NWSOFA Indivisible March 2020 Progressive Newsletter

07Apr 2020 by Kathy Carter

NEWSLETTER and CALENDAR MARCH 2020

MARCH!

TO THE POLLS!

and

VOTE BLUE ALL THE WAY THROUGH!!

The Illinois primary is March 17th and the polls are already open for early voting.

Early voting was a huge benefit to blue candidates in 2018 and it should be again in 2020. So get in the habit of voting early by visiting an early polling location or requesting an early voting mail-in ballot. You can contact your county Clerk’s office or visit their web site for information and directions. And let your family and friends know too!

For More Info Visit:

https://www.kanecountyclerk.org/elections for Kane County.

https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-a-i/county-clerk

http://www.lakecountyil.gov/161/County-Clerk

https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/s

And don’t forget: There are plenty of opportunities to write post cards,

make phone calls, put a sign in your yard, participate in Vote Blue All the Way Through or canvas door to door for your favorite candidate.

If you participate You Will Make the Difference in the 2020 elections.

Join us. Just scroll down this page to see our calendar and descriptions of all of our March (to the polls!) and Vote Blue All The Way Through events.

UPCOMING SCHEDULED EVENTS FOR MARCH 2020

MAR 7 – NWSOFA Indivisible Partner Event: Go Green Barrington – 8 Billion Angels Film Screening
MAR 10 – NWSOFA Indivisible Stand With Women Celebrates Women’s History Month
MAR 14 – NWSOFA Indivisible Partner Event: GPAD at the Palatine St. Patrick’s Day Parade
MAR 15 – NWSOFA – INDIVISIBLE Greater Palatine Area Democrats, IL Sixth Congressional District Democrats 11th Debate Watch Party
MAR 17 – Illinois Primary
MAR 19 – NWSOFA Indivisible Gun Violence Prevention Monthly Meeting
MAR 23 – NWSOFA Indivisible Fiscal Monthly Meeting
MAR 24 – NWSOFA Indivisible Climate Change Meeting with Guest Speaker: Gerri Songer

NWSOFA – INDIVISIBLE Partner Event: Go Green Barrington

8 Billion Angels Film Screening

March 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Catlow Theater,

116 W. Main St.,

Barrington,IL

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION:

“8 Billion Angels” tells the truth about the conflict between the size of our global population and the sustainability of our planet. It dispels the misconception that technology can save us, that reducing consumption is the answer, and that the blame lies solely in the developing world. With passion, humility, and honesty, experts explain the indisputable connection between our environmental catastrophes, unsustainable population and increasing consumption.

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. “PG-13” May contain heavy themes, graphic images or language. Concessions available for purchase.

GET TICKETS HERE

NWSOFA – STAND WITH WOMEN

Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 10 @ 6:30 pm

Corner Bakery – Arlington Heights

470 E Rand Rd

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Let’s honor women during Women’s History Month.

There is so much at stake, and we need your help.

Please join us at this meeting. We will be working on a variety of issues including ERA, Elections, Domestic Violence, Parenting Time and more. We promise stimulating conversation with other progressive, like minded people.

Our meeting starts at 6:30, so feel free to show up a little early to purchase food if you’d like.

See you there!

RSVP

NWSOFA – INDIVISIBLE Partner Event:

GPAD Marches in the Palatine St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14, @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Palatine Village Hall

200 E Wood St

Palatine, IL 60067

Democrats and Progressives, Candidates and our wonderful Electeds are welcome to join GPAD in marching in the annual Palatine St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Free parking available in the parking garage at Colfax and Smith, near the train station.

Walk to the staging area at the intersection of East Wood Street and North Oak Street at Village Hall.

Lineup is at 10:30, and the parade kicks off at 11 a.m. The parade proceeds west on Wood Street to Smith, then turns right and ends at Smith and Colfax. We will have a car where you can post your candidate signs. Volunteers needed to carry GPAD signs!

The theme of the parade is “Paint the Town Green.” So wear lots of green, and your craziest St. Patrick’s Day headgear!

If you need to drop off people or stuff, enter northbound Oak Street from Palatine Road. This is the only access point for vehicles.

See you there!

CONTACT

Maria Galo · maria@gpadems.org

NWSOFA – INDIVISIBLE

Greater Palatine Area Democrats, IL Sixth Congressional District Democrats11th Debate Watch Party

March 15, 7:30 PM

The Northwest Suburban Democrats office

1310 W. Northwest Highway

Arlington Hts,, IL 60004

Join your friendly neighborhood progressives and Democrats as we watch the primary’s 11th debate, .

Hosted by NWSOFA-Indivisible, the Palatine Township Dems (GPAD) and the Sixth District Dems.. ….

So get off your couch and out of your easy chair .. stop yelling at the TV and take ACTION.. Join us .. Join the discussion .. Create the Energy ..

This is pure fun.. Pop, Beer and Water is provided .. if possible please bring a snack to share .. cookies, chips, nuts … crunchy stuff is alway appreciated.

The 11th Democratic presidential debate will take place in Phoenix on Sunday, March 15, the Democratic National Committee announced Friday.

The debate, hosted by CNN and Univision, is taking place two days before voters head to the primary in Arizona, which is emerging as a battleground in 2020. Illinois and the competitive states of Ohio and Florida also hold their nominating contests on March 17.

The debate will air from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and it is being held in partnership with CHC Bold, the political action committee of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

The venue, format, moderators and qualification criteria will be announced at a later date.

RSVP: To be coming

NWSOFA – INDIVISIBLE

Indivisible Gun Violence Prevention Meeting

March 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Greater Palatine Area Democrats

1310 W. Northwest Highway

Arlington Heights, IL

Because of Newtown in 2012 and more than ever before, because of Parkland in 2018, the NWSOFA GVP Team, currently in its seventh year, has re-committed itself to become relentless advocates of change and action.

We are determined to change the conversation surrounding gun violence in America, change the hearts of people we encounter through a spirit of volunteerism and kindness and take action to change the laws to create safer communities for every family in America.

The GVP Issue team educates by having periodic informational meetings, collaborates with coalition non-partisan groups, such as local faith communities and Moms Demand Action and takesaction by supporting the efforts of our youth and March for Our Lives and by recruiting legislators to build support for legislation.

In addition, our GVP Team celebrates the success that has been achieved in America – because of Parkland – in changing the conversation around gun violence prevention. We also celebrate the fact that Gov. Pritzker signed, in January 2019, the law that requires a certification process for gun dealers in Illinois. We know from the research that this law will definitely help to save lives, including the lives of our police officers.

And we continue to work to strengthen background checks and raise community awareness through hosting vigils, using social media, writing letters to the editor and handing out fliers.

If you are interested in joining us and honoring all victims of gun violence through your individual actions, then we invite you to come to our monthly Gun Violence Prevention Issues Group Planning Meeting at the Greater Palatine Township Area Democrats office in Arlington Hts, IL., 60004.

We hold a 90 minute meeting on the 3rd Thursday of every month (with some exceptions near holidays or if we are planning a public event that month). Please join us – together we can make a difference in creating safer communities for all Americans, including our law enforcement officers. Registration is preferred since seating is sometimes limited.

Attendee Instructions: The Northwest Suburban Democrats office is located on the north side of Northwest Highway about 1/2 mile east of Arlington Race Track. There is parking on the west side of the building which is located just east of N. Yale Ave. and just west of N. Princeton Ave.

Please RSVP

NWSOFA – INDIVISIBLE

Fiscal and Economic Issue Team Meeting

March 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Schaumburg Township Library

130 South Roselle

Schaumburg, IL 60193

The NWSOFA Fiscal and Economics group had some great discussions on January 16th at the Arlington Heights library and in Schaumburg on Monday, February 17th. Let’s keep up the momentum with another great meeting on Monday, March 23rd.

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The mission of the Fiscal and Economic issues group is to help participants understand the economic and budgetary facts at the federal and state level, to help them sharpen their arguments and communicate to their audience, directly or via social media. The co-leads prepare a comprehensive presentation monthly using data from definitive sources, and the presentation and discussion is often filmed and shared on social media. Topics typically include trends in key economic variables, budget deficits, income inequality, healthcare, and key topics in the news.

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Look for some updates between now and the meeting, especially as Illinois primary voting is March 17th.

For the fiscal scoring of the Democratic presidential candidates’ policy proposals, I recommend http://www.crfb.org/usbw2020, the Budget Watch from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

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Some data releases expected before our March meeting include:

1) The February employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is expected on Friday, March 6th.

2) The 2nd estimate of 4th quarter 2019 real GDP growth was unchanged at 2.1%. First quarter 2020 real GDP growth estimates won’t be available until the end of April.