“What’s NEXT” This WEEK

“What’s NEXT” This WEEK

Rallies, Zooms, Meetings & Phone Banks

1/5 thru 1/12 Times Vary w/Zoom & In-Person Events

Monday thru Friday @ 9 AM CT – zoom

Join “COFFEE & CONVERSATION”:

Discussion from Attendees – 5 1/2 years running

Share your Hopes & Actions for the New Year!

Weekday M-F @9 AM CT Zoom!

_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!!_

Typically, We are “ Reacting to Trump 2.0” – what are we /you/your group doing ..actions we can take..it’s a conversation between attendees.. but for the next few weeks “ Share your Hopes & Actions for the New Year!”

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..

_We react to the News Cycle of the Day!_

Wednesday (1/7) @ 2 PM CT – zoom

Technology Review – Digital Detox, Focus on Today’s Emerging Technology

allowing you to be more productive

This Wednesday @ 2PM central / 3pm eastern – ZOOM:

Digital Detox

Today’s Focus in on Digital Detox… digital security is mostly about reducing risks (phishing, weak passwords, reused passwords), not protecting against “hackers” or “surveillance state”.

_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.

Bring your questions and curiosity—powerful tools for organizing and action!

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

Wednesday (1/7) @ 8 PM CT – zoom

Join “Vision Forward:

“Braver Angels workshop “Depolarizing Within”

Wednesday, January 7th @7PM central / 8pm PM Eastern – ZOOM

_HOST: Dr. Chris Welde NWSOFA Indivisible and the Vision Forward 2.0 Team .. As part of the NWSOFA “Vision Forward: Messaging our Pro-Democracy Vision” bridging series NWSOFA has partnered with Braver Angels of Central Texas to conduct its “Depolarizing Within” workshop for us._

In this interactive workshop, we’ll assess our individual perspectives and biases and learn how to speak with others without stereotyping, dismissing, ridiculing, or being contemptuous. We’ll practice skills to intervene in polarizing conversations in ways that will keep us from being ostracized and we’ll come away with tools to make conversations between differing viewpoints far more likely to be productive, successful, and sustainable.

The goals of the workshop include teaching participants:

– How to be more aware of our own “inner polarizer”

– How to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population

– Strategies for intervening constructively in social conversations with like-minded peers when these conversations veer into contempt and ridicule for people who hold other political views.

As Braver Angels of Central Texas advertises: “You’ll be rewarded with skills you can use immediately.”

Braver Angels is a U.S.-based nonprofit and grassroots movement focused on bridging the political divide and reducing polarization by bringing people from different ideological backgrounds together for respectful dialogue, workshops, debates, and community events. Its mission is to strengthen democratic culture by helping individuals understand one another beyond partisan stereotypes, engage civilly across differences, and find shared values—even while disagreeing on issues. It intentionally brings together conservatives (“Reds”) and liberals (“Blues”) in balanced, structured groups to engage in respectful dialogue, workshops, and debates. The goal is not to change people’s political views, but to build understanding, challenge stereotypes, and strengthen democratic culture by helping people disagree without dehumanizing one another.

Thursday (1/7) @ 5 PM CT – zoom

Join “Sorting Soup”:

A Book Club for Resistance & Resilience

Randy Allen Walker’s Project 2025 Survival Guide

THURSDAYS @5pm & SUNDAYS @9 AM CT Zoom!

Sorting Soup has evolved into a space where we do more than just talk about the news—we read the blueprints, name the patterns, and build the knowledge we need to resist authoritarianism with clarity and purpose. We’re currently a dedicated book club diving deep into two essential guides for this moment: Randy Allen Walker’s Project 2025 Survival Guide,

Every Thursday at 5PM Central

Every Thursday at 5PM Central, we gather on Zoom to read aloud, process collectively, and connect the dots between policy, history, and our lived realities. Each session begins with a brief check-in where we see who’s in the room and what’s on our hearts, then we dive straight into the text—whether it’s dissecting a chapter of Project 2025’s attack on civil rights or learning tactical lessons from feline resistance strategies. We read together, we react honestly, and we make space for both grief and action.

Sunday Seconds: Go Deeper, Catch Up, or Just Breathe

Missed Thursday? Need more time with the material? Just want to process with a smaller, quieter group? That’s what Sunday Seconds is for. Every Sunday morning, we reconvene to revisit the previous week’s reading in greater depth. We slow down, pull out the quotes that hit hardest, highlight contributions from first-time speakers, and make space for the reflections that didn’t quite fit on Thursday night.

So grab your book, your coffee, and your courage—the soup’s on, and there’s always room for one more spoon in the pot. Let’s read, resist, and rise together.

Thursday (1/8) @ 7 PM CT – zoom

Join the “Stand With Women

Women candidates for the IL-08 & 52 District

for office in the IL March 17th Primary

Thursday January 8” @7:30 CT – Zoom

This month, on Thursday January 8, we are excited and honored to be hosting two amazing women_

Maria Peterson, Candidate for Illinois State Representative 52nd District. Maria is a first generation Mexican American, who is an attorney, former small business owner, and community advocate. Maria began her law career working for the Chicago Justice Center. Her priorities are: lower costs for families in housing, childcare relief, lowering prescription drugs pricing, fair taxes, access to mental healthcare and practical immigration solutions so families can stay together.

Yasmeen Bankole, Candidate for U.S. Representative – 8th District. Yasmeen is Nigerian American, born in Chicago and raised in the Northwest Suburbs. She has a degree in Environmental Studies and a Masters Degree in Global Affairs. Presently she is a Trustee in Hanover Park. At the height of Donald Trump’s first term Yasmeen became a Congressional Aid for U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, overseeing Raja’s Social Security and Medicare casework, helping Seniors navigate these programs. More recently, Yasmeen was the Regional Director for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

Women and family issues

And there will be time to discuss what is on your mind and in your hearts on women and family issues during this difficult time of government shutdown and all that is affected by it, immigrants facing detention and its chaos and heartbreak on families.

Kathy and Michelle, NWSOFA/ Indivisible Stand With Women Co-Leads

Note also: if you are in the northwest Chicago area …. Partners In Our Communities (POC) – 1585 N. Rand Rd, Palatine, IL. 60074 is always accepting clothing, non-perishable foods. There is a large container right in their lobby-just drop off your donations. Also – go in and talk with their very welcoming front desk person to find out more that you can do to help our local families who are struggling.

Friday (1/9) @ noon CT – zoom

Join the “No Kings / No Lies”

“SOCIAL MEDIA STORM

Friday, January 9th at Noon central / 1pm eastern -mZoom!

Friday, January 9th at Noon CDT Zoom .. Social Storm using: Facebook, Instagram, , Threads, X /twitter .. THE LIES LAB WILL MEET EVERY OTHER FRIDAY. PLEASE JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE TO FIGHT DISINFORMATION AND SPREAD THE TRUTH. STARTING ON DEC. 12 WE HAVE CHANGED OUR NAME TO NO KINGS/ NO LIES-INDIVISIBLE ILLINOIS) AND OUR FRIDAY MEETINGS TO NO LIES LAB

.This is a crucial time to amplify our voices and ensure that every eligible voter is informed and motivated to cast their ballot. During this session, we’ll be working together to spread accurate information, debunk misinformation, and encourage voter participation through coordinated social media efforts.

We will have messages for you to use.. and have existing tweets, FB posts etc to like and repost

_Join Truth Brigade Illinois and the Indivisible Chapters of Illinois, DuPage, Evanston and NWSOFA to get the word out. Zoom at Noon! We will go until 1:30 (central)_

### Your participation can make a significant impact in driving voter turnout

Your participation can make a significant impact in driving voter turnout and promoting a fair and informed election process.

Friday (1/9) @ 5pm CT – zoom

Join ““Happy/Unhappy/Happy Hour””:

Discussion from Attendees – 5 1/2 years running

Share your Hopes & Actions for the New Year!

Friday 5 PM CT Zoom

_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 .. are you becoming “Strategically Non-Cooperative” .. but this week Share your Hopes & Actions for the New Year!_

Are you just watching, or are you ready to **DO something?**

The time to act is **NOW**.

**Join us this Friday, at 5 PM CT** for a fast-paced, no-holds-barred Zoom conversation.

NWSOFA-Indivisible Contact Information & NWSOFA Linktr.ee

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