Robert Reich provides 10 recommendations for actions to support our communities, protect immigrants, mobilize for the midterms, boycott certain companies, obtain and spread the truth, push for progressive measures, and more.

Jerry Leclaire, Indivisible—The High Ground

Baumgartner wrote that he was “proud to vote YES on the SAVE America Act”. The Act would require documentary proof of United States citizenship to register and government-issued photo identification to vote. It would make it harder to register, harder to vote, harder to vote by mail. In CD5 roughly two-thirds of eligible voters lack the standalone credential the bill would require.

Spokane Indivisible, "Your Voice in Congress"

Mike’s newsy newsletters continue to capture his big smile moments that skirt the edges of the ominous dangers our country is facing - ICE and BCP agents terrorizing our neighborhoods, the continued push by Republicans to dismantle the very foundations of the Constitution.
There are three main areas in Mike’s Feb 6, 2026 newsletter we feel are important because they reveal his deeply held conservative beliefs and vision for America (spoiler alert – he is NOT a moderate Republican)…

Dr. Joan Braune is a scholar of far-right movements, including racist hate groups, fascist movements, and Christian nationalist movements. In this presentation, she discusses the influence of these movements on U.S. politics today and how we can resist, and how we can all play a role.

As the economy reels from Trump's sweeping tariffs, Jon Stewart and Pete Buttigieg examine the fallout, and Buttigieg highlights the common ground that can be found.

Foreign countries have issued traveling warnings to their citizens considering travel to the U.S. Scientists, musicians and others tell stories of being detained. A 1942 wartime video helps explain what’s going on today in America.

Thoughtful reactions from town hall attendees, as written in letters to the Spokesman-Review.

Hear Tom Topping perform his song for our times.

What comes next, and how we make Republicans pay a steep political price for putting billionaires ahead of their constituents. 

House Democrats have launched a new website as legislators face the state’s budget deficit.

In recent interviews, eight Washington Democrats said they plan to highlight the impact of the dozens of executive orders Trump has signed while relying on the courts to stop or at least slow some of those actions.

Bruce Springsteen explains his belief in America, and why “Donald Trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime…On the other hand, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone…That’s the vision of America I’ve been consistently writing about for 55 years.”

Aaron Hedge * Range Media - October 23, 2024

Public safety is top of mind in Spokane Valley … One candidate sees that issue as being much bigger than cops and includes healthcare, childcare and food security.

Erin Sellers and Aaron Hedge • Range Media - September 25, 2025

A sales tax from Spokane city and the continuation of a sales tax from Spokane County are up for a vote in this year’s election.. What do they pay for and how much will they cost you?

Ellen Sellers • Range Media September 26, 2024

Washington’s current cap-and-trade program isn’t perfect, but if Initiative 2117 passes, not only would the current program die, the state would be prohibited from trying anything similar in the future.

Nick Gibson • Spokesman-Review - October 2, 2024
Democrat Ted Cummings and Republican Rob Chase, candidates for running for Washington’s 4th Legislative District. differ greatly on their views and their stated priorities for legislation.

Ellen Dennis • Spokesman-Review - Sept. 27, 2024

Democrat Nick Brown and Republican Pete Serrano are battling over who will fill the post of outgoing Attorney General Bob Ferguson. Recent debates show the stark contrasts which divide their views on abortion access, gun control, police accountability and more.

JERRY LECLAIRE • Indivisible--The High Ground
This November eastern Washington voters will choose a new person to represent us in the U.S. House of Representatives from Congressional District 5 (CD5). We need to get this right.
Carmela Conroy is a Spokane native and now retired foreign service officer with the U.S. State Department. ... Her opponent, Michael Baumgartner, is the current Spokane County Treasurer and a man who exhibits a terrific knack for self-promotion.

CONNOR WING - Sept. 24, 2024
Growing up in Eastern Washington, I was shaped by a unique set of values I call “Washington Cowboy Values.” ... For me, a Washington Cowboy values independence, community, hard work, stewardship, and fairness. ... Carmela’s roots run just as deep as mine in this land. She is a true Eastern Washington Cowgirl and has the values to prove it.

The Supreme Court's landmark decision on former President Trump's immunity from some legal prosecution has the potential to transform the powers of the presidency. Jeffrey Brown and Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College discussed how the ruling fits with history.