April 05, 2025
April 04, 2025
Prepare to Protest
Protest Safety: Digital Security Checklist
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest.
However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights.
Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
Protest Song for April 5
Queen - We Will Rock You (Official Video)
Sing it to donald!
Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking your can all over the place, singin'
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you
Buddy, you're a young man, hard man
Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Waving your banner all over the place
We will, we will rock you, sing it
We will, we will rock you
Buddy, you're an old man, poor man
Pleading with your eyes, gonna make you some peace someday
You got mud on your face, big disgrace
Somebody better put you back into your place
We will, we will take you down, sing it!
We will, we will take you down, everybody!
We will, we will take you down!
We will, we will take you down!
I hope it's okay, Queen that I changed the last words of your song for tomorrow. Peace, brothers!
Fertilizer Resident Drops Another Shit Bomb & then Goes to Play Golf
Trump justified the tariffs by declaring that the U.S. is in the midst of a national emergency,
but this afternoon he left the White House for a long weekend in Florida, where his private Doral resort outside of Miami is holding the first domestic golf tournament of the season of LIV Golf,
which is financed by the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia.
More evidence that he really is the Fertilizer Resident!
Of the People, By the People, STOLEN FROM the people
This IS a coup of Our Democracy
Authoritarianism is HERE!!!!
It really is happening!
And only we can stop it.
There is no hero.
The congress can't do it.
The judiciary can't do it.
It is UP TO US!!!
Democracy is NOT a spectator sport.
Every one of us must contribute to save our democracy!
Not tomorrow, NOW!!!!
You, alone, can't do it.
I, alone, can't do it.
But we, together, ARE doing it!
Some hit the streets, some make phone calls, some make signs, some attend townhalls, some organize, some write and speak...
Every contribution matters!
I am honored to stand with you all!
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Tomorrow, we take to the streets.
April 5th: The People's Movement is Rising
April 5th will be largest nationwide protest since Trump's second inauguration - The People's Veto.
More than a quarter-million Americans have already signed up to take action, rejecting the billionaire-backed hostile government takeover and demanding the restoration of democracy.
This is our moment. Find a protest near you or join us in Washington D.C.
Can't make it in person? Take action from home:
Call your representatives with 5 calls.
Check out our other organizer resources.
Spread the word - talk to friends, family, and neighbors about what's at stake.
They Can NOT Steal Your Hope
They are trying to steal your hope.
A people without hope is
a people who will surrender.
But, no one can steal your hope.
Your hope is yours to keep, or give up.
Even if you can only find one reason to hope,
like your loved ones,
hold on to that hope with all your might.
Let hope steal your heart,
square your shoulders,
take the lead from your feet,
and give you direction and purpose.
Hope is like that, you know.
April 03, 2025
He Really IS the Fertilizer Resident!!!
I just had a revelation!
trump is right when he says he is the fertilizer president!
He, indeed, IS the fertilizer president.
And this is how it goes...
His shit is so rich and copious that it is falling EVERYWHERE!
Fertilizer is vital for bountiful gardens, and his rich shit is fecund!
His shit is single-handedly creating, feeding and nurturing
the most powerful and rapidly-growing social movement
since the first American Revolution!
We are standing up.
We are standing by each other.
We are joining hands.
We are fighting.
Fertilizer Resident,
you have just fertilized the seeds
of your own demise...and we are coming.
The Tariff Tax
Anyone Got an Extra $300,000 Laying Around?
The Impact - “Never before has an hour of Presidential rhetoric cost so many people so much,” former treasury secretary Lawrence Summers posted. “The best estimate of the loss from tariff policy is now [close] to $30 trillion or $300,000 per family of four.” “The Trump Tariff Tax is the largest peacetime tax hike in U.S. history,” posted former vice president Mike Pence.
The Lies - Economist Paul Krugman points out that the European Union places tariffs of less than 3% on average on U.S. goods, while Trump maintained its tariffs are 39%.
A Fact - economists agree that tariffs are a tax on consumers and will raise inflation and slow down growth
Another Fact - Trump did NOT put tariffs on Russia 
Paul Krugman ends with, 'If you had any hopes that Trump would step back from the brink, this announcement, between the very high tariff rates and the complete falsehoods about what other countries do, should kill them.'
Stock markets plunge as China announces retaliatory 34% tariffs on US goods – business live
Global trade war escalates as Beijing hits back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goods
IMF warns of ‘significant risk’ to global economy from Trump tariffs as markets slide
Global markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5tn off Wall Street
Analysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economists
April 02, 2025
Stop the SAVE Act!
Indivisible Oregon
Vote "NO" on the SAVE ACT: Prevent the MAGA regime from silencing voters.
Political parties court your vote; authoritarian regimes prevent you from voting altogether. With Trump’s unconstitutional Executive Order and the SAVE Act, the MAGA regime’s rewriting the voting eligibility rules to silence the voices of veterans, seniors, students, working families, and communities of color because they don’t want us to have a say in decisions affecting our lives. We cannot let this happen.
CLICK HERE for more info, scripts, and contact info for our Members of Congress. Five minutes from each of us adds up to a LOT of influence.
The FDA is Finished
‘Bloodbath’: Shock as Trump Fires Thousands at HHS Amid Measles and Bird Flu Outbreaks
The United States is reportedly on pace for its worst year of measles infections this century, with 483 confirmed measles cases across 20 states.
At the same time, 70 human cases of bird flu have been identified in 13 states.
As these outbreaks of potentially deadly diseases escalate, with no clear resolution in sight, the Trump administration has begun the process of firing an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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HHS fires entire staff of program that helps low-income people afford heat and air conditioning
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HHS firings undermine federal government’s ability to care for vulnerable Americans------------------------------
The Limits of Tyranny
The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.
This quote conveys the idea that
the power of oppression is not absolute
but rather contingent on the tolerance
and endurance of the oppressed.
It encapsulates a profound truth
about the dynamics of power,
resistance, and the human spirit.
At its core, this statement asserts that
oppressive regimes, rulers, or individuals
can only exert control and maintain their dominance
as long as those subjected to their tyranny choose to endure it.
Wisconsin Shows the Limits of Tyranny!!!!
After winning, Susan Crawford read,
“Democracy just cannot flourish amid fear. Liberty cannot bloom amid hate. Justice cannot take root amid rage. America must get to work. In the chill climate in which we live, we must go against the prevailing wind.
We must dissent from the indifference. We must dissent from the apathy. We must dissent from the fear, the hatred and the mistrust. We must dissent from a nation that has buried its head in the sand, waiting in vain for the needs of its poor, its elderly, and its sick to disappear and just blow away. We must dissent from a government that has left its young without jobs, education or hope. We must dissent from the poverty of vision and the absence of moral leadership.
We must dissent because America can do better, because America has no choice but to do better.”
Thurgood Marshall
Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court of the United States
from October 1967 until October 1991
So How Do We Win Against Predators & Oligarchs?
Here's an example...how we won Wisconsin.
So how did we overcome Trump’s minions and Musk’s millions? By organizing everyday people all across Wisconsin to show up and be heard.
We won because Indivisibles and grassroots organizers -- from folks on the ground in every corner of Wisconsin, to virtual volunteers across the country -- did the work. Here’s some of what our local chapters, allies, and Indivisibles nationwide (like you!) did together:
| 📫 | SENT OVER 14,000 POSTCARDS to Wisconsin voters and 25,800 LETTERS through our partnership with Vote Forward |
| 🚪 | KNOCKED ON 2,757 DOORS via our Neighbor2Neighbor program and many more through traditional canvasses to speak face-to-face with voters about the importance of the Supreme Court election |
| ☎️ | MADE 379,455 PHONE CALLS to help Wisconsin voters make a plan to vote for Susan Crawford |
| 📱 | SENT 250,000+ TEXT MESSAGES to remind voters about the upcoming election |
| 🤑 | DONATED OVER 4,000 TIMES to fund the infrastructure and organizing needed to overcome Musk’s millions |
That is democracy in action!!
That is the people standing up!
If you’re ready to make yourself heard and hand Musk another L,
Keep Protests Peaceful...and Safe
trump and his minions are WATCHING for opportunities to crush us.
They are waiting for violence during our protests so they have justification to unleash violence against us.
So, on April 5th,
Do NOT give them that opportunity.
Do NOT engage in any kind of violence.
Report any kind of violence to key people in the protest.
Learn how to keep yourself and others safe.
MOVE ON: Hands Off & De-escalation training
Here are a few ideas.
PROTEST SAFETY TIPS:
Preparations
Research any protest or march you plan to attend for guidelines for the event, i.e. rules, date and times, parking, etc.
Go with someone, never alone and tell your family or friends where you will be and when.
Carry water with you, both for hydration and for rinsing eyes, nose, mouth should they use pepper spray.
Carry a bag, clear is recommended, to bring snacks, nuts, extra water, band aids and meds if needed.
Legal Protection
Turn off fingerprint and facial recognition settings on your phone.
Turn your phone off/power down so that if arrested, you have to type in a passcode to open it. They cannot force you to open your phone or give them a passcode.
Write the numbers of an emergency contact and emergency legal counsel on your arm in permanent marker. Memorize important phone numbers for contact purposes.
Dress Appropriately
Check the weather forecast and wear layers.
For identification purposes, wear simple clothing, keep easily identifiable tattoos or scars covered to reduce your chance of being identified.
Long sleeves and pants, gloves, and goggles can also help protect your skin and eyes in the event that you’re faced with tear gas or rubber bullets.
Wear glasses instead of contact lenses, since the latter can trap pepper spray in your eye.
Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes for marching and moving away from the crowd quickly, if necessary.
Protect People of Color
People of color are more likely to be directly and negatively impacted by the issues at hand during a protest, so it’s the responsibility of white protesters to act as allies for anyone in need of assistance.
Opposition & Counter-Protesting
Protests have the potential to become unsafe quickly. Opposition can range from drive-by hecklers to white supremacists looking to incite violence to intentional police brutality. With tensions high, stay aware—take notice of those around you and how they’re behaving.
Avoid engaging with counter protesters, who are often the source of escalation.
Know Your Location
Keep an eye on the exits, should you need to leave quickly.
Document police actions.
You have the right to photograph or videotape police actions, even if officers ask you to stop doing so. While police can order the dispersal of a protest, they should only do so as a last resort if the crowd poses a threat. If you are ordered to disperse and do not, you risk arrest.
If you are arrested,
Legally, you must be told why you’re being detained and be given access to a lawyer and your family via phone. (The National Lawyers Guild has a guide on what to say—or not to say—to law enforcement for both citizens and noncitizens.)
While in custody, they may tell you to call a friend or family member which means you have to open your phone. Don't do it. They can grab it while it's open.
Don't Show Photos of Other Protesters
After the protest, do not post photos of the protest of anyone but yourself. Posting photos of others contributes to identification.
If Protesting is NOT for You
If you’re unable to be out in the streets yourself, you can donate supplies, like hand sanitizer and bottles of water, directly to organizers. Or consider making a financial contribution to local bail funds or organizations like the ACLU that are working to protect your First Amendment rights.
This is a Moral Moment
This is a Moral Moment
It is not left or right.
It is right or wrong.
Cause good trouble.
Senator Cory Booker
Stand up, in any way you can.
Stand up to the vile, malignant people who are trying to destroy us!
Stand up to the vile, malignant people who are trying to destroy us!
Stand up for all we hold priceless, for those we love, for the future of our children.
Stand with us, the people.
April 01, 2025
Hands Off Protests April 5th Nationwide
Join Us to Stand Up to the Regime for Our Democracy
Find and join one of the thousand+ protests taking place this coming Saturday.
Remember to demonstrate to the Regime What
Nonviolent Civil Resistance Looks Like.
Safety and De-escalation Training - Wednesday, April 2nd at 5PM PDT for a training to learn best practices to ensure your event is safe and welcoming for all attendees. Register here.
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and enjoy this cute little song
April 1 Joke & Reality
Robert Reich sent an email this morning, stating that trump had gotten rid of the 31st day of every month. The old 31st days would now be 'trump Days', wherein we need to express gratitude for him.
I did fall for the joke, and am sufficiently red-faced!
In a later email, he said, 'Apologies for my lame attempt at humor this morning. (As several of you pointed out, it was all too plausible. Trump and Musk have blurred the line between humor and catastrophe.)'
Now here is what is really happening...
and he wants a Nobel Prize!!!
And trump is letting everyone know that he will have a third term in office,
despite the 22nd Amendment which prohibits a person from being elected U.S. president more than twice.
After telling NBC News that he's "not joking" about the possibility and that there are "methods" that would allow him to serve a third time, Trump declined to confirm to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he's planning to leave the White House after his second term ends on Jan. 20, 2029.
Robert, your April 1st joke was too close to our reality. Now that is scary!
I Stand By You, My Sisters & Brothers
More than half of American adults have less than $500 in savings
Any of the stressors created by the regime
will, not can, WILL
push them over the edge...
into starvation, homelessness,
illness from which there is no reprieve,
death.
will, not can, WILL
push them over the edge...
into starvation, homelessness,
illness from which there is no reprieve,
death.
And, the regime doesn't care!!!
The regime doesn't care!!!
They continue destroying our country,
STEALING everything from us all.
They don't care red or blue, north or south.
They are STEALING everything from ALL of us!!!
They continue destroying our country,
STEALING everything from us all.
They don't care red or blue, north or south.
They are STEALING everything from ALL of us!!!
oh my god, oh my god...
Another Hero Has the Courage to Speak
Democratic senator Cory Booker holds marathon speech to highlight 'recklessness' of Trump policies
Booker Standing - 25 hours and 4 minutes!!!
He started, 'I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able. I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our nation is in crisis.'
He went on:
'In just 71 days, the president of the United States has inflicted so much harm on Americans’ safety, financial stability, the core foundations of our democracy and even our aspirations as a people for – from our highest offices – a sense of common decency.'
'These are not normal times in America,
and they should not be treated as such.'
and they should not be treated as such.'
They Are Ready to Reap the Benefits of the Full Scale Destruction of Our Country
GOP heads into key stretch for ambitious Trump tax cut plan
Republicans on Capitol Hill are staring down a key three-week stretch in their effort to enact President Trump’s ambitious tax agenda...
...the current tax rates could be extended into the future indefinitely without adding to the deficit. The 2017 tax cuts are set to expire at the end of the year, and under the current scoring system, they would cost roughly $4.5 trillion over the next decade — the figure laid out in the House-passed budget resolution.
ALL THE DEVASTATION THEY
HAVE CREATED FOR ALL OF US
LEADS TO ONE THING...
A TAX CUT FOR THE RICH
AND IT IS HAPPENING NOW.
rural hospitalselders in nursing homesfarmers & tradespeoplepeople dependent on medication for lifethe hungrysick childrenpeople with disabilitieschildren who want to learnpeople who can't live on just one jobpeople who dedicated their lives to protect usEVERYONE!!!
And While the Right Hand Steals from Us the Silencing Americans Act is on the Floor
A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration.
Here are 8 things to know
This is being pushed in congress right now.
It's purpose is to disenfranchise millions of people, i.e., taking away our voice in this democracy.
YOU may be on the list...
Under Trump, the Justice Department
is stepping away from some voting rights cases
This week, we expect the House to vote on H.R. 22 -- one of the biggest threats to voting rights we’ve seen in a generation. You may know this bill as the “SAVE Act” but we are calling it by a more accurate title -- the “Silencing Americans Act.” The bill requires voters to show proof of citizenship documents that match their current legal name -- something tens of millions of Americans simply don’t have. It’d cause massive challenges for married women and trans and nonbinary people who’ve changed their names, and disproportionately impact people of color. Visit our website for more information on this bill and Trump’s related Executive Order.
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