It's finally here. 2020! The year we've all been waiting for. We now have an opportunity to stop the madness. To save our democracy. To #VoteThemOut!

It won't be easy. It will take all of us to ensure that Democrats are victorious. The IndiMarin leadership team, now numbering over 20 people, has been hard at work over the last month developing plans and programs to enable our members - YOU! - to be maximally impactful with each hour you contribute to the goal of #VotingThemOut.


Here's what you can do right off the bat:

1) Sign up to attend our 2020 Kick Off Membership Meeting on Sunday, January 19 at 4 PM. Our guest speaker, Andrew Kim, is Field Director and strategist for Flip the West, the organization that is advising IndiMarin on our electoral focus. He will outline for us the ways that our members can be most impactful in our 2020 voter outreach work. IndiMarin leaders will also speak about the specific programs in which you will be able to participate. Sign up to attend the Kick Off meeting here.

2)
Take the IndiMarin Pledge to commit to at least 4 hours a month of voter outreach work. To win in 2020, Dems need an army of committed volunteers. Will you join up?

3) Help support the cost of IndiMarin's work with a contribution of $20.20 for 2020! Your donation will help cover the costs of campaign work as well as marketing materials to grow our ranks. It will also help pay for meeting space and refreshments to build a sense of community that will promote increased participation. Our funding is 100% dependent on member contributions.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

#WriteToWin - Thursday, 1/9 from 1:30 - 3:00 PM at Panera Bread in San Rafael
Join us to write Arizona voters and help turn AZ blue! We will be writing postcards to recently registered Democrats in Arizona ahead of their March 17th primary, encouraging them to vote by mail. Voting by mail increases eventual turnout. RSVP here.

Presidential Debate Watch Party - Tuesday, 1/14 at 5 PM in San Rafael
Please join like-minded members at Indivisible Marin to watch the upcoming debate. We'll share our impressions during commercial breaks. Pizza, wine and soft drinks will be served. An optional $10 donation is requested to cover the cost. RSVP here.

Voter Outreach for Newbies - Wednesday, 1/15 from 4 - 5 PM in San Rafael
No worries if you've never made calls to voters before! We'll help get you set up and walk you through the basics in a relaxed and supportive training session. Then you'll be ready to roll at 5 PM when the "old-timers" show up to make calls:) Sign up here.

#WinBackDemocracy Wednesday, - Wednesday, 1/15 from 5 - 7 PM in San Rafael
We're "All in for Arizona!" Please join us to call or write Arizonans and encourage them to sign up to vote by mail, thereby increasing eventual turnout. Options include making calls and writing postcards. Pizza, wine and soft beverages will be served. An optional $10 contribution is appreciated to cover the cost. RSVP here.

2020 Kick Off Membership Meeting - Sunday, 1/19 from 4 - 5:30 PM in San Rafael
Our guest speaker, Andrew Kim, is Field Director and strategist for Flip the West, the organization that is advising IndiMarin on our electoral focus. He will outline for us the ways that our members can be most impactful in our 2020 voter outreach work. IndiMarin leaders will also speak about the specific programs in which you will be able to participate. RSVP here.

#WriteToWin - Tuesday, 1/21 from 10 - 11:30 AM at Panera Bread in Novato
Join us to write Arizona voters and help turn AZ blue! We will be writing postcards to recently registered Democrats in Arizona ahead of their March 17th primary, encouraging them to vote by mail. Voting by mail increases eventual turnout. RSVP here.

#WriteToWin - Wednesday, 1/22 from 7 - 8:30 PM at the Sports Basement in Novato
Join us to write Arizona voters and help turn AZ blue! We will be writing postcards to recently registered Democrats in Arizona ahead of their March 17th primary, encouraging them to vote by mail. Voting by mail increases eventual turnout. RSVP here.

Voter Outreach for Newbies - Sunday, 1/26 from 2 - 3 PM in San Rafael
No worries if you've never made calls to voters before! We'll help get you set up and walk you through the basics in a relaxed and supportive training session. Then you'll be ready to roll at 3 PM when the "old-timers" show up to make calls:) Sign up here.

#WinBackDemocracy Sunday, 1/26 from 3 - 5 PM in San Rafael
We're "All in for Arizona!" Please join us to call or write Arizonans and encourage them to sign up to vote by mail, thereby increasing eventual turnout. Options include making calls and writing postcards. RSVP here.


Please take action on Iran crisis!

Hello IndiMarin members,

This is Justine. I'm a member of the IndiMarin Steering Committee. I'm writing you on behalf of our leadership team to let you know that we are consuming the news, and are horrified by the unjust actions Impeached President Trump has taken in Iran the past several days. We want you to know we are thinking of you, and how this news is affecting you, your loved ones, and your colleagues and businesses. 

Wherever you are on the range of emotions about the consistent escalation of bad news coming from the White House and GOP, we have a small but important action you can take that will help us remain united and strong as we steady ourselves for Congress to be back in session.

Please call our Members of Congress - Rep. Jared Huffman, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Senator Kamala Harris - and tell them that you strongly oppose an illegal war with Iran (and/or Iraq!) and would like them to continue to publicly condemn any and all military actions. We know that our MoCs already do oppose these actions, but constituent support is what allows them to stand strong and united against the Trump Administration and the GOP. When members of Indivisible Marin communicate with our MoCs, we strengthen our relationship - and our quick access to them. Click here to take action.

In addition to our strenuous advocacy against this unlawful military escalation, we have another critical goal in saving our democracy - VOTE THEM OUT!  It won't be easy and it will take the work of each of us to ensure the victories that we need in the Presidency, House, Senate, and State Houses across the country

Please be on the lookout for a second email in the next day or two with information about our 2020 Voter Outreach Kick-Off and our expanded plans to defeat Trump and the GOP at the ballot box!

Happy New Year!  We can and will do this together!

In solidarity,
Justine Hebron

Steering Committee, Communications

Indivisible Marin

Take time to reflect this holiday season

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Dearest members,

By joining the IndiMarin community of activists, you have already raised your proverbial hand to proclaim that you care deeply about the state of our country and wish to take action to protect it. We, the leadership team at IndiMarin, are very grateful for your commitment.

We ask that you reflect over the holidays on your personal plan of action for 2020. We commit to supporting you in whatever ways will help you fulfill your intentions for the year.

While we all share worries about the outcome in November, it is important to remember that there are more people in this country who think like we do, than people who don't. Many more. It is up to us, and grassroots activists like us across the country, to help ensure that each one of those people casts a vote. Then we will win. It's that simple.

In 2020, our focus will be to #WinItAllBack. Then, in 2021, our work at IndiMarin will be to help begin to repair the damage done under the current Administration, and build the kind of country of which we can all we proud.

We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. We look forward to working side by side with you in the coming crucial year!

The IndiMarin Leadership Team - Justine, Laurie, Betsy, Gareth, Alison, Jane, Maryann, Penny, Julie, Cindy, Joy, Monica, Paula, Nanda, Sage, Michael, and the 4 Susans:)

Please copy and paste info@indivisiblemarin.org into your address book to ensure optimal receipt of emails from Indivisible Marin.

Please join us for our Holiday Party on 12/8!

UPCOMING EVENTS
COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/3 at 10 AM in Novato
SWING LEFT MARIN FUNDRAISER FOR JOSH HARDER - Tues. 12/3 at 6 PM
FIELD TEAM 6 TRAINING CALL FOR CANVASSING IN AZ - Tuesday, 12/3 at 6 PM
INDIMARIN HOLIDAY PARTY - Sunday, 12/8 at 5 PM in San Rafael
PRE-PARTY NEW MEMBER WELCOME - Sunday, 12/8 at 4 PM in San Rafael
COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/17 at 10 AM in Novato
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY - Thursday, 12/19 at 5 PM in San Rafael
DETAILS BELOW!
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We're having a party!  
Please join us on Sunday, 12/8 at 5 PM at a private home in San Rafael. The address will be sent to you once you RSVP. Feel free invite your friends and family too! We'll celebrate our 2019 accomplishments and get psyched for the crucial year ahead. Next year, we'll be working our hearts out, and forming friendships makes the work that much more enjoyable! Please RSVP here so that we have an accurate headcount. Thanks and we hope to see you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/3 at 10 AM at Panera Bread in Novato - Join us for coffee as we write postcards to Independent voters in Arizona with gun reform messaging designed to weaken support for GOP Senator Martha McSally. RSVP here.

SWING LEFT MARIN FUNDRAISER FOR JOSH HARDER - Tues, 12/3 at 6 PM in San Geronimo
Join Swing Left Marin for an evening of food, drink, and music to support Congressman Josh Harder! Josh is facing one of the toughest Congressional races in the country, with three Republican challengers already announced. By not taking corporate PAC money, Josh relies on events like this to hire organizers, register voters, and make sure his campaign is ready for the year ahead. Republicans outspent Josh 2-1 in 2018, and with Josh's top challenger being a self-funder to the right of Trump, we're sure to see that happen again in 2020. If you can't make the event, please consider making a donation. Sign up and/or donate here.

TRAINING CALL WITH FIELD TEAM SIX FOR CANVASSING IN AZ - Tuesday, 12/3 at 6 PM

This training call is for anyone interested in registering Democrats in Arizona - one of the top strategic prizes in the country - and a state crucial to holding the House, flipping the Senate, and defeating Trump in 2020. Sign up here.

INDIMARIN HOLIDAY PARTY - Sunday, 12/8 at 5 PM in San Rafael
Our December membership meeting is a party! Gather with your co-members to celebrate our many accomplishments in 2019 and get psyched to kick butt in 2020! RSVP here. All new members are invited to come at 4 PM for an orientation meeting 2020. RSVP here.

COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/17 at 10 AM at Panera Bread in Novato
Join us for coffee as we write postcards to Independent voters in Arizona with gun reform messaging designed to weaken support for GOP Senator Martha McSally. RSVP here.

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY - Thursday, 12/19 at 5 PM in San Rafael
The CA primary will be here before we know it. Have you made your choice? Join us to watch, eat pizza, and share impressions during the commercials. Feel free to come at 4:30 to grab a slice of pizza and settle in. RSVP here.

Our 2020 Pledge and upcoming events!

UPCOMING EVENTS
WINE & CHEESE WELCOME FOR NEW MEMBERS - Tuesday, 11/26 at 6:30 PM i
COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/3 at 10 AM in Novato
SWING LEFT MARIN FUNDRAISER FOR JOSH HARDER - Tues. 12/3 at 6 PM
FIELD TEAM 6 TRAINING CALL FOR CANVASSING IN AZ - Tuesday, 12/3 at 6 PM
INDIMARIN YEAR END PARTY - Sunday, 12/8 at 5 PM in San Rafael
PRE-PARTY NEW MEMBER WELCOME - Sunday, 12/8 at 4 PM in San Rafael
COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/17 at 10 AM in Novato
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY - Thursday, 12/19 at 5 PM in San Rafael
DETAILS BELOW!
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AS YOU REFLECT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, PLEASE CONSIDER TAKING OUR 2020 PLEDGE!

A trifecta in Washington is within our grasp. BUT it won’t be easy. We’ll need to work our hearts out to succeed. Will you commit to do your part? If so, please sign this IndiMarin 2020 pledge:

"I understand that complacency is the enemy in our crucial fight to #WinItAllBack in 2020. I know that victory will be won voter by voter, volunteer by volunteer, call by call, text by text and postcard by postcard. I commit to doing my share to ensure Democratic victories across the ballot.  I hereby pledge to do an average of at least 4 hours of voter outreach work per month from January through November 2020."

IndiMarin will do the planning, training and supporting for you to do impactful work - either together with other volunteers or on your own at home. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SHOW UP! Start your new year off right! Take the IndiMarin 2020 Pledge!

UPCOMING EVENTS

WINE & CHEESE WELCOME FOR NEW MEMBERS - Tuesday, 11/26 at 6:30 PM
Please join us for an informal gathering of new members! We'll talk about Indivisible Marin - how we started, what we have accomplished, and all that lies ahead for in 2020, including all the ways in which you can contribute to our movement. We'll have plenty of time to socialize as well. This meeting will be held in a private home in San Rafael.  ALL WELCOME! RSVP HERE.

COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/3 at 10 AM at Panera Bread in Novato
Join us for coffee as we write postcards to Independent voters in Arizona with gun reform messaging designed to weaken support for GOP Senator Martha McSally. RSVP here.

SWING LEFT MARIN FUNDRAISER FOR JOSH HARDER - Tues, 12/3 at 6 PM in San Geronimo
Join Swing Left Marin for an evening of food, drink, and music to support Congressman Josh Harder! Josh is facing one of the toughest Congressional races in the country, with three Republican challengers already announced. By not taking corporate PAC money, Josh relies on events like this to hire organizers, register voters, and make sure his campaign is ready for the year ahead. Republicans outspent Josh 2-1 in 2018, and with Josh's top challenger being a self-funder to the right of Trump, we're sure to see that happen again in 2020. If you can't make the event, please consider making a donation. Sign up and/or donate here.

TRAINING CALL WITH FIELD TEAM SIX FOR CANVASSING IN AZ - Tuesday, 12/3 at 6 PM

This training call is for anyone interested in registering Democrats in Arizona - one of the top strategic prizes in the country - and a state crucial to holding the House, flipping the Senate, and defeating Trump in 2020. Sign up here.

INDIMARIN YEAR END PARTY - Sunday, 12/8 at 5 PM in San Rafael
Our December membership meeting is a party! Gather with your co-members to celebrate our many accomplishments in 2019 and get psyched to kick butt in 2020! RSVP here. All new members are invited to come at 4 PM for an orientation meeting 2020. RSVP here.

 COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/17 at 10 AM at Panera Bread in Novato Join us for coffee as we write postcards to Independent voters in Arizona with gun reform messaging designed to weaken support for GOP Senator Martha McSally. RSVP here.

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY - Thursday, 12/19 at 5 PM in San Rafael
The CA primary will be here before we know it. Have you made your choice? Join us to watch, eat pizza, and share impressions during the commercials. Feel free to come at 4:30 to grab a slice of pizza and settle in. RSVP here.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Tomorrow at 4 PM in San Rafael
COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 11/19 at 10 AM at Panera Bread in Novato
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY - Wednesday, 11/20 at 6 PM in San Rafael
WINE & CHEESE WELCOME FOR NEW MEMBERS - Tuesday, 11/26 at 6:30 PM
YEAR END CELEBRATION - Sunday, 12/8 at 5 PM in San Rafael
Details below!
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OUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS TOMORROW! WILL YOU JOIN US?
We hope that you will join us for our November Membership Meeting tomorrow at 4 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin. We have two excellent guest speakers lined up!. Renee Linde of Airlift will speak about how her organization helps support grassroots voter outreach groups in battleground states and how we can help. Stephanie McNally of Canal Alliance will fill us on on the Marin Census 2020 project and how we can help with that as well. As always, we'll share updates regarding our activities and ways to be involved. RSVPs are not required but help us prepare. RSVP here. We hope to see you then and there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 11/19 at 10 AM at Panera Bread in Novato
Join us for coffee as we write postcards to Independent voters in Arizona with messaging about gun reform to weaken support for incumbent GOP Senator Martha McSally. RSVP here.

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY - Wednesday, 11/20 at 6 PM in San Rafael
We're down to "just" 10!  Join us to watch, eat pizza, and share impressions during the commercials. Feel free to come at 5:30 to grab a slice of pizza and settle in. RSVP here.

WINE & CHEESE WELCOME FOR NEW MEMBERS - Tuesday, 11/26 at 6:30 PM
Please join us for an informal gathering of new members! We'll talk about Indivisible Marin - how we started, what we have accomplished, and all that lies ahead for in 2020, including all the ways in which you can contribute to our movement. We'll have plenty of time to socialize as well. This meeting will be held in a private home in San Rafael.  ALL WELCOME! RSVP HERE.

COFFEE AND CARDS - Tuesday, 12/3 at 10 AM at Panera Bread in Novato
Join us for coffee as we write postcards to Independent voters in Arizona with messaging about gun reform to weaken support for incumbent GOP Senator Martha McSally. RSVP here.

YEAR END CELEBRATION - Sunday, 12/8 at 5 PM in San Rafael
Gather with your co-members to celebrate our many accomplishments in 2019 and get psyched to kick butt in 2020! RSVP here!