Community Engagement

For folks who might want to focus on numbers, let's look at a few more: At a recent protest, a wise gentleman stopped to talk to the folks at Indivisible Chico's table. He reminded us that folks can spend 80% of their time and effort talking about the problems we are all very familiar with and spend only 20% of their time working towards a solution to a better future. Or we can reverse that and spend 20% of our time identifying the problems and 80% thinking, discussing, and i

Learn about the Festival for Democracy that's taking place in Chico on March 28th!

The Press scoop for the next Festival for Democracy!

OUR VOICES CAN’T WAIT UNTIL AUGUST. As we move into 2026, our district faces a unique and dangerous challenge. Following the passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa, the North State is currently unrepresented in Congress. While we wait for the special election, major federal decisions are being made without us. We are not waiting for a new Representative to speak for us. As is our right under the US Constitution, we are taking our concerns directly to the Speaker of the House.

February 2026 Newsletter - Reflecting on a Year of Resilience - If it’s been a little quiet on our digital channels, it’s only because our community has been loud where it matters most: in the streets. This year so far has tested our resolve, but Chico has shown up with heart.

This Friday, January 23rd, we are taking to the Esplanade to show that Northern California stands with the Twin Cities and all communities being terrorized by federal overreach.

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 10th, Chico is joining the National "ICE OUT for GOOD" Weekend of Action. We are calling on our community to show up, speak out, and demand that this violence ends now.

Our concern is the health of the political process, like voting access, transparency, and accountability. We are all fighting for the rules of the game, not a specific team.

There has been some confusion about the events planned for October 18th for No Kings 2. There are in fact two different events planned that day!   Think of it this way: This is No Kings 2 . We want to bring the energy of the first No Kings event and DOUBLE it. We want MORE people to feel safe and included. We want the energy of 2 events  for No Kings 2 . That means shared duty on a heavy team-lift of a project. Defenders of Democracy Coalition is hosting the march downtown, a

A Little Free Library offers a lot more than you might think to the community! Have you ever been walking down a street and seen a...

What does it mean to “live your values”? A frequent message from Indivisible's founders is to “ live our values ” and bring forward the...

It's easy to get swept up in headlines or catchy social media posts. But how do we know what's real, what's biased, or what's simply designed to grab our attention?

Gerrymandering is a complex issue, but understanding it is the first step toward fixing it. By raising awareness and advocating for a fairer process, we can ensure that our votes truly matter and that our elected leaders are accountable to all of us.

A buycott is all about consciously choosing to spend our money with businesses that align with our values.

In an increasingly polarized world, it can feel like political discussions are a minefield. Many of us have experienced the frustration...

Sudden mass protest is a form of legal noncompliance. When we think about democracy, we often focus on voting, elected representatives,...

Protests are the most visible, yet not the only, forms of civic engagement. Ever feel like you want to make a difference, but you're just...

When we hear about threats to democracy, it can feel overwhelming. We often think of large-scale protests, political campaigns, or...

You've likely seen or heard about large-scale demonstrations like the "No Kings" protests, where millions of Americans have taken to the...

Have you ever wondered just how much collective action it takes to truly shift the political landscape? As activists dedicated to...