Indivisible, a left-leaning organization known for its anti-DOGE town hall protests in staunchly Republican districts, has reportedly reached out to Democratic congressional offices.
The group plans to orchestrate similar demonstrations when Congress adjourns for recess in the coming fortnight.
According to The Washington Free Beacon, Indivisible has claimed responsibility for the viral protests in February that dominated headlines in major news outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and CBS News. These media outlets suggested that the protests were a widespread "backlash" against Elon Musk's attempts to cut government spending. However, they failed to mention that Indivisible, along with another left-wing group, MoveOn, were the main organizers of these demonstrations.
Indivisible is now preparing to create similar scenes when both the House and Senate adjourn in mid-March, hinting at "even bigger" protests. The group's email states, "During the February recess, Indivisibles put Republicans on notice by organizing nearly 200 events across the country and directly challenging them for supporting unelected billionaires like Elon Musk over their own constituents. For the March recess, we need to go even bigger to get the word out about Republicans moving full speed on the Trump Tax Scam."
The group has also threatened to encourage its members to organize an "empty chair town hall" for any Congress member who refuses to hold town hall meetings. The aim is to discuss the impact of the Republicans' "reckless agenda" and how Democrats and everyday Americans must resist. The group has requested information from congressional Democrats about their own town halls to minimize confusion and calls about scheduling.
This move comes as House Republican leaders are advising their members to avoid in-person town halls and opt for online events instead. Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) supported this strategy, arguing that the party should not provide a "forum" to "professional protesters."
Indivisible's approach towards Democratic members remains uncertain. The group's updated "Musk or Us March Recess Toolkit" encourages activists to confront any Democrats who refuse to host a town hall. This language is more assertive than the February version of the toolkit, which simply urged activists to "push wavering Democrats to hold the line."
Indivisible's efforts to target congressional Democrats have so far been primarily through phone banks rather than in-person protests. Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D., N.Y.) expressed frustration at a February closed-door meeting for House Democrats, stating that both Indivisible and MoveOn had facilitated thousands of phone calls to Democratic offices.
This frustration may explain why Indivisible is urging congressional Democrats to share their own town hall information, in an attempt to reduce the volume of calls and confusion over scheduling. The group did not respond to requests for comment on how it plans to protest House and Senate Democrats who refuse to host town halls during the upcoming recess.
Indivisible has a history of protesting Republican town halls during President Donald Trump's tenure. It did so in 2017, leading to a similar call from GOP leaders to hold tele-town halls instead of physical events. However, the media often fails to acknowledge Indivisible's role in organizing these protests, further highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in reporting.
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