Indivisibles,

Our team is off today in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, so in lieu of our standard newsletter, please see below for a special No Kings-related newsletter to give you all the tools you need to prepare to mobilize with your community this Saturday, October 17. 

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

4 Ways to Take Action

1. Host a No Kings event in your community on October 17. There will be massive rallies across the country Saturday, but don’t think you need to bring out thousands of people for your No Kings event to be successful. All you need is a fierce commitment to defend the midterms from Trump’s election sabotage and an area to host your event. You can plan a block party, a BBQ, a small march -- anything to drive historic early vote numbers and prepare our neighbors to take action to protect the results. The deadline to submit events is this Wednesday, October 14 at 11:59pm PT. Still on the fence about hosting? Scroll down for a bunch more info.
2. Check out the map and register for an event near you. Join the millions of people mobilizing this Saturday to send an undeniable message to the Trump regime that we are ready to defend our elections from any interference or subversion. New events are added every day, so it’s worth a second look if you’ve explored the map before.
3. Join the No Kings coalition for a Know Your Federal Voting Rights training this Wednesday, October 14 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Knowing your rights is a fundamental way to combat disinformation and voter intimidation. When we know our rights, we can defend them -- and share that crucial information with our communities. Hop on the training and then spread that knowledge to your neighbors on No Kings Day!
4. If you can, chip in to help make this No Kings a historic day of protest against election sabotage and a catalyst for the largest wave of early voting in the history of our Republic. Organizing millions of participants, staying in contact with thousands of hosts, and supporting events in every corner of the US isn't possible without grassroots funding from supporters like you.

 Hosting an Event: Your One-Stop Shop

On the fence about hosting? The No Kings coalition created a new host guide laying out all the steps you need to get your event on the map. In just a few simple steps, you can get your event for Saturday up and running:

Step 1: Check the map. For this No Kings Day, we’re looking for hosts to spin up LOTS of events of all types, from rallies to visibility bridge brigades to walks to the polls. It’s a good thing if there are multiple options throughout the day in an area, so add your own event, or consider teaming up with a fellow host.

Step 2: Check federal, state, and local rules and regulations on hosting an early voter event. Before registering your event, get an idea of what you can and cannot do in your county, city, and state. Our compliance considerations guide can help.

Step 3: Submit your event. This Mobilize form is where you’ll add the details of your event. For further guidance and information, review the Host Toolkit, and keep reading below to get inspired for creative event ideas.

Step 4: Complete the host survey. Once you’ve submitted your event on Mobilize, you’ll get an email asking you to complete your survey. Please note that this step is mandatory and your event will not be published unless the survey is complete.

Step 5: Join upcoming No Kings coalition trainings, or watch recordings of past calls. Event hosts are required to watch an upcoming safety, de-escalation, and compliance training before October 17. You can find the full list at the link.

Thank you for taking the next step and hosting an event on Saturday!

 Getting Creative: Event Ideas

Many events this Saturday will resemble the massive rallies of past No Kings days, while some organizers are coming up with unconventional, creative, hyperlocal early vote mobilizations and visibility events against election sabotage. From rallies in big cities to BBQs in your neighborhood, there’ll be something for everyone this No Kings Day.

Check out some examples from local Indivisible groups across the country mobilizing their communities on October 17:

• Indivisible Auburn-Opelika is hosting a Donuts & Democracy pop-up in Auburn, Alabama where attendees can grab a sweet treat, check their voter registration, learn what they need to bring to the polls, and find their polling place.
• Seminole County Indivisible is co-hosting Paws to the Polls in Casselberry, Florida, complete with pet adoptions, a doggie parade, a pretty kitty contest, and of course, crucial voter information available on-site.
• Indivisible Las Vegas is mobilizing to bring the party to the polls at eight early voting sites across Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a get out the vote street rally and a voter welcome “cheer squad” distributing voting information at each location.
• Muscatine County Indivisible is organizing a county-wide car rally in Muscatine, Iowa to disseminate information about voter status and polling locations to voters across the region.
• South Lake Tahoe Indivisible is co-hosting an Early Vote Rally & March to the Ballot Box in South Lake Tahoe, California, including voter registration and status checks, sign-making and sidewalk chalk, a community food drive, and sign-ups to help get seniors to the polls.

These Indivisible groups are proof that no matter where you live or how big your event is, you can mobilize your own community to defend our elections and exercise their rights in the streets and at the polls. If you’re ready to join them, register your event here!

 Share With Your Networks

Defending democracy is more fun with friends! Check out our click-to-post social media toolkit to spread the word about No Kings Day.