RSVP for reminders: http://bit.ly/2R1PBnn

Join us in Chicago as fast food workers go ON STRIKE for union rights. This is the first strike we’re holding specifically to focus on union rights and the importance of unions. We’ll be joining a global week of strikes and rallies with airport, child care, hospital, adjunct professors, and other low wage workers.

This will kick off our month of canvasses leading up to election day. The strikes and canvasses follow a blitz of town halls and roundtable meetings workers in the Fight for $15 have held in 17 cities this year with members of Congress and state and local elected leaders focused on the need for lawmakers to make it easier for workers to organize in unions.

Read more:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/09/27/thousands-service-industry-workers-will-strike-next-week-demand-unions/?utm_term=.b2f2081ed7d1

Chicago will host the nation’s only hearing where the U.S. EPA will seek public comment on the administration’s plan to repeal the Obama-era Clean Power Plan and replace it with Trump’s Dirty Power Plan. Trump’s “plan” has no concrete emission reduction goals or standards that would actually require dirty power plants to cut down on dangerous pollution.

Join Sierra Club, partner organizations, and concerned residents from across the country and rally for climate justice and a clean energy future for Illinois!

The hearing will be from 9am - 8pm at 77 W Jackson

FOR DOWNSTATE INTEREST:

We’ll be sending a bus to Chicago that starts in St Louis and stops in Alton and Springfield. Reserve your spot on a bus here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVdp2NPpfbiSub1GSd9_jEwV2P7UqmjAOmyKMm0KF7rVb9Kw/viewform?usp=sf_link

The hearing will take place in the third floor conference center of the Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West JacksonBoulevard, Chicago, Ill., 60604. Main entrances to the Metcalfe building are located on the north (Jackson Blvd. side) and the west (Clark Street side).

For those driving: There are several parking lots near the Metcalfe Building, and a limited amount of metered street parking on Clark Street. The closest garage is at the south end of the building; you can enter it from Federal Street or Van Buren Street. Costs vary by garage and amount of time parked. There is no parking within the Metcalfe Federal Building itself.

Email elizabeth.scrafford@sierraclub.org for more info.

On Thursday, September 27, the day Dr. Blasey Ford is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her attempted rape, survivors will gather at their Senators’ offices across the country and share their own testimonies of assault. They will #HearOurVoice.

We will be meeting promptly at 12:00pm. At 12:30 pm, we’re asking everyone to hold one minute of silence in solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford and survivors everywhere who have been silenced for too long. During the minute of silence, hold your hands high to show the message “I BELIEVE” written on your palms. Our Senator needs to knows that you, like millions of women, femmes, and allies, #BelieveChristine.

DON’T FORGET:
Wear black and write “I BELIEVE” on your hands in marker.
BRING SIGNS!

LINK TO RSVP : https://actionnetwork.org/events/chicago-believeschristine

[En español abajo]

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez have bravely come forward and shared their stories about sexual misconduct and assault at the hands of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Even though Dr. Blasey Ford has repeatedly stated her desire to testify and bravely share her story, Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to shame, bully, and force her to testify under their unacceptable, inappropriate conditions.

At 1 p.m. EST Monday, join us for a national walk-out to show our support for Dr. Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez. All you need to do is wear black and walk out - of your home, your office, your classroom, wherever you are - and post a picture to your social media with the hashtag #BelieveSurvivors.

If you can’t walk out, you can show your support by posting a video or a picture to this event. Help spread the word: we believe Dr. Blasey Ford. We believe Deborah Ramirez. We believe survivors. And we won’t stand for Senate Republicans’ despicable attempts to strong-arm a sexual assault survivor. If you are not able to walk out or are not able to safely walk out, please join the national moment and take a selfie or group photo and post on your social channels with the #BelieveSurvivors hashtag.

If you’re in Washington, D.C., join dozens of organizations in the Senate Hart Atrium at 12:30 pm EST. At 1pm EST, we’ll walk out of the atrium to the Supreme Court for a National Speakout.

The event is co-hosted by:
Alliance for Justice
Alianza Nacional De Campesinas
Be A Hero
Center for Biological Diversity
Constitutional Accountability Center (CAC)
Center For American Progress Action Fund
Center for Reproductive Rights
CREDO Mobile
End Rape on Campus
Girls for Gender Equity - GGE
Know Your IX
Indivisible Guide
Jobs With Justice
Justice for Migrant Workers, J4MW
Lambda Legal
Legal Aid at Work
Me Too Movement
MoveOn
NARAL Pro-Choice America
National Alliance to End Sexual Violence
National Domestic Workers Alliance
National Organization for Women (NOW)
National Partnership for Women & Families
National Women’s Law Center
People For the American Way
Planned Parenthood Action
Progressive Turnout Project
SEIU
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
The National Center for Lesbian Rights
The National Women’s Health Network
The Opportunity Agenda
The United State of Women
UltraViolet
YWCA USA
Women’s March
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La Dra. Christine Blasey Ford ha valientemente levantado su voz y compartido su historia de violencia sexual a manos del juez nominado a la Corte Suprema, Brett Kavanaugh. A pesar de que Dra. Blasey Ford ha declarado en repetidas ocasiones su deseo de presentar testimonio y valientemente compartir su historia, los republicanos del Senado están haciendo todo lo posible para avergonzarla, intimidarla y obligarla a testificar bajo condiciones inapropiadas e inaceptables.

Este lunes a la 1 pm hora del este / 10am hora del oeste, únete a una huelga nacional para demostrar nuestro apoyo y solidaridad con Dra. Blasey Ford. Lo único que tiene que hacer es vestirse de negro y, a la hora designada, salir de su hogar, su oficina, su clase, donde sea que esté, tomarse una foto, y publicarla en sus redes sociales con el hashtag #BelieveSurvivors. Si no puede salir de su trabajo, puede demostrar su apoyo publicando un video o una imagen de solidaridad. Ayude a correr la voz: creemos a la Dra. Blasey Ford. Creemos a lxs sobrevivientes. Y no permitiremos que sigan los despreciables intentos de los republicanos en el Senado de atacar a una sobreviviente de violencia sexual.

Si te encuentras en Washington, D.C. mañana, únete a docenas de organizaciones en el Senato - Hart Atrium - a las 12:30 p.m. EST. A la 1 p.m. EST, saldremos del atrio a la Corte Suprema para un rally nacional.

This Saturday, join us at Federal Plaza to stand in support of Christine Blasey Ford in the wake of her credible allegations that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her.

We deserve better as women and we deserve better for the U.S. Supreme Court. It is critical to show that women are done being discredited when confronting their sexual assaulter.

Make a sign.
Bring a friend.
Let your voice be heard.
Show that you believe Christine Blasey Ford.

Due to the fast-pace of the Senate proceedings, this rally has been planned in less than 24 hours. We are unable to provide public restrooms or entertainment - The goal is to show Christine Ford, and the nation, that women are watching and support Ms. Ford.

*** This is a non-violent, peaceful rally. Please act in a responsibly and keep safety in mind at all times. The organizer(s) are not liable for any claims, criminal or civil, for organizing a public space for this event. We have contacted the Chicago Police to help ensure crowd safety. ***

Please join us to celebrate what would have been Laquan McDonald’s 21st Birthday. Signs, candles, balloons, and love are welcomed! #J4L#ConvictVanDyke

We are asking all supporters of peace, love, and tolerance to join us in sending Fr Paul Kalchick a strong message - Hate Has No Home Here. Join us for a peaceful assembly in front of Res. Parish (3043 N. Francisco) this evening, September 19 at 6:30 pm.

We stand with the workers of Unite Here Local 1 who are striking for healthcare and fair wages. Chicago Foundation for Women has chosen to cross the picket line to hold their annual lunch today at the Hyatt, one of 26 hotels on strike in Chicago. Join us with the workers on the line to show CFW that real solidarity is never compromising a strike to cross a picket line.

After hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico the neglect of the US and Puerto Rico’s governments has left the Island in a dire state, with a confirmed death toll of over 2,965 people on top of a $73 billion debt. The Fiscal Control Board and the government have been playing with the livelihood of the most vulnerable Puerto Ricans by closing schools and basic services. This is outrageous. From Puerto Rico to New York, Boston, Phoenix, Orlando and Chicago, people are standing up for the dignity of Puerto Ricans.

Join us for this national day of action on the anniversary of the hurricane to demonstrate our indignation on the Federal Plaza on 230 S. Dearborn St. on September 20th at 5:00 PM. We will rally and march to call out these abuses and say #DecolonizePR, #YoNoComoAusteridad, #ConstruyamosOtraVida, #LaQuieroPublica, #SeAcabaronLasPromesas

Thanks to our solidarity Endorsers:
Anakbayan N Chi
Arab American Action Network (AAAN)
Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression
Gay Liberation Network
La Voz de los de Abajo
Lifted Voices
TAKE ON HATE
Teachers for Social Justice
US Palestinian Community Network - Chicago