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.
For help navigating this site, see: Site Navigation Help. If you are on a mobile device, look for the menu icon (≡ or ⋮), which is usually in the upper-right corner.
“The danger isn’t that AI destroys us. It’s that it drives us insane.”
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 a red state flips in a blue wave w/ Angie Nixon
0:00 Intro
17:48 Angie Nixon
31:26 Q&A
—–
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.
website: https://indivisible.org/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indivisibleguide/
threads: https://www.threads.net/@indivisibleteam
Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@indivisibleguide
Instagram: https://instagram.com/indivisibleteam
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@indivisibleteam
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indivisibleguide.bsky.social.Show More
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.
Featured Posts
-
Propositions 2026
In Progress – more will be added to this page (probably before Oct 17) League of Women Voters Download your copy from https://cavotes.org/easy-voter-guide/ Slides for presentation on Oct 7 meeting. [TBD – Video of their presentation on 10/07] Prop 40 No Yes How to talk to others? There are a…
-
Persuade to the Last Minute. Here’s How!

Elections are decided by people who just started paying attention. By: Antonia ScattonSource Link: https://reframingamerica.substack.com/p/persuade Recommended by: Bruce R. Elections are decided by people who are only just starting to pay attention. What we say now is critical. We have to set the agenda, lead with data centers, frame corruption…
Categories: article -
End Times Fascism

And the Fight for the Living World by Naomi Klein, Astra TaylorPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux A scathing investigation into the apocalyptic thinking of the Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries, and populist survivalists who increasingly define the contemporary right—and a recipe for how to fight them. As the planet burns and…
-
How Russia Won

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America by David CornRecommended by Steve G.Publisher: Harper The definitive and riveting investigation into how Vladimir Putin successfully mounted a decade-long covert war against the United States and how Donald Trump aided and abetted the operation and upended America and the world…
-
Christian Nationalism, the First Amendment—and You! (past event)

Video of the event: Time: Tue, Sep 22, 7-8:30pmLocation: Ladera Community Church, 3300 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley Talk with Judge Stephen S. Trott Thanks to IPV members Karen Turner and Linda Clever for their work putting this program together. Sponsored by Ladera Community Church Social Justice Committee As part of…
-
This Is The Plan

How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy by: Ben WiklerPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyRecommended by: Steve G. A New York Times bestseller • A USA Today Bestseller • An Independent Press Bestseller “Ben Wikler is one of the most strategic and respected leaders of his generation. If we…
-
The Nerd Reich

Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy By Gil Durán Publisher: Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster Recommended by: Steve G. and Stuart W. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This transfixing debut from journalist Durán investigates the antidemocratic ideologies espoused by tech billionaires linked to the second Trump administration…It’s an…
-
Choosing Where to Give
A Decision Guide for Supporting Democracy Organizations and Candidates Prepared for Indivisible Portola Valley Members and Friends A practical worksheet for comparing values, effectiveness, transparency and need before contributing time or money. Created by Steve G. with Microsoft Copilot (GPT 5). [Click on the titles to show the PDF pages.]
-
Ad Fontes Media

Ad Fontes Media is a public benefit corporation based in Colorado. Being a public benefit corporation means we are a for-profit business with a stated public mission, which is to rate all the news to positively transform society. Fundamentally, we want to help bring people together. Misleading, inaccurate, and highly…
-
Supremacy

How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People by Nikolas Bowie (Author, Harvard Law School), Daphna Renan (Author, Harvard Law School) Recommended by Bruce R. From two acclaimed legal scholars, a new history of the Supreme Court that overturns our most basic assumptions about its role in our…
-
The 10 Biggest Myths About Our Economy
Categories: video -
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…
-
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.…
Categories: video -
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…
Categories: handout -
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…
Categories: bookTags: critical-thinking, democracy, dictatorship, disinformation, fascism, feature, history, rank-high, review -
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…
-
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.…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
Categories: book -
Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.

David Guttenfelder/The New York Times New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power. By Amanda Taub Recommended by: Bob B. and Bruce R. Bob’s Comments This article on authoritarianism and power shows why the broad topic of “civil discourse” has many dimensions. Which is why IPV has a “Books, Ideas,…
Categories: article -
Central Valley Matters

Logo Central Valley Matters is a coalition of organizations in California working to strengthen democracy and activate the electorate. We started as a group of volunteers who actively participated in the congressional elections in the Central Valley starting in 2018, and have grown into an alliance of volunteer groups focused on…
-
Outraged

Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground By Kurt Gray Publisher: Pantheon It’s easy to assume that liberals and conservatives have radically different moral foundations. In Outraged, Kurt Gray showcases the latest science to demonstrate that we all have the same moral mind—that everyone’s…
-
Corruptible

Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us By: Brian Klaas Publisher: Scribner Recommended by: Bruce R. Does power corrupt, or are corrupt people drawn to power? Are tyrants made or born? Are entrepreneurs who embezzle and cops who kill the result of poorly designed systems or are they just…

