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Contact Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, U.S. Senators for California
We are on Day 24 of the government shutdown. It is time to urge our Democratic senators to hold their ground and only support a funding deal if it stops Trump’s healthcare cuts, keeps prices down, and puts checks on Trump’s lawless abuse of our tax dollars.
Email Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, U.S. Senators for California, TODAY!
Your email should include this language: Thank you for your continued efforts to hold strong during this shutdown and keep fighting against Trump's health care cuts and price increases. Do NOT vote for a funding bill that allows Republicans to kick millions off health care and jack up prices for the rest of us. Now is the time for our members of Congress to fight for working people and stop the destruction that the Trump Administration is causing.
Mass Call: What’s Next After No Kings Rally?
No Kings was massive, powerful, and meaningful, and the work continues. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists to celebrate what we accomplished, and learn about what’s next on a Mass Call on Tuesday, October 21, 5-6 pm PT. Sign Up Here.
Neighbor to Neighbor Canvassing Program
Indivisible is launching a Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) canvassing program for Prop 50! Join this special kickoff event with co-founder Ezra Levin to learn how to talk with Democratic neighbors about voting YES on Prop 50. All training and materials provided—we just need you! Register here.
Canvas Prop 50 in Buellton
Canvas for PROP 50 in BUELLTON! Organized by the California Democratic Party. Multiple dates available. Find out more and register.
Boycotting ABC, Disney and Nexstar after Jimmy Kimmel show cancellation
Democracy Labs calls for boycotting ABC, Disney, and Nexstar after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension following his comments about Charlie Kirk. The article provides a free app to easily cancel streaming services and contact 235 affiliate channels, framing this as government censorship and "creeping fascism" that threatens First Amendment protections.
Organized Efforts to Win Yes on Prop 50
CA DEM (California Democratic Party) has organized efforts to win YES ON 50. See how you can be part of its success.
At-Home Postcards to Voters Program
Can’t make our local postcarding events or want to do more at home? No problem! Visit Commit to Democracy to get scripts, voter names/addresses, and background info to send postcards from home.
Prop 50 Volunteer Action Guide
Read to learn ways you can activate RIGHT NOW with Governor Newsom’s Election Rigging Response Act (ERRA) initiative in this well put together Volunteer Action Guide Toolkit
Other Important Issues
Indivisible National is hosting a powerful two-part Zoom series on mutual aid and community response teams. This training goes beyond traditional activism to focus on how we can directly support each other in our own neighborhoods and communities.
HELP CONSTRAIN ICE: Safeguarding Civil Liberties 2.0: How Blue States Can Fight Back Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown and Secret Policing
OUR ENVIRONMENT NEEDS YOU: The Los Padres ForestWatch offers countless ways to get involved in hands-on conservation work. Volunteer, donate, or learn how you can help safeguard the wilderness right in our backyard.
RISE UP! NO KINGS One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism
SUPPORT REGIONAL NETWORKS
805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network - Volunteer as hotline operator, legal observer, or accompaniment provider
DONATE TO: 805 Undocu Emergency Assistance Fund and Santa Barbara Immigrant Legal Defense Center - Donate to support advocacy across our tri-county region
MAKE CALLS
CONTACT REP. CARBAJAL - Support his opposition to mass deportation efforts
Phone: (805) 730-1710
DEMAND LOCAL PROTECTION - Push Santa Barbara County supervisors to limit ICE cooperation
Contact State Senator Monique Limón: (805) 965-0862
Contact Assemblymember Gregg Hart: (805) 564-1649
Don't Forget Your Federal Senators:
Senator Adam Schiff: (202) 224-3841
Senator Alex Padilla: (202) 224-3553
Calling Tips: Always provide your ZIP code. One issue per call. Call daily if possible - Republicans outpace Democrats 4-to-1 in calls. Every voice matters.
STAY informed
3 Takeaways from Saturday's No Kings Nationwide Protests
It is all over the news! Yesterday, 7 million people, which included our SYV group of 700, came together in solidarity to proclaim in peace that there are NO KINGS in America. What can we walk away with after yesterday’s nationwide rallies? Click Here.
Know Your Rights Printable Cards
As a protester, you are afforded the constitutional right to assemble and express your views peacefully. Law enforcement, including Federal agencies such as ICE, is often used during times of public dissent. Ensure you are clear on your rights before attending a protest
Know Your Rights Printable Download (English)
Know Your Rights Printable Download (Spanish)
How Democrats are Approaching the Pending Government Shutdown
Read what Democrats are demanding when the government runs out of funding on September 30, which includes restoring the trillion dollars Republicans cut from Medicaid. Click Here.
The Last Line of Defense Against GOP Gerrymanders: Dem Governors
Read why Democratic governors are our most powerful weapon against Republican gerrymandering nationwide—and how supporting gubernatorial races across the country directly protects your vote and Congressional representation. Click Here.
Families on Obamacare Brace for Higher Health Care Premiums Next Year
Tax credits made ACA plans affordable for middle-class families. They're set to expire at the end of this year. This NBC article breaks down how families will be affected. Click Here.
How Your Activism Encourages Elected Representatives to Act
Listen to this half-hour podcast on how your activism encourages elected representatives to act. Click Here.
Will Your Congressional District Change if Prop 50 is Passed?
See how your vote could be affected by the proposed redistricting plans. Click Here.
Newsom’s Response to Trump Rigging Texas’ Elections
Read more details on Governor Newsom’s website. Click Here.
Newsom Outlines Bid to Counter Republican-Led Redrawing Effort
Check out The Guardian article about California Redistricting. Click Here.
Podcast About the History Behind Today's Politics
Letters from an American, a politics podcast · Updated Daily · Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. Click Here.
Grounded Podcast Substack
If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed by the news coming out of Washington, D.C. right now, know this: you are not alone. Each week, former U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana and veteran journalist Maritsa Georgiou are here to talk you through it. Click Here.
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things to Stand Up for Our Democracy
Check Out New Faces of Democracy: Ordinary people doing extraordinary things to stand up for our democracy. Click Here.
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Our Community, Our Power: Events That Make a Difference
At Indivisible SYV, we believe democracy thrives when communities come together to take action. We're neighbors, friends, and advocates united by our shared commitment to protecting and strengthening our democracy.
Making Democracy Work Through Community Action
Our events turn concern into action and isolation into connection. Whether you're a seasoned activist or just finding your voice, there's a place for you at Indivisible SYV.
Voter Outreach & Education - From postcarding parties to voter registration drives, we work year-round to ensure every eligible voter has the information and motivation they need.
Rallies & Public Demonstrations - We organize peaceful gatherings while addressing today's most pressing issues.
Why Our Community Matters Now
National politics can feel overwhelming, but here in the Santa Ynez Valley, we have the power to create real change through sustained community engagement. Every postcard written, every sign made, every voice raised at our events ripples outward, contributing to a larger movement for justice and democracy.