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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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Bring back the American Dream with a better representative in Congress

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The American Dream  was built on Opportunity for All: the chance for  anyone to work hard and have a better life. But Claudia Tenney and the GOP Congress shattered that dream. She has given us Tax breaks for billionaires Tariffs raising prices Cuts to our hospitals Higher healthcare costs Hungry children Fewer jobs Hurting schools Elderly in poverty It doesn’t have to be this way. Bring back the American Dream! We can have it back, but we must vote Claudia Tenney out of office and  elect someone who will work for us.   Alissa Ellman  is one alterantive. She says, "Alissa is running to make the district affordable, especially to families. Alissa will expand access to childcare, making sure families never have to choose between earning good wages and being a good parent. Alissa will also work to make sure to aid small businesses, invest in home repair programs, and expand the low-income housing tax credit." Diana Kastenbaum  is another. She says tha...
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Vigil for ICE victims Watkins Glen Thurs Feb 26.

  A Time to Remember & A Time to Sing   Vigil, Candlelighting Ceremony, and Group Sing WHY : To honor those who died in ICE detention or while peacefully protesting since January 2025.   WHEN & WHERE : Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 5:30 pm Walking Vigil. Meet at Lafayette Park on the corner of Porter St & 4th St, Watkins Glen. Walk two blocks to St James Episcopal Church, 112 6th St. Please bring battery-operated candles.  5:45 pm: Arrival at the church. Those who choose not to walk can come directly to the church.  At the church, a candle-lighting ceremony for each victim followed by song.  For more information, contact the organizer, Marsha Smith of Hector Indivisible < hectorindivisible2025@gmail.com >. 
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Why won't Tenney protect us from ICE crime?

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  In recent months we have seen horrific violence perpetrated by Federal employees in ICE.  Their violence has killed five Americans to date, in each case someone doing nothing wrong.  Many more Americans have been wounded by gunfire, vehicular ramming or beating by people who work on behalf of the Federal government.  Thousands have been illegally abducted. Without due process, these are kidnappings not legal arrests.  Claudia Tenney has issued press releases , made Twitter posts and done press interviews defending this violence.  Claudia Tenney presents the agents of ICE as representing the law, where in fact they are the ones breaking the law. In so doing, she is promoting a lawless society and violence by the state against its own people.   We at indivisible Seneca want  all law enforcement agencies operating on US soil bound by the same protections of due process.  This includes ICE. Why won’t Tenney try to protect us from this ov...
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Bystander Intervention Training Jan 25 in Trumansburg

The third in the series of Nonviolence Workshops organized by the Trumansburg Area Committee for Social Equity is this Sunday. The principles can be applied to some of the new worrisome public situations, should those arise in our community. Bystander Intervention Training SUNDAY JANUARY 25TH 1-3 PM At the Fellowship Hall, 69 E Main St. Trumansburg. The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County , a resource center specializing in  preventing and responding to domestic and sexual violence, will be leading a  training on Bystander Intervention.  They will  discuss what it means to intervene as  a bystander,  detail the five “D’s” of bystander intervention as described by the  national organization Right to Be ,  lead a discussion about potential outcomes  and risks of taking action when witnessing harassment in a multitude of situations.  Resources and ways to get involved will be shared.
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