June 14 in Phoenix, Oregon: ORD2 Indivisibles “with liberty and justice for all” make the message of Flag Day matter with their creativity!
16%. That’s the percentage of Americans who approved of Trump’ s birthday party and cage fight spectacle on the White House lawn June 14 (Reuters/Ipsos poll). We think the Roman satirist Juvenal was kidding 2,000 years ago when he wrote: “Give them bread and circuses, and they will never revolt.”
COIN & Groups News
Ph’lag Day: Phoenix and ORD2 know how to celebrate June 14 with authentic patriotism. See story & photos.
Concert for the First Amendment: A look at some Oregon watch parties, and the concert video in case you missed it! See video & photos.
Our Voices: On the topic of concerts and certain arts centers… Are the arts optional, or crucial, in saving democracy? See commentary.
Events This Week: Find Indivisible events statewide with groups near you! Check the list.
State & Nation
ICE Ramps Up in Southern Oregon: This is why we protest–but there is solid advice from Rogue Valley Migra Watch and ways to help. See our summary.
Get That in Writing: We live in an age when the courts must require a guarantee that the Executive branch will obey a ruling. See our summary or article in NOTUS.
Hold Your Nose and Vote: Democrats hate the new “deal” with Iran — if there really is one, this time — but might support any way to cut losses and end Trump’s war. See article in NOTUS.
What Can I Do?
Organize (or Attend) a Whistle Kit party: With recent ICE activity on the rise in southern Oregon, you want to carry important info such as the PIRC hotline (888-622-1510). See whistle kit ingredients we posted back in March, and/or sign up for a whistle kit event: Beaverton and Portland options are on this week’s events list.
Find more actions relevant to you: Check out Indivisible’s Take Action page.
Self Care
Your Body Is On Your Side: Dr. Sarah advises us to read its signals.Read more.
Next COIN Meeting: July 7 at 7:00 p.m. If you aren’t registered for the call, sign up.
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