UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE. We will be gathering at the intersection of Route 64 and Randall Rd. in St. Charles. We are expecting a large crowd and this gives us better exposure. Bundle up and bring signs. Carpool if possible. We want Rep. Hultgren to know we want him to save the ACA, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

We will be visiting Representative Dan Lipinski to let him know that we stand #INDIVISIBLE against Trump’s agenda. We stand together for progressive values (modeling inclusion, respect, fairness, and non-violence). Indivisible groups all over Illinois will be visiting their representatives on the same day and time to demonstrate unity. Bring signs and let Rep. Lipinski know that we expect him to Stand Strong against the Trump regressive agenda. #ReclaimRecess

US Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Illinois 9th district is a democratic leader in the fight to resist the Trump administration. LET’S THANK HER and those in the Chicago office with a JAN FAN rally during the Congressional Recess! Here are ways you can participate ( Please note: Jan will NOT be in town. ) — RALLY/PHOTO OP Thursday 2/23/17 at 3:00 5533 N Broadway.

Jan will not be in town but let’s show her how much we appreciate her! Bring your Jan Fan thank you signs. Let’s take a fabulous group pic outside her office and share widely.

Deliver thank you postcards to Jan and others in the governmental office: http://48thward.org/your-ward/government-offices/ (***if you cannot make it on 2/23 to hand deliver your postcard, feel free to drop it off at 5301 N Clark St 2nd Floor. We will hand deliver for you!***) Also at this location: 48th Ward Democratic Committeewoman Carol Ronen , 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman , State Rep Kelly Cassidy 14th, State Senator Heather Steans 7th, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer – 10th District.

BONUS: Come early at 2:30pm. Meet Jan’s District Director on the governmental side, then walk next door to meet the Political Director. While you’re there, please introduce yourselves to each other. Connect with your neighbors and join their networks. We are stronger together!

Use your lunch break to resist Trump! Rally at Rep. Mike Quigley’s Lakeview office on N. Sheffield, just steps from the Red and Brown line. Rep. Mike Quigley is a member of the House Intelligence Committee. As such, he must extend his influence to push for investigations regarding the Trump administration’s ties to Russia. Bring signs to remind Quigley that we want answers! As Illinois’s District 5 constituents, we’ll be rallying to both thank the Congressman for resisting Trump’s agenda, and also remind him that we want more! Bring a coworker or friend — let’s show Rep. Quigley this is a movement not a moment! Please invite others and spread the word! #ReclaimRecess

***UPDATED DETAILS ABOUT WHAT TO DO & BRING!***

But first, let’s recall why this event is so important! Here’s the deal: even though Rep. Gutierrez has been great on immigration and refugee rights, we need him to #RESIST45! MoCs are subject to all kinds of pressures—from party leaders, lobbyists, donors, etc—and Rep. Gutierrez shares a lot of our values, we have to show up strong, make our voices heard, and embolden him to STAND UP for what WE, his constituents, believe in!

So! Here are the details of what’s going on:

– Meeting Place: The corner of Kedzie and Fullerton, in the parkway
on the west side of the boulevard.

– What to Bring: If you can, BRING SIGNS! And put Indivisible Chicago or HumboldtLogan Indivisible on them! Pick your favorite issue and ask Rep. Gutierrez to stand up for it! If immigration is your favorite issue, write a sign thanking him! If you can’t, we’ll have some extra poster board and markers and you can make a sign before we head to his office. Also: BRING AMERICAN FLAGS! We need to take that symbol BACK! Finally, if you have a bullhorn, please reply to this email and let us know!! We need one!! (Hey, we’re first time organizers just like you, k? 😉

– Schedule: Arrive at 4pm, we’ll make signs, go over the schedule again, and practice chants. (If you have suggestions, please submit them here!) We’ll head over to the office around 4:20. At 4:40, a small group will head inside with a specific request for Rep. Gutierrez to stand up and fight back against the Trump agenda (see more below!) We’ll march for an hour or so before we disband around 5:20.

What We’re Asking For:

– More town halls! There’s one on 3/6, but that’s not enough! We want well advertised, frequent town halls to stay in close contact with Rep. Gutierrez.

– No Investigation, No Legislation! Rep. Gutierrez should do everything in his power to STOP congressional action until the House Oversight Committee agrees to investigate Michael Flynn (and other election staff) and his communications with Russia. We must know what this administration knew about Russia’s involvement in election tampering and sanctions!

– Co-sponsor the Presidential Trade Transparency Act! This act would require the president to disclose any financial interests he has in foreign countries before dealing with trade matters. We must know how he is compromised!
Please send us any questions. We’ll try to get to them asap.

The week of February 18–26 is the first congressional recess of the 115th Congress and, for many of us, the first opportunity as constituents to speak directly with our members of Congress. This is the perfect time to ask the questions that we, as constituents, deserve answers to and to demonstrate, in no uncertain terms, that tolerance of Trump’s hateful agenda is unacceptable and politically toxic.

That’s why we’re declaring this congressional recess “Resistance Recess: Save Our Healthcare, Our Communities, and Our Democracy.”

We will show up at our elected officials’ events, town halls, and other public appearances to make it clear to those who represent us in Congress, as well as to the media, that tolerance of the Trump Administration’s hurtful policies is intolerable, that indifference or idleness is not acceptable, that complacency is politically toxic.

Will you join fellow constituents and attend a Resistance Recess action?

First Mexico, then Milwaukee; NOW CHICAGO

COME TOGETHER to
Strike Back Against Deportations!
Thursday 2/16
11am
Union Park (Ogden and Randolph)

Without us, this country cannot function
Spread the word!

#ChiStrikesBack
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Primero Mexico, despues Milwaukee, AHORA CHICAGO

UNAMONOS TODOS!

Respuesta a las deportaciones!
Jueves el 16 de febrero
11am
Parque Union (esquina de la Ogden y Randolph)

Sin nostoros, este pais se paraliza

Corre la voz!

#ChiResponde