SWMI Indivisible

08/24/2026

Fellow Indivisibles, it's former Steering Committee member Denise here. Last August we stood together with "Release the File Mile" on Main Street in St. Joseph, MI. We're going a tad "off message" today with an announcement from another organization but we think you'll understand.

Caring Connection, supporting victims of domestic and sexual assault in Berrien County, is hosting Epstein Survivor|Educator, Jess Michaels and Voices Empowered on October 1 at Shadowland Ballroom, in St. Joseph. I'm proud to say that I'm assisting with the event, as is Steering Committee member, Jen Ziolowski.

Those of us who have been chanting, "Release the Files" now have the opportunity to hear from one of the victimes as Jess discusses her experience and how we, in the community, can help victims here in our community.

We would love to see some of our fellow "Indivisibles" there.

Here's the information on the event. You can purchase tickets here:https://www.caringconnectionmi.org/events

And, a reminder of our protest from August, 2025.

08/06/2026

Sharing for interested parties.
SWMI Indivisible is nonpartisan, committed to liberty and justice for all. We don't endorse candidates, but we share events that matter. Informed voters decide better. Come listen, ask questions, make up your own mind, & vote. Don't let others decide for you.

07/22/2026

Sharing this important screening event.

The League of Women Voters of Berrien & Cass Counties and the NAACP Niles/Buchanan Branch invite you to a special screening of Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge in recognition of the League of Women Voters’ Unite & Rise for Voting Rights!

07/15/2026

Good news! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D3qomNPLL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

USPS has confirmed it will comply with a federal court order blocking a proposed rule tied to Trump’s executive order on mail voting. The proposed rule would have required states to provide USPS with a list of preapproved voters before mail ballots could be delivered. Federal courts in both Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., have blocked the rule from taking effect, and Postmaster General David Steiner has now confirmed that USPS will follow those court orders.

07/10/2026

Know a like-minded person who believes in getting out the vote? Opportunities to join the non-partisan group Democracy First in Van Buren and Calhoun Counties with PAID positions are available to assist in information campaigns before the November elections.

As a reminder, SWMI Indivisible has not endorsed any candidate at this point but continue to share information for our members and friends.

Here's the Job Posting:

Position Title: democracyFIRST Field Organizer - MILocation: On-site in campaign offices - Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw PawRate: $25 - $31.25/hour Start Date: July 13, 2026End Date: November 3, 2026Position Summary: democracyFIRST is seeking highly moti...

07/08/2026

FYI: If you already sent your mail in ballot in and would like to change your vote based on Mallory dropping out, you can do so. Just go to your county clerks office and ask to retrieve your vote, 'spoil it', and complete a new one.
Michigan voters have time to request a new mail-in (absentee) ballot if they voted for a candidate who has dropped out.
The official process, called “spoiling” a ballot, allows your local clerk to mark your original ballot invalid and issue a new one if your request is made before the deadlines and your ballot has not already been counted. This can be done in person, or by submitting a written and signed request to your clerk, stating you need a new mail-in (absentee) ballot and if you’d like it mailed or will pick it up.
Visit mi.gov/vote to learn more about the process of mailing in a ballot.

07/05/2026

FYI:
SWMI Indivisible is a nonpartisan Southwest Michigan organization committed to liberty and justice for all. We don't endorse candidates - but we do share information we think matter to our community.

The state senator’s decision sets up a two-person Aug. 4 primary showdown between former public health official Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens.

07/03/2026

Courtesy Post from Cassopolis - On July 9: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1354468423279482
Contact Ann at [email protected] for information.

07/02/2026

Your mail in ballots should be arriving soon!

The ruling, based on agreements the service made in a 2021 legal settlement, was the second time a judge has blocked new curbs by President Trump on voting by mail.