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Change starts with action. When we show up, speak out, and stand together, we move closer to a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Every step—big or small—makes a difference. Ready to act? Join a rally, contact a legislator, support a local cause, or bring a friend into the movement.

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Call your representative, it matters! Your voice gives them the backing they need—your stories, your opinions, your truth matter.


Find your local, state, and federal representative here. Or visit 5Calls for info on current issues and scripts for your calls.

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Voting in every election matters and Oregon's mail in ballot makes it easy to cast your vote.


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Check the Deschutes Grassroots calendar, your guide to Central Oregon's progressive community and events.

Check our homepage for events scheduled or supported by Indivisible Bend.

Learn

Track bills, review legislation, research data & see how your representatives are voting at Fast Democracy.

Take Economic Action

Align your spending with your values.  Goods Unite UsBig Beautiful Boycott, and Shop How You Vote are platforms that track corporate political donations, so you can make informed choices by revealing which political candidates and causes companies support.

Volunteer

Action helps reduce anxiety, and it's the most powerful way to create real change. Choose one of the options here, volunteer with an organization that resonates with you, or reach out to Indivisible Bend to find out how you can support our efforts. 

Trusted Voices for Democracy

A healthy democracy depends on informed citizens. By seeking out reliable information and understanding the issues, we can cut through the noise, hold leaders accountable, and take action that strengthens our community and our future.


We trust these sources and value their work, but we don’t review every word. Stay curious, think critically, and explore with an open mind.


  • Letters from an American
    Historian Heather Cox Richardson's daily newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
  • Chop Wood Carry Water
    Activist and organizer Jessica Craven offers weekly wins on Sundays and direct action ideas in addition to other regular updates.
  • Robert Reich
    Daily newsletter exposing where power lies and how it's used and abused from a Professor, writer, and former Secretary of Labor.
  • Robert Hubbell
    A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.
  • Civil Discourse
    Joyce Vance is a former federal prosecutor, MSNBC legal contributor, and law professor.
  • Pirate Butte Radio
    Bend ommunity internet radio. Streaming 24/7 from high atop Pilot Butte direct from Bend, Oregon for the local community and beyond!
  • Steve Vladeck
    Georgetown law professor and editor and author of the Supreme Court newsletter, "One First".

State Resources

The Oregon Blue Book is the official guide to Oregon’s government, agencies, elected officials, and public services all in one place. It provides voter information, how state programs operate, local and state offices contact information.

Oregon State Legislature provides access to bills, laws, session information, and legislator directories, along with tools for public participation like testimony submission and live hearing streams.

Ballotpedia provides neutral, accurate, and verifiable information on government officials and the offices they hold, political issues and public policy, elections, and candidates.