Indianapolis, IN
We collected events from February 2017-February 2018 and are no longer active. You can download the events, locations, organizers, and signs.
October 19, 2017, 11:30 am
Indianapolis, IN
Election Study Committee Meeting!
Next week, on Thursday, Oct 19th the Interim Study Committee on Elections will hold its last meeting to adopt its final report. We want to pack the room again, so please join us if you can -- it always helps the legislature operate in the...
October 24, 2017, 6:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Understanding the Constitution and How it Shapes Policy
As part of the series, "Say It Loud: How to Be Heard When Everyone Is Screaming," learn how the framing documents of our country still define current policy and affect legislation regarding important issues. This program is presented by...
November 6, 2017, 6:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
The More You Factually Know: Media Literacy and Why It Matters
Learn to evaluate media sources and gain the necessary tools to navigate the current information landscape in this hands-on presentation.
Coined in the 1890s, “yellow journalism” is a type of sensational journalism that presents little...
November 6, 2017, 7:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Support Proposal 285--Indy NEEDS Redistricting Reform!
Round one is done! Now Propsal 285 moves to a vote in full City-County Council!!
We heard so much wonderful testimony at the Committee Meeting on October 25th. Even better? The room was PACKED.
Now the resolution moves on to the...
November 8, 2017, 7:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Speaking Truth to Power
Now more than ever, democracy demands we understand our rights and responsibilities regarding free speech. Speaking Truth to Power will raise the following questions; When does free expression warrant defense even if it is offensive to some?...
November 8, 2017, 7:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Speaking Truth to Power
As the defender of the First Amendment, the ACLU’s free speech position often leads it to defend the rights of all sorts of people expressing all sorts of opinions. When does expression, including music, poetry, and visual art, warrant defense...
November 8, 2017, 7:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Revive Civility
Engage with community leaders, including Rep. Lee Hamilton, to understand the power of the individual to revive civility and promote effective democracy.
Community leaders and educators, Rep. Lee Hamilton, Sheila S. Kennedy, Rabbi...
November 16, 2017, 7:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Redistricting Reform
Redistricting benefits everyone -- not just the party in power.
For the 2014 mid-term elections only 28% of Hoosiers turned out to vote earning us the "honor" of having the lowest voter turnout in the nation. Many of our state...
November 18, 2017, 12:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Communities Against Islamophobia Training
Join us as we tackle implicit biases, learn the historic significance of Islamophobia and learn how to change the dialogue within our own community to be better partners to our Muslim community.
November 20, 2017, 12:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Not One Penny - Tax Scam Protest
Though we ARE calling and writing, our Washington allies say whats missing is our street presence to drive the #NotOnePenny for billionaires, message home. We Need to make some NOISE! :) This is much worse than it sounds folks. What...
November 20, 2017, 6:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Organizing & Strategy Meeting
Organizing & Strategy meetings occur every second week at B's Po Boy. We're currently launching a new strategy and will use these meetings to update each other about how things are going. Please see this doc for a full description of the...
November 20, 2017, 7:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Indy's Visible Trans Day of Remembrance
Please join our transgender-led coalition of organizers for Indy's public vigil observing the Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR).
TDOR is the annual day that we gather as a community to remember the trans people lost to violence each...
November 21, 2017, 10:30 am
Indianapolis, IN
Activist Training: Indianapolis
Be a lobbyist for a day. We'll teach you how.
The Indiana Coalition for Independent Redistricting is holding an activist training session and rally to get our advocates fired up for the big battle ahead. Help us send a message to the...
November 21, 2017, 10:30 am
Indianapolis, IN
Organization Day!
Please note: There are multiple venues for this event!
Legislative Organization Day is Nov. 21 and we've got a full day of activities planned. It is very important that redistricting reform supporters be a visible presence at the State...
November 21, 2017, 1:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Statehouse Rally
Join the Indiana Coalition for Independent Redistricting as we rally to end gerrymandering. Help us send a clear message to the Indiana General Assembly that we expect it to pass redistricting reform this year. This rally and press conference...
November 21, 2017, 5:30 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Open Hours - No New Jail Coalition
Open Hours to work on No New Jail Coalition projects and/or to catch up on the work NNJC has been doing.
On November 14, we will have a short training on how to talk to elected officials about the proposed justice campus - how to ask...
November 25, 2017, 1:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Canvassing Twin Aire
Meet at the Kroger in the Twin Aire shopping center!
We'll be going door to door talking to residents about the proposed justice campus and asking folks to sign a petition against the propsal. Please join us!
Do you have access...
November 27, 2017, 3:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Pass the Mic: What is History?
What do you think of when you hear 'history'? Who writes history? Why is it important? Share your thoughts on these questions and more at this free event on Nov. 27th!
November 28, 2017, 5:30 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Open Hours - No New Jail Coalition
Open Hours to work on No New Jail Coalition projects and/or to catch up on the work NNJC has been doing.
On November 14, we will have a short training on how to talk to elected officials about the proposed justice campus - how to ask...
November 29, 2017, 12:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Coffee w/ LGBTQ Veterans
Join us for coffee and conversation with LGBTQ+ Veterans at IUPUI.
November 29, 2017, 6:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Deadly Exchange Teach-In
All of our struggles are interlinked. Especially, the connection between Palestine and policing used on communities of color in the United States, and even Indiana.
Join us as we talk about the links, the truth and begin to mold...
November 30, 2017, 3:45 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Place Signs, Canvass | Save Yellowwood!
299 acres of pristine old forest in the Yellowwood State Forest Backcountry Area were sold for $108,000 despite the president of a wood products company offering $150,000 to preserve the forest.
We are still fighting to keep the...
December 1, 2017, 7:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Radical Self-Love
#RadicalSelfLove Is a weekend of art, meditation and education, on ways, We as Women of Color can express "Self Care". Let's get lifted and lift each other. ✨
Day 1, Self Care through artistic expression! Listen to local artists,...
December 1, 2017, 6:00 pm
Indianapolis, IN
Fall Advocacy Workshops
Join IUYA in preparing to lobby and push for Indiana state legislation that will benefit our undocumented communities. We will be hosting Friday workshops starting this Friday, November 10th at 6pm. Each workshop is meant to prepare immigrant...
December 2, 2017, 10:00 am
Indianapolis, IN
Radical Self-Love
#RadicalSelfLove Is a weekend of art, meditation and education, on ways, We as Women of Color can express "Self Care". Let's get lifted and lift each other.
Day 1, Self Care through artistic expression! Listen to local artists, create...