Tempe Rising Indivisible Weekly Update April 13, 2025
Hi Indivisibles,
It’s been an action-packed week full of powerful protests, community connection, and exciting plans for the days ahead. Here’s a recap of what we’ve done—and a look at what’s coming up. Let’s keep building momentum together!
🔥 This Week’s Highlights
✊ Stop Bills for Billionaires Rally – April 12
We gathered at Wesley Bolin Plaza to raise our voices against corporate greed and unjust legislation. Our postcard-writing rally alongside the protest helped us mobilize voters and make real impact!
⚡ Protest: Musk or Us – April 13
At the Tesla Supercharging Station near AZ Mills Mall, we reminded the public and Elon Musk that people come before profits. Thanks to everyone who showed up to demand accountability and worker justice.
🌟 Upcoming Events
🌉 Another Hands Off Tempe Pedestrian Bridge Protest!
📅 Saturday, April 19 | 🕙 10AM–12PM
We’re back on the bridge! Join us for another powerful protest to defend our public spaces and community voice.
🎤 Featured Speaker: Raquel Terian, who will fire us up for the upcoming Phoenix May Day March.
🔗 Bridge Protest RSVP
🔗 May Day March Info
🌸 Ahwatukee Easter Parade & Spring Festival
📅 Saturday, April 19
🎈 Parade at 10AM on 48th Street (Warner to Elliot)
🎪 Festival at Ahwatukee Park (4700 E Warner Rd) from 11AM–4PM
Fun for the whole family: live entertainment, food, crafters, kids’ activities, and Easter egg hunts all day!
🔗 Event Details
👋 Tempe Rising Indivisible Meet & Greet
📅 Tuesday, April 22 | 🕕 6–8PM
📍 BottleShop 48
Join us for a fun, casual evening of community-building and conversation. Everyone is welcome—bring a friend!
🔗 RSVP Here
🧠 Virtual Brainstorming Session
📅 Thursday, April 17 | 🕖 7–8PM (MST)
Let’s gather online to share ideas, plan upcoming events, and keep our movement strong and energized.
🔗 Click here to join on Microsoft Teams
🗓 Save the Date
🎨 Paint and Sip at Drink Me Tea Room – May 14
Enjoy a creative evening with your fellow Indivisibles. More details to come!
📝 More Postcard Writing & ☕ Coffee Talks
We’re planning new events at Wijaya House and BrickRoad Coffee. Stay tuned!
📣 Check Out Our Pro-Democracy Business Partners!
We’re proud to support these amazing local businesses that stand with democracy. Visit their event pages to see what’s happening this week—from book signings to open mics, tea tastings to craft markets:
📚 Changing Hands Bookstore
☕ BrickRoad Coffee
🍜 Wijaya House
🫖 Drink Me Tea Room
Know another pro-democracy business in LD12? Let us know—we want to support them!
📸 In Case You Missed It
Hands Off Tempe Bridge Protest – April 5
📷 View Photo Gallery
🎥 Watch the Video
📲 Until our website is live, find all our upcoming events and info at our Linktree.
Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and standing strong. Together, we are building a better future for all of Arizona. Let’s keep rising!
In solidarity,
Tempe Rising Indivisible