Historian Timothy Snyder just posted to Substack his latest piece Ethnic Cleansing in Ohio? in which he describes how the past and present collide, and predicts the next major ICE sweep in Springfield, Ohio.
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Snyder is an internationally respected historian and expert on the history of central and eastern Europe and the Holocaust. He's an active public intellectual whose analyses of anti-democratic trends are important for those in pursuit of deep understanding.
Next Meeting! Our next gathering has been rescheduled to February 19th, 6pm at The Sherborn Library. Join us!
Democracy Matters
Indivisible Sherborn formed in December 2025, spearheaded by a few active citizens dedicated to the core ideals of the Declaration Of Independence, an America centered on the 1776 promise of "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" for all. The group is dedicated to raising awareness about the increasing threats to our precious democracy, protecting the rights embedded in the Constitution, and doing what we can to make our world a better place.
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In addition to recently organizing the local No Kings protests, the group looks ahead to make a difference through additional peaceful engagement, actions that include postcard mailings, arranging for topically appropriate speakers, organizing democracy awareness efforts, connecting with neighboring Indivisible groups, and more. In general, we seek to find common ground with others who are concerned about the unraveling of what we hold most dear, and alarmed at the growth of anti-democratic conduct both in everyday life and in official quarters across the land.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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If you live in the Sherborn area and would like to learn more about participating in a small way, please reach out at IndivisibleSherborn@gmail.com.
Why are protests important? Two internationally acclaimed historians remind us how they're a key element of a healthy democracy.
​(1) Timothy Snyder, point #13 from his "On Tyranny": "Practice corporeal politics. Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen. Get outside. Put your body in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people. Make new friends and march with them."
(2) Heather Cox Richardson's pointed remarks are from June 2025, check her 7-minute clip.
