“What’s NEXT”

“What’s NEXT”

WEEKLY Edition:

Rallies, Zooms, Meetings & Phone Banks

May 18th – May 24th… Times Vary w/Zoom & In-Person Events

Monday, May 18th @7:30pm CDT ZOOM

Join Indivisible Illinois

Summer of Action

Organizing, Advocacy & Voter Engagement Training

Monday, May 18th @7:30pm Central / 8:30 pm Eastern

Join Indivisible Illinois this Monday, May 18 at 7:30 PM CDT for a virtual Summer of Action: Organizing, Advocacy & Voter Engagement Training. With an updated panel, this timely Zoom event will bring together organizers and advocates to prepare for the critical months ahead. Whether you’re new or experienced, this training will help you plug into impactful work happening across Illinois.

Learn how to take action through voter registration drives, Permanent Vote by Mail outreach, neighborhood canvassing, summer carpool canvasses, phone banking, and legislative advocacy. This is your chance to build skills, connect with fellow volunteers, and step into meaningful roles that strengthen our communities and protect our democracy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get organized, get trained, and get ready for a powerful summer of action. Your voice and your work matter—let’s make it count together.

Tuesday, May 19th @7:00pm CDT ZOOM

Join the Longest-Running US Economic Discussion

13 Years Running:

America’s Economic Discussion running

Tuesday, May 19th @7pm Central / 8 pm Eastern

_Tuesday, May 19th@7 CDT – Zoom: Fiscal & Economic April Rev’w- 13 Yrs running – Longest US Economic Discussion running..

Chaos Continues: Jobs, IRAN War,Tariff Wars, ICE, HeathCare Crisis, Affordability / Inflation,

Biggest news is the war in Iran and its effect on prices/inflation, especially gas prices. National average of $4.54 as of May 15th.

Continued slow job growth since April 2025. The combination of Trump’s tariffs and the „deportations contributed to the low job growth.

The employment numbers are flirting with a recession:

– Payroll job growth under Trump: 1st term -2,765,000; 2nd term to date +369,000; Combined -2,396,000

– Employment growth: 1st term -2,331,000; 2nd term to date -983,000; Combined -3,314,000

– Fed continues to be concerned about both the low job growth and inflation.

– The combination of the low job growth and the higher inflation creates a quandary for the Fed. Third rate cut in December, rates unchanged in January

– Earlier jobs data from April 2024 -April 2025 appears to be overstated by 911,000

– Core 12 month CPI inflation in March was 2.6%. Core 12 month PCE inflation in March was 3.2%

_We will be discussing the current polices that are driving the current economic chaos.._[

The NWSOFA Fiscal and Economic Issues group will meet on Zoom, Tuesday, May 19th[ @7 pm CT..The Zoom room will open by 6:55 pm.

_Come join us, catch up on this year’s US & IL economic news and share your thoughts_

Wednesday, May 20th @2PM CDT ZOOM

Join “How To / Hands On” Zoom Tech session:

How to use Today’s Tech to be more effective

Wednesday, 5/13 @noon Central / 1 pm Eastern ZOOM

“reviewing last 8 sessions”

_NOTE: Every 2nd Wednesday Hands On/ How To will move to NOON to allow Indivisible Leadership to attend the Monthly Indivisible National Leadership meetings at 2 pm central.. ALL other Wednesday’s will be at 2 pm central / 3 eastern… _

#### WORKING HANDS-ON / HOW-TO SESSION

This is a place where Indivisible NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action) can connect, brainstorm, and find resources. Here, we engage in passionate discussions and sometimes disagreements, but our greater goal is to support the group and our shared mission.

For the best experience, please join from a computer or tablet with internet access. Ask your Questions.. Let’s Get Organized & Connected!

Wednesday, May 20th @7pm CDT Zoom

Join ”A Conversation with Joel Edward Goza

“White Christian Nationalism .. Race, Religion, and Politics””

Wednesday, May 20th @7pm Central / 8pm Eastern = ZOOM

_American democracy is facing a growing threat from White Christian Nationalism—a movement claiming divine authority over political power while undermining the independence of Black churches and denying the reality of systemic racism rooted in our nation’s history._

Join NWSOFA for a timely conversation with Joel Edward Goza—author, minister, and community advocate focused on the intersection of race, religion, and politics. Goza challenges the “white consensus” that shapes both conservative and liberal politics, offering a deeper analysis of power, justice, and democratic possibility.

Goza has served as a professor of ethics and director of academic partnerships at Simmons College, an HBCU. He also brings more than a decade of experience in urban redevelopment and educational reform in Houston’s historic 5th Ward. His writing has appeared in Salon, The Hill, and the Los Angeles Review of Books, and he is the author of *America’s Unholy Ghosts* and *Rebirth of a Nation*.

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

Thursday, May 21 @7:30pm CDT Zoom

Join Stand With Women’s

“From Action to Self-Care:

Powering Our Communities”

Thursday, May 21th @7:30pm Central / 8:30pm Eastern – ZOOM

_Join SWW as we welcome summer with a conversation centered on Positive Plans & Self-Care—because in challenging times, our communities continue to show up, support one another, and lead with resilience. We’ll shine a light on the real work happening at the local level, from townships providing food pantries, free transportation, senior services, and utility support, to the ways our communities are stepping up where federal systems are falling short._

We’ll also share important updates on Eva and Enes (Detained by ICE in Sept), along with ongoing efforts to protect our neighborhoods from ICE and support those facing housing insecurity in a time of unattainable mortgages and rising rents. These are the realities many are navigating—and together, we’ll stay informed and connected.

And just as important, we’ll make space for you. We’ll explore five simple micro-habits for self-care, inspired by Dr. Kim Foster, designed to bring more calm, focus, and joy into your daily life. What does self-care look like for you? Come ready to reflect, share, and support one another.

– 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 Thursday @7:30 CDT, Kathy and Michelle… Stand With Women Co-Leads

Weekly NWSOFA Events

Join “COFFEE & CONVERSATION”:

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”

Join our Daily Substack

Recaps of Coffee & Conversation / Happy / UnHappy Hour

HANDS-ON / HOW-TO SESSION

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

Wednesday @2 PM – Zoom

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

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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