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IC-SS News: Sept. 9, 2024
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Special Event: Rally2Win, Sept. 16
Let's go up to the North Side for this special event next week.
From citywide Indivisible Chicago Alliance: Indivisible Chicago Alliance, Operation Swing State, Swing Left, and QForce invite you to join us on Monday, September 16, at the Vic Theatre for a very special evening. At the Rally2Win event, we'll officially launch our final push to election day. RSVP here
On Monday, September 16th, join us for our Rally2Win event at the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., from 6:00-8:30 pm. Starting at 6:00, mix and mingle with fellow volunteers and check out the volunteer opportunities over drinks (cash bar). Our show starts at 7:00pm.
Rally2Win will be a fun evening with a serious purpose. We’re lining up a mix of top political speakers, musicians, and some of Chicago’s finest improv performers to entertain, inspire, and motivate us all for this race to the finish line.
We’ll have information tables with plenty of ways to sign up for the campaign activities that will make the best use of your time and talent. With partners Indivisible Chicago, Operation Swing State, Swing Left, and Q-Force, we’ll offer plenty of ways to spend your time in these final weeks. Volunteer-hesitant? No worries: we provide training and support every step of the way.
Come and bring those friends you've been encouraging to volunteer–it’s free, but please make sure you all RSVP. Let’s pack the room, then get to work. We’re adding new entertainers, speakers, and musical acts throughout the coming days–after you sign up, we'll be sending you the latest info. RSVP RIGHT HERE.
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September & October: Get Busy NOW
The rest of September and the month of October are critical for getting out the vote in key states and districts. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are generating lots of enthusiasm--but they and down-ballot candidates will win ONLY if we get out the vote where it counts!
  
In person: canvass door to door. From home: phone voters.
We reach voters best with direct contact: through canvassing (knocking doors) and phone banking.
Weekly Opportunities with Indivisible Chicago
Connect with the citywide Indivisible Chicago Alliance (ICA) for training, support, and opportunities.
 
Whether virtually or in person, Indivisible Chicago gives you ALL the training.
Help Rust Belt Rising with Voter Registration
Indivisible Chicago is also doing voter registration phone banks in partnership with the extraordinary organizers at Rust Belt Rising.
Rust Belt Rising focuses on likely Democratic voters who are not registered at their current (usually new) address. These people receive registration packets in the mail and we call to follow up. These are easy calls, because the voters are usually grateful for our help.
Canvass for Rep Lauren Underwood - Sept 21
Starting in 2018 when Lauren Underwood flipped her district and won her first election, Indivisible Chicago volunteers have made calls and knocked on doors to help Lauren Underwood win her elections. Rep. Lauren Underwood is an essential voice in Congress, and we need to help her finish strong and keep up her work. Sign up to canvass on Sat.Sept. 21.
Indivisible Chicago & IC-SS have long volunteered with Team Underwood!
On Saturday, September 21st, 10:30 am-2:00 pm, join Indivisible Chicago to canvass for Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14). We'll be joining Team Underwood to knock on doors in Aurora. We'll talk to voters to make sure they know Congresswoman Underwood and are ready to vote in November. Sign up!
SIGN UP: Indivisible Chicago will provide all the info and prep you'll need and will have carpools for anyone needing a ride. Sign up today and Indivisible Chicago will be back in touch soon with details.
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Write Letters with Us, Tues Sep 17
Together, we can help get out the vote in critical states and districts. We're next meeting to write Vote Forward letters to voters next week -- on Tuesday, September 17. RSVP here.
  
We had 33 writers at Jimmy's last week - thanks for your work.
At each party, letter leader Steve Kagan brings letter printouts, envelopes, and pens for you. If you can, bring stamps to donate. If you're writing letters from home, you are welcome to bring along your own letters to work on. Important: RSVP here.Having trouble with the automatic RSVP? Instead, you can just send an email to Indiv.Chi.South@gmail.com, saying that you'll attend the letter party on Sept. 17. Please provide your full name and cell number.
Write at Home, Now through October
We encourage you to sign up with Vote Forward, so you can print, write, and mail your own letters from home. Create a free account with Vote Forward, choose a state or states, and then print and write the number of letters that fit in your schedule this summer and early fall.
IMPORTANT: If you are writing letters at home, remember to hold onto the envelopes until October. Mail Vote Forward letters in October.
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NGO Letter to Pres. Biden on Gaza
From national Indivisible: [National Indivisible] joined humanitarian organizations to call for upholding US law on weapons transfers to the Israeli military, which requires halting offensive weapons for Netanyahu's war. Stop the suffering. Secure the ceasefire, free the hostages, save lives. Read the press release shared by partner Center for Civilians in Conflict.
ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE:
- Read the press release and letter to President Biden from dozens of NGOs and other organizations, including national Indivisible.
- Contact Illinois senators and your House rep and tell them to demand that the United States put a halt to offensive weapons for Netanyahu's war.
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Organizations & Opportunities
 Indivisible Chicago-South Side shares information and actions from other organizations on issues important in our country, state, city, and communities.
Tomorrow: Debate Watch Party!
From Neighbors Who Vote and partners: Come to a Presidential Debate 2024 Watch Party TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 10th, from 7:00-10:00 pm at Kennedy-King College Theater, 740 E 63rd St. Dr. Ted Williams III will lead a pre-debate discussion. Refreshments will be provided on a first-come/first-served basis. For questions or to volunteer, please email email info@neighborswhovote.com.
EVENT SPONSORS: Neighbors Who Vote, League of Women Voters of Chicago, Muslim Civic Coalition, Kennedy-King College Social Sciences Dept, Phi Theta Kappa Alumni, One Million Degrees, and Center for Civic Engagement
Sat., Sept. 14: Treatment Not Trauma Summit
From Southsiders Together Organizing for Power (STOP Chicago): Join STOP Chicago and partners for the Treatment Not Trauma Summit, featuring workshops, community-building, and discussion of how we can win more free public mental-health clinics, more non-police crisis response, and other programs and policies for community mental health.
INFO: Saturday, September 14th, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm at Hyde Park Academy High School, 6220 S. Stony Island Ave. Register here.
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