Newsletter - February 1, 2025

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

February 1, 2025  Volume 35

In this issue

ACTION:

• Fight the Funding Freeze -Indivisible/ Working Families Party/ Move On Strategy Call Feb. 2nd!

• Every Call Counts! Local and National issues- Call TODAY!

• Your Ideas, Your Events—Build Community with ICLT! 

• Share Accurate Information: Stop the Fearmongering on ICE Raids!

• Allison Riggs NC Supreme Court Race Update!

• Should Indivisible Endorse Ben Wikler for DNC Chair?- Vote TODAY!

SOCIAL:

• ICLT Social - Middle James Brewing Company (Pineville) Feb. 5th!

EVENT RECAP:

• Celebrating Our 8th Anniversary: Reflecting, Rising and Empowering this Moment- Jan. 25th

• ICLT Social - The Office (Ballantyne) Jan. 8th

GROUP NEWS:

• New to ICLT? Join our Orientation Meeting Feb. 12th!

• ICLT Social Committee Survey

• Shoutouts  by Rachel Maddow and Leah Greenberg!

• ICLT’s GROWING!!!

• ICLT 2025 Dues Due

IN THE KNOW:

• Wealth and Income Distribution Challenges in the US

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Newsletter - January 2, 2025

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

January 2, 2025  Volume 34

In this issue

ACTION:

• Celebrate Our 8th Anniversary: Reflecting, Rising and Empowering this Moment- Jan. 25th!

• Every Call Counts! Local and National issues- Call TODAY!

• Do You Have an Idea for an ICLT Event or Gathering?

SOCIAL:

• ICLT Social - The Office (Ballantyne) Jan. 8th!

EVENT RECAP:

• ICLT Social - Cellar & Ale (Matthews) Dec. 11th

GROUP NEWS:

• WE’RE GROWING!!!

• Sue DuChanois Steps Up to be our Statewide Liaison!

• Mary Duggan Joins the Social Committee!

• ICLT 2025 Dues Due!

IN THE KNOW:

• Unsettled NC Elections and Stomachs: Why the Riggs and Bradley elections are still Undecided

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Newsletter - December 4, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

December 4, 2024  Volume 33

Celebrating Our Wins

Despite challenges, our work created tangible victories:

• Governor Josh Stein, Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Mo Green lead a slate of Democratic wins in North Carolina.

• NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs pulled out an incredibly close win! (However, the GOP is still contesting 60,000 votes.)

• We broke the Republican supermajority in Raleigh, a significant step toward balanced governance.

• Our efforts contributed to flipping NC Senate District 42, where Woodson Bradley triumphed by 204 votes, overcoming gerrymandering and PAC-funded opposition.

• We fought like hell to put Nicole Sidman into office with significant turnout in HD105 and fell short by only 213 votes. Disappointing, but symbolic of the power of a gerrymandered district drawn for her as an R+5.

By the Numbers

Our collective work is making a difference:

• 18,000+ doors knocked in 32 canvasses

• 63 out-of-state canvassers welcomed from 12 different states and trained in 8 Zoom canvass trainings

• 29 out-of-state volunteers hosted by members, many staying for a week or more.

• 36,700+ postcards written for key races, from local contests to swing-state GOTV efforts.

• AND SO MUCH MORE with phonebanking, textbanking and voter registration!

What’s Next

We are gearing up for the next phase of this work. The new Indivisible Guide 2.0 outlines strategies for combatting authoritarianism, strengthening democracy, and organizing across all levels of government. As we prepare for 2025, we’ll focus on:

• Protecting the most vulnerable in our communities.

• Organizing in solidarity with marginalized groups.

• Building leadership at local and state levels, not just in Congress.

Looking ahead, join us for our December 11th social and mark your calendars for our 8th-anniversary celebration on January 25th. Start thinking about how you can contribute or lead—whether it’s hosting events, recruiting members, or simply sharing your energy and ideas. Together, we’ll continue to fight for justice and democracy.

This work is far from over, and every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for being part of this incredible community.

In this issue

ACTION:

• *NEW* Every Call Counts! Local and National issues- Call TODAY!

• Celebrate Our 8th Anniversary: Reflecting, Rising and Empowering this Moment- Jan. 25th!

SOCIAL:

• ICLT Social - Cellar & Ale (Matthews) Dec. 11th!

EVENT RECAP:

• October Electoral ACTION!

• Post Election Zoom Meet-Up Nov. 8th

• ICLT Community Champions Celebration on Nov.17th

PAY IT FORWARD - A STORY

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Newsletter - November 2, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

November 2, 2024  Volume 32

In this issue

THIS IS IT! YOUR LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Because Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport

Top Priority: KNOCK on DOORS!!!!! Get voters to the polls!

This is a special abbreviated newsletter with only ways to get involved in these last 4 days. October was a whirlwind for ICLT, filled with events and inspiring moments we can't wait to share—after the election! No distractions now - eyes on the prize!

Upcoming ACTION:

• CANVASSING 

  • CANVASSING for Nicole & Woodson with Mo Green & Anderson Clayton Nov. 3rd! Plus MORE opportunities!

  • Nicole Sidman GOTV Canvass Opportunities!

  • Woodson Bradley GOTV Canvass, Phonebank, Lit Drop Opportunities!

  • Squeeze out every last vote -Election Day Door Knocking- Nov. 5th!

• SOCIAL

  • Celebrate With MeckDEMS on Election Night!

  • ICLT Community Champions Celebration on Nov. 17th!

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Newsletter - October 2, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

October 2, 2024  Volume 31

In this issue

Totals for ICLT led canvasses: Doors knocked 4,845; Voter Conversations 1,163!!

Indivisible Charlotte is shifting into high gear! Our strategic independent canvassing has wrapped up, but we’re now laser-focused on our election goals:

✨Break the GOP supermajority in the NCGA by electing Nicole Sidman in HD105

✨Significantly increase voter turnout in Mecklenburg County

✨Push whole ballot voting

But we need YOU to volunteer to bring victory!

Upcoming ACTION:

• CANVASSING 

  • CANVASSING: for Nicole Sidman (HD105) and Woodson Bradley (SD42)!

  • Voter Registration Canvasses in the ‘Arc’ of Meck. Co. Oct. 6 & 8th!

• PHONEBANKING

  • PHONEBANKING: for Nicole Sidman and Woodson Bradley!

  • PHONEBANKING: Two Taco Tuesdays to Tank Trump!!

  • PHONEBANKING in Mecklenburg with Center For Common Ground (anytime)!

• POLL WORKING

  • Poll greeters needed in Mecklenburg!

• SOCIAL

  • ICLT Social - Suffolk Punch Brewing (SouthPark) Oct. 9th!

  • CLT Engage: Pumpkins and Plans to Vote Oct. 13th!

Event RECAP:

• ICLT Social (+ CANVASS!) Matthews - September 4th

• Day of Action Kickoff for Nicole Sidman (HD105) & Woodson Bradley (SD42) Sept. 7th

• Canvassing in Cotham’s District -HD105 - Sept 4th and Sept. 15th

• Kamala Harris Charlotte Rally Sept. 12th

• Pop-Up Trump Protest in Mint Hill Sept. 25th - ”2 CHIKIN 2 DBAIT”

• Takeoff Movement Event- Do Politics Belong in the Sanctuary? Sept. 29th

• Center For Common Ground postcards to Black and Brown ‘soon to be purged’ voters in Meck

Group NEWS:

• ICLT Hosts, Trains and Canvasses with Out-of-State Canvassers!

• We Reach More Voters with your Support!

In the KNOW:

• In the KNOW: Voter Preparation Guide 2024 General Election

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Newsletter - September 2, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

September 2, 2024  Volume 30

In this issue

Doors knocked 4274; Voter Conversations 1023; Postcards written- Anti-Cotham: 6700, Josh Stein: 5000+, Nicole Sidman 5000+NC Postcards Swing States GOTV 20,000+!!!

Upcoming ACTION:

• Day of Action Kickoff for Nicole Sidman (HD105) & Woodson Bradley (SD42) Sept. 7th!

• ICLT Social (+ CANVASS!) Matthews - September 4th!

• Canvassing in Cotham’s District -HD105 - Sept 4th and Sept. 15th!

• Takeoff Movement Event- Do Politics Belong in the Sanctuary? Sept. 29th!

• Anti-Cotham Lit Drops in Nicole Sidman’s district!

• Voter Registration Canvassing in West Charlotte!

• Poll workers and poll greeters needed in Meck!

• Center For Common Ground postcards to Black and Brown ‘soon to be purged’ voters in Meck!

Event RECAP:

• ICLT Social - All in for HARRIS!! (Mint Hill) August 7th

• Charlotte PRIDE Parade - ICLT Float & Voter Registration Aug. 18th

• ICLT Anti-Cotham 6,700+ Postcard Mailing Aug. 22nd (+ postcard update & thank you!)

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 August 25th

• CLT Engage -Brunch Briefing (Uptown)- Aug. 25th

• Taco Tuesday - Postcards for Josh Stein-(Dilworth) August 27th

Group NEWS:

• Can You Spare a Bed for a Traveling Canvasser?

• We Reach More Voters with your Support!

In the KNOW:

• In the KNOW: Election Engagement 2024 Charlotte - Mecklenburg County

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Newsletter - August 4, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

August 4, 2024  Volume 29

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• ICLT Social - All in for HARRIS!! (Mint Hill) August 7th!

• Anti-Cotham Lit Drops in Nicole Sidman’s district -ongoing!

• Charlotte PRIDE Parade - ICLT Float & Voter Registration Aug. 18th!

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 August 25th!

• CLT Engage -Brunch Briefing (Uptown)- Aug. 25th!

• Taco Tuesday - Postcards for Josh Stein-(Dilworth) August 27th!

• SAVE THE DATE: Blowout event for Nicole Sidman (HD105) & Woodson Bradley (SD42) Sept. 7th!

• More Ways to Get Involved -Voter Engagement Coordinator Corner

Event RECAP:

• CLT’s Evening of ACTION: Social, Postcard Writing and Canvassing! (Ballantyne) July 10th

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 July 10th & July 21st

• Taco Tuesday to Tank Tricia-(Dilworth) July 23rd

• ICLT Anti-Cotham Postcard Campaign Update

Group NEWS:

• Can You Spare a Bed for a Traveling Canvasser?

• We Reach More Voters with your Support!

In the KNOW:

• In the KNOW: NORTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT- 2024 ELECTION OVERVIEW Part 2

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Newsletter - July 1, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

July 1, 2024  Volume 28

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• NEW! ICLT Anti-Cotham Postcard Campaign is HERE!

• Anti-Cotham Lit Drops in House District 105!

• ICLT’s Evening of ACTION: Social, Postcard Writing and Canvassing!  The Office Craft Bar & Kitchen July 10th!

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 July 10th & July 21st!

• Taco Tuesday to Tank Tricia-(Dilworth) July 23rd!

• Save the Date: Charlotte PRIDE Parade - ICLT Float & Voter Registration Aug. 18th!

Event RECAP:

• ICLT’s Social:  Carolina Beer Temple (Matthews) June 5th

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 June 15th & June 30th

• CLT Engage: Sips and Civics Trivia Edition June 22nd

• ICLT Biden -Trump Debate Watch Party June 27th

Group NEWS:

• Can You Spare a Bed for a Traveling Canvasser?

• We Reach More Voters with your Support!

In the KNOW:

• In the KNOW: NORTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT- 2024 ELECTION OVERVIEW

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Newsletter - June 3, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

June 3, 2024  Volume 27

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• Anti-Cotham Lit Drops in House District 105!

• Taco Tuesday to Tank Trump-(Dilworth) June 4th!

• ICLT’s Upcoming Social:  Carolina Beer Temple (Matthews) June 5th!

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 June 15th & June 30th!

• CLT Engage: Sips and Civics Trivia Edition June 22nd!

• Calling Mecklenburg County for the Win! (Every Sunday)

Event RECAP:

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 May 5th & May 18th

• Lexi Coburn Training- Complex Conversations: Maximizing Community Outreach June 1st

Group NEWS:

• Spare Bed for an Out-of-State Canvasser?

• Donation Match Maximum Reached! Thank you!

In the KNOW:

• In the KNOW: What to Expect in a second Term - BIDEN V. TRUMP

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Newsletter - April 1, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

April 1, 2024  Volume 25

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 Apr.14th & Apr. 27th!

• ICLT’s Upcoming Social:  Carolina Ale House (Waverly) Apr. 3rd!

• CLT Engage: Canvass with Nicole Sidman (+Anderson Clayton) Apr. 6th!

• Write Anti-Cotham Postcards with Indivisible CLT in April!

• Hot Spot Voter Registration at CPCC Matthews Apr. 8th & Apr. 18th!

• Taco Tuesday to Tank Tricia Apr. 16th & Apr. 30th!

• Calling Mecklenburg County for the Win! (Every Sunday)

Event RECAP:

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 Mar.2nd, 3rd & 17th

• ICLT’s Social: The Marquee (West Charlotte) - Mar. 6th

• CLT Engage - Pins & Politics - Mar. 9th

• *FIRST EVENT* The Takeoff Movement -”My Voice Matters” Mar. 16th

Group NEWS:

• DONATION MATCH! Your gift goes TWICE as far!

In the KNOW: 

• Border and Immigration: Setting the Record Straight

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Newsletter - March 1, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

March 1, 2024  Volume 24

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• ICLT Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 Mar. 2nd, 3rd & 17th!

• ICLT’s Social: The Marquee (West Charlotte) - Mar. 6th!

• CLT Engage - Pins & Politics - Mar. 9th!

• *FIRST EVENT* The Takeoff Movement - “My Voice Matters” Mar. 16th!

• Voter Registration and Education Mar. 12!

• Calling Mecklenburg County for the Win! (Every Sunday)

• Write Anti-Cotham Postcards with Indivisible CLT!

Event RECAP:

• CLT Engage: Sips and Civics Event, Feb. 3rd

• ICLT’s Social: Edge City Brewery, Feb. 7th

• Canvassing in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 Feb. 10, 18, 25

Group NEWS:

• Please Support Our Work!

In the KNOW: 

• North Carolina Legislative Actions 2023:  The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

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Newsletter - February 2, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

February 2, 2024  Volume 23

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• CLT Engage: Sips and Civics Event, SouthPark - Feb. 3rd!

• ICLT’s Social: Edge City Brewery - Feb. 7th!

• Townhall for Democratic Candidates running in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 - Feb. 8th!

• ICLT Canvassing and Voter Engagement in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 Feb. 10th!

• Voter Registration Opportunities

Event RECAP:

• ICLT 2024 Launch: 7 Years Strong - Reclaiming Our Democracy in 2024 - Jan. 25th

• Canvassing and Voter Engagement in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 Jan.28th

Group NEWS:

• NEW: The Takeoff Movement!

• Indivisible Charlotte Website Relaunch

• FlipNC-ICLT Partnership - Donate to Support Our Work!

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Newsletter - January 4, 2024

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter

January 4, 2024  Volume 22

Happy New Year!

As we step into 2024, we mark a milestone moment—our 7th year anniversary. For seven years, we've invested our time, energy, and passion into building a stronger, fairer democracy. Together, we've created a political force, a movement driven by action and a vision for an equitable future.

This year is more than just an election year; it is a call to action, a summoning of our deepest strengths and wisdom. Our work has never been more critical, and our voice has never been more essential. We are the architects of change, the bearers of hope, and the guardians of the future. Are you in? — We are!

Ava and Carolyn

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• ICLT 2024 Launch: 7 Years Strong - Reclaiming Our Democracy in 2024 - Jan. 25th!

• Canvassing and Voter Engagement in Tricia Cotham’s HD105 Jan.28th!

• ICLT’s Social: Midnight Mulligans, Wesley Heights Feb. 7th!

• Voter Registration Is Key to Mecklenburg Turnout

Event RECAP:

• Indivisible CLT Social: Cellar & Ale Dec. 6th

• Indivisible CLT Social: Middle James Brewing  Jan. 3rd

Group NEWS:

• New year- ICLT Membership Dues

In the KNOW: 

• Understanding the US Economy: Myths and Realities

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Newsletter - Dec 4, 2023

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter
December 4, 2023 Volume 21

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season surrounded with loved ones and good cheer! Rest up, in January we’ll hit the ground running to flip NC BLUE in 2024!🌊

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• Indivisible CLT Social Gathering Dec. 6th!

Event RECAP:

• Indivisible CLT Nov. 15th Social Gathering

• CLT Engage: How Our Libraries Work Dec. 2nd Event

• NC Indivisibles Dec.1-3 Statewide Leader Convening

Group NEWS:

• ICLT’s new Canvass Manager and IndivisibleNC Statewide Liaison

• Give the gift of Democracy for the Holidays!

• Holiday Family Gathering Tip: Productive Conversations Without Confrontation

In the KNOW: 

• North Carolina has Expanded Access to Medicaid -FINALLY!

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Newsletter - Nov 9, 2023

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter
November 9, 2023 Volume 20

Election 2023 is in the bag. The 2024 Election is upon us!

Thank you to all who ran for office, supported candidates and campaigns, registered voters, worked the polls, wrote postcards, canvassed voters, organized their precincts and engaged their networks to vote! You are the foundation of our democracy. Now put on your track shoes, we will be out there nonstop until Nov. 5th, 2024!

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• Indivisible CLT Social Gathering Nov. 15th! 

Event RECAP:

• ICLT's POWering up for 2024 Event!

Group NEWS:

• ICLT Wins Spotlight from Indivisible National

• $$ Donation Match Goal MET for October!

• New Indivisible CLT Website Launch!

In the KNOW: 

• Who Am I? Meet Mike Johnson-the new Republican Speaker of the House

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Newsletter - Oct 3, 2023

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter
October 3, 2023 Volume 19

Donations MATCHED this month! Please donate here

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• Voter Registration with Monroe Democracy Center Oct. 7th!

• POWering up for 2024 Oct. 22nd!

• Democracy NC Call for Election Help at county Boards of Election

Event RECAP:

• Union County PRIDE Voter Registration with ICLT 

• Freedom On the Line - Mecklenburg

• Postcard Writing for Indivisible CLT

Group NEWS:

• $ for $ Donation Match in October!

In the KNOW: 

• In the KNOW: NC Voter ID Law - The Rules and the Impact

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Newsletter - Sep 5, 2023

Indivisible Charlotte Newsletter
September 5, 2023  Volume 18

Hello Activists!

We hope you've had a rejuvenating summer, finding moments to unwind and recalibrate. The ICLT Leadership Team took some precious  down-time this summer to enjoy family and personal grounding. This respite is crucial as we gear up to strategically shape the political landscape in anticipation of the pivotal 2024 elections. Ready to dive in together? Let's make an impact!

In this issue

Upcoming ACTION:

• Union County PRIDE Voter Registration with ICLT Sept. 17th! 

• Freedom On the Line - Mecklenburg Sept. 21st!

• Save the Date - POWering up for 2024 Oct. 22nd!

Event RECAP:

• UniteNC TOUR - Accountability Town Hall 

• Wake the Sleeping Giant - Charlotte Moral Monday Rally

• Indivisible CLT at Charlotte PRIDE

Group NEWS:

• Membership Growth Spurt

• Donations and Membership Dues

In the KNOW: 

• Gerrymandering

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