ABOUT INDIVISIBLE OREGON
“The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.”
- Waol Ghonim
Our democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism. We are standing together and fighting back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values. Join us!
WHO WE ARE
Indivisible Oregon is volunteer-run organization that empowers Oregonians to defy the Trump agenda. Volunteers started Indivisible Oregon in January of 2017. We are primarily based in Portland, but we exchange resources with groups across the state. While we are independent, we follow national guidance from the experts at Indivisible and Swing Left and we are proud to be active in their nationwide networks.
WHO WE ARE NOT
We are not a hub or umbrella for Indivisible groups in Oregon. The Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network (COIN) fills that role skillfully.
WHAT WE VALUE
A participatory democracy with a government that works for the people.
Respect, diversity, fairness, and a place for everyone at the table.
Nonviolent engagement in all public spaces.
Creating opportunities for constructive civic engagement.
WHAT WE DO
Publish calls to action on our website, social media, and e-newsletter.
Host events to advocate to our Members of Congress, take action, and support the work of our partner organizations.
Organize events to contact voters in elections that will swing the balance of power in governing bodies
OUR STORY
Indivisible Oregon (IO) was founded by a handful of experienced volunteer activists in January 2017, as part of a nationwide groundswell of anti-Trump activism. We immediately began hosting weekly “Resist Trump Tuesdays” at our U.S. Senators’ courtyards in Portland. Our group grew quickly when increasing numbers of participants joined these events and jumped in to organize.
Indivisible Oregon volunteer leaders have been organizing events and actions almost nonstop every month for over 8 years. We have also been an active Swing Left group since early 2017.
OUR NETWORKS
Indivisible Oregon is proud to partner with other Indivisible and activist groups in Portland Metro and across Oregon since our founding.
We co-host events, share resources, and promote each other’s work.
Many of our volunteers are also leaders in other local groups like COIN, Act for Democracy, UnitedPower PDX, Indivisible Cedar Mill, Fridays at 4, Indivisible Hillsboro, and dozens of others over the years.
We value our strong ties with the Indivisible community and enjoy lifting others. We believe our movement is strongest when we stand united against Trump and MAGA.
OUR STRUCTURE
Indivisible Oregon is able to do this work thanks to a dedicated community of about 20-30 organizers who plan and implement activities.
IO’s teams evolve based on volunteer interest. Current teams include Events, Policy, Communications, Voter Outreach, Bridgebuidling, and Tech.
BY THE NUMBERS
Since January 2017…
IO volunteers have organized over 420 advocacy and election events:
We advocate routinely, in-person, to our members of U.S. Congress or their staff
We host door-knocking, phonebanks, and letter parties for pivotal elections.
We've recruited, supervised and supported over 30,000 volunteer shifts at our events
IO's policy team has researched and published over 1,000 calls-to-action on the IO website and over social media.
IO builds the movement:
here, on the IO website
WHAT YOU CAN DO
We need you! Our strength is in our numbers.
Call your Members of Congress routinely, asking them to take concrete action.
Join Fourth Tuesday each month on Zoom to advocate to our elected officials.
Join Indivisible Saturdays each month to gather in person, build community and take action.
Participate in Voter Outreach events to swing critical elections
Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop on all our actions.
