We are having a Vigil for the Disappeared at the Hastings courthouse. This will be a low key event with music, singing, and moments of silence. We will be at the fountain and along the sidewalk with candles. Please bring any names that you would like to share.

Do you want to represent your friendly local Indivisible group? Of course you do! We have you covered. Check out: mibcindivisable.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ We currently have beanies, baseball caps and bags. We plan to add more items, so keep an eye out for new items in the future.

Have you noticed “recruitment” style ads? You aren't imagining it. The current administration is reportedly investing $30 billion to hire at least 10,000 more deportation officers and they’re using streaming services to get the job done. More info: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

The movement doesn’t end with one march, it’s only just begun. Last Saturday’s No Kings March was powerful. One message: our democracy belongs to the people. 🇺🇸 Visit NoKings.org/next and look for “Take Action Now.” Then click “Get Started” to find a simple, concrete action you can take each week.

Take part in calling your senators with Working Families Party. President Trump and congressional Republicans have spent the past nine months selling out working families. Now they’re dragging out the government shutdown. Text "Shutdown" to 30403.

youtube.com/shorts/rSAck... At the No Kings Rally in Hastings, Mi, we asked attendees why they came, what this moment means to them, and how the issues we face today affect their lives. These are their stories; honest, heartfelt, and full of hope for our shared future. 💙

🎙️Voices of No Kings

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Here is a look at what some people shared about why they came to the No Kings Rally in Hastings on October 18, 2025. #NoKingsHastingsMi

Today's the day!! No more countdowns. It's time! Hastings is showing up for truth, freedom and the power of the people. Grab your friends, signs, courage, and maybe your rain gear because this movement doesn't back down! Let's keep it safe, peaceful, and powerful! #NoKingsHastingsMi

We can't wait to see you at the Thornapple Plaza in Hastings tomorrow. Noon to 2. #NoKingsHastingsMI

Thornapple Plaza, Noon to 2 Hastings, MI

Join us in Hastings at the Thornapple Plaza for our No Kings rally! Noon to two. We will be collecting donations for Barry County Cares. There will also be a kid's activity table. #Nokingshastingsmi

Members of MI Barry County Indivisible will be hosting a second “No Kings” protest from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Thornapple Plaza in Hastings. According to organizers, the theme of the event is “No Kings, No Throne, No Dictator.” Read more: hastingsreminder.com/articles/new...

All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest. Join us Oct 18th from Noon to 2 at the Thornapple Plaza in Hastings, MI. We look forward to seeing you there! www.nokings.org/news/stateme...

Statement re: Speaker Johnson Comments on No Kings — No Kings

Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the peaceful No Kings Day of Action on October 18 for the ongoing government shutdown. After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings coalition issued the fol...

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youtube.com/shorts/JuIFw... Heather Cox Richardson is an historian and professor at Boston College. You can find her on You Tube and Substack. In this short video from Oct. 2nd she discusses "How come everything is illegal, but there is nothing we can do about it?"

How Come Everything Is Illegal, but There’s Nothing We Can Do About It?

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ICE is looking to expand operations in Grand Rapids and 18 other cities. The plan would include more office space and hiring thousands of new attorneys and enforcement officers. Grand Rapids and campus communities are raising serious concerns. Read more: www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...

ICE looks to expand in Grand Rapids in nationwide ‘surge,’ reports say

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking office space in Grand Rapids as part of an "ICE surge," published reports said.

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We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for Barry County Cares at No Kings on the 18th. There will be kid's activities table also. #NoKingsHastingsMI #rallyfordemocracy #freedomofspeech

President Trump has created a health care crisis with his Big Beautiful Bill, and now everybody’s going to be getting a letter saying their health care is going up. Slotkin wants to hear your stories. Share your letter with her now: slotkin.senate.gov/letters www.youtube.com/shorts/s-ZKD...

I Need Your Help

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Be careful what you sign. If are asked to sign any petitions that mention citizen voting, don't sign! These petitions are trying to make it harder to vote. Read more here: votersnotpoliticians.com/dts/

Jane Fonda. John Legend. Billie Eilish. Spike Lee. Over 550 artists just joined forces to relaunch a McCarthy-era committee called the Committee for the First Amendment. The message is loud and clear: Freedom of expression isn’t partisan. It’s fundamental. Read more 👉 www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...

Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and writers of being communists or sympathizers.

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Did you know? The U.S. spends nearly double per person on healthcare compared to other wealthy countries. 🔗 Learn more: www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collec...

The first government shutdown in more than five years is here and it’s already hitting workers, families, and communities across the country. From unpaid federal employees to uncertainty over national parks and public services, the impacts are real. Read more from NPR: 👉 www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...

When will the government reopen? Here's how long past shutdowns lasted

Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.

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Check out Senator Slotkin's comments on yesterday's speech from Secretary Hegseth and President Trump to our military leaders. Follow her on You Tube: www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxs-l...

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Yesterday’s military spectacle from Secretary Hegseth and President Trump should be seen for what it is: a critical moment in our history and our story as Am...

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Art and Democracy go hand in hand. When the arts are attacked, democracy is at risk. The Art of Democracy exhibit at ArtPrize highlights how artists use their voices to speak out against injustice and remind us why arts and culture matter. www.wgvunews.org/news/2025-09...

Our hearts are with the Grand Blanc community as they grieve and begin healing after Sunday’s tragic church shooting. 💔 Resources are available for anyone struggling. From mental health hotlines to local support centers, no one has to face this alone. Read more here: bridgemi.com/michigan-hea...

Here’s how to find help coping with the church shooting in Grand Blanc - Bridge Michigan

Here are some resources to help families, veterans and others.

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Have you called your reps lately? 5 Calls is a quick and easy resource for making calls. There is no shortage of issues to call about including the Federal budget and possible government shutdown. (9-29 & 9-30) are our last days to call our senators regarding this issue. 5calls.org

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Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

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SAVE THE DATE 🚨 It’s coming. ✊ 📅 Saturday, October 18 📍 Hastings, MI 🎤 Speakers | ✍️ Signs | 🚶 A march, and more! Each one reach one — bring them with you. 💬🙌 Let’s make this the largest peaceful protest in U.S. history. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. #NoKingsHastingsMI