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Take Back the Flag Day in Seneca Falls 6/14/26

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 This press release went to local media. In sync with thousands of “Take Back the Flag” protests nationwide, a crowd of local residents lined up along Seneca Falls’ main street on June 14th – despite the rain – to celebrate Flag Day and Pride Month and to protest Trump’s policies on his 80th birthday. Nicole Tedesche of FLX ROAR Feminist Group had invited three neighboring grassroots groups to co-host the event with her: Indivisible Seneca, Indivisible Cayuga County, and Wayne Action for Racial Equality (WARE). Collectively they have several thousand local members who are all volunteers. For over a year Nicole, who grew up in Seneca Falls, has organized protests nearly every Saturday afternoon in the same spot – in front of Women’s Rights National Historical Park. “ This tyranny won’t stop Americans,” she said. “We The People are resisting to defend our Constitution and country. End the war on women!”   Thomas Bjorkman of Varick is a steering member of Indivisible Seneca. Thei...
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Primary election to for the candidate who will be a better choice than Tenney for NY-24

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  Early voting began today, June 13. The official election day for the primary is Tuesday June 23, 2026. All Democrats should vote. A strong turnout will help determine the best candidate in the campaign against Tenney. It will also show that there is a lot of interest in replacing Tenney with a better respresentative. You can find all the information on early voting hours and election day polling places at https://scdemocrats.org/voting-information . You can also find profiles of the candidates. Alissa Ellman has  has been a soldier, a mother, a special ed teacher, a cancer survivor, a worker at the VA, and the target of cuts by DOGE. In all these roles, Claudia Tenney has made her life more difficult. She has learned how to be a quality candidate for Congress.  Diana Kastenbaum has had a career as both an actor, and CEO of a tool-and-die company. She is really sharp on policy for many areas that Congress votes on.  
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Who will represent us better than Tenney? Debate in Geneva June 3.

Alyssa Ellman and Diane Kastenbaum are running in the Democratic primary seeking to replace the dreadful Claudia Tenney as the member of Congress for New York's 24th Congressional District  Tenney has not only been a poor representative for her constituents, but she has been an active enabler of the attacks on American democracy. It is time for her to go.  Ellman and Kastenbaum will debate at the Smith Opera House in Geneva at 6:30 pm on Wednesday June 3. If you are interested in a particular topic, submit a question or topic in advance via this link:  Submit a Question . They'll be shared with the debate moderator, R. Eric Barnes of Hobart & William Smith Colleges.
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Democracy needs you! Engage locally

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ENGAGE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, May 12 @ 6PM Most of us, in our day-to-day lives, don’t pay attention   to how Towns and Counties do the hard work of governance.  These Town and County Boards are where people   of different perspectives negotiate about what roads to pave, what services to   provide, how to provide them, what taxes are appropriate, and a whole lot   more.   These meetings are also windows into   how State and Federal policies “trickle down” to effect our communities.  Medicare cuts, for instance – made at the Federal   level – effect operations and budgets of hospitals and clinics in our Seneca County and potentially impact the health of those least able to pay. Or we can raise local taxes to maintain a safety net when Federal programs are terminated. At these meetings you’ll hear presentations from groups   and business addressing a vast range of issues.  ...
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Following up on No Kings Day

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Many people ask how best to follow up on the enthusiasm from No Kings Day to drive the wanna-be king from power. Here in Seneca County, we have some specific opportunities that fit the governance and politics.  Indivisible Seneca primarily wants a member of Congress who resists the autocratic moves of this administration. Claudia Tenney has shown no sign of giving up her complicity with this offense against American values. Therefore, she needs to be replaced in the election this November.  Preserving the current momentum revitalizing democracy must be maintained even after November.  Here are some actions that Seneca County residents can take. They are appropriate for Democrats, Republicans, unaffiliated (independent) registered voters. Some are appropriate even for those not registered to vote. Defeat congresswoman Claudia Tenney in NY24.    This is a tall order in a district gerrymandered to produce a significant majority of votes for the Republican cand...
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A successful No Kings Day in Ovid

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We issued this press release to local media.   On Saturday, March 28, Indivisible Seneca held a peaceful rally in Ovid as part of the third national "No Kings Day.”  Over 120 local residents braved 11° wind chill in this village of 550 to show that rural Americans are distressed by the extreme antidemocratic actions of this administration and reject its authoritarian overreach. Similar protests took place in nearby towns -- including Seneca Falls, Geneva, Watkins Glen, and Canandaigua, and in every state. NoKings.org reported that over 3,200 sites had registered.   Participants sported signs that expressed common human values as well as support for the democracy that the country is founded on, but under attack by government actions.   Some noted that this is a republic, with an inherent anti-monarchy spirit, “King-free since 1776” and “Save the Republic" The patriotic mood was evident in “Yes to patriotism, no to kings”.  Many showed the rural i...
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No Kings Day in Ovid March 28

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  Indivisible Seneca is organizing a No Kings Day action in Ovid. It is at the intersection of Routes 96 and 96A  starting at 11 am.  This event is to show Seneca County and the nation that we have patriots who are intent of keeping this country a Republic despite our president's desires to be a king-like autocrat.  Please register at Mobilize.us , so that organizers know how many people to expect and to get more specific instructions.  Please park only in the designated areas.  Bring signs with pro-democracy messages.  See below for ideas.  Use letters that are about 6" high if you want motorists to read them.  The National No Kings team makes the purpose clear. When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud...
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Prevent voter suppression

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Save America Act is voter suppression The Save America Act, passed by the House of Representatives and strongly supported by  Claudia  Tenney, is a voter registration bill  that  wants to take  away State’s rights to manage their own elections and voters.   The  proposed  voter registration  process   requires ,  as proof of citizenship ,   birth certificates, passports and, for those who take a spouse’s name, the legal Marriage Certificate to prove the  name  change.   It’s a  costly process many cannot afford and heavily tips the scales towards those with  mobility,  money ,  tim e,  and  transportation  necessary  to get over the hurdles.  Further, t he  stated purpose of the legislation is based on a false premise - that  non-citizen voters pose a threat to election integrity across the nation, and only Federal intervention can correct the problem.  ...
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