“What’s NEXT” WEEK of Jan 19-26

“What’s NEXT” WEEK of Jan 19-26

Rallies, Zooms, Meetings & Phone Banks

1/19 thru 1/26 – Times Vary w/Zoom & In-Person Events

Monday, January 19th @7:30 PM CT

Why Are State Legislatures Important to the Balance of Power?

What Does Each Level of Government Do? Find out on!

Monday, January 19, 7:30 – 9pm, on Zoom

Join Indivisible Illinois for a discussion on what each level of government does and the importance of state legislatures in the balance of power.

It’s a little known fact that our lives are impacted more by what happens in our state legislatures than by the federal government, but so few voters even know who their elected state legislators are. This is one of the important topics that will be addressed by our guests, Jess Piper and Erica Bray-Parker.

Jess Piper spent 16 years as a high school literature teacher. She then decided to run as a Democrat for state legislature in a red rural district in Missouri, so voters in her district would have the choice to vote for a Democrat. Jess was not elected, but she has used the experience to organize progressives in rural Missouri. Jess is the Executive Director for Blue Missouri. Her Substack newsletter, “The View From Rural Missouri,” has >85,000 followers. Ms Piper will talk about the value of Democrats running for state legislature, even in bright red districts.

Erica Bray-Parker is currently running for state representative. She is a high school civics and psychology teacher and has been on the Wheaton City Council since 2019. As a civics teacher, Erica has cultivated an expertise in the workings of government at the varied levels (local, state and federal). She will share her expertise with us, so we know what each level of government is responsible for.

With primary elections coming up in less than two months, this is important information for all of us to know as we head into election season. Just click on the button below to sign up for this important meeting!

Tuesday, January 20th @7:00 PM CT

Tuesday, January 20th @7:00 PM CT

Fiscal & Economic December 2025 Review

13 Yrs running – Longest US Economic Discussion running

Tuesday, January 20th @ 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern – Zoom

Chaos Rules: ICE, Venezuela, Greenland, HeathCare Crisis, BLS Reporting, Affordability / Inflation, Tariff Wars, ICE – Police State, retributions, dismantling controls_

– December only 50,000 new jobs

-Updated loss of JOBS – OCTOBER (loss -68,000)

– NOVEMBER (loss -105,000) .…

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, JANUARY 20th @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, January 21st @7:00 PM CT

“What’s Ahead in Congress?

Overview of Legislation & Mid Term Elections 2026”

Wednesday, January 21st @ 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern – Zoom

_ The 2026 midterm elections will shape what will be considered in  Congress for the rest of the decade, spanning social issues including voting rights and reproductive freedom to climate, gun safety, and national security and the federal budget._

Every  seat in the U.S. House (435) and 33 seats in the U.S. Senate will be on the mid-term election ballot, along with thousands of state and local offices that determine how federal policies are implemented in states and in our communities.

Presenter Tamara Browne:

Tamara will review what’s on the congressional agenda in 2026, highlighting key must‑pass bills, likely partisan showdowns, and opportunities for progress on core democracy and economic and social justice priorities.

The presentation will also include an overview of the 2026 mid-term election calendar, from early primaries taking place in March through the final contests in September, all leading up to the mid-term Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 

Throughout the session, Tamara will connect national trends to what they mean on the ground in states like Illinois and throughout the Midwest and country highlighting  primary dates of importance..

Friday, January 23rd @6:00 – 8:30PM CT

Ring in 2026 w/NWSOFA-Indivisible! 🎉 with a “WHIRLWIND WINTER PARTY” Holiday & New Year Party

Friday January 23rd @6-8:30PM, in Long Grove, IL

WE PROGRESSIVES WORK HARD – LET’S PLAY HARD – FOOD, LAUGHTER, STORIES, ITALIAN BEEF – BUNS – GIARDINIERA – SOFT DRINKS – WATERS – ALL PROVIDED

_RSVP:BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21S.- ADDRESS PROVIDED UPON RSVP_

LET’S TOAST EACH OTHER – WE ARE DOING GOOD WORK OUT THERE

AND MORE ADVENTURES TO COME AS WE WIN IN MARCH AND NOVEMBER

🗓 Date: Friday, January 23, 2025

🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:30PM

📍 Location: Long Grove, Il (address to be provided by email after RsVP is filled out)

Let’s celebrate the holiday season and welcome the new year together with great food, fun, and friends!

What’s on the Menu?

• Provided by NWSOFA: ITALIAN BEEF, BUNS, GIARDINIERA, SOFT DRINKS & WATER

Appetizers & Desserts:

• If your last name starts with A-M, please bring a savories/ appetizer/ salads

• If your last name starts with N-Z, please bring a dessert.

Let’s Celebrate and Thrive Together!

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