Welcome to a supplemental edition of the Greater Lafayette Indivisible (“GLI”) newsletter. Here are the things that have popped up since the main edition of our newsletter a few weeks ago.
As a reminder, we’re imagining that activism is like a waterway that builds in intensity. In addition to calls to action, we’ll also provide information about upcoming events and opportunities to foster community, good news, and places in which we’re finding inspiration.
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Ripples (small direct actions)
- LTHC Homeless Services is celebrating their “Christmas in July” campaign to collect basic household items for individuals and families moving into permanent housing. Think bath towels instead of tinsel, and toasters instead of toys! You can make spirits bright – even in the heat of summer – by stocking their new homes with the essentials they need to succeed. You can shop their Amazon Wish List to have the items sent directly to LTHC, or you can purchase them elsewhere and Email [email protected] to schedule a delivery.
Rush (action at the county level)
- Did you know that the Pride Lafayette Community Center is the oldest LGBTQ+ community center in the state of Indiana? Their work is invaluable to our community, and OUTFest is one of the highlights of the year. The event will be held on Saturday, August 16, on Main Street in Lafayette, and not only is it a celebration of our beloved queer community, it’s also an opportunity for allies and accomplices to show their support. Pride Lafayette is still in need of OUTFest volunteers, and there are tons of opportunities to help make the event a success. They have job descriptions and time slots posted here, and you can sign up for multiple volunteer roles. Set-up begins at 12 pm, and tear down ends at about 1:30 am, with dozens of opportunities to help in between. If you aren’t able to volunteer but would still like to support OUTFest, you can find sponsorship information here. You can also support Pride Lafayette’s work in our community here.
Rapids (action at the state level)
- The National Lawyers Guild and the ACLU of Indiana are offering a Legal Observer Training on Tuesday, July 22 from 6-7:30 pm. “Legal Observers are the “eyes and ears” of a legal team. They create documentation during events which can later be use in defense cases, public statements, and litigation which aims to hold law enforcement agencies accountable for the actions of their officers.” You can find more information and sign up to attend on Mobilize.
Roar (action at the national level)
- On the heels of the successful “No Kings” day of protest, Indivisible national has launched its next initiative called “One Million Rising.” This is “a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we build people power that can’t be ignored. You’re invited to join us—and lead.” They are offering 3 virtual sessions: July 16, July 30, and August 13, all of them from 8-9:30 pm. You can find more information and sign up to attend on Mobilize.
- July 17 is the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, and we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. We’ll be meeting on Thursday, July 17 from 6-7pm in the Walnut room at the West Lafayette Public Library (208 W Columbia Street, West Lafayette, second floor) to write letters to citizens in Pennsylvania encouraging them to vote in their upcoming Supreme Court election. Envelopes, papers, pens, and stamps will be provided. You can let us know you’ll attend by signing up via Mobilize.
In addition to street parking, parking is also available in the garage across the street at 117 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette. If the cost of parking is prohibitive, the Library staff can validate your ticket at the front desk. - Indivisible national is hosting a virtual training on Monday, July 21, from 7-8:30 pm called “Messaging for Solidarity – Race Class Narrative.” “The opposition regularly uses racial fear as a tool to exploit economic realities and turn people against one another. The Race Class Narrative messaging and analysis help us fight back against these attacks to build solidarity across differences.” You can sign up to attend on Mobilize.
- Public media is more at risk now than ever before. Despite overwhelming public opposition, the House passed a rescissions package that would eliminate $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for public media. If enacted, it would strip essential services from communities nationwide — and could force rural stations off the air entirely.
Let your representative know how important public broadcasting is to our community. The Senate will vote on the rescissions package next week, and changes are still possible. Now is the time to urge them to remove the proposal targeting public media from the package.
Opportunities to build community
- We are SO excited to announce the launch of a new website called “Take Action Greater Lafayette!” We hope that this website will become your go-to place for community events, partnering organizations, resources, local news, and important issues. We designed it as a way to connect and amplify local organizations defending democracy and fighting authoritarianism. Working together, we want to foster communication, mutual support, and collaboration among the organizations in the Greater Lafayette area that are working to preserve and promote democracy, civil liberties, multiculturalism, adequate social services, and responsible government. A huge thank you to Bob Gump for his tireless work on developing this website!
Good news
- The West Lafayette City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 13-2025 at their meeting on Monday, July 7! This resolution protects individuals seeking gender affirming health care. Dave Bangert reported on the story for his “Based in Lafayette, Indiana” newsletter; however, access to the article requires a paid subscription or a free 7-day trial.
- In our June newsletter, we included information about how All-Options Indiana surpassed their initial fundraising goal for their 10th year of abortion funding through the Hoosier Abortion Fund. It was especially encouraging in light of an update they had shared in February, which included the possibility that the organization would be forced to end in June. A few days ago, they shared another update, in which they announced that with the help and generosity of everyone who donated, they are able to keep All-Options open!
Even though they raised enough money to avoid closure for now, additional resources are required to help them transition from recovery to resilience. Please consider donating toward their work here. All-Options uses direct service and social change strategies to promote unconditional, judgment-free support for people in all of their decisions, feelings, and experiences with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption.
If you have an organization, an event, or a bit of good news that you’d like us to include in a future newsletter, please email [email protected]. For general questions, please email the Steering Committee at [email protected].
Past editions of our newsletter can be found on our website: lafayetteindivisible.com
As always, you can donate toward our efforts here or by donating cash at our next in-person gathering. Donations are used for expenses such as voter registration booth fees, supplies, and administrative costs. Thank you for your continued support!