What Can I Do?

Contact Your Legislators

It is critically important that we let our legislators know what we want and expect. You can find your legislators at https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/index.php/legislator. Enter your address and it will give you the names and contact information for your state and federal legislators.

The 5 Calls app (https://5calls.org/) will automatically connect you to your legislators and give you a script to help you express your concerns.

Follow Independent News

Some of our favorites that you can follow on Substack are:

Write Postcards

Peninsula Indivisible writes a LOT of postcards.   We provide names, addresses and postcards.  We get together for postcard writing events and also distribute packages of cards to people who like to write at home.  

We write to: voters, legislators, and to neighbors to invite them to events

Host a House Party

The purpose of these houseparties is not fundraising for a candidate or event introducing a candidate.   The purpose is to meet like minded neighbors and build a community of like minded people.   We are stronger together and we need to find each other.

If you would like to host a House Party, Peninsula Indivisible will help you by writing invitations to strong democrats in your neighborhood and by helping the day of your event, if you would like

Protest

Protesting is one of the most satisfying ways of making ourselves heard.  

The Williamsburg JCC Indivisible Group hosts Freedom Fridays.   They meet on many (but not all) Fridays at 12 Noon, Williamsburg James City County Courthouse, 5201 Monticello Avenue. 

The new group 50501 is also hosting protests. 

Be Visible – with thought provoking sayings

Normalize being a progressive!   Use signs and t-shirts and more to let people know that you are proud to be a progressive.   If you put out yard signs, be sure to fly an American flag as well.   It is OUR flag, not just the conservatives.

Support Democratic Campaigns

There are several opportunities to support important Democratic campaigns this Spring and this Fall, all of the statewide offices and all of the Virginia Delegates will be up for election.   Please see our website for more information on the local candidates who are running.

Judge in Wisconsin

3 replacement republicans

All of Virginia

There are many ways to support candidates – it’s not just money!

Canvass/Make calls/Text

Provide a space for canvassing launches

Donate

Write Postcards

Help in Office 

Host a fundraiser

Provide lodging for staff

Build the Community

Host a house party

Join a book club

Host a craft event

Host a nature walk 

— any kind of event that can bring people together

Support Your Local Democratic Committee

Hampton 

Newport News

Historic Triangle

Support Unions

If you are eligible to join a union, join it.   If you are already a member of a union, see if they need more help.  If you have been affected by the Trump/Musk job firings, contact your union representatives!

Support Allies

NAACP

ACLU

Southern Poverty Law Center

Equality Virginia

Moms Demand Action

Immigration Rights Activists

Public Citizen

Common Cause

Sierra Club

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Citizens Climate Lobby

Virginia Interfaith Center For Public Policy

Hampton Roads Refugee Reachout

Tell Your Story

Your story is one of the most powerful tools you have.   Many people back away from political discussions, but politics affects all of our lives, everyday. Your life experiences and those of the people close to you are a compelling way of discussing issues.  

Write Letters to the Editor

Boycott

The people currently ruining our government care most about money.   Hit them where it hurts and spend your money with companies that reflect your values.

Become a Poll worker

Protect free and fair elections by making sure your local polling place is doing the right thing.

Get Involved In Local Politics

Attend City COuncil/Board of Supervisor Meetings

Attend School Board Meetings

Run for Office

Run everywhere – school board, board of supervisors, city council, treasurer, state offices, federal offices.

Learn

Attend Indivisible Guide Zoom Meetings

Read books on progressive topics

Join a book Club

Attend Network NOVA Friday Power Lunches

Attend the Women’s Summit

Join Red, White & Blue

Don’t Give Up

Use Your Energy Wisely.  We’re in this fight because we care about our family, our friends, our country, marginalized people, but we need to take care of ourselves as well.   If you’re tired, rest.  Spend time with the people you love and the people who help you recharge.

Rest

We are all in this together.   Don’t give up.   Lean on each other.   Reach out when you need to.  We are here for you.