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May 26 Updates
This week’s newsletter features opportunities to meet candidates, get involved in immigration activism and Rush Hour Resistance, and help encourage and inform voters as election season approaches.
Upcoming:
May 28: BOE & County Commissioners Meet & Greet
May 28: Voices & Views Book Club
May 29: Rush Hour Resistance
June 7: Pens to Power
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NEW Poll: Your Voting Game Plan
What's your voting game plan? Your participation in this quick poll will help us at WC Indivisible better understand how we can help our members prepare for the upcoming primary election.
WCI Voter Guide
We've assembled a page of voter information with valuable links on the Washington County Indivisible website.
Visit the WCI Voter Guide:
https://www.wcindivisible.com/vote
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Pens to Power — Get Out The Vote Mail Campaign
Primary election mailer campaign One of the most effective ways to create change is to help our neighbors vote. That’s why WC Indivisible is sending voter education mailers with information on:
- Finding your polling place
- Registering to vote
- Mail-in voting options
- Sample ballots
- And plenty of encouragement to make a plan and vote!
We are incredibly grateful for the volunteers and supporters who have already stepped up. In just six days, we have:
- 28 volunteers committed to writing and mailing 1,396 mailers
- Received donations of 840 stamps
- Raised $450 to help cover postage costs
- Recruited 19 volunteers to join us on June 7 to write and prepare mailers before early voting begins
This response has been amazing—but we still have a long way to go. We currently have 2,266 more mailers to send, and we could reach even more voters with additional support. Want to help? Here’s how:
✍️ Write mailers from home: Complete this form to request materials.
📧 Join us in person on June 7: Email alicejimroberts@gmail.com to volunteer from 1:00–4:00 PM. (These events are productive and a lot of fun!)
💌 Donate for postage: Every stamp helps us reach another voter. Contribute here.
📣 Spread the word: Talk with your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Encourage them to register, make a voting plan, and show up at the polls. Together, we can increase voter participation and make sure every voice in Washington County is heard.
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Update: Immigration Activism
On May 22, 2026, a federal judge dismissed all criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. “We have said from day one that this case was nothing more than a political vendetta,” said Ama Frimpong, Chief of Services at We Are CASA.
This week, Wes Moore allowed the Community Trust Act and Data Privacy Act to become law, marking the culmination of years of organizing across Maryland. While we’re disappointed the Governor did not formally sign the legislation, by not using his veto power he allowed both bills to take effect.
Your community needs your help. Here are three ways to join your neighbors this week in supporting immigrant communities:
1. Support impacted families
Purchase needed items and ship directly for distribution:
Western MD IRC Family Support Registry
2. Attend a Training
Join one of the upcoming virtual trainings:
(Zoom links will be emailed after registration — check your spam folder.)
3. Join Community Care or Rapid Response
Join dozens of WCI members by completing our Volunteer Interest Form.
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Voices & Views Book Club
Thursday, May 28, 6:00 PM
Hub City Brewery, 25 W. Church St. Hagerstown
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
Come discuss this dystopian adventure with drinks and snacks! We always have great talks! RSVP or questions to Delia.zielinski@gmail.com
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Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance
We were rained-out last week but the forecast looks good for this Friday as we return to our summer hours of 4:30-6:00 PM.
Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, May 29 at 04:30 PM to help set up, or stop by before 6:00 PM to wave. Our letters aren't waterproof, so we cancel if it's raining.
If you have any suggestions for the message, please send them ASAP! Keep it to 30 characters (including spaces) or less.
Email Dave Williams at dwilliams21783@gmail.com for more information.
For photos, videos, and more about Rush Hour Resistance, visit this link:
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WCI is on Discord!
We're excited to announce that our organization is now on Discord, creating more avenues for communication and connection! For access, go to this link:
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Thank you!
In solidarity,
—The Team at Washington County Indivisible
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