What’s NEXT

What’s NEXT

WEEKLY Edition:

Rallies, Zooms, Meetings & Phone Banks

April 27 – May 3rd Times Vary w/Zoom & In-Person Events

Monday, April 27 @5:00pm CDT ZOOM

Join Vision Forward Learning Lab series

What I Wish I Would of Said with Kara Kelly

Skills 4 more Effective Conversations

Monday , April 27th @5pm Central / 6 pm Eastern

The “What I Wish I Would Have Said Series” was comprised of four sessions and began in January 2026. Sessions were held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. The previous sessions, held on 26 Jan, 9 Feb and 9 March, 23 March can be found on the NWSOFA YouTube Channel (798) NWSOFA – YouTube. “What I Wish I Would Have Said” advance series and practice sessions are in the works.

Homework from last session:

– 1. Watch Jefferson Fisher – My Top 3 Argument Responses: Best Argument Responses to Stay Calm & Assertive

– 2. At least 3 times, hold a conversation where you are intentionally using the skills we have learned. Watch for (and avoid) arguments

WHAT I WISH I WOULD HAVE SAID OFFICE HOURS SESSION: In this session bring your scenarios (and exact comments from others) and any questions you may have and we will apply the 4 Skills and the “7 Ways to Avoid an Argument” to construct appropriate responses that “move the needle”.

This workshop series will help you learn and practice skills to improve your conversations. We will learn to avoid arguments, recover from “stuck” dialogs, & steer conversations so that you “move the needle” in the right direction, all while preserving your relationship. The workshops are a mix of concepts, examples, & practice.

Argue Less, Influence More: Skills for Better Conversations

When discussing politics:

– Have you ever wished you could retract what you just said?

– Have you ever watched your conversations go awry with just one comment?

– Do you wish the other person would just listen to your point of view?

– Do you experience “stuck” dialogs that go back-and-forth without meaningful progress?

– Do you suspect the other person is stating things contrary to their values?

– Are you concerned that your relationship is being negatively impacted?

This workshop series will help you learn and practice skills to improve your conversations. We will learn to avoid arguments, recover from “stuck” dialogs, and steer conversations so that you “move the needle” in the right direction, all the while preserving the relationship. We will start with non-political topics and conversations first.

Monday, April 27 @7:00pm CDT ZOOM

With Ed Spire, Restore Our Democracy Lead

Trump’s Presidency and the New Resistance to Strongman Politics

When Authoritarianism Stops Being Abstract

Monday , April 27th @7pm Central / 8 pm Eastern

_For years, warnings about democratic erosion felt abstract. Under Donald Trump, authoritarian tactics have become concrete — attacks on institutions, governing by personal decree, escalating tariff wars, and the extreme deployment of military force._

That concreteness is frightening many citizens, elites, and institutions into action, both in the US and in Europe.

What we are witnessing has a name: authoritarianism. Scholars of democracy recognize the playbook — undermine courts, intimidate the press, concentrate power in one person, and rule by fear and loyalty rather than law.

Millions of Americans are seeing it in real time, and resistance is growing, not shrinking.

From courtrooms to town squares to legislative chambers — here at home and across Europe — people who once stayed on the sidelines are stepping forward. The question is no longer whether people are alarmed. It is how we turn that alarm into organized, sustained power.

Come learn how this is happening — and how you can help make it happen faster.

Tuesday, April 28 @7:00pm CDT ZOOM

Join NWSOFA’s Climate & Environment Teams .. April Zoom

former Detroit Chief Meteorologist Chris Edwards

“Climate Change 2026: Simple, Serious, Solvable“

Tuesday, April 28th @7pm Central / 8 pm Eastern

_ Simple, Serious, Solvable.” We’re thrilled to welcome former FOX2 Detroit Chief Meteorologist Chris Edwards as our guest speaker for an in-depth look at the science — and the solutions — behind today’s climate crisis_

Cuts through the Noise:

Chris brings over 40 years of experience in weather reporting and climate study, including his early years at The Weather Channel in the 1980s. His fact-based approach cuts through the noise and delivers a clear-eyed look at the real impacts climate change is having right now — and what the data actually tells us.

Concrete, Actionable Steps:

But this isn’t just about the problem — it’s about what we can do. Chris will walk us through practical solutions and concrete, actionable steps that each of us can take to address these global challenges, no matter where we live or what resources we have.

Don’t miss this one. Bring your questions — this is exactly the kind of informed, grounded conversation our movement needs right now.

Wednesday, April 29 @7:30pm CDT ZOOM

Join NWSOFA’s Stand With Women’s – April Zoom

asylum, detention, and the families left behind

“THE AMERICAN DREAM: DETAINED“

Wednesday, April 29th @7:30pm Central / 8:30pm Eastern

_Stand With Women invites you to our monthly meeting, an urgent and compassionate discussion about asylum, detention, and the families left behind._

Good news: On April 24, a federal appeals court blocked a Trump Administration order that sought to suspend asylum protections and immediately deport migrants. Eva will share new updates on what this decision could mean for her husband’s asylum case, their future, and the fight for all asylum seekers in our country.

Eva Shares her Story

Eva shared her heartbreaking story with us last Wednesday. She and her husband are not defeated. We witnessed her strength, resolve, and deep love as they continue striving for the American Dream he wanted so badly. There are thousands of stories like theirs, and we hope to lift up more of them in the months ahead.

Constance Cameron, a retired teacher and friend who has walked with Eva through her husband’s ICE detention crisis, will share what she has learned about detention facility conditions, immigration court obstacles, and the emotional and financial toll on families left behind. Together, we will discuss how wives, mothers, children, and loved ones cope when their family member and breadwinner is taken from them.

We will also take time to hear from you:

– What brings you to Stand With Women meetings and events?

– What topics or issues do you want us to explore this year?

– What causes and actions should SWW take on to make a difference in the lives of others?

Keep your passion and compassion alive. Thank you for all you do.

_See you Wednesday, Kathy and Michelle… Stand With Women Co-Leads_

Thursday, May 30th @5:00pm CDT ZOOM

Join Sorting Soup:

Sorting the Firehose of

Information / DisInformation

Thursday , April 30th @5pm Central / 6 pm Eastern

Sorting Soup is our weekly gathering where we make sense of the “firehose of information” — serving up news, court cases, and cultural sparks to find the truth (and maybe a little humor) in the mix.

Thursdays @5PM — we ladle out the week’s headlines, taste-test the facts, and stir up action steps for change.

At the heart of Sorting Soup is the belief that Self‑Care is Radical Resistance — because even revolutions need nourishment.

Like the story of Stone Soup, everyone brings something to the pot: knowledge, curiosity, and the courage to show up.

Thursday, April 30 @7:00pm CDT ZOOM

Join NWSOFA’s NWSOFA-Indivisible .. Young Voters

SpelHouse Edition One Day Is Now:

Young Voices Build Stronger Democracies“

Thursday, April 30 @7pm Central / 8 pm Eastern

_HBCUs represent just 3% of American colleges and universities — yet they have graduated 1 million Black students since 1984, producing 80% of all Black judges, 40% of all Black engineers, and 40% of all Black members of Congress. These institutions are not footnotes in American higher education. They are its backbone, and right now, they are under direct assault._

On Thursday, April 30 at 7 PM CT, NWSOFA-Indivisible invites you to join a vital Zoom conversation: “One Day is Now: Young Voices Build Stronger Democracies — SpelHouse Edition.” Four incoming Spelman students and community advocates will speak candidly about what is at stake — from the Republican-backed “Big Beautiful Bill” cutting pathways for Black students, to the systematic erasure of Black history from classrooms across the country. This is the conversation progressive communities across the country need to be having.

The discussion will move through four urgent themes:

– the real-world damage of current federal policy on HBCU funding,

– where Black voters stand politically and why it matters to all of us,

– the war being waged on what our children are allowed to learn,

– what a genuine path forward looks like for institutions that have built generations of American leadership.

These are young women who are living these questions in real time, and their clarity is both sobering and galvanizing.

Bring your curiosity, your concern, and your community. Register for the Zoom and join NWSOFA-Indivisible on April 30 to hear from the voices who will shape what comes next — and to recommit to protecting the institutions and histories that make a stronger democracy possible for all of us.

_Note: (Zoom link and joining information will be provided to all attendees after they RSVP on this page.)

Sunday, May 3rd @4:00pm CDT ZOOM

Phone Bank to Help Elect Progressive Candidates to the

Georgia Supreme Court

Saturday, May 3rd @4pm Central / 5 pm Eastern

There is a monumental Supreme Court election happening in Georgia. There are 2 progressive candidates that are running against 2 of the right-wing incumbents who reinstated Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban.

In these times, the judiciary has worked to both save democracy and stifle democracy. We know the importance of getting judges in place that reflect progressive values. This is especially true with state Supreme Courts. (Look at what is happening in Virginia currently. The state Supreme Court has put a hold on Redistricting after the people in the state voted for it.)

The Georgia Supreme Court candidates are: Miracle Rankin, a former president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and former Democratic state Sen. Jen Jordan. They have been endorsed by Planned Parenthood, and are supported by the Georgia Democratic party.

Co-Hosts:

– Champaign County Indivisible

– Indivisible Greater West Loop

– NWSOFA-Indivisible

Special “ICE OUT UIUC – CLC Petition”

Tell UI to cancel their contrats with these companies

Special Petition on Global X

Please sign the attached petition

Global X, is also used by ICE and CBP

The charter airline that the university uses to transport their football team, and both the women’s and men’s basketball teams, Global X, is also used by ICE and CBP to transport them and the immigrants in their custody. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign also has contracts with other corporations that contract with ICE and CBP.

A consortium of some of unions that represent UIUC employees are trying to push the administration to cancel their contrats with these companies, and also asking that the administration enact policies to keep students/faculty/staff safe. There is more info in the text of the petition:

Weekly NWSOFA Events

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Discussion from Attendees –

Weekday M-F @9 AM CT Zoom!

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..Reacting to the News Cycle of the Day!

Sorting Soup:

Sorting the firehose of information-

THURS & SUN – Zoom .. Thurs@5:00 / Sun@4PM CDT

Thursdays @5PM ..Sorting Soup is our weekly gathering where we make sense of the “firehose of information” — serving up news, court cases, and cultural sparks to find the truth (and maybe a little humor) in the mix.

Sunday is the book club @4pm CDT ‘Which’s, Hours & Rebels”

HANDS-ON / HOW-TO SESSION

Tech session: Using Today’s TECH .. tips and traps

Wednesday @2 CDT – Zoom

“Using today’s Tech: “to Promote your messages.. Discussions cover multiple topics .. Wednesday @2 CDT

A group of tech users .. discuss’s how to use today’s tech to be more efficient and effective while sharing their screens hands on .. open questions1

Join Fridays “Happy Hour”

Prep for May Day .” Every Friday continuing strong!

Friday @ 5 CDT Zoom:

Prepping for May Day .. let’s share plans

Typically we like to hear.. What is/are you/your groups plans fo Resist ” .. We want to know WHAT YOUR OR YOUR Groups are doing to Rally, organize and educate ..

aAre you becoming “Strategically Non-Cooperative”

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