Indivisibles,

We’re in a moment of authoritarian breakthrough: The Trump regime is doing everything it can to rapidly consolidate power, stomp out dissent, and dismantle democratic checks and balances. But the regime can’t do all that alone.

Donald Trump’s authoritarian dreams rely on the complicity -- or at the very least, complacency -- of other powerful people and systems.

Corporate leaders. Faith organizations. Educational institutions. Civil servants. Law enforcement. Trump needs these pillars of society, among others, to uphold his authority as he grasps for permanent power. Without their cooperation, his fascist house of cards collapses.

At Indivisible, we’re doing the hard work to transform the societal pillars upholding Trump’s power into unyielding opponents of his regime.

It won’t be easy, and it won’t happen all at once. It’s going to take all of us -- relentlessly organizing within the various groups and communities we are part of -- to show those in power that there’s more to lose from complicity than from noncooperation.

That’s why we're piloting a brand new program called Courage Collectives.

What is a Courage Collective?

Courage Collectives are groups of everyday people with a common interest, experience, or background who work together to organize noncooperation against the Trump regime. In essence, Courage Collectives identify a “pillar of power” that they share a connection to -- then push that pillar to take a stand against Trump.

A Courage Collective might look like a band of alumni pushing their alma mater to reject Trump’s anti-democratic funding deals... Or a faith congregation urging its leaders to speak out against the MAGA agenda… Or a team of musicians and podcasters demanding that Spotify stop playing ICE propaganda.

The possibilities are truly endless, and we’re encouraging everyday folks to form as many collectives as we can. Here are just a few of the Courage Collectives that Indivisibles like you have organized already:

• United in Faith: a coalition of progressive churches and people of faith in Snohomish County, WA fighting back against Trump's misuse of religion to spread authoritarianism
• Cornell Courage: a Cornell alumni network pushing the university to reject Trump’s attacks on free speech, academic freedom, and campus DEI initiatives
• Educators Resist: a team of teachers, faculty, and school administrators in Sacramento, CA organizing local educators to organize against authoritarian education policies
• United Veteran-Civilian Response: veterans and civilians in Seattle, WA collectively pushing back against threats of a Trump military takeover in their city

So what can you do?

We’re calling on you (yes, you!) to form a Courage Collective if you’re able.

Think about the many hats you wear in your everyday life -- parent, worker, student, alumnus, donor, veteran, or any other group you belong to -- and how you can work with your peers in one of those groups to push back on Trump’s authoritarian power-grab.

When you’re ready, complete the form linked here to start the process of forming a Courage Collective! We’ll then reach out with training, resources, and support to get your group off the ground.

Through historic mass protests, tireless advocacy, and that Election Day beatdown a few weeks ago, we’ve already shown the world that Trump’s opposition is widespread and powerful. But to truly end his authoritarian threat, we need to build a brave, relentless backlash within every facet of society.

Too many pillars of society are still scared to stand against Trump. But courage is contagious, and Courage Collectives are how we spread it.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team