| We’re moving from defense to offense in the fight against authoritarianism – join the fight with a training at our March Membership Council |
| Trump and his billionaire backers aren’t having the best time right now! They violently attacked Minneapolis and saw that thousands of neighbors were ready to stand up and fight for each other. In court case after court case across the country, the authoritarian regime’s illegal actions are being challenged and struck down. Their actions have never been more unpopular with the general public.Now is the time for our movement to go on the offense, to take action against the pillars of support that prop up this authoritarian regime and start chipping away! When each of us takes action, big or small, we are powerful together. With mass action coordinated across the country we can stop this terror and build the future we deserve. Join us for a practical training on steps we can each take and campaigns you can join to stop this billionaire-backed authoritarian government at our next Membership Council, Thursday, March 5, from 6-8pm. This event is open to all, whether you are a current member of ONE Northside or not. (We invite you to join as a member before the meeting!) We will meet in person at North Shore Baptist Church, 5244 N Lakewood. March Membership Council Thursday, March 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm North Shore Baptist Church 5244 N Lakewood |
| Powerful actions in January kick off the state legislative season – we’re fighting to make billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share! |
| State lawmakers made their way back to Springfield in January, and budget concerns are at the top of the list of issues our state is facing. We know that our communities need to be protected from devastating budget cuts, and we also know the solution: tax big billionaires, big corporations, big tech, and big polluters to make them pay their fair share! Our Budgets and Revenue team marched at Amazon headquarters with our Illinois Revenue Alliance coalition partners to demand that our lawmakers put People Over Billionaires! The next day our Environmental Justice team joined our partners in the Make Polluters Pay coalition for a day of action in front of oil giant BP’s downtown headquarters. Later that week, Sen. Graciela Guzman introduced the Make Polluters Pay bill to the Illinois legislature! Photo: Vanessa Bly for NRDC |
February Youth Mixer: Who keeps us safe?
Monday, February 16, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Downstairs at United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W Morse
If ICE and CPD are terrorizing our communities, where do we turn for safety? What does safety mean to us? Come join fellow students at Far Northside high schools for a critical conversation on safety and to connect with community groups working to keep us safe. The youth mixer will have food, arts and crafts, alongside a presentation. This event is for high school and college students from across the North Side – please share with your young folks!
Know Your Rights Canvasses
Saturday, February 21, 12-3pm in Edgewater
Saturday, March 7, 1:30pm-4:30pm in Uptown
Join the Northside Lakefront Rapid Response Team for canvassing to protect our community from ICE. We’ll gather for a quick training to ensure everyone feels prepared before we begin, so no experience is necessary!
Register below for the address; note that the registration form is a secure link and may take awhile to load.
Building Safe Communities Team Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 6pm-8pm
ONE Northside Office, 4750 N Sheridan, Ste 200
Join fellow community members as we work on securing funding for our Violence Prevention Team in the Illinois state budget, and learn more about our district counselors.
Power Up 101: The Authoritarian Threat & How You Can Help Defeat It!Thursday, February 28, 5:30pm-8pm
Location TBD
This is the first training in a four-part series from a citywide coalition. This training will cover: 1) The authoritarian threat and strategy for defeating it; and 2) Finding your role and purpose in the movement.
