We believe people power Democracy
We are Saugatuck Douglas Area Indivisibles, our local grassroots branch of the national Indivisible movement of millions of everyday people.
We unite across our differences to build a real democracy of, by, and for the people.
We resist authoritarianism, fight for progressive policies, and elect leaders who reflect our values.
We want to bring more people into our peaceful movement as we organize across our communities and use our power as voters.
Join us as we work to keep the United States grounded in democracy that is inclusive and accountable.
Your Voice Matters!
Get Involved!
Your Voice Matters! Get Involved!
Live in or around Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville, Pullman, Ganges, Glenn, South Haven, Saugatuck Township, LakeTown Township, or Holland?
We’re building a space for engaged citizens across West Michigan’s Lakeshore, including those who may not have local representation or community groups in their area.
Wherever you are, you’re welcome to join us, in person or on Zoom.
We are thrilled to welcome Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to Saugatuck!
We are proud to announce that on Monday June 16th, Saugatuck Douglas Area Indivisible will host Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. These are challenging times for our democracy: When politicians can ignore the will of the voters and attempt to pass laws to suppress the vote. Attorneys General across the states have stepped up to challenge unjust laws to support our rights.
Registration for this event is FULL. Due to limited space, only those registered will be admitted.
Add your name to the waiting list below. If we have a cancelation, we will let you know.
Don’t Miss Events
We the People Talk Together
An Indivisible Discussion
Monday June 16
11am – 12pm
Saugatuck Douglas Library
174 Center Street, Douglas
At this point in our nation’s history, things are happening fast, and our rights are being usurped daily. Do you feel the need to discuss in an open forum? Would you like to join with other Saugatuck Douglas Area Indivisible folks to share thoughts and concerns in an unstructured setting? And conclude each gathering with action plans? Then you should Join us for a bi-weekly discussion.
🔥 TURN UP THE HEAT ON HUIZENGA PROTEST 🔥
Every Friday at Noon we protest outside our State Representative Bill Huizenga’s Holland Office. We try to remind him to DO HIS JOB serving us!
Read our latest blog post from Zen priest, Peter Coyote, on protest: "I’m watching the Los Angeles reaction to ICE raids with trepidation and regret. Three years ago I taught a class at Harvard on the “theater of protest”— designed to help people understand why so many protests turn out to be Republican campaign videos working directly against the interests of the original protest.
A protest is an invitation to a better world. It’s a ceremony.
No one accepts a ceremonial invitation when they’re being screamed at. More important you have to know who the real audience of the protest is.
The audience is NEVER the police, the politicians, the Board of supervisors, Congress,etc.
News Hawks
Hot Topics & News Stories
Newly Released MAHA Report Riddled With Falsehoods
Trump’s cabinet sat with RFK Jr. as he announced a report that will affect 74 million children. CNN’s Anderson Cooper says the report is based on nonexistent studies and falsified findings.
Dehumanizing Language Lays Groundwork for Authoritarianism
Trump calls half the country “scum” in Memorial Day social media post.
Another Week of Pardons for Convicted Criminals
Trump pardons more felons this week who were convicted of such crimes as drug trafficking, fraud, bribery, and stealing Social Security and Medicare funds from employees working in nursing homes.
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Community Actions & Events
Our members are actively engaging in the community through a variety of activities, from postcard-writing gatherings and poster-making parties to protests and more. Visit our Events page to stay updated on new happenings added regularly!
Research shows that strikes engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.
3.5% of the US population is 11M people. When we have 11M Strike Card signed, we Strike!
Messaging Guides
Anat Shenker-Osorio
ASO Communications examines why certain messages falter where others deliver. She has led research for new messaging on issues ranging from freedom to join together in union to clean energy and from immigrant rights to reforming criminal justice. Anat’s original approach through priming experiments, task-based testing and online dial surveys has led to progressive electoral and policy victories across the globe.
Cheat Sheet: Using a Freedoms Frame
Every progressive issue can be expressed through the frame of our freedoms. Use this guide to talk about a number of different issues in a way that echoes our overarching narrative.
Here to Stay: How to Talk About MAGA’s Authoritarian Agenda on Immigration
It is time to make clear who is at fault for the problems we are facing – politicians who use racial scapegoating to seize and preserve power and sow division among us.
Messaging this Moment
Learn the principles of persuasive and mobilizing messaging with examples for how to apply them.
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This is an application you can install on your phone to make 5 calls in 5 minutes. It has a list of topics to choose from and connects you with the right people based on where you live.
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