Calls to Action

Indiana Indiana's redistricting bill HR 1032 passed the Senate's elections committee, clearing its first hurdle in the chamber that has been reticent to take up the issue. The 6-3 vote came after hours of testimony from Hoosiers representing both sides of the debate, competing at times with the echo of protesters outside the Senate chamber. The redistricting bill now heads to the Senate floor, where the full chamber is poised to vote on it Thursday, Dec 11. Senate Democrats p

One of the defining principles of Indivisible is that there are 198 (or so) means of non-violent resistance to tyranny. Supporting businesses that support democracy is a way to resist. Empty shopping carts. Photo by Michal Dziekonski  on Unsplash A fantastic alternative to spending dollars on companies that hurt our communities and our democracy, is shopping local. Here are some superb central Indiana options from our member, Lori Ecker. Salt & Ash Market FANTASTIC small batc

There are many ways to resist. Find the actions you want to take.  Indiana Congressional Map Redistricting (Gerrymandering) The Trump regime knows that their chaotic actions and destructive policies are deeply unpopular with voters.  They want to redraw voting maps 6 years ahead of schedule so they gerrymander districts in their favor and rig the 2026 elections.  Use the   online action form  to call or email Statehouse officials and urge them to stand strong against this pol

e Although the voice of the people and poll after poll make it clear that Hoosiers do not want mid-cycle redistricting, there are those still trying to force new maps on us.  The Indiana House is reconvening Monday  to discuss new electoral maps. Despite announcing earlier this month that the Senate recessed for the holidays, Senate pro temp Bray released a statement saying the senate will not reconvene on Dec 8 to “make a final decision on any redistricting proposal sent fro

There are many ways to resist. Find the actions you want to take.  Social Security From Chop Wood Carry Water (Jess Craven) The recently introduced   “Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act”  would include the additional $200 for social security recipients until July 2026. Recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, veteran disability compensation, veteran pensions and railroad retirement would get the extra money, the bill’s sponsors said. The legisl

Bipartisan Momentum Breaks Through Gridlock Congress is seeing a rare burst of bipartisan cooperation as lawmakers rally around several high-impact bills affecting healthcare costs, government transparency, and workers’ rights. Thanks to a series of successful discharge petitions—each gathering the required 218 signatures—House leaders are now required to bring long-blocked legislation to the floor for a vote. 1. The Fix It Act: Preventing a Spike in Healthcare Costs Represen

Bills to Keep An Eye On Passed the Senate, House next S.J.Res. 81: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil. The Senate voted to terminate the 50 percent tariffs that President Trump has imposed on Brazil, with a handful of Republicans crossing party lines to help push through a measure rejecting the emergency declaration used to justify them. While the resolution faces long odds in the House, where Repub

Tell State Senators to Stand Strong Against Redistricting From Indiana Capitol Chronicle Gov. Mike Braun on Monday called a special session to take up congressional redistricting, a politically charged move that follows months of mounting pressure from national Republicans to redraw Indiana’s map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Braun’s order says the session will begin Monday, Nov. 3 and will focus primarily on revising the state’s congressional boundaries — lines that w

One of the defining principles of Indivisible is that there are 198 (or so) means of non-violent resistance to tyranny. Another is that there is SOMETHING for EVERYONE to do. No one has to, or can, do everything. Not everyone can do marches or knock on doors, but for those who are prevented from doing one activity, dozens of other activities await. Empty shopping carts. Photo by Michal Dziekonski  on Unsplash Introducing Economic Calls to Action Ever since Indivisible Central

What has caused the government shutdown? from Jess Craven at Chop Wood Carry Water Trifecta dynamics: The standoff is occurring with Republicans controlling the House, Senate, and White House, a governing "trifecta". Democrats are using their power in the Senate—where most legislation requires 60 votes to pass—to demand that Republicans negotiate on their terms. The Democrats are using the need for 60 votes in the Senate to pass the Continuing Resolution to demand a permanent

Government Shutdown from Jess Craven at Chop Wood Carry Water ...I want to make sure everyone here understands what’s happening with the...

House Passes Continuing Resolution, But Senate Does Not Last week the House passed its version of a continuing resolution (CR) to keep...

Gerrymandering - Redrawing Maps ahead of the 2026 Election House Speaker Houston and Senate Pro Tempore Bray need to continue hearing...

Gerrymandering - Redrawing Maps ahead of the 2026 Election Indiana has not yet decided whether or not to call a special session to...

Indiana News: Redistricting Redrawing congressional districts ( Indy Politics ):  “The Indiana General Assembly’s leaders on Wednesday...

Education News (from Mad Voters and Chalkbeat Indiana) The state plans to submit a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education in...

This week we highlight bills we need to keep an eye on and get loud about. The SAVE ACT   Some constituents have asked about the SAVE...

This week we have 4 calls to action and a bill to keep an eye on. Thank you for continuing to hold our elected officials accountable!...

Reconciliation Bill of 2025 (Also as the Big Beautiful Bill or the Big Ugly Bill) The Senate passed this bill this morning, July 1. It...

There’s still time to push back on the budget reconciliation bill. This administration calls it the “Big Beautiful Bill,” but it’s really...