You choose how to participate. There’s work to do, and many ways you can contribute. Check out the options below. Join the mailing list to keep track of what is happening. Choose what works for you.
Be Inspired
Creative Commons
“Broken by it, I, too, may be; bow to it I never will. The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me.“
– Abraham Lincoln, from his Speech of the Sub-Treasury (1839), Collected Works 1:178
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
– Harriet Tubman, abolitionist (c.1822-1913)
“It was we, the people, not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union…Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.”
– Susan B. Anthony, from her “Speech After Being Convicted of Voting” 1873
“The young women of today, free to study, to speak, to write, to choose their occupation, should remember that every inch of this freedom was bought for them at a great price. It is for them to show their gratitude by helping onward the reforms of their own times, by spreading the light of freedom and of truth still wider. The debt that each generation owes to the past it must pay to the future.”
– Abigail Scott Duniway, suffragist & women’s right advocate (1834-1915)
Historian Timothy Snyder wrote that “The truth on which this country was founded is not that people are perfect, but that they are not. They — we— are vulnerable to those who amass wealth and deploy propaganda. We can be turned against one another. Because we are imperfect, said the founders, we place our trust not in any one person —no kings, no tyrants— but in a system of laws, checks and balances, and civic representation by voting that allows us to live in the dignified understanding that power arises from consent”. Be inspired!
Elections & Voting
Mobilize supporters to actually vote. Every election matters — local, state, and national. You can make a difference. Write a few postcards at your convenience. Postcards, by encouraging voting, can be just enough extra encouragement to tip the election in the right direction. You can also call, text, or visit friends, encouraging supporters to vote. Learn more here.
Write and Phone Your Legislators
Write letters to your legislators, preferably hand-written which demonstrates extra effort. Well-written letters are a best practice to influence policy. Provide evidence, make clear what matters to you / your community, and suggest solutions.
Vermont Representatives & Key Officials
Legislators’ contact information:
* Federal: usa.gov/elected-officials and enter your ZIP code.
* State: Find a Legislator
Phone Your Legislators / 5Calls
5Calls has direct dialing to your Members of Congress, and it provides scripts. Takes just five minute a call. You choose an issue you care about.
5Calls maintains an updated list of issues and — as legislation develops — removes topics as soon as they’re no longer relevant.
Learn About the Issues & Stay Safe
Learn and stay informed about the rapidly changing landscape of issues. Explore the issues and help make a difference. Become an Indivisible Member and receive our local eNews to stay on top of community activities. Leverage our resources to learn, stay safe, and protect your digital privacy.
Know Your Rights
Know your rights and why they matter.
Join a Protest
Rise Up! There shall never be another season of silence… There is so much yet to be done. Rise Up! – Susan B. Anthony
Show up and be counted. See Upcoming Events and recommended preparation. Consider joining a weekly Friday Honk & Wave in South Hero, 4-5 pm in front of the Worthen Library.
Make Protest Signs
We provide examples, materials, and space to make signs. You make a sign that matters to you. Join our mailing list to hear about upcoming sign-making sessions. Or make your own sign at home.
Volunteer — Join an Indivisible Team or Club
ICI Teams set goals and work in partnership. Consider teams such as Events or Make Protest Signs. Join us at a Friday Honk & Wave protest. Check out the ICI Book Club. No long-term commitment required.
Grow Our Movement
Encourage your friends and family to get involved in our ICI programs and teams. An easy way to start is to Join the mailing list. or spend just one hour as part of a Friday Honk & Wave.
Join the ICI Book Club
ICI Democracy Book Club explores our democratic principles and policies and the challenges we face.
Help the Local Food Bank
While we push to save our Democracy and effect policy changes that will help our community, we recognize an urgent need to aid our local community food bank. We conduct periodic food / donation drives to help.