about US
Our Mission Statement
State Wide Indivisible Michigan is a grassroots coalition of Indivisible groups who work in collaboration to amplify our voice and increase our power through collective actions and shared resources. SWIM stands in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Our mission is to actively protect, defend, and promote the principles and institutions of democracy for all people. The statewide organization will act as a resource to local groups to support this mission.
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2025 SWIM Goals
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SWIM will support local groups in their efforts to build member engagement for local, state and national actions by:
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providing structured events for local groups to tap into through the Democracy Action Working Group (DAWG) and other working groups,
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providing a network of resources and connections with other Local Indivisible Groups and outside partner organizations.
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Support progressive-oriented candidates in statewide and local races of importance, and help identify good candidates to support through partner organizations.
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Assist partner organizations in voter education & amplifying support or opposition to citizens’ initiatives & legislation.
SWIM guiding principles
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We believe local groups will determine their own priorities. Local groups will decide how best to act on the initiatives within their own regions, as they are most familiar with their unique culture and norms.
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We believe local groups can opt to use SWIM resources as they see fit and that all local groups will have equal access to SWIM resources.
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We believe local groups have the right & responsibility to communicate with National Indivisible. When applicable, SWIM will act as a facilitator, clarification point and liaison with National Indivisible as well as other partner groups, for coordinated impact.
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We commit to challenging and dismantling systems of oppression that harm BIPOC communities. SWIM must be a better advocate and ally.
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We commit to challenging and dismantling systems of oppression that harm BIPOC communities. SWIM must be a better advocate and ally.
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We believe SWIM has the responsibility to compile a directory of local groups and facilitate a system of regular communication among these groups.
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We believe decisions made regarding SWIM platform on an issue should be developed with input from the actively participating groups. Local groups will be provided with an opportunity to give input and feedback on these policies, and to opt out if they choose.
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We believe the governance structure of SWIM will be a living, growing, learning entity that will evolve as the needs within the political environment change.
CORE LEADERSHIP TEAM
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SWIM is guided by a CORE Team composed of approximately 6-8 statewide leaders who will oversee the creation and dissemination of resources, including assisting with event and project management. The CORE Team will include representation from each working group.
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The CORE Team will meet regularly in order to review current projects and keep the working groups apprised of current tasks to avoid overlap.
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The CORE Team will meet regularly with the Indivisible field organizer for Michigan.
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The CORE Team will work in tandem with the SWIM working groups to ensure priorities are aligned.
Internal WORKING GROUPs
Communications Team.
The Communications Team will act as a facilitator for both internal and external communications. They will collaborate with other working groups to assist in expedited passage of information to group leaders. Individual groups will process sending information to their general membership.
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Responsibilities
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Outward communications from SWIM
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Media relations (media contact/interview requests)​
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Public social media channels BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
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Internal communications for SWIM​
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Slack page
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Email communications via Mailchimp
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SWIM email account: info@statewideindivisiblemi.com
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Rapid Response System (REMIND app)
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SWIM bimonthly newsletter
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Membership Team.
The SWIM Membership Team has been established as a way to network local Indivisible groups all across the state. Membership keeps current data on local groups and their leaders.
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Responsibilities
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Current group leaders and contact information maintained and verified regularly
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Cross-reference MailChimp distribution list with Leader list to keep an accurate mailing list
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Maintain Glide app on Webpage from Leader list
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Publicly post leader list twice yearly on Facebook private page and Slack
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Check-in calls will be made to local leaders approximately once a year to monitor engagement, concerns, and leader contacts. Feedback from leaders is recorded and a history is maintained. Efforts are always attuned to regionalizing contacts between locals and CORE members to support local concerns.
Democracy Action Working Group (DAWG).
The Democracy Working Group is an ephemeral group that rises to the occasion when necessary. The group will strategically plan statewide actions that are positive and supportive of our democratic values. Although taking into consideration the rapidly changing political landscape, DAWG will be intentional in its selection of campaigns on which it acts. DAWG will coordinate with Indivisible groups statewide whenever possible and may choose to work with SWIM partners when appropriate. Because Michigan is an important swing state with major impact on national policy, DAWG will focus on state issues around democracy, i.e. voter education, expanding voting rights, voter turn-out.
Climate Crisis Team.
The SWIM Climate Crisis working group's mission is to accelerate the adoption of effective actions in Michigan and by Michigan officials to address the climate crisi.
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Responsibilities
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Enlist local Indivisible Climate Crisis Working Groups to support statewide and national strategies and campaigns
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Encourage Indivisible members to pressure State-level officials to respond more rapidly and forcefully to the climate crisis through legislative, regulatory, administrative, and judicial action
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Support national Indivisible climate crisis strategies and campaigns with Michigan-specific actions
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The Team will submit specific action items to the Communications Team for the SWIM Newsletter as able to.