July 17 Good Trouble Lives On Rally
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re joining a national day of action to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. From voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act to the criminalization of protest, the Trump administration is launching a full-scale attack on our civil and human rights. But we know the truth: in America, the power lies with the people, and we’re rising to prove it. To sign up please visit https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/806512/.
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This is more than a protest; it’s a moral reckoning. A continuation of the movement Lewis helped lead, and a new front in the struggle for freedom.
To sign up, please visit https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/806512/
FOOD DRIVE FOR LOCAL IMMIGRANT FAMILIES: As we gather to rally for a better America for all, we'll be collecting canned goods donations to deliver to Faith Feeds, a local food pantry in Palatine that serves low-income and immigrant family clients of Partners for Our Communities. We also will be collecting $10 gift cards from Aldi's, Walmart, or Jewel, which the pantry gives to clients so they can get smaller personal items. Please drop off your donations in the corner of the parking lot behind the Clock Tower Plaza-- we will have cars ready to accept donations.
Black beans (canned or dry)
Canned corn
Canned fruit
Small jars of peanut butter
Pasta
Cereal
Canned meat (chicken, beef, tuna or salmon)
Ground coffee
NEW BACKPACKS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLCHILDREN: We also will be collecting new backpacks for Palatine Township Back to School Supplies Campaign to distribute to 1,100 local children in Palatine School District 15.
Please note: A core principle behind our Good Trouble Lives On actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
It's Your Turn to Run For Local Office!
If you have ever considered running for public office, or you want to help people who are running for public office, this online training is for you. We are offering this training four times this year, to fit your busy schedule. To sign up, visit www.gpadems.org/calendar and scroll through to your preferred date. These trainings are introductory only.
June 12 Federal Chaos/Local Impact Town Hall
What is the local impact of Trump's massive Federal chaos on our community? In this Town Hall, we'll hear from several local residents who are former federal employees, and elected officials from Cook County and Illinois. We'll hear how the gutting of our federal government has a deep, wide-ranging impact on our local community and how it is hurting friends and neighbors. And we'll talk about What We Can Do About It. See you at Palatine Library in the big meeting room. We'll hear from local, former federal workers from the Commerce Department, the Securities Exchange Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and NASA. Elected officials include Illinois Senate Majority Leader Cristina Castro, State Rep. Nabeela Syed, 51st District., State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, 54th District; Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, 14th District, Commissioner Kevin Morrison, 15th District, and Commissioner Maggie Trevor, 9th District. U.S. Senator Richard Durbin's Regional Director, Yasmeen Bankole, will be on hand to address federal issues. This event is co-sponsored by NWSOFA-Indivisible. Please click here to sign up.