What We Can Do

Indivisible Middleboro is a community of neighbors taking meaningful, strategic action to defend democracy, support one another, and build long‑term local power.

Our work spans many types of action — from direct advocacy to community care — all grounded in truth, inclusion, and collective strength.

Our Core Areas of Action

1. Direct Pressure on Elected Officials

Actions that hold leaders accountable and influence decisions.

• Call, email, or write to Members of Congress, state legislators, governors, and local officials

• Coordinate call‑in days around urgent legislation

• Attend town halls, school committee meetings, and public hearings

• Ask prepared, respectful questions and request public commitments

• Track votes, public statements, and schedules

• Document and share what elected officials say and do

• Record public meetings for transparency

• Write letters or op‑eds for local newspapers

• Advocate for state‑level protections (human rights, essential services, fiscal responsibility). 

• Mobilize around national Indivisible priorities

2. Rapid Response Actions

Fast, coordinated action when something urgent happens.

• Emergency call or email campaigns

• Same‑day standouts, rallies, or visibility actions

• Rapid messaging to members with clear next steps

• Amplifying national Indivisible action alerts

• Mobilizing members quickly when urgent issues arise

3. Community Education & Awareness

Helping people understand what’s happening and why it matters.

• Host educational forums, teach‑ins, or learning circles

• Share Indivisible explainers, fact sheets, and research

• Create simple, truthful handouts for the community

• Hold informational sessions on democratic processes or voter suppression

• Invite local experts or speakers

• Teach members how to take effective political action

4. Visibility & Public Demonstrations

Showing public opposition and solidarity.

• Peaceful rallies, protests, and sign‑holding

• Vigils or moments of solidarity

• Marches and coordinated demonstrations

• Creative, nonviolent actions that attract attention

• Local action events such as standouts or canvassing meetups

5. Voter Engagement & GOTV (Nonpartisan)

Strengthening democracy by increasing participation.

• Register voters and help people check their registration

• Educate voters on how, when, and where to vote using verified sources

• Host GOTV drives during election cycles

• Share tools for finding state and local election information

• Outreach to young and first‑time voters

• Support fair redistricting and fight voter suppression

6. Goods Unite Us

Make your dollars reflect your values. Goods Unite Us helps you see the political donations behind thousands of companies so you can “vote with your wallet.” Everyday purchases often funnel far more money into political campaigns than our direct donations, and this tool makes those hidden contributions visible.

• Website: https://www.goodsuniteus.com/ 

7. Media & Messaging

Shaping the public narrative.

• Write letters to the editor and op‑eds

• Engage local journalists

• Create talking points for members

• Share truthful messaging through newsletters and online platforms

• Highlight local impacts of national policies

• Build media relations skills within the group

7. Coalition & Community Building

Growing power by collaborating and working together.

• Partner with libraries, nonprofits, civic groups, and local organizations

• Support allied campaigns and events

• Show up for other movements in solidarity

• Host community listening sessions and conversations

• Table at community events to recruit members

• Create a welcoming, supportive environment for all

8. Policy Research & Monitoring

Staying informed and strategic.

• Track legislation at local, state, and federal levels

• Research impacts of proposed policies

• Provide briefings to members

• Monitor redistricting, budgets, and rule changes

9. Fundraising & Resource Building

Fueling the work.

• Use Indivisible National’s fundraising tools

• Host small‑donor drives, fundraising events, or merch sales

• Raise money for materials, events, and outreach

• Apply for Indivisible movement grants

10. Training & Skill Building

Making the group stronger and more effective.

• Attend Indivisible National’s virtual trainings and calls

• Train members in organizing, messaging, and advocacy

• Practice public speaking and action planning

• Build leadership capacity within the group

• Learn to write scripts, organize actions, and respond to breaking news

11. Electoral Support (Values‑Based, Legal & Ethical)

Helping elect leaders who uphold democratic values.

• Educate voters on issues and records (nonpartisan, no endorsements)

• Host candidate forums or issue nights

• Support pro‑democracy candidates through lawful, ethical engagement

• Encourage civic participation across the community

12. Internal Community Care & Sustainability

Keeping the movement healthy.

• Create welcoming, inclusive spaces

• Support members emotionally and socially

• Celebrate wins — small and large

• Prevent burnout through shared leadership and joy

• Host social gatherings to build trust and connection

13. Organizing & Group Operations

The backbone of our work.

• Hold regular in‑person or virtual meetings

• Recruit and welcome new members

• Create Superpower leadership roles (coordination, communications, events, research, etc.)

• Build strong communication systems (email, text, Teams, Facebook, etc.)

• Set clear goals and priorities

• Provide orientation sessions for new members

• Host strategy sessions to plan campaigns and actions

Together, We Build Local Power

Every action — big or small — strengthens our community and our democracy.

Indivisible Middleboro is a place to learn, take action, and support one another as we work toward a more just and representative future.

We pressure, educate, mobilize, protect voting, build community, train leaders, and show up — consistently and strategically.