JUNE INTERIM NEWSLETTER
- maureen dunwoodie
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
COMING UP:
JUNE 14TH
NO KINGS RALLY
ALL OVER THE USA, INDIVISIBLE AND OTHER GROUPS ARE JOINING TOGETHER TO STAGE THE LARGEST PEACEFUL RALLY EVER, LETTING LAWMAKERS KNOW: NO KINGS!
HELP GROW THE MOVEMENT!
We are up to 66 Actions statewide calling out authoritarianism, disinformation, and the rise of extremism!
Click the image to find the most current map...
just on board: Beaver Island!!
And we have 93 Indivisible Groups in Michigan now!
Welcome to East Tawas activists!
We love coalitions! The Detroit metro area is cooking up a fun day - pick a locale and make your voice heard:
Action & Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet for No Kings events around the state! Several of our Local Groups have put together graphics and messaging for No Kings that they are sharing for all of us:
Sharing is caring! Thanks to these groups for sharing. |
Group Leader Liability Guidelines
The clearest guidance that our organization has received from non-profit lawyers regarding Group Leader liability can be summarized as follows:Leaders are responsible for what they say and do and what they encourage other people to say and do. If an attendee at your event does something that falls outside what you have said or encouraged others to do, the liability (for breaking a window, for example) now falls on them, not you.
This underscores the importance of thinking intentionally about what we write in our event descriptions, newsletters, and signage, as well as what we say when leading events. The more clearly we set boundaries between appropriate and inappropriate speech and behavior, the safer we all are and the less exposure leaders have to liability risk.
We encourage all Group Leaders to think ahead about possible pitfalls, obstacles, and dangers related to every event they plan, and to take preventive measures and use clear language to guide attendees appropriately. For example:
If weather conditions are hazardous, postpone the event or advise participants to "dress appropriately for hot weather".
If health concerns exist, like air quality (check AirNow app) or high viral transmission rates, encourage appropriate precautions like masking or social distancing.
If you're near traffic or other hazards, be specific about where people should and should not stand.
Always direct people to "come to the check-in table or talk to our marshals if you have any questions or see anything of concern".
Make marshals easily identifiable with orange armbands or yellow vests so attendees can come to them with concerns or questions that might arise during your action or event.
Remember: thoughtful planning and clear communication are your best tools for creating safe, successful events while protecting yourself and our organization.
JUNE IS GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
To honor those lost and to fight for the living, join us this month for the Silence the Violence statewide campaign.
RSVP for one of many Gun Violence Prevention events across Michigan List of Events + Sign Up (Google Form)
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Bad actors in Washington are pushing dangerous bills like the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (S.65) and we cannot afford to be silent. Not now. Stand up. Speak out. We need you!
TWO SAVE THE DATE EVENTS COMING:
Sunday, June 22, 2:00 - 5:00 PM ET - Resistance Summit 3.0 Workshops. Speakers. Strategy. More details coming soon — mark your calendar!
Saturday, September 27, EGVMI Governor Candidate Forum & Convention, 10:00AM - 4:00PM.
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