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Get ready to unwind and meet some like-minded people at Indivisible Charlotte's monthly social gathering.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6-8 PM
Town Brewing (800 Grandin Rd, Charlotte)
Light appetizers will be provided. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Register now and mark your calendar for a night of good company and community. We hope to see you there!
Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter
March 1, 2026 Issue 48
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Our article and interview this month features Joyce Vance, a law school professor and former US Attorney. Professor Vance discusses her book Giving Up is Unforgivable, which addresses the urgent challenges facing American Democracy today.
The article: Democracy Under Siege
The interview: Giving Up Is Unforgivable
Last month’s article and podcasts: Voting Rights and Suppression, Podcast Part 1, Podcast Part 2
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Join ICLT's 18-40 year old group at Common Market SouthEnd for our March 26th social. Gather
with friends and enjoy snacks provided by Young Voices. Guest speakers are TBD. Entry is free!
Please register here to join us! Follow us on Instagram @youngvoices_ICLT
Get ready to unwind and meet some like-minded people at Indivisible Charlotte's monthly social gathering.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Carolina Beer Temple (215 N Ames St, Matthews, NC)
Light appetizers will be provided. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Register now and mark your calendar for a night of good company and community. We hope to see you there!
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
Let’s make this the largest No Kings event yet! More details and ways to represent Indivisble CLT with our NK3 team are coming soon. Invite your organizations and friends to attend so we can grow our coalition. Sometimes all someone needs is an invite to join. Check the nokingsclt.com website for updates.
Join us for the next session on Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM to connect with fellow members, hear from leadership, and learn how to get involved in various activities like canvassing, voter registration, and events. The hour-long Zoom will include breakout sessions for discussions and is open to new, current, and prospective members. Join us to discover more about our organization and how you can contribute!
We believe protest is patriotic.
Visibility Charlotte hosts more than 25 ‘Pop-Up’ demonstrations around the county every week. Here’s the schedule.
Our Pop-Ups:
Provide visible proof of resistance to the current administration
Raise awareness of the harmful actions taken by the administration
Build community among like-minded neighbors and raise the profile of Indivisible Charlotte
We held a press conference and protest at the Crescent Communities headquarters at 601 S. Tryon St., Uptown Charlotte on Feb. 27th. According to the NY Times, Crescent Communities/Axial Industrial developed the Concord warehouse that DHS/ICE is proposing to purchase. The protest was organized in collaboration with Poor Peoples Campaign. Our demand of Crescent Communities, one of Charlotte's largest developers, is they commit to never selling or leasing properties to DHS/ICE for human detention. Several media organizations were present and filming. You may have seen the coverage on WCNC TV Friday night. WCNC Article
Check the schedule here and join us next time! As our daylight hours expand and we enter Daylight Savings Time on March 8th, our pop-up protest hours will change. Be sure and check the weekly schedule for current times.
You’re welcome to join on the spot, but registering on Mobilize, helps us contact you if there are last minute changes or cancellations.
If you would like to join our team, please email visibilityclt@gmail.com.
February marked one full year of weekly, peaceful protest outside the Tesla dealership in Matthews. The Tesla protest was Indivisible Charlotte’s first protest following Donald Trump's election to office in 2024. Thanks to David (who now co-leads Visibility Charlotte) and Linda and Dave (who relocated to Virginia), for helping first organize the protest, which is now maintained by Peter, Todd, and Sharon. Thanks to all who have continued to show up over the past year to encourage and motivate the 10k drivers passing us each week. While our messages vary, by standing in front of the dealership, we ensure everyone remembers Musks’ damage.
Our focus has been clear from the beginning. Elon Musk is not just a CEO, he’s leveraged enormous wealth and influence to shape federal policy, promote austerity measures, and support mass layoffs through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). When billionaires blur the line between corporate and government power, democracy is at risk.
The Tesla Takedown is rooted in nonviolent economic pressure — a time-honored strategy used throughout history. We demonstrate. We educate. We call for boycotts and divestment. We remind our neighbors that where we spend our money is a moral choice.
If you have stood with us, thank you! If you have driven by or wondered how it is, come join us! Here’s to one year of courage — and to the Saturdays ahead!
Register on Mobilize to join our next Tesla protest
ICLT is committed to nonviolent action, and we expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential
confrontation with those who disagree with us. Signs and chants must not incite violence. Of course, there’s always an inherent risk to protesting.
Canvassing will be in Full Swing starting this month
JOIN us for Canvassing as we work to re-elect Justice Anita Earls to the NC State Supreme Court, Senator Woodson Bradley to the NC Senate, and replace Representative Tricia Cotham!
We know that face-to-face conversations with voters are the most effective way to get them to the polls. We also know the value of talking to voters early and often have lasting impact. This seat on the NC Supreme Court is up for re-election in 2026 and now is the critical time to reach voters with our deep canvassing script.
(All training and materials provided. Experienced canvassers go out with inexperienced canvassers. Event address provided upon registration.)
JOIN us in the Steele Creek area, as we work to Re-Elect Justice Anita Earls to the NC State Supreme Court! Our target precincts here have a voter turnout of only 25%-30%!
JOIN us as we work to replace Rep. Tricia Cotham and Re-Elect Senator Woodson Bradley!
Fear not - we are only talking to friendly voters!
Every Call Counts makes it simple to call federal and state legislators on urgent issues. Using the 5 Calls platform plus custom scripts for local policies and key votes, we help activists take action each week.
PLEASE SHARE this link with friends, neighbors and family. WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! You will receive a confirmation email once you finish signing up here on Mobilize.
Sunday, March 15, 2-4 PM @ Starlight on 22nd
Join us for a creative community gathering as we make protest signs for the March 28th No Kings 3 rally and march! Are you ready to grab a marker and make a sign? We will provide the poster boards and markers. You bring your ideas and energy. Enjoy snacks and drinks while connecting with others and preparing powerful messages for the event. Let’s create something impactful together!
Parking available across the street with ParkMobile for $1.50/hour.
This virtual workshop provides multiple frameworks for recognizing the origins of the darkness we’re navigating and how to connect with joy to make their activism in addressing that darkness more sustainable. Lauren will lead the group through discussions of panic v. safety/liberation zones, the window of tolerance, etc. You’ll leave the workshop with a plan, resources, and a worksheet identifying:
Components of your safety/liberation zones
How you will spend more time in the Window of Tolerance to take action with more ease
Be sure to register for one or all of the workshops! We know this work is hard and you are our most valuable resource. Our goal is to keep you engaged and give you the tools to stay in this work and stay grounded.
Previous sessions:
This virtual workshop provides three frameworks for ideas and tools to make your activism more sustainable. Former Indivisible Organizer (TX/NM) Lauren Oertel will lead the group through discussions and strategic problem-solving.
You’ll leave the workshop with:
A worksheet identifying the framework and practice that most resonates with you.
A plan to implement that framework/practice to make activism more sustainable for you.
Additional resources in support of this sustainability work.
This virtual workshop provides the process for identifying which issues, roles, and actions you will focus on to make your activism more sustainable. Lauren will lead the group through discussions and planning activities. You’ll leave the workshop with a plan, resources, and a worksheet identifying:
Your focus areas
The types of actions that best fit your energy
Your sources of joy/rest to tap into for the toughest days
Which roles, issues, and actions you’ll remove from your plate to prevent burnout
REGISTER HERE for this virtual event!
Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM
In a time when many of us feel under attack via news, policy, rhetoric, or experience, while being told we aren't seeing what our eyes are seeing, life can be exhausting. Though we face adversity and exhaustion, we refuse to be defeated. Join therapist, group practice owner, and community activist Justin Perry, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI for this interactive session. It not only acknowledges challenges but also instills realistic and practical hope, builds connection, and helps you begin the plan of how you will not only navigate difficult waters but how WE will thrive together, building interdependence, finding joy, and creating an authentic community in the face of seemingly constant chaos.
Watch and listen to this recording of Indivisible Charlotte's 'In the Know Live' webinar from February 3, 2026 over Zoom, featuring Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney and esteemed legal expert on criminal justice and civil rights. In this engaging discussion with members of our Research Team, Vance discusses her book, Giving Up is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping Democracy, which provides essential guidance for defending democratic principles. The conversation explores critical issues including the health of the DOJ, voter suppression tactics, and the importance of civic engagement, particularly among younger generations. Vance shares insights into the importance of due process, free and fair elections, and how community activism plays a pivotal role in maintaining democratic integrity. This enlightening conversation empowers citizens to participate actively and intelligently in their democracy.
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Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter
February 1, 2026 Issue 47
TAKE ACTION:
MONTHLY SOCIAL:
IN THE KNOW:
EVENTS:
EVENT RECAP:
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Due to the severe winter weather expected the weekend of January 24, our 9th Anniversary Celebration has been rescheduled.
Saturday, February 7 | 2:00–5:00 PM
Nine years of people-powered action and growing momentum. Join us to celebrate the work and energize what’s ahead. Whether you’ve been organizing with us for years or are simply curious to learn more, there’s a place for you here. Community, connection, and bold ideas await.
“Fighting vs. Winning: Battling Authoritarianism”
Chris Armitage, U.S. Air Force veteran, former law enforcement officer, prolific writer, and founder
of The Existentialist Republic.
“Breaking Norms”
Kate Barr, Congressional candidate, behavioral scientist, and former PTO President & CEO.
Plus a special message from Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
Enjoy great food from Tasty Plates, connect with fellow changemakers, and pick up ICLT swag as
we mark nine years of impact.
Space is limited. RSVP to save your spot.
Celebrate the work. Fuel the movement. Carry it forward.
Check out this month’s article “Voting Rights and Suppression” - a summary of our recent podcast with Bob Phillips and Tyler Daye of Common Cause NC. Lots of interesting insights on erosion of the Voting Rights Act, Independent Election Commissions and challenges to the Midterms!
The article: Voting Rights and Suppression
The two-part podcast: Part 1 & Part 2
Former US Attorney Joyce Vance will be joining us live to discuss her new book Giving Up is Unforgiveable: A Manual for Keeping A Democracy on February 3 at 5 PM. Look for the
registration announcement on Mobilize!
See last month’s article and podcast here: Building a Fortress for Democracy, A Discussion with Christopher Armitage
Check out and subscribe to Indivisible CLT on Substack: https://indivisibleclt.substack.com
Get ready to unwind and meet some like-minded people at Indivisible Charlotte's monthly social gathering.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Middle James Brewing (400 N Polk St, Pineville, NC)
Light appetizers will be provided. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Register now and mark your calendar for a night of good company and community. We hope to see you there!
Let's stand in solidarity with our neighbors and support the call for "no work, no school, no shopping" as the Twin Cities showed us last Friday when people from all walks of life came together and showed us and the whole country the way forward, together.
We are joining the national day of action to say ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE! A rally will be held Friday, January 30 at 2pm at the Charles R Jonas Federal Building on Trade St to demand accountability for the atrocities committed by CBP/ICE agents against immigrants and those peacefully supporting them. We will demand an end to kidnapping, killing, and the war on our fundamental human and Constitutional rights!
Hosted by: Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice, Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Indivisible CLT, Poor Peoples Campaign, Seeking Justice Charlotte, UE150, 50501
Good Reminders: Indivisible CLT/Visibility CLT is committed to peaceful, non-violent protesting. We do not engage with those that have opposing views, and we work to de-escalate as situations arise.
Please review the guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/ICLTProtestGuide
Remember to “SWARM”!
Signage – Positive & appropriate that does not include profanity, incite violence or include hate symbols like swastikas
Water – Stay hydrated and bring a water bottle
American Flag – Be sure to bring one!
Reminder to park in appropriate locations
Music – Always!
Questions? Email visibility.clt@gmail.com
Join Indivisible Charlotte for an in-depth discussion on voter suppression with Bob Phillips and Tyler Daye of Common Cause North Carolina. Learn about current attacks on voting rights, off-cycle redistricting, and the erosion of the Voting Rights Act. Discover potential reforms to enhance voting rights and gain insights into the challenges of elections, voter suppression, and gerrymandering.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Pocketcasts | Substack
In this PART 2 episode of Indivisible Charlotte’s ‘In the Know Live’ podcast, members of our Research Team continue the conversation on voter suppression with Bob Phillips and Tyler Daye from Common Cause North Carolina. They discuss the Fair Maps Act (HB 20) and independent redistricting commissions, potential midterm election interference, and the importance of safeguarding democracy. The episode includes reflections from Bob Phillips as he retires after 25 years of service and insights into mobilizing against voter intimidation. Join the conversation to learn more about defending electoral integrity and the future of American democracy.
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