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Ben Silverstein ❌👑
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I like burritos, dislike fascism, and do digital at @indivisible.org. Opinions my own.
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We had 450 people in St. Johnsbury, VT @indivisiblestj.org. When we needed to deice the sidewalks for safety so many people jumped in to help. It seemed fitting.
January 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Thank you
January 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Do you know which event this was?
January 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Some places to find LOCAL groups to join - @indivisible.org has chapters all around the country that do really great, practical things to push back against fascism! Find your local group here: groups.indivisible.org
Find a Group | Indivisible
Indivisible groups are where everyday people turn outrage into action and build lasting power on their home turf. Find yours today.
groups.indivisible.org
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Weeks like this it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and despairing. But the work folks are doing is making an impact. Keep it up.
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Honorable mention: After intense public pressure, Spotify is no longer running ICE ads. Caveat here is they are framing it as the ad campaign concluding as planned vs. this being a proactive decision.

If they clarify they will not run new ICE recruitment campaigns in the future, we can celebrate.
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Americans are hitting the streets for some of the quickest and most widespread rapid response protests of Trump’s presidency, and support for abolishing ICE is at an all time high.

civiqs.com/results/abol...
Civiqs | Abolishing ICE
Civiqs poll (National): "Do you support or oppose abolishing the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, also known as ICE?" Results through January 08, 2026: Support 42%, Oppose 50%, ...
civiqs.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
After intense public pressure, Avelo Airlines announced it would end deportation flights.

krcb.org/202601099998...
Indivisible Sonoma County weighs in on Avelo Airlines' decision to hal
The local grassroots organization organized months of protests at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in 2025.
krcb.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
The GOP-controlled Senate advanced a war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela.

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Senate advances measure to restrict Trump's power to use military force in Venezuela
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, who led the bipartisan resolution, said that Trump's actions in Venezuela are "clearly illegal" because he did not seek congressional approval.
www.nbcnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM