Democracy in Action

The work of democracy has never been finished. It has only ever been continued — by the next generation of people willing to show up, organize, and refuse to look away.

Your involvement, no matter how big or small, directly contributes to a more informed and engaged electorate. By helping others understand the power of their vote and making it easier for them to participate, you're actively strengthening the foundations of our democracy.

California's June 2 primary is only weeks away, and if you're a Butte County voter, your ballot has already arrived. This isn't a typical primary. The stakes are high, the field is crowded, and your decisions will shape California politics. Here's what every progressive voter needs to understand before filling it out.

A group of 5 people have a massive impact on our lives in Butte County, yet they rarely get the spotlight: The Board of Supervisors. If you’ve ever felt like local government is a maze of jargon and red tape, you aren’t alone. That's why we wanted to put together a no-nonsense guide to what these people actually do and why they are on our ballot.

Indivisible Chico is proud to announce our official endorsement of Audrey Denney for Congress! Audrey isn't just a candidate, she is a neighbor who understands that the North State requires a representative who prioritizes our unique regional challenges.

To help our community understand where the funds go, we want to be transparent about the "fixed costs" of hosting at a venue like the City Plaza for a crowd exceeding 1,000 people.

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.

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.

The separation of the military from civilian life is a bedrock principle of American democracy. It is primarily upheld by two key laws.

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

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.

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