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mobilize.usNeighborhood Celebration of Voting in Mountain View · Blue Turn Indivisible***Please RSVP!** your RSVP lets us keep you updated if anything changes and make sure we have enough supplies for everyone.* Bring the whole family and join your neighbors on **Saturday, October 17,...

Voting is worth celebrating! Join us on No Kings: Vote Early - this Saturday, 10/17, 2-4pm in Pioneer Park, MV for a family-friendly neighborhood celebration of early voting and civic participation. Music, activities for kids, voting information, and a bit of joyful civic silliness.

to.pbs.orgLula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil runoff, securing fourth presidential termWith 100% of the vote counted, Brazil’s electoral court announced that the soon to be 81-year-old Lula held an unassailable lead of nearly 4.4 million votes over opponent Flávio Bolsonaro.

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PBS News@pbsnews.org

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, was reelected Sunday in a result that provides relief to critics of widening U.S. influence in Latin America. https://to.pbs.org/4jH4H1d

We are not slowing down.

youtube.comBREAKING: DOJ Brazenly Asks Court to Stop Counting California VotesYouTube video by Democracy Docket

Play by play of today’s hearing where DOJ tries to get CA ballots tossed because they have a list of un-sourced names.

50501veterans.substack.comNavy Vet attacked at Trump rally speaks out“Courage Is Contagious.”

“The big thing right now isn’t this rally, or what happened to me. The most important thing is for everyone to vote early. I tell everybody who has reached out to support me to not let the MAGA circus overtake our mission, which is to vote, vote, vote.” - Matt McDaniel, Navy veteran.

washingtonsun.comWhite House Is Weighing Mass Pardons for Junior StaffConservative groups influential with the Trump administration have pressed for the preemptive acts of clemency.

State legislatures need to make sure there are STATE laws on the books that handle the crimes we see being committed now in plain sight. Federal pardons don’t touch state crimes.

Holly Brewer@earlymodjustice.bsky.social

“Several conservative organizations …— including the Heritage Foundation and American Moment — have pressed White House counsel to either prepare pardons or put in place funding for the legal fees necessary to defend junior staffers from criminal and congressional probes or potential lawsuits.”

Early in person vote centers are now open! For Santa Clara and San Mateo residents, check out this useful unofficial map: nokings-scc.org/scc-vcs-drop... See caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov for all counties and official info!

You can vote in person in any vote center _for your county_. So check the county! (You can drop your sealed ballot off in any ballot box or vote center for any county, but dropping it off in your home county will get it counted faster.)

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The Wolves

@the-wolves.bsky.social

You gotta put one foot in front of the other, and lead with love! ❤️ #VoteEarly #Midterms #Election

ckarchive.com[IPA+] 10/21: Here’s the Plan — First Win, Then DefendJoyful protesters marched through Stanford Shopping Center during a No Kings: Vote Early event on Saturday. Photo by Jim Colton / ProBonoPhoto Dear friend, This past Saturday, a...

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mobilize.usDefend Our Elections: 2026 Election Rapid Response Network · Blue Turn IndivisibleThe integrity of our elections is the foundation of our democracy. As we approach the 2026 midterms, we face a significant risk of attempted voter suppression, intimidation, and manipulation. This can...

(2) Sign up to receive action alert messages either via this Mobilize page or via Signal (or both).

It’s entirely possible (fingers crossed!) that ballot-box realities will render any attack on election integrity moot. Meanwhile, we prepare. And we get out the vote!

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

We’re all working toward that goal. But even as we hope for the best, we must also plan for the worst that the Trump regime and its allies might throw at us. That means getting ready to take mass action alongside other Americans across the country and across our region.

indivisiblepeninsulabayarea.orgOur Plan to Fight Election Subversion | Indivisible Peninsula Bay Area NetworkPrepare to protect lawful election processes and stay informed about peaceful, coordinated actions.

Our team will be working with national and regional organizations to mount a collective response to attempted sabotage. Here’s a quick, two-step action that you can take right now: (1) Read and resolve to abide by an election defense pledge.

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

mobilize.usDialing for Democracy — the Final Senate Push · Indivisible Palo Alto PlusJoin us on the last weekend before Election Day for a special Get Out the Vote (GOTV) event! On the final Saturday before the election, Indivisible Palo Alto Plus (IPA+) and Blue Turn Indivisible will...

Swing Left Peninsula hosts Zoom-based phone-banking sessions several times per week. And DVC offers phone-banking opportunities on multiple dates. In addition, we’re hosting a special “Final Senate Push” in-person phone bank at DVC on Saturday, October 31. Click the link below for details.

Defending the Election The first line of defense against election chicanery is to achieve a victory that’s too big to rig—and too resounding to sabotage.

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

Dialing for Democracy If traveling down to Bakersfield doesn’t fit your schedule, then consider grabbing your laptop for a session of in-home phone banking—or head to the Democratic Voting Center (DVC) in Mountain View for an in-person phone-banking session.

Using just your voice and your fingertips, you have the power to affect races around the country that will determine control of the next Congress.

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

The current ICE surge in CA-22 is threatening to keep eligible voters from voting. That makes our GOTV work more important than ever. You’ll support local organizers with key tasks that include canvassing and poll watching.

mobilize.usMake a difference in the Central Valley · Indivisible Palo Alto PlusThirteen days to Nov. 3. How do you want to feel on Nov. 4? “Taking back Congress” runs through California’s Central Valley. Republicans know this, that’s why ICE attacks are surging there in an eff...

Your presence in this community will help fight against blatant voter suppression tactics. Think of it as a road trip with a purpose—good company, meaningful work, and a chance to contribute directly to electing a pro-democracy Congress. Interested, or just curious? Click the link below.

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

You can join the team as part of a “package deal” in which we’ll handle all of the logistics—arranging carpools, booking hotel rooms, training—and help cover food and travel expenses. You just bring yourself and your enthusiasm!

You’ll join other IPA+ members for a weekend trip or for the final two days before polls close on November 3.

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

Getting Out the Vote in the Central Valley The 22nd Congressional District (CA-22) is the site of one of the most consequential races in the country—so consequential that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is coming all the way to Bakersfield this Friday…

…for a rally with Democratic candidate Randy Villegas! Our Central Valley GOTV team is heading to Bakersfield, too.

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

nokings-scc.orgNo Kings - Santa Clara CountyNonpartisan voter guides, early voting plans, and ballot cheat sheets for Santa Clara County.

If you haven’t yet voted, we urge you to vote now. Use the detailed local voting guides prepared by our Ballot Parties team. And remember to use an official drop box to submit your ballot. nokings-scc.org/voter-guides

indivisiblepaloaltoplus.orgIndivisible Palo Alto PlusJoin the Take Back Congress 2026 campaign to elect a pro-democracy Congress, advocating for early voting and election defense in California.

But with less than two weeks to go, we’re sharpening our focus. In that spirit, we’d like to direct your attention and your energy to a few high-impact efforts to help Take Back Congress. indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org/take-back-co...

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

machronicle.com“Billionaire Takedown” Protesters Congregate Outside Tesla Showroom - M-A ChronicleDemonstrators convened to rally support for Proposition 40.

Members of our Billionaire Takedown (BTD) team joined with the Wolves for a NKVE event at Stanford Shopping Center. And other BTD members held an event at the Tesla showroom on El Camino—a gathering that drew fabulous coverage in the Menlo-Atherton Chronicle.

Now that NKVE Day is behind us, we’re entering a new and final phase of the midterm election. We’re still rallying our friends and neighbors to vote, and to vote early.

Our latest newsletter. Here’s the plan: First win, then defend.

This past Saturday, activists across the country held more than 3,300 events to observe No Kings: Vote Early (NKVE) Day. According to NKVE organizers, it was the largest early-vote mobilization in American history.

Here on the Peninsula, members of IPA+ and other Indivisible groups were out in force at multiple events. Along with Blue Turn Indivisible, we hosted a Neighborhood Celebration of Voting in Mountain View.

fs3.formsite.com2026 Primary Voter Protection Team - Poll Monitor Sign-up FormView this form on Formsite

Want to help protect the election? There’s still training available:

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James Talarico

@jamestalarico.bsky.social

mobilize.usNo Kings: Vote Early: What's Next After 10/17? Election Defense · No KingsFollowing the October 17 No Kings: Vote Early mass day of activations, gather with the No Kings movement online on Wednesday 10/21 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT to talk about the final push for voter turnout, as...

Tonight at 5 Pacific: Election Defense

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Greg Sargent

@gregsargent.bsky.social

Replying to @gregsargent.bsky.social

I think one reason Jon Ossoff is really popping right now is he's not afraid to say forthrightly that Trump's corrupt enablers should get ready to appear before Congress. He doesn't get derailed by fake MAGA outrage or MSM laundering of it as "controversy." newrepublic.com/article/2168...

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Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network

@sccrrn.bsky.social

Facts, not fear. Our team checked recent reports of ICE activity online, and most weren’t what they seemed. Here’s what we’re actually seeing in Santa Clara County and how we verify every report. ICE activity or need help? Call 24/7: 408-290-1144

wsj.comOpinion | To Russia With Love, Signed DonaldTrump waives sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey Graham law.

Why not now? Republicans could do this right now; they are in charge of both chambers. Why are they soft on Putin? Democrats aren’t soft on Putin. But they’re gonna need numbers from Republicans to overcome Trump’s betrayal of our allies.

Republicans Against Trumpism@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social

WSJ Editorial Board: “Mr. Trump may not appreciate the anger he’s courting if he keeps aiding Mr. Putin. When the election is over there needs to be a bipartisan reckoning for Mr. Trump’s budding alliance with the Kremlin against Ukraine, Europe and American interests” www.wsj.com/opinion/to-r...

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The Mercury News

@mercurynews.com

Messages left with ICE were not returned Monday or early Tuesday.

mercurynews.comImmigration group condemns weekend East Bay arrests by ICE

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Indivisible ❌👑

@indivisible.org

Despite Meta’s censorship, we saw a 51% jump in early voting in areas with a No Kings event. @ezralevin.bsky.social joined @chrislhayes.bsky.social to explain why we need real answers from Mark Zuckerberg.

October 17 marked a historic turning point with nearly 3,000 No Kings events nationwide. Now, we move to our next mission: protecting the count, and ensuring every vote is certified so winners are seated this January. Join our mass call to learn how you can help. #NoKings ❌👑

mv-voice.comHundreds gather in Mountain View to say ‘voting is your voice’With the midterm elections nearing, hundreds of people gathered in Mountain View on Saturday to join a national push to get people to vote early.

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Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social

Made a little video about my reporting on “Tommy” from the viral @abdulelsayed.bsky.social town hall

Palo Alto #NoKings — Singing Resistance! Credit: Karen Turner

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Marc Elias

@marcelias.bsky.social

X is owned by Musk. TikTok is blocking the Musk movie account. Meta blocked the No Kings account. This is why Democracy Docket is not built on SubStack or any third-party platform that could one day turn against it. It costs more to operate but is worth it. Subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld

This is the way to answer these kinds of bad-faith questions — with honesty, integrity, and a history lesson. It’s too bad Tommy didn’t stay for the rest of the town hall, but then again he’s a Republican operative (see next post). So part of his job is never learning anything.

Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social

This is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.

thehandbasket.co'Tommy' from viral El-Sayed video is former Sen. Hawley staffer with Christian nationalist tiesThomas Teepell is the son of a former long-time Bobby Jindal staffer who's close to Sean Feucht.

Yes, Tommy is a Republican operative trying to generate bad press for Democrats, and also, looks like, a white Christian Nationalist. Tommy got his ass handed to him and every honest news org should report it that way — the way Marisa Kabas does.

Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social

SCOOP: 'Tommy' from the now-viral exchange with Abdul El-Sayed is Thomas Teepell, a former staffer for Republican Senator Josh Hawley with close ties to Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht. He's the son of a former Bobby Jindal staffer whose consultant work was instrumental in getting Hawley elected.

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@indivisible.org

So what’s next after yesterday’s historic No Kings Day? It’s time to get into election protection formation: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Indivisible ❌👑

@indivisible.org

Thank you for making No Kings Day the single largest early vote activation in American history! This is how we will stop Trump’s election sabotage.

Next!

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SonicCN

@soniccn.bsky.social

@indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org Singing Resistance Suffragists vote early

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SonicCN

@soniccn.bsky.social

@indivisible.org Singing Resistance Palo Alto at Stanford today! @indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org