ISD Newsletter - January 28, 2026
Actions & Info Newsletter
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Dear Indivisible Southern Delaware Members,
This is from Alex Pretti’s parents.
"We are heartbroken but also very angry.
Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman.”
I feel inspired by his heroism. Please join us in celebrating him on Saturday
Sign Wave Alternate Activity
PLEASE READ:
Due to the insufficiently cleared, icy and dangerous areas where our sign waves normally take place on Saturdays, Indivisible is instead asking all members to join us for a Memorial procession and service of reflection and connection for Alex Pretti. We will begin in Lewes at the Cape May Ferry parking area. We will be lining up starting at 2:30 with a 3:00 departure from that lot. The procession will go from Lewes through Rehoboth and Dewey and turning around at Tower Road. We will then head through Rehoboth and back out to Route 1 where we will go to Epworth. We will be having a memorial service at Epworth United Methodist Church at 4:00 pm.
**Watch for additional route information on our webpage, Facebook page and via an email update from us or through mobilize, if necessary.**
SIGN UP FOR MEMORIAL PROCESSION
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Join Indivisible Southern DE as we support our sister organizations at Grandpa(Mac's) for a Dine & Donate!!
11am - 9pm
Mingle with members of SDARJ, SOAH, and VegRehoboth. Let's connect with one another, find more Indivisibles as we support other local orgs! In the afternoon & evening, SOAH will have a community art "Hate Has no Home Here" banner project. And we,
ISD, will have supplies for rock and shell painting to spread our Defend Democracy messages across our town!
Please RSVP via MeetUp here
VegRehoboth is hosting this Dine and Donate day where a portion of your tab will benefit VegRehoboth, SDARJ, and SOAH
Grandpa(MAC)
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dine and Donate
18756 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
3pm - Come help us Stuff bags with Whistles and Know your Rights
5pm - Paint Rocks & Shells
6pm-8pm - SOAH Banner Making
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Friday, Jan 30th
URGENT Advocacy Regarding ICE and ICE Funding:
Reminder to call and email your Federal level elected Officials to:
Tell them as their constituent, that you need them to:
a. Refuse to vote for any bill that funds the Department of Homeland Security unless it strengthens restrictions on ICE and Border Patrol.
Send a Kudos to McBride thanking them for their Vote for Justice in the House.
Reach out to your State/Local elected officials to demand:
Key I C E related Pending and Unpassed Delaware Immigration Legislation becomes law
House Bill 150 (Immigrants' Rights): Aims to set limits on immigration enforcement and protections, currently ready for House consideration.
House Bill 58 (Police Cooperation): Prohibits law enforcement from stopping, searching, or detaining individuals based on actual or suspected immigration status or civil violations.
House Bill 94 (School/Sensitive Locations): Restricts school resource officers and local police from cooperating with federal immigration agents in specific locations like schools and churches.
House Bill 96 (Accountability): Requires the Delaware DOJ to report quarterly on federal requests for assistance regarding immigration status, including data on driving privilege cards.
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With MORE Snow on the Way, here are a few more ideas to stay engaged:
SIGN IDEAS for Sign Wave Saturdays and Procession
- They Blame the Immigrants so you won't blame the Billionaires
- Immigrants Get the Job Done!
- If your family was taken, YOU would be here too!
- When your family is taken, you will finally understand.
- A dictator is illegally kidnapping Moms & Dads without Due Process
- Due Process for Immigrants is a Constitutional Law
Hand written signs are more impactful because they show that we are unpaid activists!!
We encourage ALL to watch the replay of this important Training about legal and safe ways to record Informtion:
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
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Saturday-February 7 (Nationwide Protest)
We want to force Citizens Bank (CB) to quit funding CoreCivic and GEO, who build and run the for-profit prisons used to hold ICE detainees under deplorable conditions.
Sign ideas:
Citizens Bank: Stop Collaborating with ICE.
Cages Aren’t Communities.
Citizen Bank - Stop Funding Private Prisons
Citizens Bank: Stop Financing Our Neighbors’ Pain.
Citizens Bank: Invest in Communities, Not Cages.
Stop Funding ICE Centers
No $$ for ICE Jails
We encourage our Members to participate in whichever location (or both!) they feel most passionately about:
Our normal Sign-wave Locations- 9am to 11am and/or The Nationwide Citizens Bank Peaceful Protest - Lewes Location
10am to Noon:
Protest outside of the Citizens Bank in Lewes (near Home Goods) against their involvement with the funding of ICE Detention Centers.
9am to 11am:
Our regular ISD Sign-wave Locations in: Rehoboth, Lewes, Milford, Bethany and Dagsboro.
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Urgent help needed -- Drivers from throughout Sussex to volunteer on an On-call basis for people in our community who are in-need. Spanish speakers urgently needed.
Please write to Jack Dixon at jackd313@proton.me and provide the following information:
Your Name, Area where you live (Milton, Lewes, etc), Whether you speak any languages besides English, and if so, which languages. Your phone number and preferred email address
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To donate to immigrant families harmed by deportations go to THE SUSSEX HELP FUND. Your donations are tax deductible. All donations will go directly to help families adversely affected by the current regime.
ISD Newsletter - January 6, 2026
Actions & Info Newsletter
Every Saturday - 9am - 11am - Peaceful Sign Waves in: Rehoboth, Lewes, Bethany and Milford
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Hands Off Venezuela → 3 Days of Action (planned and executed by Indivisible Newark DE) - If you’ve been following the news, you’ve seen the shocking reports: Venezuela’s president was forcibly removed by the U.S. military WITHOUT Prior Authorization by Congress as is required by the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America, as well as violating International Laws.
This moment should alarm anyone who cares about our Democracy and International law.
Wed January 7: Rapid Response Protest
To learn more about the attack on Venezuela and how it violates the law and threatens our Constitution, click here to read Sen. Bernie Sanders statement.
TODAY: Call Congress
Congress is back in session on Tuesday, Jan 6th and a War Powers Resolution is on the table for a potential vote. So we ask all of our Members to call your representatives in Congress TODAY and tell them to reassert their oversight role and pass a War Powers resolution ending Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
DE Contact Info:
Rep. Sarah McBride (202) 225-4165
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (202) 224-2441
Sen. Chris Coons (202) 224-5042
Sample Script:
My name is __________. I am a constituent, and my zip code is _______.
I’m calling to express my alarm about the Trump administration's unauthorized and unconstitutional military strikes and other hostile actions in the Caribbean Sea, the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and Venezuela.
I am calling to ask Sen/Rep ________ to support:
A War Powers Resolution to block all military action or presence in Venezuela [optionally add other countries as well] that have not been authorized by Congress, (and)
An investigation into military activity in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific resulting in extrajudicial killings and potential violations of international humanitarian law.
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There is a call for a large protest on Wednesday in New Castle County. We have other things going on that day already so we are not running our own protest on Wednesday. Here are the details for IHB's protest - feel free to head to Newark for this protest tomorrow
Event Basics:
Theme: Hands Off Venezuela
Date: Wed Jan 7, 2026 from 4-5 pm
Location: Old College District, Main Street at South College Ave, Newark, DE
Event Logistics:
Rain or Shine • No March • Peaceful Protest
No weapons, drugs or alcohol, please!
Additional Sign Ideas:
Hands Off Venezuela; No Blood for Oil; Respect the Law, Home and Abroad; Resist Imperialism; Stop Illegal Foreign Interference; No War on Venezuela; No War Anymore; Stop Illegal Wars; Congress do your F’in job
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NEXT WEEK:
Tuesday, January 13th - two events:
10:00 a.m. at the US Supreme Court, Washington DC: ACLU protest in front of Supreme Court as they hear arguments on cases involving the rights of trans Americans. The ACLU is sponsoring a bus from Wilmington DE which you are welcome to go to. (We hoped they would supply a bus from Sussex but they changed the plans.) ACLU Rally Info
5:00 p.m. Indivisible Southern DE - Members Meeting at Lewes Library. Register for this in-person meeting: IN-PERSON MEETING REGISTRATION
-or by Zoom: ZOOM REGISTRATION
Wednesday, January 14, 7pm at Lewes Library – Sussex Preservation Coalition’s monthly meeting will feature a presentation: “The Future of Delaware’s Climate: Key Takeaways”. Danielle Swallow, an award-winning coastal hazards specialist will lead the presentation. You won’t want to miss this.
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NEXT Thursday, January 15, 10:30am at Lewes Library
- Eyes on County Council Volunteer Discussion, Information &Training -
The vigorous property development in Sussex County and the lack of appropriate infrastructure along with the rapid population growth it brings, challenge all of us to protect and advance the public interest. In order to learn how local issues are being addressed and decided, the Eyes on County Council initiative was formed in early 2025 to consistently attend and observe County Council meetings. The goal is to be aware of land use decisions which have a potential impact on the broad public interest and share details with interested advocacy organizations.
EoCC will hold an informational/training session on January 15, 10:30 AM at Lewes Library. We’d like to hear from current volunteers about what’s working and what’s not, to give guidelines on participation to new or potential volunteers, and to answer questions that people may have. We welcome anyone who would like to come and listen. We are also looking for volunteers to attend County Council meetings! Please contact Alison @ abwsierra@gmail.com with any questions!
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Several events over MLK weekend: January 16-19
Friday the 16th:
Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrationon January 16, 2026 7:00 pm at Epworth United Methodist Church, Holland Glade Road, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Register HERE
Saturday the 17th:
- Annual Banquet: 4:30 pm at Bryan A. Stevenson School for Excellence
- Coming Together For Good: 6:00 pm GWOR hosted event at the Convention Center
Monday the 19th:
- AFRAM Presents The Martin Luther King Day Celebration in Seaford from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Monday Holiday Community Worship Service on January 19, 2026 10:00 am
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Tuesday January 20th: NATIONAL WALK-OUT 2:00 p.m. We just heard about this protest - stay tuned for details
Wednesday, January 21st 6-7:15pm – ACLU will host an ONLINE briefing of its 2026 Legislative Priorities … More details to follow soon.
Thursday, January 22nd, Time to be determined: Rally in Dover against Avelo Airlines and Delaware's financial support for this airline that is running 10-15% of the nation's deportation flights.
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Friday, January 23rd - SOAH film festival. Select from a number of different films that highlight courage in the face of hate. All films are at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes, DE. REGISTER HERE
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Saturday, January 31st -There will be a Statewide protest of Citizens Bank
Stay tuned for details as we may move our sign-wave to Citizens Bank in Lewes, DE
ON-GOING ACTIONS:
Citizen's Bank
- Shame on Citizens Bank for their Complicity in funding ICE Detention Centers. We want to force Citizens Bank (CB) to quit funding CoreCivic and GEO, who build and run the for-profit prisons being used to hold ICE detainees under deplorable conditions.
We have a Citizens Bank here in Lewes, and plan to schedule a protest there; stay tuned!
Below are some actions taken by our Northern DE chapter of Indivisible; you can add to their impact by joining in the actions below:
Action 1: Social Media Campaign
We want to target the Citizens Bank Facebook page this week. As people go to the page to write wonderful things about CB’s customer service and philanthropy, they will also get a dose of the truth about Citizens’ funding of for-profit prisons. Get to their Facebook page using this link: https://www.facebook.com/CitizensBank.MortgageLoans/mentions and leave them a comment yourself or comment on ours. We need to amplify the message!
Action 2: Send an email to Dan Fitzpatrick President, CB Mid-Atlantic (daniel.k.fitzpatrick@citizensbank.com)
If you haven't already done so, write a letter to Citizen's Bank executives to voice your anger. Tim Travers continues to “correspond” with emails to Dan Fitzpatrick, President, CB Mid-Atlantic. Click HERE to see his example. Remember that it is very important to use your own words and not make something a form letter.
We have Mr. Fitzpatrick's attention; he is sending people from his team to support the branch manager on the days we protest at the Concord Pike location. We need to keep up the pressure. Philadelphia and Delaware County are also protesting at CB sites throughout the area.
STATEWIDE - Calls to Action
Avelo
Actions you can take from home:
o Please also ask Delaware officials to cease having taxpayer funds going to support Avelo-- as long as Avelo continues to fly for ICE. Avelo's own flight attendants are concerned (see more here: Avelo ).
o Complete the Avelo Pledge focused on Delaware and Gov Meyer (AVELO PLEDGE)
ACTION: Write or call the President of the university, Laura Carlson, at president@udel.edu requesting speedy implementation of a policy to value human rights and safety and not just low cost, and to cease the use of Avelo for charter flights or business travel.
SAMPLE MESSAGE:
I’m writing to ask the University of Delaware to cease use of Avelo Airlines, as long as Avelo flies for ICE. President Carlson's idea to revise selection criteria for air flights that includes valuing human rights and safety should be accelerated. The university strives for respect of all communities, and supporting Avelo violates this long tradition of university values. Please institute a policy to not allow university employees or athletic teams to fly on Avelo by year-end.
Keep Delaware free of ICE flights and planes used for ICE.
Sincerely,
(your name)
AVELO SUCCESSES: So far, this campaign has already begun to work. So far we have gotten
- Out & About Magazine to stop accepting DRBA ads that mention Avelo
- Latinofest (name?) dropped Avelo as a sponsor;
- DRBA to put a statement on their website about Avelo and
- Avelo billboards are gone from the places they were in Southern DE- There are airport ads but Avelo boards vaporized!!!!!
Legislation
Watch here for updates about actions relative to legislation for specific issues we identify below:
- Voting Rights
- Marriage Equality
- Immigrant protection
We held a training on how to be an advocate earlier this month.
Visit our website and click below for a list of Federal & State & Local Sussex County, Delaware elected officials.
Contacts for Elected Officials
We encourge you to attend your Elected Representatives monthly coffees or other meetings. Go to your representative's website and learn how they communicate with their constituents. Be visible. Get to know them. Make your thoughts, ideas and concerns heard. Remind them that you are part of their voting constituency.
Campaigns - Let's Elect Great Representatives!
We will be supporting candidates seeking to unseat Republican Representatives in Sussex County that do not support our voting and other rights. Watch here for updates about actions relative to specific campaigns we support.
We Must Use Our Economic Power!
Currently we encourage you to Withhold Spending at:
Amazon, Home Depot, Spotify and Target
We have a powerful opportunity to make our values visible through the choices we make with our money. Let's make every purchase a vote for the companies and practices we want to support. This is an on-going effort and part of a national campaign.
Learn more here: https://weaintbuyingit.com/
Signs of Solidarity
We have a list of the local businesses that support our immigrant community. Please use this list as you decide where to shop and eat in Southern Delaware and beyond
Here's a link to the LIST: INSODE website page
MESSAGE FROM INDIVISIBLE NATIONAL:
"Trump’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro is wildly illegal, immoral and irresponsible. Just days after bombing Nigeria, the ‘Peace President’ just put the lives of millions of people at risk by bombing Venezuela and capturing their head of state with no authorization from Congress or cited evidence of legitimate threat to the United States."
Wrap yourself up in Indivisible-Wear this winter. Feeling the chill of the cold & wind?
No worries -- ISD has you covered!
INDIVISIBLE SOUTHERN DELAWARE (ISD) SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS Available!
These make great Gifts for everyone and any occasion! Plus, it is a great way to support and help us be more visible!
We will also have hats and patches with our logo available this weekend.
Send an email to: admin@indivisiblesode.org, or come to a sign wave if you want to fill out your rally and sign-waving wardrobe!
We Need YOU!
Volunteers Needed
- Treasurer for our ISD Chapter
- Technical - Computer, SEO, Social Media
- Campaign and Action Leaders
- Sign Wavers
- Postcard and Letter Writers
- People willing to go with others to speak to their elected officials.
INTERESTED? Contact:
admin@indivisiblesode.org
We want to hear from YOU!
Why did you join Indivisible?
What drew you to participate; to sign up?
What activities have you most enjoyed and what activities, information or education about political topics would help you the most?
What will spark you to become even more involved and engaged?
Answer any one of those, or just share your thoughts, your photos, your ideas. We want to hear from you. Please drop us a line at: admin@indivisiblesode.org
Support our efforts with a Donation! - Every Dollar Counts, Every Amount Matters!
Click here to Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisiblesode1306458559
ISD Newsletter - November 17, 2025
Actions & Info Newsletter November 17, 2025
“We’re not watching history happen, we’re making it!”Donald Trump’s authoritarian dreams rely on the complicity -- or at the very least, complacency -- of the citizens of the United States and the systems of checks and balances.
REMINDER:
MEMBERS MEETING TODAY, MONDAY, Nov 17, 25 @ 4:30pm,
Lewes Library. RSVP BELOW:
In person: Take action now!
Zoom: Take action now!
We will be providing updates on on-going programs and then Mary Lee Jenkins will be presenting part 2 of the Project 2025 policy proposals.
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Urgent Action:
Epstein Survivors are asking every person to contact their Representative to say YES for a vote in the House of Representatives which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 18th calling for the release of the Epstein Files. A super-majority is necessary for this to happen, meaning at least 60 Republicans and ALL Democrats must vote in favor of the release of these files.
Delaware Representative: Sarah McBride, Office Number: (302) 752-9140 < Georgetown, (202) 225-4165 – DC Office, EMAIL: Address Lookup | Congresswoman Sarah Mcbride
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On Saturday, 11/15, ISD had great representation during our Rt. 1 sign waves; thank you to all who participated. Please ask a friend to join you; that might be just the nudge they need to get involved. This week, we had one frog, one bear, three dogs for democracy, 111 people on the North side, and 75 on the South side of Coastal Highway. Way to go, everyone, dogs, frogs & bears!! Thank you all!!Our community of Indivisible Southern Delaware (ISD) has been courageous as we peacefully wave signs on Coastal Highway, every Saturday, reminding those who support but aren’t physically standing with us, that we are waving for them as well.
We’re in a moment of authoritarian breakthrough: The Trump regime is doing everything it can to rapidly consolidate power, stomp out dissent, and dismantle democratic checks and balances. But the regime can’t do all that alone. They rely on the people’s silence and fear, as well as the complicity of elected officials and those in other systems of power to acquiesce.
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Our National Indivisible organization is rolling out a new program, and we encourage you to consider getting involved in it as well … See additional information and a Link to the National effort called Courage Collectives, below our local information and upcoming actions.
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Tuesday November 18th at 3:00 PM
The Mayor and the Ocean View Town Council Meeting takes place at the John West Park Community Center 32 West Ave. on the Agenda will be the change to Chapter 77. The OV Ordinance #405 is still in effect.
Please read the available information and documents on the Ocean View Town Council website, https://www.oceanviewde.gov/
We ask those who will be attending to arrive by 2:30 to get a seat, and plan on staying for the entire meeting. A reminder to all who attend the meetings to please be courteous, not talk during the sessions and not be seen as disrespectful to the process. If you are representing Indivisible Southern Delaware, we ask that our group not be the reason for disruption before the meeting is over.
ISD Upcoming In-Person MeetingsIndivisible Southern DE - In-person Meetings, with ZOOM options (Lewes Public Library) o November 17th 4:30- 6:30
Project 2025 Part 2 Presentation - Mary Lee Jenkins - Disinformation group lead
- sign up for in person Take action now! OR on-line Take action now! o December 9th 5:00-9:30
General Meeting (Is this the Holiday Party????)o January 13th 4:30-8:00
Guest Speaker presentation- Delaware Politics and advocacy training
<><><><><><><>Volunteers Needed! Work alongside one another or from the comfort of your own homeAs our Indivisible Southern Delaware chapter grows, we invite you to the myriad opportunities to get involved in ways beyond sign-waving on Coastal Highway/Rehoboth/Lewes and in Bethany on Saturday mornings too.
Opportunities include but are not limited to:o Post Card writingo Phone Bankingo Zoom set-up & support /Monitor for our monthly meetingso Social Media supporto Graphics, Admin and SEO supportYour assistance and presence encourages others to get engaged and be present!
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ADVOCACY Opportunities
Avelo Protests - on-going
(the second and fourth Saturday of every month, from 11 am-noon)What is The Ground Avelo Campaign?
Avelo Airlines continues to fly detainees for ICE. Help is needed to sway the ticket buying public and our city, county and state officials to pressure Avelo. Avelo is ceasing operations on the West Coast.
Actions you can take from home: o We need everyone to help educate your friends and family to not choose Avelo for their winter trip to FL.o Please also ask Delaware officials to cease having taxpayer funds going to support Avelo-- as long as Avelo continues to fly for ICE. Avelo's own flight attendants are concerned (see more here: Avelo ).o Complete the Avelo Pledge focused on Delaware and Gov Meyer (AVELO PLEDGE)
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ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
Can’t Volunteer or Attend Sign-waving Saturdays, and other events? Or want to do more beyond volunteering? Please Donate TODAY!We are an ALL-VOLUNTEER Organization. To produce any of these events, pay for permits and security, tables, chairs, etc. …. and to print materials helping us to save our Democracy, Justice and the Freedoms, we count on you and your financial support.
Every dollar counts and any amount matters! To Donate, Please use this link:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisiblesode1306458559
SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS Available! << These make great Holiday Gifts too!
Another way to support is to help us be more visible!
We have warm Indivisible Sweatshirts and long sleeve T-shirts. New batch will be available at our monthly meeting on Monday November 17, 2025 at the Library
Never forget the POWER OF THE PURSE! – or Wallet.
Consider where you are shopping, restaurants you frequent, clothing stores and even where you buy your Insurance, your Car Gas, etc. …. Example: TARGET has noticed the drop in sales because of their actions and contributions to the extremists. There are many others who have overwhelmingly given more to this Administration and are not concerned about the citizens, and only for their own pockets and the pockets of their shareholders.
WE WILL BE PROVIDING UPDATES TO THE LISTS ON THE WEBSITE AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. WE WILL LIST BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT US AND THOSE THAT DON't. We ask that you focus your spendi g on those that support us and our immigrant community.
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LOCAL Media and Elected Officials Contacts
For those of you who are interested in local development issues, please add these email addresses to your contacts. The Sussex Preservation Coalition does a fantastic job following what’s going on and provides great analysis.
President - Douglas B. Hudson Dist. 4 Doug.hudson@sussexcountyde.gov
Vice President - John L. Rieley Dist. 5 jlrieley@sussexcountyde.gov
Matthew Lloyd - Dist. 1 matt.lloyd@sussexcountyde.gov
Steve McCarron - Dist. 2 SMcCarron@sussexcountyde.gov
Jane Gruenebaum - Dist. 3 jane.gruenebaum@sussexcountyde.gov
For those of you who might want to write a letter to the editor ("LTE"), keep these addresses handy.
Bay to Bay News/Delaware State News: https://baytobaynews.com/forms/letters/
Cape Gazette: https://www.capegazette.com/column/lett ... e_vignette
Delaware Online/The News Journal: https://static.delawareonline.com/submitletter/ or byemailing wil-letters@delawareonline.com with "letters" in the subject lineDelmarvaNow.com: https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/opini ... 396922002/Delaware Business Times: https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/submit/editorial/Coastal Point: https://www.coastalpoint.com/site/forms ... er_editor/Seaford Star and Laurel Star: Email mmcclure@mspublications.com
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COURAGE COLLECTIVES -- a new National Indivisible Program
The National Indivisible organization is rolling out a new program, and we encourage you to read about it and hope it encourages you to get more involved. Their initiative is closely aligned with what we already do here in Southern Delaware with our various committees. (i.e. Combatting Project 2025’s Disinformation committee and presentations) THIS IS NATIONAL's DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM.
Corporate leaders. Faith organizations. Educational institutions. Civil servants. Law enforcement. Trump needs these pillars of society, among others, to uphold his authority as he grasps for permanent power. Without their cooperation, his fascist house of cards collapses.Indivisible National is working to transform the societal pillars upholding Trump’s power into unyielding opponents of his regime.It won’t be easy, and it won’t happen all at once. It’s going to take all of us -- relentlessly organizing within the various groups and communities we are part of -- to show those in power that there’s more to lose from complicity than from noncooperation.That’s why we're piloting a brand new program called Courage Collectives.
What is a Courage Collective?
Courage Collectives are groups of everyday people with a common interest, experience, or background who work together to organize noncooperation against the Trump regime. In essence, Courage Collectives identify a “pillar of power” that they share a connection to -- then push that pillar to take a stand against Trump.A Courage Collective might look like a band of alumni pushing their alma mater to reject Trump’s anti-democratic funding deals... Or a faith congregation urging its leaders to speak out against the MAGA agenda… Or a team of musicians and podcasters demanding that Spotify stop playing ICE propaganda.The possibilities are truly endless, and we’re encouraging everyday folks to form as many collectives as we can. Here are just a few of the Courage Collectives that Indivisibles like you have organized already:
United in Faith: a coalition of progressive churches and people of faith in Snohomish County, WA fighting back against Trump's misuse of religion to spread authoritarianism
Cornell Courage: a Cornell alumni network pushing the university to reject Trump’s attacks on free speech, academic freedom, and campus DEI initiatives
Educators Resist: a team of teachers, faculty, and school administrators in Sacramento, CA organizing local educators to organize against authoritarian education policies
United Veteran-Civilian Response: veterans and civilians in Seattle, WA collectively pushing back against threats of a Trump military takeover in their city
So what can you do?We’re calling on you (yes, you!) to form a Courage Collective if you’re able.Think about the many hats you wear in your everyday life -- parent, worker, student, alumnus, donor, veteran, or any other group you belong to -- and how you can work with your peers in one of those groups to push back on Trump’s authoritarian power-grab.
When you’re ready, complete the form linked here to start the process of forming a Courage Collective! We’ll then reach out with training, resources, and support to get your group off the ground.
Start a collective >>Through historic mass protests, tireless advocacy, and that Election Day beatdown a few weeks ago, we’ve already shown the world that Trump’s opposition is widespread and powerful. But to truly end his authoritarian threat, we need to build a brave, relentless backlash within every facet of society.Too many pillars of society are still scared to stand against Trump. But courage is contagious, and Courage Collectives are how we spread it.
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ISD Newsletter - November 10, 2025
Actions & Info Newsletter November 10, 2025
“We’re not watching history happen, we’re making it!”"Everybody counts in applying democracy. And there will never be a true democracy until every responsible and law-abiding adult in it, without regard to race, sex, color or creed has his or her own inalienable and unpurchasable voice in government." ~ Carrie Chapman Catt
URGENT ACTIONS
Call Coons and Blunt Rochester NOW!
Word was just shared by National Indivisible that several Democrats have joined Republicans to vote to end the shutdown with no changes to the ACA.
Call Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester now, immediately. Message: "Thanks for holding the line up until now, and please keep doing so. DO NOT CAVE. Hold strong and protect healthcare! Reject Shumer as Leader"
Chris Coons: 202-224-5042Lisa Blunt Rochester: 202-224-2441
While Coons and Blunt Rochester did not fold, they have not yet ousted Shumer.
Here’s an alternative script:
Hello, I’m a constituent from Delaware, and I’m calling to ask [Senator Coons or Blunt Rochester] to call for Senator Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader, to allow someone new to lead. Sen. Schumer has once again caved and allowed a budget that will harm millions of Americans to sail through the Senate. Voters showed up in historic numbers this November to show they wanted leaders willing to hold the line against Trumpism. They want fighters.Schumer has shown he’s not up for the fight. Senator [Coons or Blunt Rochester] must call on Schumer to step down.
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From National:
“Spotify is running ads recruiting agents for ICE.”
“Let that sink in. A platform built to connect creators and listeners is helping an authoritarian regime build up its secret police force. They’re choosing complicity over the artists, podcasters, and fans who make Spotify what it is -- and when users and musicians called them out, Spotify’s first act was doubling down.”“But we’re not going to idly accept that. We’re going to make them listen.”
National Indivisible is asking anyone who subscribes to Spotify Premium to cancel your subscription until Spotify stops running ICE ads. Click here to watch step-by-step instructions on how to cancel Spotify Premium.When ABC/Disney capitulated to the Trump regime by silencing Jimmy Kimmel this year, millions of paying customers spoke up by canceling their Disney+ subscriptions and putting off their Disney vacations. It worked.The same people-power that made ABC/Disney reverse course can work on Spotify. Spotify needs its listeners and subscribers far more than it relies on advertisers. If enough of us cancel our subscriptions, it’ll send a clear message that's too loud for Spotify to ignore.To catch Spotify leaders’ attention and compel them to stop capitulating, we need to move fast and in unison, so we’re asking anyone who can to cancel your Spotify Premium subscriptiontoday. Read on for more tools and info, including ways to join this fight even if you aren’t a Spotify user!DID YOU CUT TIES WITH SPOTIFY YET? Please click or tap the option most applicable to you to complete our one-click survey:🔘Yes, I stopped using Spotify and/or canceled my Spotify Premium subscription!🔘I haven’t canceled Spotify yet -- but I will now!🔘No, I have never used Spotify.🔘No, I won’t cancel Spotify for another reason.Your one-click response helps capture the impact of our campaign so we can turn the pressure on Spotify up even further! If you have any questions about how or why we’re holding Spotify accountable, please check out our previous message below.-- Indivisible Team
NOT a Spotify subscriber? How to take action:
If you're not a Spotify Premium subscriber, there’s still a meaningful place for you in this campaign! Chances are high that you know someone -- a child, grandchild, friend, or social follower -- who uses Spotify Premium, and pushing your favorite artists and podcasters to speak out with us is also really helpful.
Here's how you can make a difference if you don't subscribe to Spotify:Use our pre-made social posts to support the Cancel Spotify campaign online. Post to all your favorite social networks to raise awareness of Spotify’s complicity, our campaign, and how to cancel.
Urge artists, podcasters, and labels to publicly denounce these ads and pressure Spotify leadership. If you know anyone who creates music or content for Spotify, please reach out to them directly. If you don’t, use social media to publicly call on your favorite artists to join the fight.
Attend a peaceful protest outside Spotify offices*. We’ll share information on peaceful and nonviolent protests as they are planned, and we encourage you to organize a peaceful protest of your own if Spotify has a presence in your community.
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November 11 : Veteran’s Day 2025No Oaths to Trump: Veterans Day Overpass BanneringAcross the nation, teams will hold visibility events on overpasses and bridges. Millions of people will see the messages! The purpose of this national event is to give Veterans a platform to express their outrage with the Trump administration's steamrolling of our Constitution and rules of law. Veterans, as well as all public servants who swear an oath to the Constitution, are tired of the administration thinking military service members make oaths to the president!Come stand on a bridge with us!!!
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FOOD FOR ALL: Food Drive Wednesday October 29th
On Wednesday October 29, we had a very successful "Food for All " drive. We thank Maggie Ottato and her merry band of foodsters who came out and volunteered their time to make our "Food for All" drive so successful. Below is a list of all our foodsters:Angela Pierce, Ann Trussell, Alice Muztafago, Bob Dunbar, Butch Bosin, David Krantz, Deborah Honthumb, Denise Jackson, Josephine Singles, Julie Vandermeyers, Linda Rolla, Lisa Hering, Maggie Ottato, Michael Duffy, Rosalie Galante, Silvia Martinez, Susan Weaver, Terri Collotion, Todd McDonald
A special thanks to Julie Vandermeyer, who appeared as an angel to do some shopping and was immediately recruited to come back at 5PM to help deliver excess donations. 😁😁😁
And of course, we need to applaud Silvia Martinez, David Krantz, and Todd McDonald who had the 3-5PM shift and persevered through the rain.☂️☂️
And we must not forget to thank and thank LOUDLY all the volunteers in our local pantries who spend their time and energy to always be there to receive our donations. At our last “Food for All" drive, Indivisiblesode foodsters were able to collect over 150 bags of groceries and deliver them to Milton Community Food Pantry, Community Resource Center, and Cape Henlopen Food Basket.
<><><><><><><><><><><><> ISD Upcoming In-Person MeetingsIndivisible Southern DE - In-person Meetings, with ZOOM options (Lewes Public Library) o November 17th 4:30- 6:30
Project 2025 Part 2- Mary Lee Jenkins - Disinformation group lead - sign up for in person Take action now! OR on-line Take action now!
o December 9th 5:00-9:30
General Meeting o January 13th 4:30-8:00
Guest Speaker presentation- Delaware Politics and advocacy training
<><><><><><><><><><><><>Volunteers Needed! Work alongside one another or from the comfort of your own homeAs our Indivisible Southern Delaware chapter grows, we invite you to the myriad opportunities to get involved in ways beyond sign-waving on Coastal Highway/Rehoboth/Lewes and in Bethany on Saturday mornings too.
Opportunities include but are not limited to:o Post Card writingo Phone Bankingo Zoom Monitor for our monthly meetingso Social Media supporto Graphics, Admin and SEO supportYour assistance and presence encourages others to get engaged and be present!
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Campaign to End Debtor's Prison
Dates: Wednesday, November 12 from 10-11:15 a.m., in Dover (preferred) or by ZoomFriday, November 14 from 10-11:15 a.m., in Dover (preferred) or by Zoom
Delaware has a fee structure that results in people being incarcerated simply because they can't pay court-related fees. This Campaign has been working to change the fees and the process so that people cannot be stuck in the system simply because of these fees. Budget hearings related to funding requests by agencies affectPlease Note: Please RSVP to mdede@tideshiftjustice.org if you are planning to attend these hearings. The hearings above are budget hearings where state agencies (in these cases State Police and the Courts-- the two agencies impacted by our bills) ask the Governor's Office for their annual budget requests. They are open to the public, but note: The public rarely attends.If we have even 5 people show up, it will be memorable and noted. If we have 15 people show up? It'll be epic. If we have 25 people show up? It'll be history-making.The hearings are 10-11 a.m., with public comment last. There is flexibility if folks can only join late, etc., but we don't have a lot of control over the timing of things, so to be on the safe side, we're anticipating this will take a little over an hour. We anticipate that in-person will be most impactful, but there is also a virtual option to join. So come be a part of history ;)
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Avelo Protest (the second and fourth Saturday of every month, from 11 am-noon)What is The Ground Avelo Campaign?
Avelo Airlines continues to fly detainees for ICE. Help is needed to sway the ticket buying public and our city, county and state officials to pressure Avelo. Avelo is ceasing operations on the West Coast.
Actions you can take from home: o We need everyone to help educate your friends and family to not choose Avelo for their winter trip to FL.o Please also ask Delaware officials to cease having taxpayer funds going to support Avelo-- as long as Avelo continues to fly for ICE. Avelo's own flight attendants are concerned (see more here: Avelo ).o Complete the Avelo Pledge focused on Delaware and Gov Meyer (AVELO PLEDGE)
<><><><><><><><><><><><> OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:Can’t Volunteer or Attend Sign-waving Saturdays, and other events? Or, want to do more beyond volunteering? Please Donate TODAY!We are an ALL-VOLUNTEER Organization. To produce any of these events, pay for permits and security, tables, chairs, etc…. and to print materials helping us to save our Democracy, Justice and the Freedoms, We count on you and your financial support.
Every dollar counts and any amount matters!
SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS Available! New batch will be available at our monthly meeting on November 17, 2025
Another way to support is to help us be more visible!
We have warm Indivisible Sweatshirts and long sleeve T-shirts. Contact us if interested.Never forget the POWER OF THE PURSE! – or Wallet.
Consider where you are shopping, restaurants you frequent, clothing stores and even where you buy your Insurance, your Car Gas, etc…. Example: TARGET has noticed the drop in sales because of their actions and contributions to the extremists. There are many others who have overwhelmingly given more to this Administration and are not concerned about the citizens, and only for their own pockets and the pockets of their shareholders.
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For those of you who are interested in local development issues, please add these email addresses to your contacts. The Sussex Preservation Coalition does a fantastic job following what’s going on and provides great analysis.
President - Douglas B. Hudson Dist. 4 Doug.hudson@sussexcountyde.govVice President - John L. Rieley Dist. 5 jlrieley@sussexcountyde.govMatthew Lloyd - Dist. 1 matt.lloyd@sussexcountyde.govSteve McCarron - Dist. 2 SMcCarron@sussexcountyde.govJane Gruenebaum - Dist. 3 jane.gruenebaum@sussexcountyde.gov
For those of you who might want to write a letter to the editor ("LTE"), keep these addresses handy.
Bay to Bay News/Delaware State News: https://baytobaynews.com/forms/letters/Cape Gazette: https://www.capegazette.com/column/lett ... e_vignetteDelaware Online/The News Journal: https://static.delawareonline.com/submitletter/ or byemailing wil-letters@delawareonline.com with "letters" in the subject lineDelmarvaNow.com: https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/opini ... 396922002/Delaware Business Times: https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/submit/editorial/Coastal Point: https://www.coastalpoint.com/site/forms ... er_editor/Seaford Star and Laurel Star: Email mmcclure@mspublications.com
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ISD Newsletter - 10/27/25
“We’re not watching history happen, we’re making it!”
"No Kings Day is not merely a protest—it is a collective rebalancing of the civic ecosystem, a moment when ordinary citizens remind their leaders that the republic belongs to the people.” -James Greenberg
No Kings Day 2.0 was a huge success!
And that is putting it mildly! As we are living in a time of political violence, safety was our number one priority and we can proudly say there were no incidents. No Kings Day 2.0 would not have been possible without each of you who attended and those who volunteered.
Special shout out to the safety team: Mary Nix, Pam Phillips-Rossi, Ilene Klein, Steven Preston, Dee Marlin, Bob Dunbar, Butch Bosin, Terri Colloton, Gail Atchison, Linda Piffer, Thom Croce and our leader, Samantha Maloney- Gracie. They were trained via webinars, workbooks and handouts on how to de-escalate any situation and keep everyone safe! We don't have enough words to express our appreciation.
A million thanks to them and to ALL of you who attended, brought your creative spirits, supported and/or volunteered to make it the success it was!
Sincerely, Your ISD Leadership Team
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No Kings Day, 10-18-2025 Recap
ISD held protests in 6 different locations in Sussex County
We had and over 4,000 people on Route 1 in Rehoboth, Lewes and Bethany. In total, ISD hosted well over 5,000 southern Delaware participants contributing to the Indivisible National totals.
The music at the Georgetown Rally was great thanks to DJ Sue P. (AKA RBG) on the turntable, as was the Food Truck -- TACOS CHABELITAS, our Amazing Georgetown Law Enforcement Officers who went the extra mile, and the spontaneous volunteers who helped carry stuff and set up chairs. We know there were many unsung heroes and sheroes, and it really did take a village of volunteers to make all of the pieces fit together. Speakers included: our only Federal member of the House of Representatives, Sarah McBride, and from our co-sponsors (SOAH, LWV, ACLU and SDARJ) and supporters.
IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE & PEACEFU CELEBRATION OF OUR LOVE OF COUNTRY, OUR CONSTITUTION AND OUR COMMUNITY HERE IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE.
We need and encourage YOUR continued involvement to build on the progress we have made. You can help us grow our membership, increase our partnerships and donors, use our collective purchasing power to chip away at the regime's base of support, and help those who have been harmed by the cuts to programming and the kidnapping of our neighbors.
No King's Day - What's Next
The No Kings movement nationally is developing weekly actions all of us can take to harness the power of our movement. WE encourage everyone to check NO KINGS / NEXT (https://www.nokings.org/next ) every Wednesday for updated actions.
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ISD Upcoming In-Person Meetings
Indivisible Southern DE - In-person Meetings, with ZOOM options (Lewes Public Library)
o November 17th 4:30- 6:30
Project 2025 Part 2- Mary Lee Jenkins - Disinformation group lead
o December 9th 5:00-6:30
General Meeting and holiday gathering
o January 13th 4:30-8:00
Guest Speaker presentation- Delaware Politics
Volunteers Needed! Work alongside one another or from the comfort of your own home
As our Indivisible Southern Delaware chapter grows, we invite you to the myriad opportunities to get involved in ways beyond sign-waving on Coastal Highway/Rehoboth/Lewes and in Bethany on Saturday mornings too.
Opportunities include but are not limited to:
o Post Card writing
o Phone Banking
o We need a Zoom Monitor for our monthly meetings
o Social Media support
o Graphics, Admin and SEO support
o We encourage you to attend other local meetings who support our cause; our numbers are a clear message both to the current administration that we are growing, and to those who haven’t yet gotten involved, perhaps from fear.
Your assistance and presence encourages others to get engaged and be present!
Upcoming Events and Actions - Save these Dates!
Food Drive Wednesday October 29th 9:00-5:00 at the Giant Food, Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth and the Aldi Store Rt 1 Rehoboth, next to TJMaxx.
All non-perishable foods accepted, no glass containers, please.
This food drive benefits a local non-profit- Milton Community Food Pantry.
ADVOCACY Opportunities
Campaign to End Debtor's Prison
Dates: Wednesday, November 12 from 10-11:15 a.m., in Dover (preferred) or by Zoom
Friday, November 14 from 10-11:15 a.m., in Dover (preferred) or by Zoom
Delaware has a fee structure that results in people being incarcerated simply because they can't pay court-related fees. This Campaign has been working to change the fees and the process so that people cannot be stuck in the system simply because of these fees. Budget hearings related to funding requests by agencies affect
Please Note: Please RSVP to mdede@tideshiftjustice.org if you are planning to attend these hearings. The hearings above are budget hearings where state agencies (in these cases State Police and the Courts-- the two agencies impacted by our bills) ask the Governor's Office for their annual budget requests. They are open to the public, but note: The public rarely attends.
If we have even 5 people show up, it will be memorable and noted. If we have 15 people show up? It'll be epic. If we have 25 people show up? It'll be history-making.
The hearings are 10-11 a.m., with public comment last. There is flexibility if folks can only join late, etc., but we don't have a lot of control over the timing of things, so to be on the safe side, we're anticipating this will take a little over an hour. We anticipate that in-person will be most impactful, but there is also a virtual option to join. So come be a part of history ;)
Avelo Protest (the second and fourth Saturday of every month, from 11 am-noon)
Join us for the next protest on Saturday, Nov 8th 11 am-noon, in front of the Wilmington Airport. Our partner organization up north - IHB - is working on multiple fronts, in close partnership with DE Stop Avelo Coalition, to force Avelo to cancel its contract with ICE Deportations. Our airport protests are just one tactic. To get the attention of the public and the media, we need hundreds of us out there. For IHB protest details: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblehighlandsandbeyond/event/799385/
What is The Ground Avelo Campaign?
Avelo Airlines continues to fly detainees for ICE. Help is needed to sway the ticket buying public and our city, county and state officials to pressure Avelo. Avelo is ceasing operations on the West Coast.
Actions you can take from home:
We need everyone to help educate your friends and family to not choose Avelo for their winter trip to FL.
Please also ask Delaware officials to cease having taxpayer funds going to support Avelo-- as long as Avelo continues to fly for ICE. Avelo's own flight attendants are concerned (see more here: https://aveloafa.org/news/addressing-safety-concerns-ice-flights-management ).
o Complete the Avelo Pledge focused on Delaware and Gov Meyer (https://defendandrecruit.org/de/)
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
Can’t Volunteer or Attend Sign-waving Saturdays, and other events? Or, want to do more beyond volunteering? Please Donate TODAY!
We are an ALL-VOLUNTEER Organization. To produce any of these events, pay for permits and security, tables, chairs, etc…. and to print materials helping us to save our Democracy, Justice and the Freedoms, We count on you and your financial support.
Every dollar counts and any amount matters!
SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS Available!
Another way to support is to help us be more visible!
We have warm Indivisible Sweatshirts and long sleeve T-shirts. Contact us if interested.
Never forget the POWER OF THE PURSE! – or Wallet.
Consider where you are shopping, restaurants you frequent, clothing stores and even where you buy your Insurance, your Car Gas, etc…. Example: TARGET has noticed the drop in sales because of their actions and contributions to the extremists. There are many others who have overwhelmingly given more to this Administration and are not concerned about the citizens, and only for their own pockets and the pockets of their shareholders.
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