Our South Whidbey Community

Community Values

South Whidbey is a beautiful place to live, both because of the land and sea scapes and because our community strives to be a welcoming, safe place for all. We value caring for each other and living cooperatively and peacefully, knowing that living by our values strengthens our community.

Like the rest of the nation, South Whidbey is awakening to the truth of systemic racism and other oppressions. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and individuals all across South Whidbey have renewed their commitment to equity and an inclusive democracy. We are centering the voices of those most hurt by the oppressive systems so that harmful patterns can be identified and replaced.

About Us

Solidarity Over Supremacy was formed in November 2020 by a group of Whidbey Island volunteers, leaders, farmers, parents, activists, friends, workers, and retirees who  work hard to live by our community values of safety, equity, and inclusive democracy.

We recognize that the consolidation of far-right militia presence at Deer Lagoon Grange is a threat to the safety of our local Whidbey community. There is no place for anti-government extremism on Whidbey Island.

We work to protect our fundamental values and ensure that our community is safe and welcoming. 

Now is the time for our community to educate ourselves about the reality and threat of far-right militia groups in our community. It’s time for us to build connection and collaboration to counter these threats.

Let’s step forward together for our deeply-held values of equity, safety and democracy.

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Community-Led Campaign

Solidarity Over Supremacy was initiated by a group of South Whidbey volunteers, leaders, farmers, parents, activists, friends, workers, and retirees who work hard to live by our community values of safety, equity, and inclusive democracy.

We recognize that recent militia presence at the Grange and flouting of Covid-19 precautions are a threat to the safety of our South Whidbey community, and are counter to the Grange’s own mission.

We strive to establish the Grange as an inclusive space that focuses on families, farming, engagement, enrichment, and education accessible to all.

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Grange as Community

The Grange at its core is a service organization, dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities. The National Grange states, “We propose meeting together, talking together, working together, and in general, acting together for our mutual protection and advancement.” Originally membership was only open to farmers but now anyone can join.

Founded in 1927, the Deer Lagoon Grange pledges to build community by supporting youth, providing education, and providing a premium place for community activities and family fun. They’ve offered free GED classes, food seminars, and monthly potlucks, however membership has declined. They seek new members so they can “be relevant to the Family and the Community.”