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Monday, April 7, 2025
4-7-25 Newsletter
OUR DEMOCRACY COMMUNITY IN ACTION! HANDS OFF! April 5, 2025 • Astoria, Oregon
Hooray for everyone - about 1000-1200 of you! - in the democracy community at Saturday's Hands Off! protest in Astoria. Here's a panorama videoshowing part of the crowd in Astoria on Saturday. People lined Marine Drive from Roby's to about 1/2-block past the movie theater.
There were more than 40 Hands Off! protests in Oregon, including in Manzanita, Tillamook, and Cannon Beach.
*"Millions of us took to the streets at nearly 1,300 events in Washington, D.C., and all 50 states to make clear that we do not consent to Trump and Elon Musk destroying our country to benefit themselves and their billionaire buddies.
"100,000 people in Washington, D.C. Massive crowds in New York, Minneapolis, and Seattle. And, just as critically, hundreds of smaller events, including all over red America, from Logan, Utah, to Tupelo, Mississippi, to Mitchell, South Dakota." -- MoveOn
*More photos below. Photos from events around the country are all over social media and inToday's Edition and Hopium Chronicles.
THANK YOU
My sister Mary and I attended the rally on April 5th from 11:45AM to 1:30PM. We were with another friend and stood near two young men who made signs from cardboard boxes and others around us with wonderful signs too!
We shouted and chanted and really felt it was a fabulous and well attended rally!
Then we went to Mo's for lunch. Shortly after we ordered, a couple was leaving and came over and introduced themselves as visitors from Montana. They told us they came into town thru the rally and wanted to thank us for being participants. They talked about how they felt and said they would have attended at home.
When Mary and I were almost finished with our meal, a woman and her daughters were leaving and approached us and again they had seen our signs and wanted to thank us too! They introduced themselves as "visitors from the red state of Nebraska." This time I did cry...I was emotional because we all have been so upset for weeks and here were people just visiting and felt just like we do.
I wanted to share this happening that came about because we stepped up and attended the rally along with so many others!
We need to help save our democracy in every way possible! Thanks for reading, Janie
WHAT'S THE PLAN? Thursday, April 10 * noon - 1, via Zoom Updates and Q&A with Indivisible co-leaders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin.
Submit questions when you register or in the chat during the event. REGISTER HERE for the next What’s the Plan call. Past events are on Indivisible's YouTube channel.
INCO is not affiliated with any political party. We align with organizations that share our mission to defend democracy.
AAUW CANDIDATES FORUM Tuesday, April 15 Doors open at 6:30 pm. The program begins at 7. Astoria High School Auditorium Hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch, The Astorian, and Coast Community Radio (KMUN).
Candidates for the following positions have been invited: Astoria School District 1C: Director, Position 4; Clatsop Community College: Director, Zone 2; Port of Astoria: Commissioner, Position 1; Position 2, and Position 5; Sunset Empire Transportation District: Commissioner, Position 3.
HANDS OFF! AROUND THE COUNTRY
*"White River Junction VT - people from babies to 80+ year old veterans of the anti Vietnam Resistance lined the streets with home made signs. 98% of the passing cars honked & waved in support. The organizers expected 50 people, 760 signed up & 1500 showed up. As a vet of both anti-Vietnam civil disobedience and Act Up demos during the AIDS crisis, I had made & gave away bumper stickers saying "Silence = Death of Democracy." People loved them." –Heather, Reader's Comment, The Borowitz Report, April 6, 2025
*"In Hendersonville, NC, a town of 15,000 residents, 1500 people showed up for the Hands Off! resist, Insist, Persist rally. The city blocked off a section of Main Street for this peaceful rally promoting racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, land conservation, immigration protection, Helene rebuilding efforts and more." –Bill, Reader's Comment, The Borowitz Report, April 6, 2025
*"We gathered at a “Hands Off” protest in the small city of Claremont, CA with 1500+ demonstrating against PINO, DOGE and the egregious attacks against our democracy. Lots of people driving by honking in support. Friendly people with great energy. We made 'good trouble'!" -- Dennis, Reader's Comment, The Contrarian, April 6, 2025
INCO COMMUNITY MEETING NEW DATE:Saturday, April 26 10:30 - 11 am - mix and mingle; vent and validate 11 am - 12:30 - meeting Grace Episcopal Church parish hall 1545 Franklin, Astoria
GRATITUDE "Grateful to live in Astoria with a true sense of community."
- Eileen, at the February 15 INCO Community Meeting
RIDING THE WAVE
"It was exhilarating yesterday, but I was so tired driving home! I am still tired this morning. But also, still riding the wave of optimism. What a wonderful group turned out yesterday! So many people from all walks of life, and they all played well together. It was heart warming, inspiring, and so amazing." -- INCO activist Mary Beth
CALL CONGRESS
Senator Ron Wyden 202-224-5244 or 503-326-7525 Senator Jeff Merkley 202-224-3753 or 503-326-3386 Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici 202-225-0855 or 503-469-6010
Using the5 Calls appis another way to reach your Members of Congress.
COMMENT ON PROPOSED OREGON LEGISLATION
Tell Oregon's legislators how you feel about proposed bills. Go to COIN Legislation Watch Team at https://www.coinoregon.org/2025-legislation. Scroll down to see the list of bills where you can take action and submit comments with a simple click. Contact Cheryl Conway at conwayct2007@hotmail.com if you need assistance in using the web page.
WHAT WE DID SATURDAY
*"By the end of today, you will have helped drive the largest protest against Trump, Musk, and their billionaire takeover this country has seen. The work you’ve done to make today happen will be foundational to the ongoing effort to defeat Trump and protect vital programs for the community. Thank you for all that you’ve done, and we can’t wait to continue this fight with you." -- National Hands Off organizers. April 5, 2025
"We are defined by the love we extend, the courage we summon and the truths we are willing to tell.” — Jasmine Mooney
INCO defends democracy by opposing authoritarianism, bigotry, and corruption and by promoting civic engagement and building community. Sign up for the INCO newsletter here. Comments, news, and photos to INCO at incoregon@gmail.com. Resources and other information at www.incoregon.org and www.indivisible.org. INCO is part of COIN, the Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network. Get updates, track Oregon legislation, and learn about Oregon's 40+ Indivisible groups. Sign up here. Look for the INCO column in Hipfish Monthly. Indivisible North Coast Oregon is on Facebook, Instagram, and Blue Sky. INCO Weekly Newsletter • April 7, 2025
