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by Nancy Phillips We’re only about six months out from the crucial November mid-terms and this is a prime time to reach out to voters. Indivisible and other pro-democracy organizations will be working hard to reach voters during this time. One of the best ways is throughh in-person contact--canvassing. I’ve done my share of canvassing and it doesn't have to be intimidating. You'll get training and support and you'll always have a partner. I've canvassed with my daughter, but

by Steven Sidell With better understanding of current voting trends and improvements in technology, donating for maximum impact has become more strategic. If you're still responding to "urgent" emails and text messages requesting funds, continue reading to help you decide where to spend your money in the upcoming mid-term elections. Voter Turnout is Crucial! We know that voter turnout is going to be crucial in the upcoming midterm elections. We need to win so overwhelmingly t

CAN'T MARCH OR CANVASS? You can still make a huge difference! Take action from home! Updated 5/23/2026 There is so much we can all do to help without marching or canvassing. Remember, you can't wring your hands while you're rolling up your sleeves! SEND EMAILS Stop Warehousing Human Beings! Email all your Members of Congress now and tell them you expect them to do everything in their power to block the warehousing of humans. BLOCK End-Around Funding for ICE! The White House a

Updated 5/2/2026 Make your contributions count! If you're like most of us, you're getting texts and emails from candidates and organizations, all insisting that they need your help urgently! Here's a guide to help ensure our donations go to organizations and races that are top priority, effective and relevant. Organizations that Support Democracy Indivisible Indivisible would rather be driving action than fundraising. This link shows you all the ways you can donate: directl

If Voter Protection is Your Passion, Join VoProPros VoProPros is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate voter suppression and support free and fair elections by providing professional-grade support to partners in critical jurisdictions in the form of election support, voter outreach and education, data gathering, and technical expertise. If you are serious about protecting free and fair elections in our country and would like to volunteer with VoProPros, pleas

Updated 5/23/26 A Crucial Battleground for Democrats WisDems are well-organized and provide a variety of opportunities for us to help shift their state’s politics from red to blue. From voter protection to voter registration to canvassing opportunities, we can make a huge impact by supporting our neighbor to the north. What's at Stake? The fall election is crucial because Governor Evers is not seeking reelection, so the governor's office and both houses of state legislature a

By Shelley Sutherland In General This isn’t all or nothing; you know best what works for you and your household. Curtailing spending at Amazon, for instance, is a way to start. We’ve markedly decreased our spending at Amazon, and it’s made a huge difference in our finances too. It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon (like so many strategies we’re using to oppose the Trump regime). Don’t try to do everything at once. Small steps can add up to big changes. Small is Beautiful: mo

From the City of Evanston's SNAP Benefits Resources Page Updated 4/18/26 How You Can Help Your Neighbors - Donate : Cash or non-perishable food items to local food banks. - Volunteer : Many local pantries welcome volunteers to help distribute food. - Share resources : Spread awareness of these resources and support. Food and Essentials Drop off food donations: Prairie Moon, 1635 Chicago Ave., is the newest place to donate food in Evanston for Connections for the Homeless.

Does this really work?? We had a big win with Disney backing down on canceling Jimmy Kimmel! Target is still struggling after large boycotts Let’s be real…Can we totally avoid buying things from businesses that support the regime? Probably not But we can make informed choices where we spend our money and favor businesses that support progressive values. With the rapid progression of authoritarian initiatives, shopping at local businesses that support progressive values has

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Updated 4/26/2026 You don't need to go far to be part of a visible resistance. Join one of these weekly gatherings to stand up for what you believe, and join neighbors in acts of solidarity: Thursday Evenings in Evanston Join Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders (EICL) every Thursday from 4 to 4:30PM--bring a sign, your voice, a musical instrument. Locations include Dempster and Ridge, Chicago and Main, and Central and Central Park. Saturday Mornings in Evanston Every Satu

Guidance from Indivisible National, September 2025 The Trump regime’s campaign of authoritarian repression took a major step forward this...

(Thanks to Natalie Roth for helping to compile this information) Send a Message to NU: BE BRAVE AND FIGHT FASCISM! Tell the NU...

Read about the full parade here (includes a mention of Indivisible Evanston): https://evanstonroundtable.com/2025/07/04/4th-of-july-parad...

June 14 Evanston No Kings Day - Speeches The following texts and videos were provided by some of our speakers to share with you. We will...

A Photo Gallery from our June 14, 2025 event that drew nearly 4,000 people

Indivisible Chicago recently sent out the following email on the current state of protesting - why it's important and why planning,...

Evanston April 5th Rally Drawing by Sherry Smith April 5th Evanston Hands Off Rally - Speeches The following texts were provided by our...

Illinois Legislation - Spring Session Ends May 31. Many bills are in review April 13 - May 13, 2025 NOW IS A CRITICAL TIME TO USE THE...

This post reiterates a post in the Grassroots Connector by Kimberly Beck, March 14, 2025. Find it on Substack here . Clearly, our country...