✨Walk with Indivisible Tri-Cities in Pasco’s Grand Old 4th of July Celebration Parade! ✨ Come celebrate community, freedom, and civic engagement with us as we walk together through downtown Pasco. Bring your family, invite a friend, wear your red, white, and blue, and help us show what people-powered community action looks like. The parade route is approximately 2 miles long. Bring comfortable shoes, water, good energy, and your love for our community. Everyone is welcome to

🍻✨ First Fridays are for community, conversation, and a little fun! BUT…This week we are going to let you all spend some time with friends and family. We are going to CANCEL Happy Hour on Friday, July 3rd. Enjoy the holiday weekend and stay safe. We will be spending Saturday together. Join us for the 4th of July Parade on Sat.! 💙❤️ Info here: Indivisible in the July 4th Parade!!

Join Indivisible Tri-Cities at Pasco’s Official Seattle FWC26 Fan Zone for a World Cup Round of 16 watch party on Monday, July 6! The Fan Zone at Gesa Stadium opens at 3 p.m. with big-screen match viewing, a live performance by Ballet Folklorico Cielo de Mexico, local food and vendors, and a festival-style atmosphere for fans of all ages. Look for the Indivisible Tri-Cities table — stop by to say hello, meet your neighbors, and find out how to get involved in the community.

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 2 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment addresses how representation in Congress is counted among the states. It also says that if a state denies or limits voting rights for eligible citizens, that state’s representation in Congress can be reduced. 🗳️⚖️ Why it matters: This section connects votin

A new AP News report says ICE has updated detention standards for facilities holding roughly 60,000 people. According to AP, the changes include expanded use of AI in communication with detained people, continued $1-per-day pay for some detained workers, and revised standards affecting medical care, language access, and facility oversight. ICE says the changes are intended to reduce administrative burdens on detention operators. Advocates and experts have raised concerns abou

🍲💙 What a great afternoon of community, food, learning, and action! Our June 13 Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting brought people together for a potluck, meaningful conversation, and an inspiring presentation from Emily Parzybok, Electoral Program Manager with the ACLU of Washington. Emily shared important insight on voting rights, Washington’s election history, and the work needed to protect free and fair elections. Our Elections Teams also led activities for members t

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new requirements for ballot mail used in federal general, special, and runoff elections. Under the proposal, election officials would be required to submit information through a new USPS portal for voters receiving mail ballots. This would include each voter’s name and address, along with unique barcodes for the outbound and return ballot envelopes. USPS would review outbound ballot mail before accepting it. Mailings that do not meet the p

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 1 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment affirms citizenship for people born or naturalized in the United States. It also requires states to provide due process of law and equal protection under the law. ⚖️🛡️ Why it matters: This section is a cornerstone of civil rights in the United States. It he

⛽🛒 What gets cut first when your gas tank starts competing with your grocery list? For many families, affordability is not an abstract issue. It is the extra stop to find cheaper gas. It is putting fewer gallons in the tank. It is sticking closely to a grocery list, skipping a meal out, or delaying a purchase that can wait. A recent AP News article looks at how higher fuel prices and the rising cost of everyday essentials are forcing more Americans to rethink how they spend

With Rep. Dan Newhouse not seeking reelection, several candidates are running for this open seat. Indivisible Tri-Cities is interviewing the candidates, and we want to hear from you. Submit a question for consideration using this form.

Join us on Zoom every Thursday to discuss upcoming events, get updates, and ask questions. See you there! Time & Location Thursdays - 12pm Zoom (see email) About the event ☎️Join Loren every Thursday to discuss upcoming events, get updates, and ask your questions!☎️ Please see the latest Indivisible Tri-Cities email for the Zoom link. Not on the mailing list? Sign up here.

Come hang out, laugh a little, meet new people, and help us kick off the weekend in a fun and friendly way! Time & Location First Friday of Every Month, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Moonshot Brewing 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140 Kennewick, WA 99336, USA About the event Join Indivisible Tri-Cities from 4 to 6 p.m. at Moonshot Brewing in Kennewick for a laid-back social gathering. Whether you prefer a cold beer, a tasty non alcoholic drink, or just good company, there's something for everyone

🌎🔬 This week, the Indivisible Tri-Cities Values Series is focusing on Science. Climate science helps communities prepare, respond, and stay safe. An E&E News by POLITICO article highlights concerns from scientists that cuts to federal climate research, data systems, and weather monitoring programs could make it harder for communities to prepare for extreme weather, heat waves, sea-level rise, crop losses, and pollution-related health risks. Science gives us information we c

🗺️ Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, usually after the census. Done fairly, it helps make sure communities receive equal representation. ⚖️ When district lines are manipulated, it can weaken the voting power of a community before an election even begins. 🗳️ Understanding how district lines are drawn matters because fair representation matters. 💬 Learn more from the ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/news/voting-rights/what-is-redistricting-and-w

📣✨ We’re looking for creative, reliable volunteers to join the Indivisible Tri-Cities Social Media Team! ✨📣 Do you have experience with Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, Facebook, or just enjoy helping good content reach the right people? We need team members who can help us keep our platforms active, engaging, and connected to the community. We’ll provide the content, and the Social Media Team helps with strategy, regular posting, and making sure our message gets out clearly and

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Amendment 13. What it means: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States, except as punishment for a crime after conviction. It also gives Congress the power to enforce this protection through law. ⚖️📜 Why it matters: This amendment represents one of the most important steps toward freedo

A recent Reuters article highlights ongoing legal battles over press freedom, First Amendment protections, and the role of the courts in checking government power when media access and funding are challenged. No matter where we stand politically, democracy depends on the public’s ability to access information, ask hard questions, and hold leaders accountable. Read the Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/trumps-court-setbacks-fail-blunt-his-campaign

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Amendment 10. What it means:The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution, and not prohibited to the states, are reserved for the states or the people. It helps define the balance of power between the federal government, state governments, and the people. 📜⚖️ Why it matters:This amendment

🍲💙 What a wonderful afternoon of community, connection, and shared purpose! 💙🍲 ​ Around 43 community members gathered at the Kennewick Library Pavilion for our Indivisible Tri-Cities Potluck Gathering, where great conversation, delicious food, and meaningful fellowship were shared by all. ✨ ​ A heartfelt thank you to Dani Smart of Smart Ruminations on Substack for joining us as our special guest speaker. Dani gave an informal, inspiring, and educational talk about today’s

Indivisible national’s campaign needs our help! Fund Communities, Not Chaos campaign. This effort is focused on maximizing our power to block any further slush funds for ICE and Border Patrol’s brutality and holding key Republicans accountable for enabling Trump’s agenda. Representative, Dan Newhouse, is a critical target for this campaign. We would love to ramp up pressure on key Republicans over the next few weeks in particular as they rush to pass a budget reconciliation