“What’s Next” This WEEK

“What’s Next” This WEEK

Meetings & Events

for Dems, Liberals and Progressives

Week of March 24th – March 30th, 2025 (times vary by event)

Monday, March 24th @. 7:00 PM central / 8 PM eastern | Zoom

Empower Change: ACLU IL

Advocacy 101

The Il legislative process

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Indivisible Presents, ACLU Illinois’ Advocacy 101, The Illinois Legislative Process_

ACLU Illinois has agreed to join our Indivisible meeting and will present “Advocacy 101” training on Illinois Legislative Advocacy, including how a bill becomes law in Illinois; how to find your elected and appointed officials and how to talk to them; how to navigate the Illinois General Assembly website and how to file witness slips.

If you aren’t familiar with the Illinois legislative process or if you want a refresher, please join us. Legislation in Illinois and other states is critically important. Come learn how to be a part of it.

Co-Sponsors

This meeting is sponsored by Indivisible Evanston, Indivisible DuPage, Indivisible ICA, Indivisible Illinois, NWSOFA-Indivisible and Indivisible Skokie.

Tuesday, March 25 @7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern – Zoom:

Sustainable Investing & the Rise of Renewable Energy”

NWSOFA Environmental ZOOM

Tuesday’s Climate Change speaker: Alex Papadopoulos on ESG

NWSOFA-Indivisible’s Climate &Environmental ZOOM, on March 25th @7pm CST focus’s on Sustainable Investing and the Rise of Renewable Energy explores the dynamic intersection of socially responsible investing (SRI) and the global shift toward renewable energy.

Our Speaker this month, Alex Papadopoulos, a seasoned SRI/ESG funds advisor, emphasizes the critical role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in guiding investment strategies that align financial returns with sustainability goals.

With renewable energy investments surpassing $2 trillion globally, investors are increasingly drawn to opportunities in solar, wind, and energy storage technologies, which are reshaping the energy landscape.

A key focus will be on advancements in renewable energy storage, particularly battery technologies, which have been transformative in addressing the intermittency of solar and wind power. These developments not only stabilize renewable energy supply but also enhance energy resilience for businesses and households.

Finally, the presentation will address broader trends in sustainable investing, including the rise of green bonds, biodiversity-focused solutions, and transition investing. Attendees will gain insights into navigating this evolving landscape while positioning their portfolios to support a low-carbon future.

In simpler terms ESG means using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to assess the sustainability of companies and countries.

Wednesday, March 26th @. 7:00 PM central / 8 PM eastern | Zoom

Reclaim Equity: Undo Project 2025’s MAGA Trance and Build a Fair Future

THIS IS A DIFFERENT TYPE OF MEETING

NWSOFA-Indivisible is hosting a Zoom conversation / meeting on March 26th of which the overarching goal is to create a fair, equitable, and sustainable future.. supporting a progressive Project 2029

———— THIS IS A DIFFERENT TYPE OF MEETING ——-

4-5 SEPARATE DISCUSSIONS .. RICK WILL PRESENTS THE CONVERSATION TOPIC ..THEN WE WILL BREAK INTO 3-4 PERSON DISCUSSION GROUP FOR 9 MINUTES .. THEN BACK TO THE NEXT DISCUSSION TOPIC .. IN THE SAME GROUPINGS.. WITH FEEDBACK LOOPS..

Key themes Address a series of societal and political challenges, proposing ways to address them. includeing:

– Detoxifying Media Influence: Combat the addictive and divisive effects of Fox News and similar outlets by promoting media literacy, diversifying news consumption, and pressuring advertisers to withdraw support.

– Addressing Disinformation: Counter propaganda and misinformation by fostering critical thinking and supporting unbiased information sources.

– Equity and Justice: Tackle systemic biases, promote human rights, and ensure fairness in governance through initiatives like “Equity Project 2029”.

– Economic Reforms: End corporate welfare, reverse regressive tax policies, and restore fiscal integrity to benefit working families.

– Democratic Renewal: Repair damage to democratic institutions, safeguard constitutional values, and upgrade governance for inclusivity and resilience.

The overarching goal is to create a fair, equitable, and sustainable future while addressing the societal divisions exacerbated by political and media influences.

_Participants will explore strategies like “calling in” and “calling out” to advocate for change_

Join us on March 26th to discuss how AI-enabled neo-learning can help create a more equitable society. Together, let’s build a brighter future for all.

Register now to be part of this transformative journey.

Thursday, March 27th @ 7:00 PM central / 8 PM eastern | Zoom

Take Action Now: Addressing Gun Violence’s on LGBTQ+ & Build Safer Communities

Take Action Now to Create Safer Communities for Everyone

Learn How Gun Violence Impacts the LGBTQ+ Community and What

You Can Do to Help Make a Difference_

Please join us, GVP Co-Leads, Natalie Warren and Cathy Risberg, for the NWSOFA/Indivisible Gun Violence Prevention Team monthly meeting on Zoom at 7:00 pm CDT.

According to Sandy Hook Promise: “All people should feel safe in their homes, schools and communities. Sadly, the fact is that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ+) people face higher risk of becoming victims of gun violence.”

This higher risk for the LGBTQ+ community of becoming victims of gun violence – and what we can do to help make a difference – will be the focus of our meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

————— featured speaker will be Carolyn Pinta ————————

Our featured speaker will be Carolyn Pinta (she/her), Director of The Pinta Pride Project/Buffalo Grove Pride. The Pinta family founded the nonprofit in 2018 in order to highlight, celebrate and normalize the LGBTQ community in the suburbs of Chicago in a family-friendly way. They are most well-known for the pride parades they throw each June.

_Your support of the LGBTQ+ community has never been more important than right now – so we hope you will be able to attend on March 27th and learn how you can do to add your voice of inclusion, support and friendship into the noise of hate, fear and division._

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

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..

Join Indivisible Illinois on Saturday March 22 at 3:30 pm CST to: 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.

You can also phone bank for Democratic candidates running for office in St Joe Township, which is in Mary Miller’s district.

NEWEST OPTION: PHONE BANK TO VOTERS IN CITY OF CHAMPAIGN TOWNSHIP TO VOTE YES ON FUNDING REFERENDUM TO CONTINUE A MUCH NEEDED HOMELESS SHELTER, THAT MAY CLOSE AS THE ARPA FUNDS ARE DEPLETED.

CO-HOSTS:

ICA HEALTHCARE WORKING GROUP, INDIVISIBLE DUPAGE, INDIVISIBLE EVANSTON, INDIVISIBLE JACKSONVILLE, IL, INDIVISIBLE WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO, NWSOFA-Indivisible, VOICES OF REASON

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

Join Indivisible Illinois on Saturday and/or 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

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