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Salem Region Indivisible
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Vision:
To build a movement around a progressive agenda, defend the rule of law, and to mobilize diverse coalitions to save our democracy.
Objective:
Hold public leaders accountable, support immigrants/refugees and marginalized populations.
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Salem peeps!
Some ways to engage with
your community and local politics in the coming week.

#SalemOregon #SalemOR #Resist #ResistFascism
Flyer Text: PICKET TO RAISE AWARENESS BOYCOTT ICE SUPPORTERS ENTERPRISE SUPPLIES ICE WITH VEHICLES TO KIDNAP OUR NEIGHBORS. FRIDAY 2/13 3:30PM-5PM ENTERPRISE On MISSION 2385 MISSION ST SE SALEM, OR 97302 Flyer Text: PAL/GALENTINE'S PARTY WITH COUPLAGOOFS AND VIRGINIA STAPLETON AT THE SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY ANDERSON ROOMS RSVP MAKE CUTE CRAFTS CHAT WITH VIRGINIA 15 FEB 2026 2-4PM HOMEMADE DONUTS Flyer Text: SALEM DAY WITHOUT AN IMMIGRANT JOIN US FEBRUARY Sidewalk March at the State Capitol 11 - 1 PM No School, No Work, No Shopping for 24 hours. PCUN and Oregon For All event. Flyer Text: CIRCULAR SALEM Seeds, Books Plant Share A free community exchange for seeds, houseplant cuttings, plant starts, basic gardening supplies, and books of all types. Everything here is shared freely. If you have extra, bring it along. If you need something, please take it. House plants Books! Seeds Gardening supplies Plant starts & cuttings SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 11-1 5090 CENTER ST NE, SALEM, OR 97317
February 13, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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*SRI SPEAKS* Where members share their creative resistance.

Stunning artwork by SRI member, Autumn Breitwieser Ceramics.

This is a ceramic/mixed media piece titled,
"Your Silence is Compliance".

#ResistanceArt #Craftivism #SRISpeaks #CreativeResistance
Beautiful red, black and white striped ceramic bullhorn with implied expletives coming out of it with wire and ceramic pieces. Autumn yelling into the ceramic bullhorn. The ceramic bullhorn it it’s greenware state. "We are amidst some very unprecedented and trying times. I just want to scream at the top of my lungs! One way I am coping is to speak my mind through ART! It is in the creative flow state where I can find some momentary peace and purge many toxic feelings I have about the grotesque federal overreach of the current authoritarian regime." - Autumn Breitwieser Ceramics
February 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Salem City Councilors voted 7-2, to reestablish a social services fund providing $200,000, (only half moved forward by city budget committee,) for vulnerable community members, including people and families impacted by federal immigration enforcement.

#SalemOregon#SupportImmigrantFamilies
"Salem resident Elise Strauss described the city council’s actions as outlined in its emergency declaration as “cosmetic,” and said it is unacceptable that more is not being done to help families affected by federal immigration enforcement. She said the $200,000 is not enough and not what the budget committee originally moved forward. “You are wilfully putting blinders on and not taking accountability for the fact that our system treats people of color unjustly,” Strauss said. “You just can’t give money to brown people, can you?” As reported by Salem Reporter People standing in solidarity with young woman's testimony.
February 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Would love to hear from @mayorjuliehoy why she didn’t sign the letter (that was signed by 31 Oregon Mayors) calling for ICE to get out of our state.

You can comment on her social media, or email jhoy@cityofsalem.net, or ask her personally at city council.

#SalemOregon #SalemOR #Indivisible #ICEOut
Flyer text: ASK MAYOR HOY WHY SALEM DIDN'T SIGN THE LETTER CALLING FOR ICE ACTIVITY TO HALT 31 Oregon mayors signed a letter demanding immigration enforcement activity cease immediately. SWIPE FOR THE LETTER & LIST • MAYOR'S EMAIL: JHOY@CITYOFSALEM.NET Dear Secretary Noem and Mr. Homan, We write to you as elected leaders who represent Oregon communities that are fearful and morally opposed to the tactics that federal officers are deploying in Oregon and across the country. Whenever law enforcement uses lethal force, there must be a full, fair investigation and accountability at the highest legal standard. The administration's blatant disregard for the facts on the ground in recent incidents in Minneapolis, coupled with increasingly aggressive tactics and rhetoric against people exercising their First Amendment rights, compromises the integrity of the current investigations. The situation erodes public trust and normalizes an environment where it seems acceptable to harm people who disagree with what the government is attempting to do. This is in direct opposition to the civil liberties and freedoms on which this country was founded. We demand an immediate halt to federal immigration enforcement actions in Oregon until thorough investigations of use of force incidents in Minneapolis, in Portland, and all other use of force incidents by federal agents are thoroughly investigated and those involved are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. State, county, and city law enforcement are on the front lines of keeping communities safe. They provide essential services and have built trust with the people they serve. That trust has been critical to reducing crime and violence across the state. But we are seeing firsthand the fear created by the administration's immigration enforcement tactics. That fear is deepened when local law enforcement is shut out of federal investigations and treated as obstacles rather than partners in addressing real crime. The actions of your officers are not making our communities safer. Parents are afraid to take their children to school. Families are avoiding health care. People are scared to go to work or even go to the store for essentials, let alone suppor Letter text continued: a range of small businesses. The actions of your officers, especially the use of lethal force, are damaging local economies and hurting the people we are responsible for protecting and serving. We will firmly uphold Oregon's Sanctuary Law, protections that have been in place for decades and strengthened over time with bipartisan agreement, and we will defend local resolutions that complement and expand on state law. Lawful immigration enforcement is the work of the federal government, and our resources will continue to be prioritized to solve actual problems and address local criminal activity. Our message to our immigrant and refugee communities is unequivocal: We stand with you. You belong here. Our message to your administration is equally clear: Current practices must change immediately. Sincerely, Governor Kotek TJ Bailey, Mayor of Falls City Lisa Batey, Mayor of Milwaukie Lacey Beaty, Mayor of Beaverton Craig Berdie, Mayor of Yachats Rory Bialostosky, Mayor of West Linn Paul Blackburn, Mayor of Hood River Joe Buck, Mayor of Lake Oswego Angelica Ceja, Mayor of Aumsville Jeffrey Dalin, Mayor of Cornelius Ed Fitch, Mayor of Redmond Sean Fitzpatrick, Mayor of Astoria Annette Frank, Mayor of Dayton Tonya Graham, Mayor of Ashland Ki-Yang Hu, Mayor of Tigard Jan Kaplan, Mayor of Newport Melanie Kebler, Mayor of Bend Kaarin Knudson, Mayor of Eugene Cecelia Koontz, Mayor of Monmouth Frank Lonergan, Mayor of Woodburn Denyse McGriff, Mayor of Oregon City Christopher McMorran, Mayor of Philomath Shawn O'Neil, Mayor of Wilsonville Beach Pace, Mayor of Hillsboro Jairo Rios-Campos, Mayor of Wood Village Travis Stovall, Mayor of Gresham Jim Trett, Mayor of Detroit Susan Wahlke, Mayor of Lincoln City Linda Watkins, Mayor of Carlton Malynda Wenzl, Mayor of Forest Grove Keith Wilson, Mayor of Portland Steve Wright, Mayor of Seaside
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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An action to take Pressuring Target:

Local activists, in solidarity with Minnesota protesters who due to Target not taking a strong enough stance against ICE & for allowing Immigration officers to come inside its stores.

#ICEOutForGood #ICEOut #TargetDoBetter #supportmigrantworkers #ChingaLaMigra
FLYER TEXT: ICE OUT OF TARGET DEMONSTRATION In solidarity with Minnesota Standing up for our immigrant neighbors! Let's pressure Target's new CEO and corporate leadership to publicly oppose ICE presence in stores and protect immigrant employees. WEDNESDAY 2/11 • ЗPМ - 5PM TARGET STORE • 3790 CENTER ST. NE
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Today at the Every Saturday Protest.
Desite some very wet weather, a small but mighty crowd demonstrated against ICE and the authoritarian regime who loves them.

#ICEOutForGood #Resist #ResistFascism #ChingaLaMigra #AbolishICE
Protesters waving at cars in inflatable frog costume and inflatable unicorn costume, in the rain. Protesters in the rain with signs that say “Impeach Remove” and “Stop ICE.” Protesters from behind, waving and carrying signs on a wet street with cars passing by. Protesters from behind, waving and carrying signs on a wet street with cars passing by.
February 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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A friendly reminder Salem peeps!

Salem Saturday Protest, every Saturday for the past 8 months, by local activists. Numbers have been growing due to recent events.

#ICEOutForGood #Resist #ResistFascism
Flyer Text: REMINDER: Tomorrow SALEM SOURDAY PROTEST EVERY SATURDAY NOON - 2PM • CENTER & SUMMER STREETS Every Saturday there is a protest against the current authoritarian take-over. Numbers have been growing in response to recent events. All peaceful, non-violent protesters are welcome. Those attending understand that they do so at their own risk and commit to helping to maintain a peaceful, safe, non-violent atmosphere.
February 6, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Salem Peeps:

ICE is here. This is the Salem Know Your Rights forum video produced by Capitol Community Media.

Please feel free to copy the link and share to those who may need the information.

#ICEOutForGood #KnowYourRights #CapitolCommunityMedia

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Know Your Rights
YouTube video by Capital Community Media
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February 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Let’s show up for our neighbors, at City Council on Monday at 5pm.

#EmergencyReliefFund #supportmigrantworkers #SupportImmigrantFamilies #ChingaLaMigra
Flyer text: Defend the Barrio! Fill Up The Salem City Council. Loucks Auditorium, 585 Liberty St. SE, Monday February 9th 5pm. Call to Action! Latinos Unidos Siempre, PCUN, Centro de Servicios Para Campesinos, Health Equity Coalition of Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. Flyer text: DEMAND THAT SALEM CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND WE ARE close to moving the City of Salem to approve a social services emergency relief fund. This is a general fund that would support ALL families in need of direct assistance. It would also be made available to migrant families in Salem impacted by immigration enforcement. The City of Salem is proposing to approve $200,000, but we DEMAND the full $400,000 originally approved by the budget committee. SALEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOUCKS AUDITORIUM 585 LIBERTY ST SE 5 PM Flyer Text: WAYS YOU CAN HELP on FEBRUARY 9th * Show up during the Salem City Council meeting and bring ALL your homies! * Give public comment- Share why you support an emergency relief fund for migrant families. * Choose agenda item 5b.
"Recommendation to create a social service pilot program." or • Email your City of Salem representatives; visit City of Salem website and select "City Council" to obtain their emails LATINOS UNIDOS SIEMPRE MIGRANT WORKERS PAY TAXES BUT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC RESOURCES We are fighting for an emergency relief fund because migrant families often do not qualify for public resources like healthcare, and or housing assistance and are being denied legal representation when detained by I.C.E. An emergency relief fund is a temporary, but urgent, solution to the social, legal and financial crisis migrant families in Salem are facing. Undocumented migrants paid nearly $100 Billion in taxes in 2022. "In 40 states, undocumented immigrants paid higher tax rates than the top 1% of the income scale in those states" Reference: Quinlan, Alabama Reflector, 2024
February 6, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Not an official SRI event, but organized by a few of our members.

PICKET TO RAISE AWARENESS!

Put social pressure on Enterprise for profiting from murder and kidnapping of our neighbors.

Friday Feb. 13, 3:30pm-5pm

#ICEOut #SalemOR #ChingaLaMigra #Resist #BoycottICESupporters
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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In this presentation Oregon Black Pioneers will attempt to correct the record of this state’s social marginalization and erasure of people of African descent by highlighting key individuals & events that characterize Oregon's unique and centuries-old Black history.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackPioneers
Oregon's Black History: 450 Years in 45 Minutes
People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular...
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February 4, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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ARTISTS OF THE RESISTANCE!

Art For Farm Workers is calling for art donations to be shown at Salem on the Edge Art Gallery from noon to 6pm on Saturday, 3/21/26!

100% of sales will go to PCUN for legal defense services for farm workers!

#ResistanceArt #ArtForFarmWorkers #PCUN #FarmWorkers
CALL FOR ARTISTS Salem Artists (and beyond) Here's your opportunity to create change Donate a piece to be shown at Salem on the Edge Art Gallery Saturday March 21 from noon to six 100% of sales will go to PCUN for legal defense services for farm workers PCUN is focused on building a stronger voice for all Latinx working families in Oregon, from farmworkers to young folks, so that we can collectively improve their well-being and increase prosperity for all. AAFW ART FOR FARM WORKERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What: Framed 2D Art. 3D Art When to drop off art: Between March 11-15 Where: Salem on the Edge Gallery RELEASES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON! If you have any questions, please direct them to: art4fw@gmail.com PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE GALLERY
February 3, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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SAVE THE DATES for 2026 Migra Watch Trainings put on by PIRC.

RSVP info in comments.

#MigraWatch #PIRC
February 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Cyclists in solidarity with demonstrators today!

#ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #ICEOutEverywhere #StopICETerror #Resist #ResistFascism #AbolishICE #ChingaLaMigra
February 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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We put the word out two days before, in an effort to amplify
the regular weekly
Saturday Protest …

and the people showed up!

Then we marched!

#ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #ICEOutEverywhere #StopICETerror #Resist #ResistFascism #AbolishICE #ChingaLaMigra
February 1, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Happening now…
About 1000 people at the national day of action and solidarity with Minnesota, Pop Up Protest, amplifying the regular Saturday Protest!

#ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #ICEOutEverywhere #StopICETerror #Resist #ResistFascism #AbolishICE #ChingaLaMigra
January 31, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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SRI members of the Riot Art Collective, busy making bling to hand out at the demonstration at Summer and Center Street at noon today! We'll also have a sign library. Join us!!!

#iceoutofourcommunities #ICEOutForGood #iceout #ChingaLaMigra #Resist #ResistFascism
Buttons say: “Pretti Good Dissident” Whistle packs with zines attached. “Form a Crowd, Stay Loud.” Denim patch with image of Liam’s little knit cap. “Liam Conejo Ramos.” “Fuck ICE.” 4 small buttons. “We are Frog” with cartoon frog. “Malice, injustice, cowardice, with the “ice” part of words in white to stand out. Then “Out.” “Crush ICE” with a hammer coming down on a block of ice, crushing it.
January 31, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Thank you all who showed up to put social pressure on Enterprise for profiting from the murder and kidnapping of our neighbors.
(Photos by Dawn Hall Banks)

#ICEOut #iceoutofourcommunities #ChingaLaMigra #ShameOnEnterprise
Protesters in front if Enterprise. A sign says “Don’t Pick Enterprise.” Protesters in front if Enterprise. A sign says “ICE Out” and “Honk.” Protesters in front if Enterprise. A sign says “Enterprise Gives Cars to ICE.” Protesters in front if Enterprise. A sign says “ICE Out for Good.”
January 31, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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"It's our blood and bones and these whistles and phones against
Miller and Noem's dirty lies."

–Bruce Springsteen

#ICEOutNow #AbolishICE #ChingaLaMigra #ICEOutForGood #believeyoureyesnotthelies #StandWithMinneapolis #ICEOutOfEverywhere
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Join us on this national day of action at a Pop Up Protest this Saturday, amplifying the regular Saturday Protest that occurs on Center and Summer St., at noon.

Bring your friends! Bring a sign! Bring your voice! Let's get loud!!!

#ICEOut
#ICEOutEverywhere #Resist #AbolishICE #ChingaLaMigra
Flier text: ICE OUT EVERYWHERE JOIN THIS NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IN SOLIDARITY WITH MINNESOTA ABOLISH ICE NOW! PROTEST HIT THE STREETS MAKE NOISE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH LETS DO THIS! SATURDAY NOON-2PM THE CAPITOL CENTER ST. & SUMMER ST.
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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SAVE THE DATE!
Stay tuned for more information.

#NoKings #NoKingslll #NoThrownsNoCrowns #ThePeopleRule
January 28, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Members Felix May (concept) and Linda Silvestri (graphic.)

#SRISpeaks #Resist #CreativityAsResistence #DontFeedTheOligarchy #ResistOligarchy #ResistFascism
January 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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On Monday ICE kidnapped a person on MLK and Broadway.

Yesterday ICE kidnapped two people (one was pregnant) on Lancaster and State Street.

An SRI member put up these signs at the spots, to let folks know these monsters are not just ravaging Minneapolis.

#ICEout #ChigaLaMigra #Resist
Sign at MLK and Broadway that says “ICE Abducted Someone Here.”
January 28, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Kindness Clothespins getting out in the community by SRI members!

#KindnessClothespins #RiotArt #ResistanceArt #Craftivism #GuerillaArt
Colorfully painted clothespin attached to chain link fence, with words that say “Be Brave.” Colorfully painted clothespin attached to pink Emo Karaoke flyer with the word “Kindness.” Colorfully painted clothespin attached to Dog Park sign at Minto with text that says “You Are Enough.”
January 28, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Not an official SRI event, but organized by a few of our members.

PICKET TO RAISE AWARENESS!
• Peacefully express frustration with Enterprise's contract with ICE.

• Put social pressure on Enterprise for profiting from murder and kidnapping of our neighbors.

#ICEOut #SalemOR #ChingaLaMigra #Resist
January 27, 2026 at 11:52 PM