Indivisible Portola Valley is an informal association of residents of Portola Valley, CA and nearby communities who are dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions within our constitutional republic. About Us
- We are part of a movement that supports democracy
- We engage in non-violent ACTION
- We Show Up; we call and write elected officials and others
- We learn together, stay informed, and counteract misinformation and disinformation
- We promote constructive conversations and build bridges
- We support organizations that protect our laws
- In addition, we recruit; we donate; we are intense and serious. We play the long game, enjoy each other’s company and have fun.
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What’s the Plan
Usually, you will see the latest “What’s the Plan” video here (on Friday). However, Indivisible.org doesn’t always post it to their playlist. If you think one is missing, click the button below to view all their videos.
How to Build a Pro-Democracy Media Diet (plus Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan!)
We’re organizing against this fascist regime the only way that actually works — with on-the-ground, volunteer-led, communities of people power: https://linktr.ee/indivisibleteam
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Indivisible is a nationwide grassroots movement empowering everyday people to defend democracy and hold those in power accountable. Founded in 2016, it has grown into a network of 2,000+ local, volunteer-led groups across the country taking action in their communities.
Through organizing, advocacy, and collective action, Indivisible supports people in fighting for fair elections, pushing back against harmful policies, and building a democracy that works for everyone—not just the wealthy or well-connected.
Together, we show up, speak out, and create change.
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Join the Movement
Residents of Portola Valley, Menlo Park, Ladera, Woodside, Atherton, Stanford, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Carlos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View and other neighboring communities are invited to join our communication group.
IPV is a part of the Indivisible Movement, a progressive grassroots coalition of millions of activists across every state, fueled by a partnership between thousands of autonomous local Indivisible groups and a national staff. Indivisible’s national team offers strategic leadership, movement coordination, and support to Indivisible activists, and also directly lobbies Congress, builds partnerships, runs media campaigns, and develops advocacy strategies. Together we fight to defeat the right-wing takeover of the American government and build an inclusive democracy.
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On Courage

How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear – A Pulitzer Winner’s Guide to Personal Courage in an Age of Authoritarianism By: Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-MeyerPublisher: Simon & SchusterRecommended by: Steve G. The United States is only the latest country to face a leader who wields fear…
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Lincoln Warned Us
In 1838, a 28-year-old lawyer from Illinois saw it coming. Not an invasion. Not a foreign army. The threat he warned about was… Americans. Americans who would choose a man over a law, a leader over a constitution, passion over principle. Nearly 200 years later, we’re living inside the warning.…
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Christian Nationalism Presentation
This is a PDF of the slide set for the Presentation at the July 08, 2026 IPV General Meeting. See the videos below that were played at the specified page numbers. Your browser does not support iframes. Click here to download the PDF. Videos Page 14 Video: The pastor (Doug…
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How Fascism Works

The Politics of Us and Them By: Jason Stanley Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Recommended by: Steve G. As a scholar of philosophy and propaganda and the child of refugees of WWII Europe, Jason Stanley has long understood that democratic societies, including the United States, can be vulnerable to…
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The Fix

Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government By: Barbara McQuade Publisher: Seven Stories Press Recommended by: Steve G. In The Fix, Barbara McQuade draws on her decades of experience as a federal prosecutor to show us the detrimental effects of a government that uses corruption, cruelty, and…
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Regime Change

Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump By: Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Publisher: Simon & Schuster Recommended by: Steve G. From the two reporters who have covered him more closely than perhaps anyone else over the past decade comes this definitive portrait of Donald Trump in the White House.…
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Overcoming Citizens United

logo Getting corporate money out of politics Report by: David S Hawai’i: Hawaii has enacted a law that prohibits corporations from spending money on political campaigns, effectively redefining the powers granted to corporations within the state. This legislation, signed by Governor Josh Green, is set to take effect on July 1,…
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Stand Up For Science

Recommended by: Stu W. On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget posted a sweeping regulatory change that will end American science as we know it. It’s time to fight back! Head to the SUFS Action Center to: About Us Stand Up For Science is a political activism organization…
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Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed

The Story of the Village of Le Chambon and How Goodness Happened There By: Philip P. Hallie Publisher: Harper Perennial Recommended by: Linda H. “The story of Le Chambon, a Huguenot village in France that saved Jews during WWII, has lived in my heart for years. Imagine my shock and…
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All We Say

The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches Author: Ben RhodesMay 26, 2026Publisher: Random HouseRecommended by: Steve G. What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? This sweeping history of the United States told through fifteen speeches relives the battle over American identity, from a…
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