Action Items: Week of July 27, 2025
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This Week’s Newsletter Contains…
Top 5 Things You Can Do This Week
IGGR Events
Events from Other Organizations
Michigan Updates
Social Media Channels, Volunteer, Donate
Top 5 Things YOU Can Do This Week
As usual, there’s lots to call about, choose what interests you most or use the Five Calls App. And pace yourself! You don’t need to do all the things in one day -- make a few calls each day, participate in one or two protests a week that speak to you, do whatever you can. We fight for democracy one action at a time.
Call Senators Peters 202.224.6221 and Slotkin 202.224.4822 (see Resources for You for more contact info)
Thank you for voting NO to advance the nomination of Emil Bove, who should not be given a lifetime judicial appointment. Vote NO on confirming him.
Support S.3494 (Ban Congressional Stock Trading) to ban people in both congressional houses and their families from trading in the stock market, thereby eliminating their ability to use insider information from the legislative process.
Oppose Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s select subcommittee intended to investigate the January 6 Committee that investigated Trump’s role in the January 6 insurrection. Rep. Loudermilk told CNN that the subcommittee is a result of Trump’s request.
Oppose the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to repeal the scientific findings that greenhouse gas emissions are a threat to human life. E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change.
Oppose the removal of signs in National Parks and Monuments that are deemed by the Department of Interior to be critical of the United States pursuant to Executive Order 14253, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” Examples include signs at Cape Hatteras that say sea levels are rising because of climate change and signs at Castillo De San Marcos National Monument that tell about the history of imprisonment of indigenous people at the Monument.
Demand that the tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance be renewed.
Stand up to the Administration’s policy of mass deportations and masked abductions by ICE agents. Giant bugs, heat and a hospital visit: Inside Alligator Alcatraz’s first days. And call those detention centers what they are: concentration camps.
Oppose and obstruct all of Trump nominees and all legislation proposed by the GOP.
Call Representative Scholten, 202.225.3831 or Moolenaar 202.225.3561
Very disappointed by your voted YES on the GENIUS Act which is in effect approval for the crypto industry, specifically stablecoins. The GENIUS Act was introduced and supported by Republicans and Trump supported it too. Shouldn’t that have been enough for you to oppose it? 5 Things to Know as the GENIUS Act Becomes Law
Express outrage that House Speaker Johnson is shutting down the House to avoid a vote to release the Epstein files.
Support HR 3779, the Stock Act 2.0, which would ban congressional members and their families from trading on the stock market, eliminating their use of insider information they have access to in the legislative process.
Oppose Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s select subcommittee intended to investigate the January 6 Committee that investigated Trump’s role in the January 6 insurrection. Rep. Loudermilk told CNN that the subcommittee is a result of Trump’s request.
Oppose the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to repeal the scientific findings that greenhouse gas emissions are a threat to human life. E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change.
Oppose the removal of signs in National Parks and Monuments that are deemed by the Department of Interior to be critical of the United States pursuant to Executive Order 14253, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” Examples include signs at Cape Hatteras that say sea levels are rising because of climate change and signs at Castillo De San Marcos National Monument that tell about the history of imprisonment of indigenous people at the Monument.
Vote No on HR 3898, the Permit Act, which makes it easier for potential polluters to get permits for projects that have potential to pollute waterways. It removes small streams, wetlands and seasonal waterways from any review regarding the potential for pollution. It would limit the EPA’s ability to update pollution standards. It narrows the authority of states and tribes to monitor and control pollution. It is opposed by Clean Water Action and the League of Conservation Voters.
Oppose mass deportations and masked abductions by ICE agents. Giant bugs, heat and a hospital visit: Inside Alligator Alcatraz’s first days. And call those detention centers what they are: concentration camps.
Demand that the tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance be renewed.
Join Indivisible’s One Million Rising initiative. From Indivisible National: The key to stopping any momentum toward authoritarianism isn’t to attack the would-be ruler at the top, but to chip away at the vital institutions and communities that uphold their power, causing the entire house of cards to come tumbling down. This is how we fight back against Trump’s authoritarian takeover -- by identifying our influence with the pillars of support his regime depends upon and convincing them to participate in strategic non-cooperation.
This is the critical moment to build the opposition we need to fight back. It is vital that we recruit, train, and mobilize a critical mass of people now before Trump’s authoritarian regime has fully consolidated power. And that’s what we need you to do.
We are asking you to host a Community Resistance Gathering -- a meeting of a small group of people, who have some relationship to each other, who come together to build their connection, knowledge, and resilience against fighting authoritarianism. Event Host Toolkit.
Watch the first One Million Rising Workshop. Sign up for the second one (“How to Make it Happen”) on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 pm
Participate in Indivisible’s Solidarity in Action initiative. More information here. If nothing else, you should definitely watch the recording of “Messaging for Solidarity - Race Class Narrative, Anat Shenker-Osorio” for great ideas about how to more effectively get your message across (and stop promoting the other team’s).
Call Michigan State Representatives, State Senators, and State Attorney General
Ask your State Representative and Senator (find contact info here) to authorize greater state contributions to the medicaid funds to protect rural hospitals, which depend on Medicaid for reimbursement. Eighteen rural Michigan counties have 40% of their populations dependent on Medicaid. Thirteen rural hospitals dependent on Medicaid funding are likely to close this year. Trump Gets His Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means To Michigan
Thank Attorney General Dana Nessel (517.335.7622 or email miag@michigan.gov) for filing an amici brief in support of lawsuits filed against the U.S. EPA arguing that the EPA cannot withhold funding authorized by Congress in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that would have funded establishing Climate Resilience Hubs that would provide appropriate temperature centers in extreme weather, and food, water and medical supplies in emergencies. Future of climate ‘resilience hubs’ uncertain after Trump cuts
Ask the Attorney General to consider bringing charges against Ted Nugent for carrying a concealed weapon into the Capitol when testifying against the Department of Natural Resources. Game regulators blast Ted Nugent for ‘insulting’ Capitol testimony
Please consider donating to World Central Kitchen
IGGR Events
Wednesday, July 30 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE
Wednesday, July 30 at 8 pm. One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism. Online. A national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we build people power that can’t be ignored. You’re invited to join us—and lead.
Session 2: How to Make it Happen - July 30 This train-the-trainer session is how we get to one million. Learn not just our strategy, but how you can train others and get them on board. You'll host your first community resistance gathering after this session.
Session 3: What Now? - August 13 You'll be onboarded to basic campaign design and learn how to implement it locally as well as get plugged into our next national campaign work
Sign up here. Sponsored by Indivisible National.
Thursday, July 31 at 7 to 9 pm. Safety Marshal Training, Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain NE, Room 109 (Basement). Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids is looking to add safety marshals to their existing safety team and will be conducting a safety marshal training for those people interested in helping with rallies, protests, and marches. No experience is necessary to attend this in-person training. We look forward to you joining our team! Click here to sign up.
Friday, August 1 at 4:30 to 6 pm. Bridge Takeover Protest. Veteran's Memorial Bridge (North Park)--Last one as Food truck Fridays end. Future dates/locations:
August 8 - Fuller Ave over I-196
August 15--Hall Street over US 131
Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 pm Join the Michigan for the Many collaboration to gather signatures for important upcoming ballot proposals for the inaugural Happy Hour Training Session. During this session, you will learn about the three current proposals we’re supporting: Invest in MI Kids, Taking Back Our Power: Michiganders for Money Out of Politics, and Rank MI Vote. You’ll also learn about the regulations surrounding signature gathering and the steps involved in obtaining and returning the petitions. Sign up here. Sponsored by Kent Dems, Indivisible of Greater Grand Rapids, and Distill Social.
Wednesday, August 13 at 6 pm. IGGR Meetup. The Mitten 527 Leonard St NW, GR.
Coming this Fall: In-person IGGR Member Meetings! Mark your calendars and plan on attending our monthly meetings this fall. Mondays at 6:30 pm. September 22, October 27, November 24. Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain NE.
EVENTS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Monday, July 28 at 10 - 11:30 am. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at 4765 44th Street or Wendy’s. Every Monday! Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and Coalition to Stop AVELO.
Monday, July 28 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown Picketing Events are Back! 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm through the summer.
Wednesday, July 30 at 5 - 6 pm. Freedom Protectors Rally. Ten Mile Road and Main, Rockford. Family Friendly really to protect first amendment rights, civil rights, and liberty and justice for all. Every Wednesday. Public Parking Lot P12 (directly off the bike trail) behind all the buildings in the first block of North Main St.
Saturday, August 2 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. (Alternating Saturdays with Veterans Park in Greenville, MI on M-57 Washington between Bower Street and Luray Street; rally on north side of M57). Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA Facebook group.
Thursday, August 14 at 3 to 7 pm. Kent County North Community Fest. Join Kent County for a first-ever, festive, family-friendly summer celebration at the Kent County North Campus, 4191 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs. This special community festival will be packed with fun for all ages, including food trucks, free ice cream, and a variety of kids’ activities. With back-to-school right around the corner, we’ll be giving away free backpacks for kids in grades K–12, while supplies last. Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with your County. More than 15 departments and services will host meet-and-greet tables, giving residents a chance to learn more, ask questions, and access helpful resources—all in one place. All are welcome, and admission is free!
Michigan Updates
Feds seeks Michigan voter rolls in election list maintenance inquiry
Ottawa County drops 'Where Freedom Rings' motto after pro-Trump majority loses power
Help Us Educate, Activate and Hold Our Elected Officials Accountable!
We are a 100% volunteer, grass-roots organization and we need all the help we can get. Right now, there are requests for more event, more rallies, more involvement which is great. However, to do that, we need more hands and money.
Can you please help us by volunteering at least an hour a week? Can you donate so we can pay for venues, sound equipment, water, etc?
WE NEED YOU!
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We Have More Channels To Follow/Find Us!
IGGR has some new volunteers helping out with our social media, and as they ramp up regular posting, we need your help to grow our channels! Please give our new Facebook page Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids, a follow.
(FYI - The Facebook Group is not going away and is a wonderful way to share lots of information and build connections — whereas the page doesn't require membership or moderation and is a great place for IGGR to share targeted messages. The Page is in addition to the Group.)
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