“What’s Next” This Week

Meeting & Events this week for

Liberals and Progressives

NWSOFA-Indivisible A Guide for the week

Week of May 12th – May 19th, 2024 (times vary by event)

“What’s Next” This Week

Meeting & Events this week for

Liberals and Progressives

NWSOFA-Indivisible A Guide for the week

Week of May 12th – May 19th, 2024 (times vary by event)

Monday, May 13th @7pm CST central ZOOM

“Immigration Contributions: The Keystone of U.S. Prosperity and Growth”

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ZOOM presentation by Restore our Democracy “Immigration Contribution”: Cultivating Growth: Exploring the Multi-Faceted Contributions of Immigration to the United States Economy and Society”

In this presentation, we delve into the multifaceted ways in which immigration serves as a cornerstone for the growth and prosperity of the United States. By examining the economic and social dimensions of immigration, we uncover its transformative impact on various sectors and facets of American li

Economic Benefits:

We explore how immigration drives economic growth by fueling innovation, entrepreneurship, and labor force expansion.

Through case studies and empirical data, we highlight the contributions of immigrants to key industries such as technology, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing.

From job creation to increased productivity and consumer spending, we showcase how immigrants enrich the nation’s economic landscape and create opportunities for all.

Social Contributions: Beyond economics, we examine the profound social contributions of immigrants to American society. From cultural enrichment and diversity to community revitalization and demographic dynamism, immigrants play a vital role in shaping the social fabric of the nation.

We explore the resilience, resourcefulness, and creativity that immigrants bring to their communities, fostering cross-cultural understanding and mutual respe

Challenges and Opportunities:

While celebrating the benefits of immigration, we also acknowledge the challenges and complexities associated with immigration policy and integration.

We discuss the importance of comprehensive immigration reform to address issues such as:

– legal pathways

– border security

– undocumented immigration.

Furthermore, we highlight the imperative of fostering inclusive communities and providing support for immigrant integration initiatives to maximize the positive impacts of immigration.

Click Here to RSVP to the 5/13 @7PM – Immigration Contributions: The Keystone of U.S. Prosperity and Growth

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 7PM CST ZOOM

“Persuasion to Power: Using Words that Win”

Anat Shenker-Osorio

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ZOOM presentation by Anat Shenker-Osorio -learn about the principles of “Mobisuasion”:

the art of persuasion + mobilization”

Join “Persuasion to Power: Using Words that Win” w/ Anat Shenker-Osorio,

So you’ve decided to take on the challenge of persuasion, and you’ve started practicing the conversational approaches that will get you there. But when it comes to specific issues and hot-button topics, how should you talk about them?

Join messaging expert Anat Shenker-Osorio to learn about the principles of “Mobisuasion”: the art of persuasion + mobilization and ongoing work of Words That Win.

If you’ve been with us for a while, you’re probably familiar with Anat as a regular friend and coalition partner of Indivisible Civics. If you haven’t heard from Anat before, this is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best sources of education on messaging in the ecosystem.

Anat is principal and founder at ASO Communications and in this session, she’ll be giving us expert guidance on “mobisuasion” — the art of mobilization and persuasion.

Learn how to navigate messaging around hot-button topics and specific issues from one of the best in the biz.

And as an added bonus:

We’ll also be joined for some remarks by our very own Leah Greenberg, Co-Chair of Indivisible..

Click Here to RSVP to the May 15, 2024 7PM CST- Join “Persuasion to Power: Using Words that Win” w/ Anat Shenker-Osorio, ZOOM

Thursday, May 16 @7PM CST ZOOM

“Empowering the Youth Vote”

Victor Shi & Jill Wine Banks

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ZOOM presentation on getting out the youth vote with Victor Shi, Youth Engagement Coordinator Biden Harris 2024 and Jill Wine Banks, Legal Analyst MSNBC and co-host of the Sisters in Law Podcast”

Please join us for a discussion of getting out the youth vote with Victor Shi, Youth Engagement Coordinator Biden Harris 2024 and Jill Wine Banks, Legal Analyst MSNBC and co-host of the Sisters in Law Podcast – recently announced as a Webby Award Winner – Best Podcast News & Politics.

This meeting will be Co-hosted by Indivisible Illinois, Indivisible Chicago Alliance, NWSOFA-Indivisible, Indivisible DuPage, Indivisible Naperville and the Democratic Party of Evanston.

Click Here to RSVP to the 5/16 @7PM – “Empowering The Youth Vote”: with Victor Shi & Jill Wine Banks – ZOOM

In-Person, Thursday, May 16th, 7:30pm

D211 School Board Meeting

The next Township High School District 211 Board of Education meeting

G.A. McElroy Administration Center, 1750 S. Roselle Rd., Palatine

Members of the public are invited to attend.

Open session will begin in-person or live-streamed at 7:30pm.

Please attend & Support

To support students asking for voter registration in our schools.

Why is this not supported in our high schools?

We need to keep showing up too to support equity, diversity and inclusion as well as to support our public schools.

Please continue to show up to protect honest, accurate education. Protect public education, students, teachers and the Board of Education.

Regular Board of Education meetings begin with Closed Session at 6:30 p.m., followed by Open Session (Recognitions or Public Comment) at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Click Here for more information found at the D211 Website

Sunday 5/19 @ 7pm central Zoom..

NWSOFA is Hosting a Special Sunday ZOOM Screening of

“Bad Faith”

Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy”

Special Screening, “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy”

May 19, 7pm CDT Zoom

 

As the 2024 election looms, discover the unsettling influence of Christian Nationalism on the political landscape in “BAD FAITH”

We are holding a screening of the new doc “BAD FAITH” as part of the Keeping the Faith campaign. The film directly connects to our commitment to preaching advocacy and rejecting religious nationalist political movements that are undermining democracy ahead of the election.

NWSOFA is hosting a screening of the documentary BAD FAITH,

a searing new film that highlights the history behind the rise of Christian Nationalism in the U.S., and the threat it poses to our democracy.

Click Here to RSVP to the Special Film Screening, “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” 5/19, 7pm Zoom

Join any or all of NWSOFA’s regular hosted training and discussions!!

Every Monday thru Friday, 9:00 – 10 AM central Zoom..

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

COFFEE & CONVERSATION – 9am central. Open every Monday through Friday – join anytime during the call

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..

Every Monday thru Friday 9am to 10am central …. It’s Where we Talk about Stuff! ..Extremely Casual

We react to the News Cycle of the Day!

Click Here to RSVP for COFFEE & CONVERSATION – 9am central. Open every Monday through Friday

Every Wednesday 1 pm & 3 PM + THURSDAY 1 PM Central

“NWSOFA Social Media Training w/FT6”

Social Media training .. alternating

NWSOFA w/FT6 Wednesday & Thursday 1 PM (Join Bill while Storming SM by sharing while learning)

Click Here To RSVP to “Basic Twitter Skills for Social Storming with Field Team 6!” Wednesday & Thursday 1 pm CST

Friday at Noon 12:00 – 1:00PM Z00M

“Truth Sandwich Shoppe”

Please join us for a Sandwich Shoppe tomorrow, Friday, at noon to discuss, create and post Truth Sandwiches

We hope to see you there!

Your Truth Brigade Illinois Team

Click Here for the Zoom Registration for Friday’s NOON’s – Truth Sandwich Shoppe

Every Friday night ..@5pm

HAPPY HOUR

Let’s talk STUFF! Local, National & International Stuff ZOOM

Join @ 5PM Friday – Weekly News Blitz: – Biden signs 95 billion Ukraine / Israel / Taiwan , Trump NY trial underway, SCOTUS Immunity hearing, PCE Inflation is 2.7% last 12 mths, First-quarter GDP increases at 1.6% rate, Wages rose 0.7% for a 2nd month..BEARS New Stadium + get TWO huge draft picks, Cubs / Sox baseball ..Taylor Swift 2 new albums, Economy is strong!

It’s the NWSOFA “Happy News Hour”Every Friday Night @ 5 PM central ….

It’s Where we Talk about Stuff!!!! .. the Stuff that happened this last week

.. – join us and the crazy News Cycle!!

_It’s Friday Night .. It’s 5 PM .. do you know where YOU should be? Talking to us at 5 pm – We have it set up that anyone can join and start the conversation about stuff.. _

Click here to RSVP TO “Let’s talk STUFF! “ Join Friday’s “National / Local News / Happy Hour Conversation” @5pm CST

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