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Election Day is next Tuesday, so this week’s to-dos emphasize getting
yourself, your community, and folks in key states out to vote -- plus actions
to address the Trump Shutdown. But first, Ezra breaks down three big fights
happening now.

Hey folks,

I can’t help it. I’m still beaming from No Kings Day. I’ve said the phrase
“the largest peaceful protest in American history” more times than I can
count.

But we all know that no successful anti-authoritarian movement in history
has relied exclusively on one-day protests, so I want to focus on what we
can do right now to build on our momentum. I have three immediate ideas:
Spotify (seriously), healthcare, and off-year elections.

1. Spotify is capitulating to the regime, but we can make them reverse
course.

Earlier this month, [ [link removed] ]Spotify began running ads to recruit for ICE,
making them an active enabler of the hiring spree to build an American
secret police force. That’s bad, and if we want there to be consequences
for capitulation, we have to be the consequence!

If you’ve joined a [ [link removed] ]weekly "What’s the Plan?" call, you’ve probably
heard me and Leah reflect on the lessons from the successful
Disney/ABC/Kimmel campaign. The regime bullied, the institution
capitulated, the people rebelled, the institution reversed course, and
democracy sat up a little straighter the next day.

What worked to influence Disney can work with Spotify! Like Disney,
Spotify is a multi-billion dollar corporation that relies on
subscriptions. That means we, the paying customers, have real influence.

So on Thursday, Leah and I sent a formal letter to Spotify, pointing out
their problematic ads and requesting a meeting. If they do not respond by
tomorrow, we’re going to launch a campaign to push them from capitulation
to active resistance. Stay tuned for more soon, and [ [link removed] ]come to "What’s the
Plan?" on Thursday to discuss next steps.

2. The GOP-caused implosion of healthcare.

Regular Americans of all political persuasions are about to find out that
Republicans blew up the healthcare market. We unpack this a bit more at
the bottom of this newsletter, so here’s all you need to understand right
now:

* The Big Ugly Bill gutted Medicaid and killed really important
subsidies that make health insurance affordable.
* With health insurance open enrollment starting next week, the direct
consequences of that are about to become very real and very personal.
Millions of us are about to see our health insurance bills jump by
thousands of dollars.
* This is a crisis that’ll drive up costs for everyone, regardless of
how you get insurance. When millions of people lose healthcare, it
starts a “death spiral” that hurts us all.

Democrats are (mostly) holding the line in the Trump Shutdown fight to
avoid all of this, so it’s especially important for your Dems to hear your
appreciation this week. On the flip side, if you’ve got a Republican
Member of Congress, you should ask why the hell they’re shutting down the
government to blow up your health coverage.

3. Yes, we still have elections, and we need to win them.

Remember when we kicked Elon Musk’s ass (electorally) up and down the
state of Wisconsin for that [ [link removed] ]Supreme Court election in the spring? Next
week's elections give us another chance to send a massive message about
the electoral consequences of Trumpism nationwide. Consider these:

 1. Proposition 50 in California: This is the California response to GOP
state gerrymandering. The results could directly determine which party
controls the House after next year’s midterms.
 2. Virginia and New Jersey elections: To hold this regime in check, Dems
have to win governorships and as many state legislative seats as
possible, and in Virginia specifically, they have a chance to build a
Democratic trifecta right in Trump’s backyard.
 3. Pennsylvania Supreme Court: The PA Supreme Court currently has a 5-2
Democratic majority, but three of those Dems face retention votes next
week. If Dems lose one, they still keep the majority for years to
come. If Dems lose two, Republicans could take control of the court
before the next presidential election.

I believe a big part of the power of this movement is practical -- what
can we actually do to change things together right now. If that’s where
your head is, read on for your weekly to-dos.

In solidarity,
Ezra Levin
Co-Executive Director, Indivisible

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Your weekly to-dos

 1. [ [link removed] ]Make a plan to vote in your local elections by next Tuesday,
November 4. Election Day is next Tuesday, and millions of Americans
have a chance to elect important local leaders -- judges, council
members, school boards, and more -- crucial to defending and
rebuilding democracy. If you haven’t already, make a plan to cast your
vote!
 2. [ [link removed] ]If you have a GOP representative, tell them to seat Adelita
Grijalva and stop the Epstein Cover-up. Grijalva won her special
election to Congress more than a month ago, but Speaker Johnson still
refuses to swear her in -- likely because she’s the last signature
needed to force a vote on the Epstein Files. Email your rep to demand
they put pressure on Johnson.
 4. [ [link removed] ]Call GOP senators to demand a bipartisan shutdown deal that stops
MAGA healthcare cuts and price surges. Millions of Americans are about
to learn how much their healthcare premiums will jump in 2026, but
Republicans are still keeping the government shut down, rather than
addressing the crisis. Let’s let them hear it.
 5. [ [link removed] ]Join our Virginia Call-A-Thon this weekend to get out the vote and
help elect a Democratic trifecta in VA! Virginians can flip the
governor’s mansion and build a blue trifecta in next Tuesday’s
election, so we’re calling into VA all weekend to help Dems at every
level win. Join our call-a-thon from anywhere. All you need is your
phone and a computer, and we offer a live training before each shift!


P.S. To ratchet up pressure on House Republicans even further, we’re
rolling out billboards in six key Republican districts -- calling
swingable House Republicans out by name for sitting back as healthcare
costs spiral. [ [link removed] ]If you’d like to fund our billboards and national
organizing work to end the Trump Shutdown, please chip in today if you’re
able.

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Upcoming events for you

These nationwide events, calls, and training sessions are coming up soon.
For even more Indivisible happenings, [ [link removed] ]check our national calendar and
get in touch with [ [link removed] ]Indivisible groups near you!

Happening This Week
October 27 - November 2
Mon/Wed/Thu: [ [link removed] ]Virginia Virtual Phonebanks (6:30pm ET)
Three chances to help build a Democratic trifecta in VA by calling voters
from home

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Tuesday: [ [link removed] ]Fight Back with Friends Monthly Call (6:30pm ET)
A call to onboard new FBWF participants and roll out a fresh way to
mobilize your friends and family

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Wednesday: [ [link removed] ]Virginia Phonebank Training (5pm ET)
A virtual training and troubleshooting session to get volunteers ready to
make calls into Virginia

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Thursday: [ [link removed] ]"What's the Plan?" with Leah + Ezra (3pm ET)
An interactive weekly Q&A with our co-founders

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Sat/Sun: [ [link removed] ]Virginia GOTV Call-A-Thon (all day)
A weekend-long push to reach tens of thousands of VA voters -- shifts
available 9:30am-8pm ET
On the Horizon
November 4: Election Day 2025

November 5: [ [link removed] ]Protect Immigrant Rights, Build Collective Power
(Solidarity in Action)

Stay tuned for more events in next Monday’s newsletter…

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Trump Shutdown update: healthcare sticker shock

The Trump Shutdown is nearly a month old, and so far, Republicans have
largely pretended not to notice the pain they’re causing families across
America. That’s about to become much more difficult -- because [ [link removed] ]health
insurance open enrollment season is here.

Over the next few weeks, millions of Americans are going to receive
notices that their healthcare costs are set to explode in 2026. Many more
will log onto online insurance marketplaces only to find that they’ve been
priced out of the coverage they rely on. It’s the start of a healthcare
crisis that could cause millions to lose coverage or take on new medical
debt in 2026.

This is precisely what Democrats have been fighting to prevent. They’ve
held the line against Republicans’ funding plans because the GOP has no
plan to stop Trump-led healthcare cuts, or to extend tax credits that keep
healthcare costs down.

Now is a crucial moment to spread the word within our communities and make
sure Republican Senators feel the pressure: Dems are fighting to keep
healthcare costs down, while Republicans do nothing.

[ [link removed] ]Sign up for the Fight Back With Friends call tomorrow, October 28, to
spread the word about the healthcare crisis Republicans are causing. Join
us for tools to get friends and family involved in the Trump Shutdown
fight.

[ [link removed] ]Join the call >>

Fight Back With Friends is a nationwide program to help you get your friends,
family, and neighbors off the sidelines! Each month, the FBWF team unveils a new
campaign to win the word-of-mouth messaging fight and grow our movement through
your personal connections.

Whether you’re a longtime FBWF participant or brand new to our movement, please
[ [link removed] ]join the training at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT tomorrow, October 28.

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