🎉Happy 2026! Action Alert - December 29, 2025

2026: From Resistance to Action

As 2025 limps toward its end, NYT columnist Michelle Goldberg reminds us, there are reasons to be hopeful. "That's because millions of people throughout the country have refused to surrender to this administration's bullying."  Despite the extraordinary damage to the democratic norms of the country, Trump's consolidation of power, notes Indivisible co-founder Leah Greenberg, has been staved off not because of the actions of "pretty much anyone in elite institutions or political leadership but due to the efforts of regular people declining to go along with fascism." 

Our challenge in 2026 is to move from resistance to action. In 2026, we can break the MAGA stranglehold and stop the hemorrhaging of our democracy by voting and working to elect candidates who are willing to fight back. On the ballot are pivotal elections at the federal (Senator Ashley Moody, Rep. John Rutherford), state (Governor, Cabinet posts, State Senator Clay Yarborough), and local (three school board members, including April Carney) levels. Current officeholders across the board have enabled Trump and worked to implement the MAGA agenda, ignoring the needs of constituents. Many, particularly federal lawmakers, have refused to meet with voters holding opposing views. It's time to hold them accountable. Resolve now to take action in 2026:

☑️ Check your voter registration status and encourage your family and friends to do the same.

☑️ Make sure to update your Driver's License number on your registration form, as it is one of the ways voters are verified for record updates, initiative petitions, and vote-by-mail ballot requests. 

☑️ Request a vote-by-mail ballot. Florida now requires this request be submitted for every election cycle.

☑️ Help register a new voter (or two or three!) by joining BAM's Youth GOTV Action Group. We'll be supporting voter registration and get-out-the-vote initiatives at local colleges and high schools.

☑️ Support candidates! Websites like OATH and Ballotpedia provide information on candidates seeking office. We have a tough road ahead of us in Florida, so don't discount strategic investments in candidates in other states. Support office-seekers that align with your values and priorities by donating your time and money. Get involved with GOTV efforts organized by the Beaches Democratic Club and Duval DEMS.

☑️ Share this weekly Action Alert with a friend! Let's continue to grow the movement and stay informed on things we can do to make a difference. 

BAM January Meeting: Fighting Schools of Nope

Join BAM members and friends on Thursday, January 8th, for Standing Up for Florida's Public Schools: Organizing to Protect Students, Teachers & Communities, 7 pm, Adele Grage Community Center, with special guest Katie Hathaway, regional organizer for Families for Strong Public Schools. We'll be postcarding state legislators and finding out more about Schools of Hope and other threats to public education in advance of the upcoming legislative session.  RSVP below.

RSVP HERE

March with NEF Indivisibles in MLK Day Parade 

March with BAM and the Indivisible groups of Northeast Florida as we stand in solidarity for Civil Rights and Racial Justice, as advocated by Martin Luther King Jr. in the 45th Annual MLK Day parade on Monday, January 19th, 9:30 am - 1 pm. The 1.5-mile parade starts at Everbank Stadium and ends at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

Now is the time to show up for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. January 19th is the day to amplify the voices of leaders like Dr. King who championed equal rights for Black Americans, and human dignity for all people. RSVP here for details.

Stand with Ukraine: Rally at Castillo San Marco

A peaceful rally to show solidarity with Ukraine and to support democracy, human rights, and an end to Russia’s war of aggression will be held on Saturday, January 10th, from 10 am - 11:30 am at the Castillo San Marco in St. Augustine. The rally is a collaboration of local Indivisible groups, 50501 NEF, and the St. Johns DEMS. RSVP here for more information. 

Community Education Forum on Fake Clinics

Join the Youth Action Fund, Reclaim Choice, and Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, January 13th for an in-depth presentation on crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) and the role they play in Florida. The forum will cover key bills lawmakers will debate this legislative session and provide details on advocacy opportunities. There will also be a Q&A with leading voices in reproductive rights and access to reproductive health care. The forum will be held at Neptune House, 510 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach from 6:30 - 8 pm. RSVP here.