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Author: Jade Smith

  • What’s the Plan?

    Today we’re joined by a modern-day political hero: Justin J. Pearson. An elected state representative from Tennessee, Justin has taken on the state’s MAGA political leadership and Elon Musk’s data centers, and is now wading into the fight against Trump’s national gerrymandering by running for Congress to represent Memphis. Ezra and Leah give an update on the crypto corruption crisis in Congress, and take questions on trustworthy news sources in today’s fractured media environment, depriving the trolls of our attention, and planning for this weekend’s nationwide actions in solidarity with immigrant communities under threat.

    WHAT’S THE PLAN?

  • Write for Democracy

    We’re seeing real momentum in elections across the country, with a clear shift toward Democrats—but this is NOT the time to get comfortable.

    Wins don’t happen on their own. They happen because people show up and put in the work.

    Now is the moment to act

    👉 Join a postcard party
    👉 Sign up for phone banking
    👉 Get involved in voter outreach

    Let’s reach the people who didn’t vote last time and make sure every voice is heard.
    Stay focused. Stay energized. Let’s get it done. Write for Democracy
    Every first Wednesday of the month.
    St Andrews Episcopal Church 5pm-6:30pm
    Next session May 6th.

    "We Can Do It" Lunchbox with postcards by the pool

  • It’s Official – Our New ActBlue Account Is Live!

    🔥 Many of you recently asked how you could support Indivisible Ojai Valley, and we heard you loud and clear.  Our brand-new ActBlue account is up and running, making it easier than ever to donate and help power the work we’re doing together.

    Your support helps us organize, mobilize, and keep our community engaged and active. If you’ve been looking for a way to chip in, now you can!

    Thank you for being part of this movement — we truly couldn’t do it without you. 💙

    Donation Link

  • Rally at the “Y” in Ojai Every Tuesday and Friday 5:00-5:30 PM

    Rally at the "Y" in Ojai Every Tuesday and Friday 5:00-5:30 PM We are the only ones who can save US

  • Stand with Minnesota

    standwithminnesota.com Donate and see list of actions and information from local orgs in Minnesota (vetted , with the exception of individual GoFundMe’s)

  • Resist and Unsubscribe

    https://www.resistandunsubscribe.com

    From Prof. Galloway

    These are the subscription-driven consumer tech companies we have identified as having outsized influence over the national economy and our president.

    Amazon

    Apple

    Meta

    • Hey, we’d boycott Instagram too if we could, but we need it to get this message to you. Share this message widely on Instagram, encourage your friends to repost, get everyone on board. But while you’re on the platform, do not click any ads and do not shop any brands that you see from links on the platform.

    Google

    Microsoft

    Paramount+

    Uber

    Netflix

    OpenAI

    X

    These are the consumer-facing companies that we have identified as active enablers of ICE.

    AT&T

    Awarded $90M to provide ICE with IT and network projects

    • Cancel wireless services
    • Switch to alternative carriers
    • Avoid upgrading devices through AT&T

    Comcast

    The company holds an ICE award to provide the agency with broadcast cable at five “regional war rooms”

    • Cancel cable / internet subscription
    • Avoid Xfinity services

    Charter

    Provides cable and internet services for ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations Field Office in Beaumont, Texas

    • Cancel Spectrum internet / cable

    Dell

    Company’s government contracting arm was awarded $18 million in April 2025 

    • Avoid purchasing Dell computers
    • Cancel existing service contracts

    FedEx

    Mail carrier provides delivery services for ICE through March 2027 in a contract valued at $2.3 million

    • Cancel FedEx accounts

    Home Depot and Lowes

    Using AI powered license plate readers in their parking lots and feeding this data into law enforcement surveillance systems accessible to ICE

    • Stop shopping at both locations

    Marriot

    ICE uses Marriott chain to detain immigrants

    • Book with alternative hotel chains
    • Cancel Bonvoy membership

    UPS

    Small package delivery contract with ICE

    • Use alternative shipping services (USPS, local couriers)