We made good trouble in 2025, but 2026 may be even more critical. With midterm elections approaching, Trump and his allies know this could be their last unconstrained chance to suppress democracy and consolidate power. Robert Reich has prepared a list of the 10 most effective things you can do to stay proactive rather than reactive. You can check it out here . DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT BUILDERS TRAINING-- February 27-March 1, 2026 From  Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1, 2

Merry Resistmas Edition WHERE WE GET OUR NEWS FROM MATTERS Our strength comes from having facts when we engage in discussions where we may have an opportunity to persuade independents. Make sure your facts come from a reputable news sources. DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT BUILDERS TRAINING February 27-March 1, 2026                                          If the last year has taught us anything, it’s this:  organizing works  — when we do it well and when we do it together. Across Michiga

November 24 SWIM & STRANGERS NO LONGER: LOCAL TO LOCAL TRAINING Join us on Monday November 24 from 6:00-7:15 pm for a community virtual training event, organized by Statewide Indivisible Michigan (SWIM) and Strangers No Longer .  The focus will be on resisting local police collaboration with ICE through 287(g) agreements. Learn more about the Local to Local program here . We will explore how such partnerships harm both immigrants and citizens by enabling racial profiling, ero

NO KINGS Day! October 18, 2025 Turn out for this historic, peaceful rally against Donald Trump and Project 2025  Find a rally near you by clicking   here. Need inspiration for your sign? Check out these free graphics from Cagle Cartoons RESISTANCE SUMMIT 5: NO KINGS 2 Thank you for all your support for No Kings Day. As a follow up we will be gathering again for  Resistance Summit 5.0  — a statewide organizing event designed to keep our movement energized, organized, and mobil

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CALLS TO ACTION   ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR ACTIONS NEAR YOU! The Resistance Coalition is tracking events around the state! SWIM is one of...

More Michigan cities had rallies that day but don't have reported numbers: Allegan, Bad Axe, Caro, Dexter, Farmington, Gladwin, Milan,...

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BREAKING NEWS: The tide may be turning, y'all!  Positives from this week: Senator...

The Democracy Advocacy Working Group  (DAWG) is ready to submit our grant for the Seeds for Change Project.  We hope to obtain funding to...

When the rain overwhelms our storm sewers, black sludge oozes its way up through the drain in my basement. There’s no stopping it. I put...

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CALL TO ACTION Our number one action in this new administration is going to be laser focused on Legislative: delay, delay, delay, and...

Words of Wisdom 1) Don't collapse the future into the present moment. (In other words, take each day, each ugly action, one at a time to...

If you are reading this, you may have been in the Grassroots Movement since 2016. If you’re still in it for the long haul, welcome to...

FOR OUR PROTECTION, EVENTS MAY NOT BE ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Copy and share ONLY with your members to avoid Zoom intruders.  SWIMmers, listen...

SWIM AND PARTNERS UPDATES See SWIM's website here for more news and events! WHAT'S UP? with SENATOR PETERS Meet with Senator Peters:...

SWIM AND PARTNERS UPDATES See SWIM's website here for more news and events!   WHAT'S UP WITH SENATOR STABENOW? Meet with Senator...

SWIM AND PARTNERS UPDATES See SWIM's website here for more news and events! SWIM BI-MONTHLY MEMBER MEETING - CANCELED! We will not hold...