“What’s Next” This WEEK

“What’s Next” This WEEK

Meetings & Events

for Dems, Liberals and Progressives

Week of March 10th – March 16th 2025 (times vary by event)

Monday, March 10@7:30 PM central Z00M

SWW Talks Women’s Issues:

Education, DEI, Mental Health & Housing w/Local Candidates

_Please join “Stand With Women” March 10th ZOOM as (SWW) Talks Women’s Issues: Education, DEI, Mental Health & Housing w/Local Palatinr, Il Candidates: Mar 10@7:30_

As national politics grow more chaotic, women are stepping up to defend progressive values and protect their communities. NWSOFA/Indivisible invites you to a vital discussion on how local action can safeguard Illinois from harmful federal policies, with a focus on Women’s Issues: Education, DEI, Mental Health & Housing w/Local Candidates

Each day the new administration brings more chaos, leaving many feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. But as activists, we must stay informed.

That’s why we must focus on the upcoming April 1st election, ensuring that progressive candidates for School, Village, and Township Boards are elected. We have three local candidates who will speak on these issues.. including: Jane Russell, candidate for HS District 211 School Board and Natalie Sahinoglu, running for Palatine Township Trustee.

Attendees will also discuss how national events affect them personally, explore ways to support women running for local office, and reinforce the power of grassroots activism in shaping policies that matter most to women and families in Illinois.

Stand With Women (NWSOFA-Indivisible) Co-Leads: Kathy Niekrasz (847-909-6813) Michelle Wilson Michelle

Tuesday March 11th, 4PM – 7PM In-Person

IndivisiGather Pizza Night”

with FREE Pizza, Snacks and Pop

In the Northwest burbs – Chicago. Mat 11@4-7 IndivisiGather FREE Pizza. Relax, NO politics allowed!

Location: Moretti’s Pizza, 1799 Busse Rd,Mount Prospect, IL 60056

”IndivisiGather Pizza Night” with FREE Pizza, Snacks and Pop

_Relaxing / Chillin / Recharging … NO politics allowded for one night_

-This event is a Pizza Party.. being held at Moretti’s Pizza in Mt. Prospect .. in the back corner area … while enjoying free pizza and having great conversations. The Pizza party starts at 4 and continues to 7 .. enjoy a comfortable setting, great pizza and beverages (Alcoholic beverage is on you) .. great conversation about issues of the day .. NO Politics .. only ISSUES .. like the Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Jobs report released last Friday (134,000 new jobs, unemployment @ 4%) .. & Stuff of the Day / Week!..

#### Stop in for a slice or stay the evening …

The get-together on Tuesday February 11th, 4PM – 7PM. will be part of Indivisible’s “IndivisiGather” which we have been having for 3 years … promoting attendees to just get together .. enjoy conversation and each other … during our 4-7 Free Pizza Holiday Celebration .. Great Topics, Sports, kids, vacation.. Issue groups where we are discussing the newest Jobs and employment reports and the upcoming Gov’t Sutdown .. Just the “STUFF” of the times..

March 13th @ 7 PM CST | Zoom

From The Cold War to Mar-a-Lago:

The Fight to Protect Democracy

_From Moscow to Mar-a-Lago: The Threat to Democracy_

In the aftermath of World War II, tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union launched the Cold War. Its end allowed democracy to expand, but also paved the way for Vladimir Putin’s rise to power. Determined to restore Russia’s influence, Putin’s ambitions extended to Ukraine, where Russian-backed leaders received support from Paul Manafort, who later joined Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.

Manafort, alongside Roger Stone, helped shape Trump’s political strategies—many mirroring Putin’s tactics: attacking the media, dividing the public, and undermining political opponents. Since then, Trump’s efforts to weaken federal institutions and privatize government functions continue to threaten American democracy.

Trump’s push to withdraw the U.S. from European defense alliances further destabilizes global security. As America steps back, Europe faces mounting pressure to counter Russian aggression alone.

Now is the time to act. We must defend our democratic institutions, support global alliances, and hold leaders accountable. Democracy’s survival depends on informed and engaged citizens.

9-10 am ZOOM central. Monday through Friday – join anytime

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

_Every Monday thru Friday 9am to 10am central …. It’s Where we Talk about Stuff!!!! .. the Stuff that happened yesterday, today or anticipated later today .. It’s a Discussion not a Presentation – join us!!_

Every morning M-F- Start Your Day off with great conversations.. and a cup of coffee.. talking about “Stuff” with fellow Progressives… Extremely Casual .. attendees join from across the US and World..

-ZOOM- it’s a “CONVERSATION not a presentation”.

Every Friday @5pm Central time

Join our “Unhappy-Happy Hour Zoom”

What now .. What are you or your group doing?_

Indivisible has a Strategic Plan ..

Released the 2025 Strategic Guide last Wednesday …. This week ..What We / You are doing or your groups are doing .. along with some Local, National & International Stuff …. ZOOM- it’s a “CONVERSATION between Attendee’s not a presentation”. … ZOOM Friday 5 pm central time

‘“Special First look at Project 2029”

EVERY Saturday…at 3:30 for training .. 4 pm for phone banking CST

Join Indivisible Illinois on Saturday to phone bank for candidates running for office this spring..

DOES YOUR GROUP WANT TO LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE THEIR OWN PHONE BANK PARTIES? Then come on the Zoom at 3:30 pm for a short training.

DOES YOUR GROUP WANT TO LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE THEIR 9OWN PHONE BANK PARTIES? Then come on the Zoom at 3:30 pm for a short training – training to phone bank for candidates running for office this spring

ALSO NEW OPTION: PHONE BANK INTO CONGRESSWOMAN MARY MILLER’S DISTRICT (R-IL15) TO LET SENIORS IN HER DISTRICT KNOW THAT SHE IS CO-SPONSORING A BILL THAT WOULD REMOVE THE $35 CAP ON THEIR INSULIN.

**If you are a candidate or working on a campaign that wants to fight against right-wing extremists, AND you have a phone bank link, you can bring it with you to the Zoom Phone Bank Party. Also bring other volunteers to phone bank as well. If you would like to have the phone bank permanently added, fill out the form below.

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Every Sunday .. 3:45 for traing , 4 pm for zoom phone banking CST

Join Indivisible Illinois on Sunday to phone bank for the Wisconsin Supreme Court,

April 1st Election

Zoom Phone Bank Party to GOTV for Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court on Sunday 2/23 from 4-5:30 pm. ***This phone bank will use HubDialer. If you have not phone banked with HubDialer, or need a refresher, please arrive at 3:45 pm for training.

Join us as we reach out to Democrats and progressive independent voters we get them to turn out to vote in the crucial Supreme Court election April 1!

All training provided! We’ll be calling the good people of WI, making sure they’re on our side, spreading the word about the upcoming 4/1 election for the state Supreme Court… and making sure they get out to vote

Past videos of NWSOFA events

Anytime.. on our website NWSOFA.org

Click below on the blue button to link to past videos of NWSOF’s Events and Meetings ..

1) Just added .. January’s 2 part Fiscal and Economics video

2) Tumps Promises vs Cabinet Power players

3) Truth Brigade ..Nick Knudsen DemCast on Dis-information

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