Indivisible SF Newsletter
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In this issue:
* This Saturday, tell Trump and Musk: Hands Off!
* Our next general meeting
* We won the Wisconsin judicial election!
* Dem Senators doing stuff!
* Help get money out of CA politics
* Eyes on SF gov’t: Join the Civil Grand Jury
* Want to help us do this work?
* Upcoming events




** This Saturday, April 5, at 1 PM, join us and 50501 SF to say: Hands Off!
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50501 SF and Indivisible SF are joining forces for the Hands Off Mass Mobilization on Saturday, April 5. We are planning to rally at Civic Center Plaza ([link removed]) at 1 PM on Saturday, April 5. At this peaceful, nonviolent event, we’ll have speakers and tables from a variety of organizations. Hear from people affected by Trump and Musk’s attacks on the federal government while you connect with groups like ours that are resisting in various ways.

We need volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering to help out, please fill out this Google form ([link removed]) and join us at noon. We can train you on whatever you need and provide materials.


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Regular attendee of the Saturday protests at Tesla? Read this!
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The organizer of the “People Over Profit” protests every Saturday at the Tesla dealership on Van Ness has canceled the one this Saturday and is directing attendees to join the Hands Off event at Civic Center Plaza instead.

Note that Hands Off starts one hour later, at 1 PM. It’s about half a mile down the hill from the dealership, or two stops on the Van Ness BRT (board at O’Farrell, get off at McAllister).

The next Tesla protest will be next Saturday, April 12. There’s also the federal employees’ protest at Tesla on Mondays; the next one of those will be this coming Monday, April 7.


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Feel like getting Saturday started early? Come to Ocean Beach at 10 AM to say Hands Off!
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Brad Newsham and Travis Van Brasch have been doing human banners going at least as far back as 2017. In a human banner, volunteers gather on Ocean Beach to spell out a message. That message is then photographed from the air, producing an indelible image sending a vital message.

This Saturday, Brad and Travis are organizing a special human banner to say Hands Off! The event is in the morning to provide participants time to hop on a 5-Fulton or 31-Balboa to get to Civic Center Plaza in time to attend the rally.

Sign up here ([link removed]) and be on the beach by 10 AM.


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Our next General Meeting is on Sunday, April 20th!
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Come blaze it with us this 4/20! And by “it” we mean the Trump administration. And by “blaze” we mean resist.

We’ll be at 518 Valencia at 2 PM. Join us and learn about our core teams to build a long-term resistance to fascism and defend our neighbors and loved ones.

Space is limited, so you have to RSVP to attend this in-person event. RSVP on Eventbrite. ([link removed])


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We won! The Wisconsin judicial election.
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Last night, we handed a resounding, and well-earned, kick to the rear of Musk as he tried to buy the Wisconsin judicial election. Liberal candidate Susan Crawford won the election ([link removed]) , maintaining a liberal majority on the state supreme court.This victory is critical for maintaining a fair electoral map, protecting abortion rights, and so much more. Thank you to those who spread the word and volunteered to GOTV in this election.

It’s important to celebrate every win as we fight an uphill battle for justice. So take a minute today to celebrate, rest, and get ready for the next fight and the next one!


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Dem Senators doing stuff: Sen. Cory Booker spoke out against the Trump Administration for more than 25 hours straight. Our senators joined him.
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Spring is here, and we may finally be seeing signs of Democratic Congressmembers growing spines. Yesterday, we saw Sen. Cory Booker giving a marathon floor speech ([link removed]) for 25 hours and 5 minutes. Senator Booker’s extended speech served to hold up Senate business and blockade Trump’s agenda. It’s clear that our Senators are hearing the outrage of constituents for their overall weak leadership so far. Senator Booker’s speech and his colleagues’ participation are a great start—we’d love to see more of this.
Both of our senators, Sen. Alex Padilla and Sen. Adam Schiff, helped out by asking questions—allowing Sen. Booker to rest his voice while continuing to hold the floor.

Senator Schiff has also announced a hold ([link removed]) on the nomination of Edward Martin for US Attorney for DC, citing his corrupt conduct.

These are the actions our Senators should be taking: speaking out for the people they represent, and using all the powers and procedures available to them to fight for their constituents. We’d love to see both Senator Padilla and Senator Schiff doing more things like this to obstruct the Trump/MAGA agenda.

Call your Senators and tell them: ([link removed]) thank you and do more to fight for us!


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Help get money out of California politics with SB 42, the California Fair Elections Act
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In 2019, California passed the DISCLOSE Act to help counter the dark money unleashed after the Citizens United ruling. The California Clean Money Campaign ([link removed]) is continuing the work with more State Bills that would enable everyday-citizen candidates for office to win against candidates propped up by big money funders.

Currently, public financing of campaigns is banned in California—hence the reliance of campaigns on either small-dollar fundraising (all those fundraising texts you’ve come to loathe) or big corporate and billionaire donors.

The California Fair Elections Act, SB 42 ([link removed]) , is the next big step toward making elections about ideas, not money. SB 42 would put a measure on the November 2026 ballot to let voters decide whether to repeal the ban on public financing of campaigns. That way, local governments and the state itself could amplify the voices of everyday voters and ensure elections are won, not bought.

This bill won’t, itself, make public financing happen. There are multiple steps toward tearing down the roadblocks in state law. Passing this bill is the first, and passing the ballot measure follows after—and only then can we begin campaigning for the City and the state to finally make public campaign financing a reality. We can only get there after we take this first step.

SB 42 was heard in committee yesterday—which is when we’re writing this, so we don’t know yet what the committees did, if anything. You can read about the bill here ([link removed]) and find out more about how you can get involved.

Call your State Senator, Sen. Scott Wiener ([link removed]) , to tell him to vote “yes” on SB 42.


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Your local right and duty: join the San Francisco Civil Grand Jury!
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You have the right and power to investigate and improve your local government. One key way to do that is by joining your county’s Civil Grand Jury.

Every year, each of California’s fifty-eight counties convenes a Civil Grand Jury made up of residents of that county. The members of the Jury collectively decide which aspects of local government to investigate. They then interview local government officials, read through documents and reports to reach a conclusion about how well that aspect of government is performing, publish their results, and present them to the local government.

State law vests the Civil Grand Jury with significant power to affect local government. Last year’s Grand Jury issued reports ([link removed]) about illegal fireworks in the City, the inadequacy of our sewer system to handle our changing climate, and more.

If you live in the City and County of San Francisco, are a U.S. citizen eighteen years of age or older, and can devote ten hours a week to the Civil Grand Jury, YOU can apply to participate. Applications are open until Friday, May 2 for the time period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

If you’re not sure whether serving on the Civil Grand Jury is for you, you can learn more from our blog post ([link removed]) !



** Want to help us do this work?
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We will plug you in where your skills can do the most good to resist this administration.

If you would like to join and do important work with us, we welcome you! Currently we are in need of volunteers to help with the following:

* Publishing our newsletter with MailChimp, and helping update our website on Newsletter Night (Tuesdays at 5PM).
* Making short-form videos to help educate people on our topics in an accessible way.
* Tracking federal, state, and local legislation and working with our state and local legislatures and Mayor Lurie.
* Organizing our protests and other in-person actions.

No experience is needed, we will train you and provide everything you need. If you would like to help us, please contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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[TODAY] CA CD-22 Kings & Tulare Action Fund, Wednesday, April 2nd, 5:30 PM: A kickoff virtual fundraiser to strengthen the Democratic Party in the Central Valley. Fundraiser will feature actress Kyra Sedgewick, with messages from Dan Pfeiffer and Sen. Adam Schiff. RSVP on Mobilize. ([link removed])

Stand Up for Science and Sanity in Palo Alto: Friday, Apr 4, noon at Lytton Plaza, Palo Alto: Come to Lytton Plaza in Palo Alto to celebrate reason, critical thinking & democracy. We will use our brain power and creativity to develop strategies to protect and restore our healthcare system, our democracy, science funding and sanity! RSVP on Eventbrite. ([link removed])

Hands Off Human Banner: Saturday, Apr 5, 10 AM at Ocean Beach: Join Brad Newsham and Travis Van Brasch to spell out “Hands Off!” on the sand in the morning before heading downtown to the rally in the afternoon. RSVP on Eventbrite. ([link removed])

Hands Off Mass Mobilization: Saturday, Apr 5, 1 PM at Civic Center Plaza: 50501 and Indivisible San Francisco are joining forces for the Hands Off Mass Mobilization on April 5. We are planning to rally at Civic Center Plaza ([link removed]) at 1 PM on April 5.

Immigrant Rights Workshops for Allies (in English), April 6, 2 - 4 PM at La Peña Cultural Center ([link removed]) in Berkeley: This workshop will cover how ICE operates, how they collect information, and what to do during encounters. You’ll leave prepared to share crucial “know your rights” information with community members. More info here. ([link removed]) RSVP required: Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to reserve your spot.

Stop the Attack on Federal Workers at the Tesla Dealership: Monday, Apr 7 and every Monday at noon: This weekly protest at the SF Tesla Dealership at 999 Van Ness is organized by Federal Workers United to stand with federal workers. Details on Mobilize. ([link removed])

No More Children Living in the Streets: Press Conference at the Buena Vista Horace Mann School: Monday, Apr 7, 5:30 PM - 7 PM. Immigrant Unhoused Families are holding a press conference with Faith In Action Bay Area on Monday, April 7th from 5:30-7 pm to demand an end to the city's eviction policy so no more children are living on the streets. More info on our website. ([link removed])

Phone Bank with Common Cause to stop the SAVE Act: Tuesday Apr 8, 3 - 5 PM: Join Common Cause for an important phone bank as we mobilize voters to take action against the dangerous SAVE Act and advocate for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. RSVP via Mobilize. ([link removed])

People over Profit at the Tesla Dealership: Saturday, Apr 12 and (almost) every Saturday at noon: Join this weekly, peaceful protest at the SF Tesla Dealership at 999 Van Ness to speak out against Musk’s takeover of the federal government. Details on Mobilize. ([link removed])

The People's March / Fight Fascism for Democracy, Saturday, April 12, 12 PM - 3 PM. A march and rally from Embarcadero Plaza to City Hall for everyone under attack by the current administration. This march is run by People’s March and Rally ([link removed]) with longtime local LGBTQ activists Alex U. Inn and Juanita More. For more details, see this Facebook post ([link removed]) .
Indivisible SF General Meeting: Sunday, April 20, 2 - 4 PM at 518 Valencia. Join us for this month’s general meeting. Learn about our core groups and how you can plug in to resist the Trump administration! Space is limited so RSVP soon! RSVP on Eventbrite. ([link removed])



** This week's social media graphics
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If you’ve seen our newsletter posts on social media, you might have noticed that we include a photo or graphic with each issue.

Today’s graphics are calls to action to thank our Senators for interrupting Senate Business, to call for YES on SB 42, and our upcoming events.

Keep Fighting,
The Indivisible SF Team ([link removed])

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