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Want Gen Z to vote? Build a sense of belonging.

Kasen Wooters breaks down what works—belonging, clear paths to act, and real issues. At 17, Kasen shows how connection sparks the ‘aha’ that turns apathy into action.

▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/a_F-x-zdLqY?...

#GenZVotes #Civics #IndivisibleGRR
Engaging Gen Z to Take Political Action
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Our most recent Deep Dive, in honor of Veterans Day.

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Broken Promises: Veterans’ Health Care and Other Services Threatened
This week's IGGR's Deep Dive
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November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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This Week's Events (November 9)

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Friday, November 14 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Fuller over I-196 Saturday, November 15 at 3:30 pm Organizing with Care: Building Community Through Solidarity. Online. This moment calls for organizers who lead with courage, compassion, and community. Join us for an interactive training on what it means to be a solidarity organizer — someone who connects people, builds networks of care, and mobilizes collective action for justice. You’ll gain tools, confidence, and a clear path to help your community thrive. Following this training, participants are invited to a Learning Lab where we’ll practice applying these skills in real-world organizing. Together, we’ll explore how solidarity strengthens our movements, deepens our connections, and grounds our work in shared values and care. Register here. Monday, November 10 at 10:30 - 11:30 am. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Monday, November 10 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm. Monday, November 10 at 3:30 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park (corner of Division and Fulton). Rally to unite the LGBTQIA+ community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equality, and change. Together, we can amplify our voices, hold leadership accountable, and stand visible, unrelenting force for progress and equality. "We have the signs, we just need hands to hold them." Every Monday. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Wednesday, November 12 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Friday, November 14 at 4 - 5 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park). Tuesday, November 11 at 6 pm. Veterans Day Parade, downtown Grand Rapids. The parade will begin at Lyon Street NW & Ottawa Avenue NW, proceed along Monroe Avenue NW, turn left on Fulton Street W,
November 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Want Gen Z to vote? Build a sense of belonging.

Kasen Wooters breaks down what works—belonging, clear paths to act, and real issues. At 17, Kasen shows how connection sparks the ‘aha’ that turns apathy into action.

▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/a_F-x-zdLqY?...

#GenZVotes #Civics #IndivisibleGRR
Engaging Gen Z to Take Political Action
YouTube video by Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids
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November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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This Week's Events (November 2)

More information here: indivisiblegrr.substack.com/p/action-ite...
Friday, November 7 at 4 to 5:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Hall over US-131 (please note Hall street protests will occur on the first Friday of the month only; we have been asked to continue here to show our support for the surrounding community--Keep that in mind as you choose your protest signs.) Saturday, November 8 at 1 - 4pm. Talking Across the Divide (Part 2 Meet Me in the Middle Series). Monday, November 3 at 10:30 - 11:30 am. AVELO/ICE Protest. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Please note: the protest will move to Saturdays at 3 - 4 pm starting on November 29. Monday protests: November 10 and 17. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and Coalition to Stop AVELO. Monday, November 3 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm. Monday, November 3, 3:30 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park (corner of Division and Fulton). Rally to unite the LGBTQIA+ community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equality, and change. Together, we can amplify our voices, hold leadership accountable, and stand visible, unrelenting force for progress and equality. "We have the signs, we just need hands to hold them." Every Monday. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Wednesday, November 5 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Friday, November 7 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Jupiter Avenue Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River . (Alternates weekly with Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park)). Upcoming dates: November 14: Veteran’s Memorial Bridge November 21: Jupiter Ave Bridge Saturday, November 8 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. Please note: the rallies in GR will continue every other week. Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA Facebook group.
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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What is ICE? Or What Is It Supposed to Be? And What Can You Do?

Check out our weekly Deep Dive on Substack... and don't forget to subscribe! 👉 open.substack.com/pub/indivisi...
What is ICE? Or What Is It Supposed to Be?
An IGGR Deep Dive
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October 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Join the Virginia call-a-thon this weekend! (Nov 1 & 2)
The call-a-thon that will run through Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9:30 am.

This is an incredible chance for us to support Democrats in Virginia up and down the ballot to ensure we keep the state blue.

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/yc87f2r6
Virginia 2025: Phonebank · Indivisible
## All eyes are on Virginia this November! ### Help Indivisible deliver wins for candidates who will put Virginia first, from the top of the ticket all the way down to the local school board! Let’...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Rep. Hillary Scholten will be holding Mobile Office Hours in Grand Rapids this Friday, October 31.

Her office will let you know the time and location after you sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Rep. Scholten Mobile Office Hours Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in attending a mobile office hour hosted by Rep. Hillary Scholten and Team Scholten. These events are intended to allow you to ask questions and voice concerns to the Con...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Gen Z knows the future they want—but not always how political action builds it.

Join activist Kasen Wooters on Mon., Oct. 27, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Fountain Street Church.

Learn More + Register Here! 👉https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblegreatergrandrapids/event/863305/
#IndivisibleGRR #GenZEngaged
October 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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What a festival!!
#NoKings #Indivisible #GrandRapids

SUBSTACK RECAP! 👇
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October 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Thank you everyone for coming out for the No Kings Community Festival sponsored by Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids. We're so grateful for everyone's participation, help and support! #NoKings #IndivisibleGRR

Consider Volunteering with IGGR! forms.gle/tNYpkj6LarX2...

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No Kings Community Festival Highlights
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October 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Getting ready for the #NoKings protest tomorrow?
Bring your voice — and your sign!

We’ve gathered a list of short, powerful slogans about democracy, freedom, and justice to help you make your message heard.

This is our country. Our government. Our future.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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No Kings Community Festival
Saturday, October 18th, from 11 am - 1 pm

Celebrate democracy with live entertainment, activities, and most importantly... NO KINGS!!!

Create your own sign for the No Kings festivities! Supplies provided.
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Join us in giving back!

We’re collecting food donations for SECOM Resource Center at this Saturday’s No King’s Community Festival (11am - 1pm, Riverside Park).

Beans, Rice, Cereal, Canned Fruit, Tuna, Pasta, Fresh Fruits + Vegetables, and Hygiene Products.

#NoKings #IndivisibleGRR #GrandRapids
October 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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✌️ Harmony. 💪 Strength. 🤝 Solidarity.

The Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus 🎶 performs at 12:30 pm during the No Kings Community Festival — Riverside Park, Sat. Oct. 18, 11 am–1 pm.

#NoKings #IndivisibleGRR #GrandRapidsMusic #TogetherWeRise #IGGR #Indivisible
October 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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🎶 Feel the rhythm, feel the movement!
Mar in Color brings their vibrant sound to the No Kings Community Festival stage at 11:55 am — Saturday, Oct. 18, Riverside Park (GR).

Music, community, and action — don’t miss it!
#NoKings #IndivisibleGRR #GrandRapidsMusic #CommunityFestival
October 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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😂 Get ready to laugh!
Comedian Jon Cauchi takes the stage at 11:40 am during the No Kings Community Festival — happening Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 am–1 pm at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids.

Come for the laughs, stay for the movement. 💪
#NoKings #IndivisibleGRR #GrandRapidsEvents
October 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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🎶 No Kings Community Festival
Join Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids this Saturday, Oct. 18, at Riverside Park, 11am–1pm.

🔥 Don’t miss The Four Lincolns kicking things off at 11:05am!

#NoKings #IndivisibleGRR #Indivisible #GrandRapids #Democracy
Band: Four Lincolns
October 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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No Kings Community Festival
Saturday, October 18th, from 11 am - 1 pm

Celebrate democracy with live entertainment, activities, and most importantly... NO KINGS!!!

Create your own sign for the No Kings festivities! Supplies provided.
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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YOU could do this.
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Go to hud.gov and use the website feedback button to tell them the website is for all Americans and to take down this partisan propaganda.

#ThisIsTrumpsShutdown
On the HUD website - partisan propaganda. "The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available resources to help Americans in need. " Button circled: Website Feedback
October 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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This Week's Events (September 28).

There's always something going on, take a moment to chose your action/s for this week.

More information: indivisiblegrr.substack.com/p/action-ite...
Tuesday, September 30 at 7:30 pm. Frontline in the Fight: Why Fascists Fear Teachers - A Conversation w/ Randi Weingarten. Online. Wednesday, October 1 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE. Friday, October 3 at 4:30 to 6 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Hall over US-131 Friday, October 3 at 6 pm. Avelo Protest at Grand Rapids Art Prize. Wear a “Boycott Avelo” T-shirt and/or carry your own sign, meeting at the Rosa Parks statue in Rosa Parks Circle for group walk-arounds. The shirts will be for sale on October 3, sizes L and XL, $15 (cash only) and also, car magnets for $10. Sign up here. Sponsored by Holland Zeeland Indivisible. Monday, September 29 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 Wendy’s. Every Monday! Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin and Coalition to Stop AVELO. Monday, September 29 at 12 - 1 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm through the summer. Friday, October 3 at 4:30 - 6 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park Saturday, October 4 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Veterans Park in Greenville, MI on M-57 Washington between Bower Street and Luray Street; rally on north side of M57 Saturday, October 4 at 1 - 4 pm. Progressives in the Park. Riverside Park. This is a festival-style event that will feature elected officials and candidates. Major state and national elected officials, candidates and leaders have been invited to speak at our event to help us draw an even larger crowd. We'll also have food trucks, a beer tent, and family fun at the park's playground. For those of you who were around in 2017-2024, Progressives in the Park has included speeches by Gretchen Whitmer, Dana Nessel, Jocelyn Benson, Garlin Gilchrist, Dan Kildee, and dozens of other state and local candidates. Facebook event. Sponsored by One Michigan Alliance.
September 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Trump’s FY26 budget slashes funds for clean water, clean air + Great Lakes research—threatening MI health & economy.

Learn what’s at stake for Grand Rapids + how to act:

Deep Dive: Eroding Environmental Protections Erodes Economic Resiliency in Grand Rapids 👉
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Deep Dive: Eroding Environmental Protections Erodes Economic Resiliency in Grand Rapids
How the FY26 budget battle will impact not just our natural resources and environment, but also our economic strength.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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🚨URGENT: Call MONDAY! Tell Sens. Peters (202-224-6221) & Slotkin (202-224-4822) to vote NO on the GOP budget bill.

Demand PFAS cleanup in MI + USDA food security report. ☎️ Call Scholten/Moolenaar too. Use our script—gov’t shutdown looms Sept 30! indivgr.org/mDPJF
September 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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URGENT! Call and/or email TODAY Senators Slotkin and Peters to demand they stand firm against the GOP disastrous budget bill.

You can find a script here: indivgr.org/mDPJF

Peters 202.224.6221 www.peters.senate.gov/contact/emai...

Slotkin 202.224.4822 www.slotkin.senate.gov/contact/cont...
Script for Senator calls on 2026 Budget
Script for Senator calls on 2026 Budget (Background on the 2026 Budget (from 5Calls.org)) (Indivisible National’s explanation) ***************************************** Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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THIS FRIDAY, September 26 at 1 pm in Muskegon Heights. Town Hall with Hillary Scholten and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

This is your chance to let Rep. Scholten know how you feel about her recent votes.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/town-hall-...
Town Hall with Secretary of State Benson and Rep. Scholten
Join Secretary of State Benson and Rep. Hillary Scholten for a town hall discussing voting rights in Muskegon Heights!
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September 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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How can you help?

📱Call MI @slotkin.senate.gov (202.224.4822) & thank her for standing firm in the last funding fight! 👏🏼 Urge her to keep pushing Schumer to unify Dems.

Then 📱 call @peters.senate.gov (202.224.6221) & tell him to stand strong this time—our healthcare depends on it.
September 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM