FREEDOM. DEMOCRACY. TRUTH.
Our freedoms and our communities are being threatened by actions at all levels of government.
In response, a broad, people-powered movement is forming across Indiana. Everyday Hoosiers across the state are recognizing something is broken in our government, and it doesn’t have to be this way. To build momentum for this movement, we invite you to participate in a “Summer of Solidarity” from Flag Day (6/14) through the "official" last day of Summer (9/21) 2025 (#SOS2025). Together, we can build a better future for our families and communities.
Joy Is Resistance! Sunflowers painted on fences, democracy book groups, honest 1:1 conversations about the impact of our recent legislative session, and the DOGE attack on our institutions will help bridge the manufactured differences that have separated us as citizens. We are bound together in our humanity, and the people are not okay. We know relational outreach is 10x more impactful for changing hearts and minds than getting AI-generated texts and phone calls from strangers. What brings you joy? Share that with others! Let's remind each other of our shared humanity. All with a dash of Hoosier Hospitality!
“It’s in the Union of People, around a common set of values, that’s all that stands between democracy and authoritarianism, so that at the end of the day all we’ve really got is each other.” - Bruce Springsteen, Land of Hopes & Dreams Tour (Manchester, UK)
WHAT IS #SOS2025?
- A call to reclaim patriotism and reassert truth, decency, and democracy.
- A big tent invitation - open to progressives, independents, centrists, and anyone tired of extremism.
- A summer-long campaign culminating in civic engagement events.
This campaign offers a common theme and simple framework–how you participate is up to you. It is our hope that grassroots groups, civic organizations, community groups, places of worship, businesses, and individuals make use of the logo, symbols, and guides to help build a collective sense of solidarity and unity in the everyday activities and events of an Indiana summer.
Wherever you look, let there be a sunflower or invitation to connect with one another in solidarity for what we love most about this land of the free, and what we are willing to do to protect our hard-won freedoms.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
#SOS2025 is a people-powered movement built around a simple idea: When democracy is in danger, we respond together.
This summer, we are showing up loudly, boldly, and creatively to say: We will not be divided.
CORE SYMBOL: 🌻 THE SUNFLOWER SIGNAL 🌻
Inspired by the Bat-Signal, our sunflower spotlight 🌻 represents a call to action.
It is a symbol of our collective strength, resilience, and the shared light we shine for each other. You'll see it on:
- Yard signs
- T-shirts
- Sidewalk chalk
- Stickers
- Projection art
- Digital graphics (coming soon)
TOOLS
A downloadable toolkit will include:
- Logo + Hashtag [#SOS2025]
- Action / Conversation / Symbolism guides
[Download #SOS2025 Conversation Guide]
[Download #SOS2025 Book & Movie Discussion Guide]
COMING SOON: - Event templates (press releases, flyers, etc.)
- DIY ideas (chalk walks, art builds, barn conversations)
- Social media graphics & sample posts (e.g. take a photo of anything with sunflowers and create a post "Spotted in the wild. #SOS2025")
- Printables (button/badge templates, coloring page, guides, etc.)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Download the Conversation Guide and Book & Movie Discussion Guide
- Claim the symbol - Use the sunflower 🌻 however you can.
- Choose an action - Host or join a gathering, watch party, chalk event, voter drive, or town hall.
- Be creative! Share the logo, share your actions, post on socials with #SOS2025 - One hashtag. One message. One rising signal across Indiana.
- Join the Movement: Sign up for updates: #SOS2025 Toolkit Request Form
KEY DATES
June 14: Flag Day / 'No Kings Day' soft launch
June 21: Toolkit & National Graphics Drop
July 4: Our Country, Our History, Our Story Day
Sept 17: Constitution Day - Our Document Day
WHO'S INVITED
Anyone committed to freedom, democracy, and truth.
This is not about parties - it's about people.
We're partnering with local orgs, artists, neighbors, activists, and coalitions across the state (and country).
Whether you're in a red county, blue county, or purple county, this movement is for you.
CONTACT / COLLABORATE
For Updates, submit this request form: #SOS2025 Toolkit Request Form
For more information, reach out to team@organizingindiana.org.
To learn more, watch Debbie Asberry (Hoosiers 4 Democracy), Amy Courtney (MADVoters), and Michelle Higgs (Organizing Indiana / Indiana Rural Summit) describe the genesis of this idea and where we hope to grow with HoosLeft's Scott Aaron Rogers.
The Summer of Solidarity Campaign was created as a free community resource by Organizing Indiana, MADVoters, Hoosiers for Democracy, the Indiana Rural Summit, and Community Action Coalition. June 2025
