5 calls app: 5 Calls
NEWS - from our teams:
Federal:
Next Indivisible National Rally - Saturday June 14th is a possible date for the next protest rally to be organized by National Indivisible. This is not a confirmed date. But it’s being considered because it’s Flag Day and also happens to be Donald Trump’s birthday when he is tentatively planning a military parade in Washington D.C.
National Indivisible needs feedback from us on how to make this event even more successful than the last. Let us know what you think, and we’ll pass the comments on to the national team.
Questions for everyone:
How do we bring independents and non-voting folks to join our movement? (89 million Americans did not vote in November 2024)
What supplies do you need to help promote the next national rally to our local community, family, friends, neighbors, anyone and everyone? Would yard signs help? Flyers with social media, QR codes? Any other ideas?
Email westmiindivisible@gmail.com to share your ideas and we’ll pass your comments on to the national team.
State:
Spread the word - Do not sign this petition! - Our Board of Canvassers in Michigan has approved a petition drive by the Committee to Protect Voters’ Rights (also known as “Prove It Michigan”) to gather signatures for a proof of citizenship amendment on the ballot in November 2026. If successful, this would add additional proof of citizenship requirements for voters to the Michigan Constitution and require documentation for name changes including marriage. This committee has 180 days to gather 450,000 signatures, so it’s urgent that we get the word out to everyone we know (friends, family, coworkers, social media).
Local:
Microresistance - Continue Boycotting Target for eliminating DEI measures. Eat at a local restaurant that supports the people that our government is currently trying to deport and make disappear (ex., Los Ranchos, Tacos el Cunado, Lalo’s Mexican Grill and Bar).
Ongoing Actions:
Bridge Takeover Protest (IGGR-sponsored event). Friday May 2, 4:30-6:00 pm, Hall St. Bridge over US 131.
Call GVSU to support their DEI programs:
President Mantella –
(616) 331-2100 and email president@gvsu.edu
Dr. Bernal, Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff to President –
(616) 331-2100 and email bernalie@gvsu.edu
Office of Inclusion and Equity –
(616) 331-3296 and email inclusion@gvsu.edu
Indivisible – National Zoom Call Thursday May 1st, 3:00 pm: What’s the Plan? A Weekly Discussion with Indivisible’s Co-Founders · Indivisible
Protest for Progress - GR Trans Foundation: ✔️Weekly Protest for Trans Rights - Grand Rapids Trans Foundation - Sundays, 1:00 pm. Monument Park, 3 Fulton Street Grand Rapids, 49503.
Upcoming Events:
Coffee and Whine - May 7, 9:30 am. Register here: Coffee & Whine - May 7th
No Kings virtual event - May 9, 4:00-5:30 pm. Heather Cox Richardson and others. Register here: No Kings Virtual Event
May West MI Indivisible monthly meeting - May 13, 3:00 pm. West MI Indivisible May 13 meeting
May Book Club - May 19, 7:00 pm, Georgetown Public Library. The Small and the Mighty Book Discussion West MI Indivisible · Mobilize
Indivisible National Rally - Tentatively June 14. Watch for details.
"By actively engaging in peaceful protests, raising awareness, and exercising our democratic rights, we can create meaningful change and ensure that oppressive forces do not thrive.” - from BookKey, 30 Best On Tyranny quotes.
