IC-SS News: August 12, 2024
This Thursday! Write to Voters at the Nile
Together, we can help get out the vote in critical states and districts. This Thursday, join our work writing Vote Forward letters to voters. Can you write with us Thurs., Aug. 15, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Nile, 1162 E. 55th St.? RSVP here (or email Indiv.Chi.South@gmail.com).
If weather permits, we’ll sit outside on the pleasant back patio. IC-SS orders some nibbles for the table, and we ask people to purchase their own food and drink to support the venue. The Nile is BYOB, so feel to bring wine or beer to share. RSVP here
Letter leader Steve Kagan (the man in the gray hat) brings letter printouts, envelopes, and pens for you. If you can, bring stamps to donate. If you’re writing letters from home, you are welcome to bring along your own letters to work on. RSVP here for Thurs, Aug 15.
SAVE THE DATES: Our next letter-writing dates will be Thursday, September 5th at the Nile and Tuesday, September 17th at a location TBA. More info coming next week!
Having trouble with the automatic RSVP? Instead, you can just send an email to Indiv.Chi.South@gmail.com, say that you’ll attend the letter party on Aug. 15. Please provide your full name and cell number.
Write at Home from Now to October
We encourage you to sign up with Vote Forward, so you can print, write, and mail your own letters from home. Create a free account with Vote Forward, choose a state or states, and then print and write the number of letters that fit in your schedule this summer and early fall.
Feel the Fire – Let’s Go
We must elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and Democrats up and down the ticket in order to defeat Trump and the GOP. But it won’t just happen. Let’s get out the vote in nearby swing states Michigan & Wisconsin.
Missed the rally last week? Harris & Walz start at ~47 min, or watch it all!
We reach voters best with direct contact: through canvassing (knocking doors), phone banking, and texting. Connect with the citywide Indivisible Chicago Alliance for training, support, opportunities!
Get on Zoom & Text or Phone Voters
From the comfort of home, get on Zoom with citywide Indivisible Chicago and contact Michigan and Wisconsin voters by phone or by text.
Volunteers on Zoom with friendly trainers to text or phone voters
For phone banks or text banks, you get all the training and support you need from clear and encouraging organizers, who stand by on Zoom the entire session. You’ll make a difference and feel good about it!
Find days and times to fit your schedule:
- Indivisible Chicago Phone Banks
- Indivisible Chicago Text Banks
Knock Doors in Michigan & Wisconsin: CANVASS
This summer, come along with citywide Indivisible Chicago knocking doors in the critical swing states of Michigan and Wisconsin as we work to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and defeat Trump and Republicans. Info/sign-up
Scenes from Sunday canvassing in Berrien County, MI.
Shout-out to South Siders Sarah Lincoln, Kathy Atlass, Michael Aaron, Betsy Rubin!Whether you choose to canvass in Michigan or Wisconsin, Indivisible Chicago picks locations less than two hours away. Friendly organizers provide all the info and prep you’ll need and help arrange carpools for anyone needing a ride. Sign up today, and Indivisible Chicago will be in touch with details.
Project 2025: Get Informed, Spread the WordContrary to Trump’s protestations, Project 2025 has not met its “demise.” Project 2025 remains the far-right Heritage Foundation’s 920-page plan to turn the United States into a christo-fascist state.
TONIGHT: Panel on Project 2025/Agenda 47From Indivisible Illinois: Indivisible Illinois is hosting an enlightening online panel discussion on Project 2025 and Trump’s Agenda 47. Our experts will discuss the potential impacts on our civil liberties and offer actionable steps to counter these initiatives.
TONIGHT: Monday, August 12th at 7:30pm
RSVP: Link to RSVP
Panelists:
- Ed Yohnka: Director of Communications and Public Policy, ACLU-IL
- Renato Mariotti: Legal Commentator, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
- Ed Spire: NWSOFA Indivisible – Restore Our Democracy
Resources on Project 2025
Share the info! Find videos, articles, and websites devoted to spreading the word about the dangers we face — see Indivisible Chicago-South Side’s Project 2025 full resource list.
Action Calendar: Indivisible Chicago Alliance
IT’S AUGUST. The November election is now less than three months away. What can you do to elect Kamala Harris and Democrats up and down the ticket? How will you help prevent a Trump/GOP power grab of the White House, Congress, and the states?
To find specific actions to sign up for, check ALL the August 2024 options on the citywide Indivisible Chicago Alliance action calendar. (Want to see a LIST of actions instead? Here’s the list view.) NOTE: The Indivisible Chicago Alliance calendar is updated frequently. Check back often!
Organizations & Opportunities
Indivisible Chicago-South Side shares information and actions from other organizations on issues important in our country, state, city, and communities.
Town Hall with Ald. Yancy – Tues Aug 13
From Ald. Desmon Yancy, 5th Ward: We are having our quarterly Town Hall meeting on Tuesday August 13th, 6-8 pm, at Bryn Mawr Community Church, 7000 S. Jeffery Blvd. We have a lot of information for the community so please come out. The meeting will also be live-streamed via Facebook. For more info, email ward05@CityofChicago.org.
Convention on Palestine at Rainbow PUSH:
Aug 19-21
From James Zogby and Progressives for Palestine: Join Progressives for Palestine for Heeding the Voices for Justice: A Convention to Build Power, a free 3-day event on Palestine to be held at Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters from Monday to Wednesday, August 19-21. It will also be livestreamed. Info here.
Sponsors include: Arab American Institute, Progressive Democrats of American, and Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Speakers include: James Zogby, Arab American Institute + the DNC; Santita Jackson, Radio Host; Zaha Hassan, Human Rights Lawyer + Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Peter Beinart, Jewish Currents + Foundation for Middle East Peace; Nina Turner, Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School; IL State Rep Abdelnasser Rashid; Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA); Andy Levin, Center for American Progress; and others.
When: Monday August 19th; Tuesday, August 20th; Wednesday, August 21st, from 1:00-4:00 pm daily
Where: Rainbow PUSH Coalition, 930 E. 50th St. (and streaming live)
Registration: Get info/Sign up
Assist Two Asylum Seekers
Journalist and playwright Fran Zell has assisted new arrivals from Venezuela since migrants began being bused to Chicago. Fran has organized a GoFundMe for two young asylum seekers, Karen from Colombia and Renny from Venezuela, who fell prey to scammers who stole their money and also interfered with Karen’s immigration status. They have suffered further setbacks in spite of their strenuous efforts to earn a living.
If you would like to learn more about Karen and Renny’s story, please see the GoFundMe set up by Fran Zell.
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