Background

One Million Rising (1MR) is a national campaign launched by Indivisible (and their No Kings movement), designed to train and empower one million people across the United States. Rather than a single protest,
it’s a strategic, long‑term initiative mobilizing activists to engage in actions of non-cooperation.

Indivisible Nevada County’s Signs of Solidarity (SOS)

Inspired by One Million Rising’s call for call, Indivisible Nevada County has launched 3 non-cooperation campaigns - each having to do with public signage. Posting such signs sends a visible, collective message of resistance—building resilience and educating the community, and eroding authoritarian pressure.  The three initial acts are:

1 - Anti-ICE Signs/Pro-Immigrant Families Action

INC has printed signs for volunteers to distribute throughout Nevada County for businesses to display in their public-facing windows. Using the SOS toolkit and scripts, a team of volunteers will distribute signs and educate business owners of the project. Why It Works:

• Creates physical barriers against ICE intrusion—reinforcing the need for judicial warrants.

• Builds community confidence by showing immigrant workers they’re supported and valued.

• Increases visibility of resistance—encouraging other businesses and citizens to engage.

Are you a business interested in posting these signs or have a question?
Want to help distribute signs?
Email sos@indivisiblenevadacounty.org.

2 - Every Student Belongs Action

This past spring a resolution entitled “Every Student Belongs” was voted down by 3 members of the Nevada Joint Union School District. A poster was created for classrooms so teachers can show their support of the values of the resolution. Why It Works:

• A Clear Moral Stand — Even Without Official Policy. By posting the phrase “Every Student Belongs” in every classroom, teachers, staff, and students reclaim the narrative:

• You don’t need permission from the top to create a culture of belonging.

• It is a declaration of values — showing that inclusion is a community ethic, not just an institutional policy.

• When many classrooms post this, it becomes a silent but visible protest — a way of saying: “The board might not have passed the resolution, but we believe in it. And we will live it.”

• Visual Cues Create Emotional Safety. For many students — especially those who are marginalized, bullied, or questioning their place — a classroom can feel unsafe, even invisible. A sign that says: “Every Student Belongs” isn't just decorative — it’s a visual affirmation that their existence, identity, and voice matter. That message, repeated across rooms and hallways, can: Lower anxiety, Promote trust, Encourage self-expression, Build stronger student-teacher relationships Think of it as an emotional anchor — small but steady.

Are you a teacher and would like one of these posters?
Or do you want to volunteer to help us get these posters in classrooms?
Email: classroom@indivisiblenevadacounty.org

3 - Bridge Brigade Action

This is a national movement! Stand with banners on overpasses during high peak traffic times. The banners carry messages of activism, resistance and community solidarity. In September & October our banners will focus on Yes on Prop 50. Why It Works:

• Visibility & Reach: Overpasses span busy traffic, so messages are seen by large numbers of people—many of whom might not be reached via other forms of activism.

• Accessible & Participatory: Organizing a group to hold signs is lower-impact than traditional marches and allows small teams to show up regularly.

• Creative Mobilization: These gatherings use bold visuals and simplicity—words that can be read quickly from a speeding vehicle—to spark reflection or solidarity among commuters.