Chicago, IL
We collected events from February 2017-February 2018 and are no longer active. You can download the events, locations, organizers, and signs.
October 25, 2017, 6:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Alternatives to Calling the Police
How do I begin building a world without police? How do I enact abolition in a world that still relies on policing? This workshop is designed to answer these questions. Together, we’ll examine when and why we think we should call the police and...
October 26, 2017, 6:00 pm
Chicago, IL
ChangeMakers: Winning Global Campaigns in the Age of Trump
Want to learn about winning campaigns across the world that sound a lot like our own, happening right now in the age of Trump and the billionaires? *Housing activists in Barcelona forming a radical political party to take over the mayor’...
October 26, 2017, 6:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates’ Women’s Forum
Join us for a panel discussion on issues important to women with the Democratic candidates for Governor of Illinois. Learn about each candidate's viewpoints, policy ideas, and past engagement on progressive issues such as equal pay, equal...
October 30, 2017, 12:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Turnout Phone Bank: From Protest to Power
Come by for any length of time! Help us fill the room for From Protest to Power on November 5, 2017 so we can win the world we want!
October 31, 2017, 12:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Oct 31 Turnout Phonebank: From Protest to Power
Come by for any length of time! Help us fill the room for From Protest to Power on November 5, 2017 so we can win the world we want.
November 2, 2017, 5:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Throw Paper Towels at Trump Tower
This event was created as a joke and became a real thing after receiving a large amount of attention.
The goal of the event is to fundraise for Puerto Rico in effort to relieve the destruction following Hurricane Maria. Donations...
November 2, 2017, 6:30 pm
Chicago, IL
11/2 SURJ Bi-Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join us in that struggle at our bi-monthly chapter meeting on Thursday, November 2!
We're showing up to expand the Welcoming City Ordinance, renegotiate the Fraternal Order of Police Contract, support the fight to end cash bail, to say...
November 3, 2017, 12:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Nov 3 Turnout Phonebank: From Protest to Power
Come by for any length of time! Help us fill the room for From Protest to Power on November 5, 2017 so we can win the world we want.
November 4, 2017, 9:00 am
Chicago, IL
Pink Hat Run
The Pink Hat Run was conceived as an idea to bring together the momentum and energy of the current women’s movement to help organizations that provide services and support to women and the causes most important to them.
Pink Hat Run is...
November 4, 2017, 12:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Nov 4 Turnout Phonebank: From Protest to Power
Come by for any length of time! Help us fill the room for From Protest to Power on November 5, 2017 so we can win the world we want.
November 4, 2017, 1:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Free "Equal Means Equal" Film Screening
Join us for a screening of the movie Equal Means Equal, the definitive documentary film on the status of women in America directed by Kamala Lopez, http://equalmeansequal.com/.
#NeverTheLessShePersisted ~ Women in...
November 4, 2017, 1:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Nov 4 Trump/Pence Must Go! Chicago
We will gather in the streets and public squares of cities and towns across this country, at first many thousands declaring that this whole regime is illegitimate and that we will not stop until our single demand is met: This Nightmare Must End...
November 5, 2017, 2:30 pm
Chicago, IL
From Protest to POWER
2:30 PM Sign In Opens 3:00 PM SHARP Program Starts
RSVP & get additional info here: www.protest2power.org
We need YOU to be there to send a strong message to Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx that the people of...
November 5, 2017, 5:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Building Freedom Cities: From Jackson, Mississippi to Chicago
November 8th marks a year since the election of #45 as President and 2018 midterm elections will be hotly contested. Join the Resist Reimagine Rebuild Coalition for a conversation with Rukia Lumumba and Alderman Carlos Rosa about the...
November 7, 2017, 6:00 pm
Chicago, IL
T: Stands for Truth Book Release Celebration
Vives Q invites you to celebrate with Trans Latinx activist Reyna Ortiz the release of her book T: Stands for Truth on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
The free event will include a talk by Reyna Ortiz, a panel featuring key people in the...
November 8, 2017, 5:15 pm
Chicago, IL
Everyday Feminism: Making the Workplace Better for Women
Join Women Employed on November 8th for a lively discussion, as we ask ourselves: What is the role of feminism in making the workplace better for women? Do we need feminism at work to win gender equity? Will institutions and organizations make...
November 8, 2017, 6:30 pm
Chicago, IL
The Year of Resistance Celebration!
Last November 8, the presidential election turned our environmental world on its end. For a couple of weeks we despaired. We consoled and supported each other. Then we laced up our shoes and began to organize, to march—and to resist!
A...
November 8, 2017, 6:30 pm
Chicago, IL
New Volunteer Social/Open House
Last November 8, the presidential election turned our environmental world on its end. For a couple of weeks we despaired. We consoled and supported each other. Then we laced up our shoes and began to organize, to march—and to resist!
A...
November 8, 2017, 6:30 pm
Chicago, IL
The GOP Tax Plan: Reform or Scam?
The GOP tax plan: beneficial reform, or scam in the guise of reform, or mix of both? Come to a panel discussion to learn more! Panelists are Robert Ginsburg, Urban Transportation Center and UIC; John McCarron, Chicago Tribune columnist; and...
November 9, 2017, 7:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Drinks & Discourse: From Passion to Power
Join us as we have a Northside follow up to our From Protest to POWERPublic Meeting! Our discussion will focus on next steps in building local power so that we make sure that our officials put people over profit.
Drinks...
November 10, 2017, 5:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Stop the #TrumpTaxScam! Demand Corporations Pay Their Fair Share: Chicago
You’re needed now more than ever. On November 10th – we need you to stand with us to demand that your voice be heard. We will not allow Republicans to pass tax cuts for billionaires and large corporations while they raise taxes on the middle...
November 11, 2017, 9:00 am
Chicago, IL
Indivisible Lincoln Square Regular Meeting
Join us for our bi-monthly regular meeting. Agenda to come. Check in/socializing from 9 to 9:30 am, meeting from 9:30 to 11.
November 13, 2017, 7:00 pm
Chicago, IL
Protest Milo Yiannopoulos in Chicago! Shut Down White Supremacy!
Vile white supremacist Milo Yiannopoulos is coming to Chicago on November 13th as part of his tour to promote hate, bigotry and himself. Come out with your voices and signs of protest and let's make it clear to Yiannopoulos that Chicago will...
November 15, 2017, 4:15 pm
Chicago, IL
VOTE SMART in Chicago
4:15 Richard Kimball, Vote Smart Presentation 5:15 Deputy Voter Registrar Training for City of Chicago registered voters (25 participants needed to confirm class. RSVP ASAP if you want the class to run!)
Vote Smart (votesmart.org) is a...
November 16, 2017, 1:00 pm
Chicago, IL
One Year's Enough: Chicago Students Walk Out Against Trump!
Taking up the call of Socialist Students and Millennials for Revolution, Chicago Socialist Students calls on all high school and college students in the city to walk out in solidarity with students across the country in order to escalate the...