Take Action Tuesday
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Why should I go to a rally?
Power belongs to the people.
America has no kings. This country does not belong to rulers or billionaires. It belongs to us and we will protect it.
We reject authoritarian rule.
Abducting immigrants, deploying troops in our streets, silencing voters, defying courts. This is a dictatorship in action, and together we reject it.
We’re here to stay.
We’ll keep growing, keep building, keep rejecting the attacks on our communities. We’re energized and we’re only getting stronger.
The movement is growing.
Every time the current President escalates his repression, the No Kings movement grows stronger, proof that the people will not back down.
The No Kings rallies have been two of the top five largest protests in US history. We anticipate that this could be the largest ever. Already over 2,800 rallies are registered across the country and the world.
Join US - Be a part of history.
Register here
If you would like a flyer to encourage your friends, family and neighbors to attend, you’ll find one here
Five Actions Plain and Simple
Call - Call to demand a stop to the unconstitutional and unwanted war with Iran. Call your representative (Huizenga (202) 225-4401 or Scholten (202)225-3831) and Senators (Peters (202) 224-6221, Slotkin (202) 224-4822) or use 5calls.org
Attend Today! - West MI Monthly meeting is today, Tuesday, March 17, 4:30-7:30 pm, at our usual spot, the Grandville library. This meeting is extended because we will be holding a poster-making event to prepare for NoKings 3.0. Register here
Register Today! - Register as a Michigan Democratic Party member to be able to vote at the April 19th convention in Detroit. Party members vote for important roles: Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Supreme Court and more. More info here. We can go to the convention via bus with Dems or other groups from our area. Contact Jennie or westmiindivisible@gmail.com if interested in carpooling.
Neighbor 2 neighbor - Hard to know which neighbors are people to contact? No problem. Sign in to Neighbor to Neighbor and you will be provided with a list of ten neighbors near your home who have voted blue in the recent elections. Introduce yourself or put a No Kings informational flyer in their newspaper box(not mailbox) so they can join us! Great way to get to know more like-minded people in your neighborhood. Registration and more information here.
Attend - Safety Training for No Kings Rally - It is critical we have as many people in our group as possible trained for safety and deescalation for the No Kings rally. Our in person training will be Saturday, March 21 at 9:30 at Grandville public library. These skills are good for everyone to know. Register here.
Upcoming and Continuing Events
Know Your Rights: Protest Rights and Safety Practices Training - Grab a coffee and attend either of these virtual trainings presented by the ACLU on March 18 at 8:00 pm or 23 at 6:00 pm. Register here.
Defend Democracy Book Club - March 19, 5:30. Book - On Tyranny
Register here
West Mi After Hours Virtual monthly meeting - Join our very first virtual monthly meeting! Our very own John M. will host a recap of our monthly in person meeting, along with time for questions, sharing and connecting with other like-minded people. Google meet on March 19, 8:00 pm Register here
Bridge Rally- Friday, March 20, 4:00-5:00, at Fuller over 1-96. Bring your signs (or we always have extras) and probably warm clothes!
Protest against ICE action in Grand Rapids and around the state Join us on Saturday, March 21, 3 - 4:00. Gerald R. Ford Airport and park at Wendy’s. This protest is every other Saturday.
Write your local elected official about your concerns about ICE. Here are some suggestions and contact information.
Future West MI Monthly Meeting Schedule- Our spring schedule is all set and ready to go:
Tuesday, April 21, 4:30-6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 19, 4:30-6:00 pm
Coalition Corner - For Our Future MI is an organization committed to seeing real progressive change in Michigan. Ask Megan S. about current volunteer and educational opportunities or sign up for information here.
West MI Response to ICE Training-Our next training is scheduled for Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 pm. We are building a team to respond to ICE activity in the West MI Indivisible area. Attendees will learn a brief history of ICE and its local context, be trained on how to provide emergency and ongoing support to families affected by ICE, and safely patrol and document ICE presence. Please register with your full name. You must bring a photo ID with you to check in to the training. You will receive an email 24 hours in advance of the training with specific location details.
Please register here.
Immigrant Neighbors Update
For the last six months, West MI Indivisible has provided varying levels of support for 10 immigrant families who had someone taken by ICE. These 10 families have a total of 50 people. We have raised money for rent, utilities, food, clothing, and household necessities, donated Christmas gifts, provided emotional support, answered questions, and made connections with each family. Here are a couple of messages we received from our families:
“Thank you very much. I am happy to see you again. You’re going to
make me cry. No one else had told me this so I really appreciate you,
despite not knowing me well, having confidence in me.” M.
“Nobody has ever been this kind to us. Thank you.” C.
Some of the families no longer need our help and have gotten back on their feet. And there are others who still need our support.
If you are able to make a donation, please see the Venmo information below. Ann is our designated person who has experience in this area, and along with Chris, ensures that all funds are used appropriately to support our families.
Local Elections Matter
School Board Report - Thank you to our 10 West MI Indivisible members who showed up on very short notice to the Jenison School Board meeting. There is community discussion about what curriculum should be taught in the classrooms in Jenison. Our presence at the meeting sent a message that the members of the community want our students to receive factual information and not neutral information. We learned the superintendent and board members were very aware of our presence. Showing up matters, so thank you to the West MI Indivisible Jenison 10! The next school board meeting is April 20.
There will be three seats up for election in Jenison. This election will be a critical one for Jenison schools. Currently the board is somewhat evenly divided between perspectives. Let’s make our West MI voices be heard and represented! Consider running for the school board. Contact Jennie or westmiindivisible@gmail.com for further details.
Here are the area school board meeting dates: Grandville Schools, Byron Center Schools, Jenison Schools, Hudsonville Schools A good question to ask is, “What’s their plan if ICE comes to the schools?” and other sensitive locations in our communities. Please send any notes of interest to westmiindivisible@gmail.com
County Reporters - Are you able to report county political information to our group? Can you attend meetings, read newsletters Kent County or Ottawa County and report back to our group? Contact Jennie or westmiindivisible@gmail.com
Asks
Books for our West MI Lending library - We are going to have a lending library! Bring any books you have to donate that fit the themes of our group: Politics, cultural education, immigration, etc. Thanks Deb for now being our librarian! Our library is going to open at our April Monthly meeting!
Postcard parties - Anyone interested in helping to set up postcard writing events for our group? Come on, let’s have some fun and get out our frustrations, one postcard at a time!
Any ideas or events West MI should know about? Contact Jennie, Ann or westmiindivisible@gmail.com
West MI Indivisible always welcomes volunteers! Big or small, your efforts make a difference. E-mail us at westmiindivisible@gmail.com to get involved or ask any questions.
Our Democracy needs us!
“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.
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