Not voting is not a protest, it is a surrender." —Keith Ellison
NOTES FROM LEAH B.:
Election day is almost upon us. If you did not participate in early voting, be sure to vote on Tuesday. However, it is unlikely that Tuesday will be the end of the fight, even if we flip every seat blue.
Trump has already been sowing distrust in the election process. His administration is already attempting to interfere with election results he may not like by filing preemptive lawsuits in California and Alaska. So what happens after the election? We do not yet know. But there are some things we can do to prepare.
First and foremost, we must avoid the deception and confusion likely to come from the Trump administration. We do this by repeatedly fact-checking to ensure we are not inadvertently sharing false information. Next, We must be prepared to engage in peaceful, non-violent messaging and protests. Those of us who are able, should also be prepared to donate towards legal fees if Republicans refuse to swear in our elected candidates.
Finally, while we have always maintained the stance that our protests and actions must remain non-violent and peaceful, we should also be prepared for the idea that MAGA Republicans may very well engage in less than peaceful tactics, a la January 6, 2021. I have been saying this for some time, but I will repeat it. You should have a safetly plan for your household and loved ones. It would be wise to stock up on at least a few weeks' worth of food, water, and other necessary household supplies. You should also stock up on candles, batteries, lanterns and flashlights. Even if our worst fears do not come to pass, these supplies are good to have as winter weather approaches.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Take Action Tuesday Protests
Every Tuesday
12-1:30 PM
SW corner of Lincoln & Ludington, in front of Walgreen's
Escanaba, MI
Take Action Tuesday protests take place every Tuesday in front of Walgreen's in Escanaba. Please do not park in the Walgreen's lot. Participants are invited to join Unitarian Universalist Social Action Committee organizers at Stone's Deli after the event.
ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 3
VOTE!!!!!!!!!!! (If you haven't already) Hopefully we'll all have voted early and can help others vote on Election Day by giving people rides to the polls, offering to watch their kids while they go vote, etc.
Delta County Democratic Meeting
Wednesday, November 4
Doors Open at 6:30/Meeting Starts at 7:00
This will not be a standard meeting. It will be a celebration of all of the hard work everyone has done during this election season. They will also be collecting donations for the Delta County Historical Society in honor of Charles Lindquist.
USW Union Hall
1201 Sheridan Road
Escanaba
Delta County Democratic General Meeting & County Convention
Wednesday, November 18
Doors Open at 6:30/Meeting Starts at 7:00
The purpose of the County Convention is to elect members to the County Committee.
USW Union Hall
1201 Sheridan Road
Escanaba
Delta County Unified In-Person Meeting
TBD - Because our normal meeting date conflicts with the Delat County Democrat County Convention, we are working to secure an alternative date.
United Memorial Methodist Church
1920 Lake Shore Drive
Gladstone
Please bring your own drinks and a dish to pass if you are able.
NOTES FROM INDIVISIBLE "WHAT'S THE PLAN?" NATIONAL MEETING (10-22-26):
This week's guest was our own Dr. Abdul El-Sayed! He was only on for a short time because I'm sure he has been making back-to-back appearances. After he left, they talked about a follow-up meeting that will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4th...hopefully a victory celebration but they are also prepared for any election interference. In that case, each meeting would let people know when and where the next day's meeting is taking place as long as we are fighting interference. Of course, the hope is that it's "too big to rig" and the Trump regime doesn't have a lleg to stand on, but they're prepared for every imaginable scenario. And, once again, in case Trump tries to create a fake emergency, they are encouraging everyone to VOTE EARLY!
Link to podcast version of meeting:
What's the Plan podcast - new episodes every Friday
Link to next week's national "What's the Plan?" call:
Indivisible What's the Plan - Thursday, Nov 5, 2026
REQUESTS, INVITATIONS AND INFORMATION FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
From No Kings
(excerpt from Rapid Response call follow-up email)
If you’re not in a frontline or solidarity city, review our existing rapid response resources (Section 3: Organizing a Community Response). And stay tuned for a national rapid response toolkit if/when there is a call for national mobilization. Register for the post-election mass call on 11/4 at 8pm ET in case we need to gather. Catch up on previous No Kings trainings and mass calls on our YouTube channel.
In solidarity,
The No Kings Team
3-MINUTE CALL TO ACTION:
Remind every progressive you talk to this weekend to VOTE EARLY! Text or call at least three people (not necessarily in Michigan) to return their absentee ballots to a drop off box--it's too late to trust the mail. If anyone says they want to vote in person on election day because it's their tradition and they like the feeling of it, let them know that we can't put our democracy in jeopardy based on "vibes." It is very likely Trump is going to try to pull something on Election Day...having our votes in early helps mitigate that threat. LET'S DO THIS!!