Indivisible National and several other pro-Democracy groups are calling for three days of events, July 17, 18 and 19 under the banner of “Make Good Trouble” – a quote from civil rights activist, John Lewis. For more about the nationwide events, www.goodtroubleliveson.org.
The pillars of the events are Teach, Reach and Preach.
Teach
On Friday night July 17th from 6-8 pm, we’re holding a Civics Trivia Night at the Cape Meares Community Center. Attendees will compete in teams with 15 to 20 questions about civics. There will be snacks, beverages and goody bags for each attendee. It’s a non-partisan event open to all.
Reach
Saturday, July 18th at Indivisible Tillamook Coast Action’s monthly meeting at the Main Library, the focus will be on the importance of voting and getting out the vote. State Senate candidate Rachel Armitage will be speaking. We’ll be asking for volunteers to phone bank, text bank or knock on doors for the midterms.Preach
Sunday July 19th is ITCA’s weekly rally at 1st & Main in downtown Tillamook from 1 to 2 pm. Before the rally from 12:30 to 1pm, a vigil at Sue Elmore Park, to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, who was fatally shot by ICE agents during a recent enforcement operation in Houston. All the other people illegally killed by ICE during this administration will also be remembered.
A core principle behind all Indivisible Tillamook Coastal Action events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
