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Democrats, Stop Playing Not to Lose

Using a familiar football analogy, this piece argues that Democratic leadership is repeating a costly mistake: playing it safe instead of playing to win. It contends that voters are demanding real change, not cautious centrism, and that recent elections show bold, people-centered campaigns can succeed. The essay calls on Democrats to stop hedging, listen to their constituents, and fight openly for policies that deliver fairness, security, and opportunity for all.

1/11/2026 @ 12PM – ICE Out For Good Protest – Quad Cities

Join Indivisible QC on Jan 11 for a peaceful ICE Out For Good protest in Moline. Meet at Avenue of the Cities and 41st St. Hold signs on public sidewalks from 12–2 PM.

12/30/2025 @ 12PM – “We C BS” Free Speech Protest at WHBF (CBS 4)

Join us at noon on Tuesday, December 30, outside WHBF (CBS 4) in downtown Rock Island for the “We C BS” free speech protest. We are gathering to defend aContinueContinue reading “12/30/2025 @ 12PM – “We C BS” Free Speech Protest at WHBF (CBS 4)”

1/13/2026 @ 6PM – Power to the People: Quad Cities Community Town Hall

Power to the People Please join the ACLU of Illinois, Indivisible Quad Cities, Indivisible Illinois, Clock Inc, NAACP Rock Island County Branch, Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrant and Refugees (QCAIR),ContinueContinue reading “1/13/2026 @ 6PM – Power to the People: Quad Cities Community Town Hall”

11/07/2025 to 01/05/2025 – #GiveHealthy Digital Food Drive 2025

Collaborating with 50501 Illinois/Iowa and Resisters Unite, Indivisible QC has launched a Digital Food Drive to support River Bend Food Bank and neighbors across the Quad Cities. In partnership withContinueContinue reading “11/07/2025 to 01/05/2025 – #GiveHealthy Digital Food Drive 2025”

12/19/2025 @ 12PM – Stop the Grinchiness Rally at Rep. Miller-Meeks’ Davenport Office

Stop the Grinchiness, Rep. Miller Meeks! Holiday Caroling & Rally at Rep. Miller-Meeks’ Davenport Office Join us Friday, December 19, at Noon outside Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ Davenport office (201 WContinueContinue reading “12/19/2025 @ 12PM – Stop the Grinchiness Rally at Rep. Miller-Meeks’ Davenport Office”

11/27/2025 to 12/01/2025 – We Ain’t Buying It Digital Boycott

This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, Indivisible QC is joining the national “We Ain’t Buying It” campaign, an economic action to defend democracy and our communities. From November 27 to DecemberContinueContinue reading “11/27/2025 to 12/01/2025 – We Ain’t Buying It Digital Boycott”

Hell Has Frozen Over: We Want Our Town Hall! – 10/24/2025 @ 4 PM

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has said she’ll hold in-person town halls “when hell freezes over.” Community members in the Quad Cities are taking her at her word. Join neighbors for aContinueContinue reading “Hell Has Frozen Over: We Want Our Town Hall! – 10/24/2025 @ 4 PM”