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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 18h

You may have noticed that folks who are from Chicago love this city. There's a reason for that. I walked to the lake with friends yesterday, and when I saw the waves rolling in, I felt something shift back into place inside of me. So many parts of this city are part of me. We will defend this place.

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Laura Elizabeth @lauralizk.bsky.social · 23h

Northwest folx- come March with us.

33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 1d

Wanna go to Indivisible Chicago’s #NoKings protest with a friend? Then join the protest with us! #WeKeepUsSafe

10:00AM - meet at our office, 3248 W Montrose

10:45AM - walk together to Kedzie Brown Line

12:00PM - Arrive at Butler Field at Grant Park

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 1d

Wanna go to Indivisible Chicago’s #NoKings protest with a friend? Then join the protest with us! #WeKeepUsSafe

10:00AM - meet at our office, 3248 W Montrose

10:45AM - walk together to Kedzie Brown Line

12:00PM - Arrive at Butler Field at Grant Park

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.bsky.social · 6d

ELECTORAL CANVASSING 🤝 ICE WATCH: What an excellent idea by @33rdwardworking.bsky.social, and one to replicate everywhere.

[Alt text: Photo of a heart-shaped glass container full of whistles in different colors, with a button of the organization 33rd Ward Working Families placed at the center.]

33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 7d

Join us Thursdays at 5:30pm or Saturdays at 11am to hit doors for our #ProvenProgressive candidates.

Every canvasser will get a *free whistle* for ICE-watch on the blocks where we are door-knocking for our candidates!

Thursday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

Saturday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 7d

Join us Thursdays at 5:30pm or Saturdays at 11am to hit doors for our #ProvenProgressive candidates.

Every canvasser will get a *free whistle* for ICE-watch on the blocks where we are door-knocking for our candidates!

Thursday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

Saturday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.bsky.social · 7d

This message is meant less for most primary voters and more for organizers, and in that respect I find it interesting. And I've got to admit: it'd be great if NY WFP could return most of its focus to building the Left (instead of spending half its capacity blocking the Right because the Dems don't).

Antonio Delgado @delgadoforny.bsky.social · 7d

Today, we released a plan to reform New York’s Democratic Party — laying out a roadmap to expand access, strengthen democracy, and uplift every community across New York.

Together, we can build a future rooted in fairness and opportunity.

Read the full plan here: delgadoforny.com/reimagining-...

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you!

Corrected link for Thursday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

Thursday Petition Canvass 2025

Standing for the interests of the ward's working people.

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 7d

Join us Thursdays at 5:30pm or Saturdays at 11am to hit doors for our #ProvenProgressive candidates.

Every canvasser will get a *free whistle* for ICE-watch on the blocks where we are door-knocking for our candidates!

Thursday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

Saturday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 7d

“It’s a matter of not being caught off guard." | Irving Park and Albany Park neighbors are organizing to help protect students and their guardians from federal immigration agents that have Chicago’s immigrant communities on edge. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/c... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Chicago Neighbors Are Forming Watches Near Schools To Protect Students, Guardians From ICE

Increased federal immigration activity has prompted whistle-carrying neighbors in Irving Park and Albany Park to organize walking school buses and keep watch over students and guardians during school ...

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 7d

Saturday afternoons are for CANVASSING! Talk to your neighbors about our #ProvenProgressive candidates.

We will also share "Know Your Rights" info and do ICE-watch in our neighborhoods.

FREE WHISTLE FOR ANY CANVASSER TO AID IN ICE-WATCH.

Sat 10/11
11am - 2pm
RSVP: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.bsky.social · 12d

Time to retire that Stephen Jay Gould quote. From now on, say: "For every Michael Jordan, there's an Earl Manigault."

Z will try to make NYC a place where everyone makes it. Our task is to help get him a million votes to really give it a go.

The best way: canvass.
zohranfornyc.com/volunteer/events

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 12d

CALL PRITZKER TO DEMAND HE REMOVE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FROM BROADVIEW:
(Chicago) 312-814-2121 or 312-814-2122
(Springfield) 217-782-6830 or 217-782-6831
Hearing impaired (TTY): 888-261-3336

I called and talked about how the state cops joined ICE in brutalizing protesters today.

Illinois State Police are protecting ICE as they move their vehicles out of the Broadview Detention Center. Call Governor Pritzker now to demand that he remove the ISP from Broadview. No state resources to protect kidnappers. Pritzker: Call off the IL state police 312-814-2121

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 11d

Happening now: at Kedzie and 40th, where Border Patrol agents just opened fire on rapid response this afternoon. A woman CFD says they found after the incident is reported in fair condition.

A growing number of outraged neighbors have gathered across from ICE/CBP agents who have closed Kedzie.

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Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 12d

This is happening tomorrow, Saturday October 4th. We will be gathering election signature petitions for some of the Chicago elected officials who have proven their worth, like @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social, and giving out KYR info. There are kick off locations in these wards: 1, 26, 30, 33, 45.

Delia Catalina Ramirez @delia.bsky.social · 13d

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY! Let’s collect petitions and celebrate in community with our Northwest Side Progressive candidates! Register at bit.ly/10425NWS

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 11d

Reminder: today’s canvass begins at 10AM at 3248 W Montrose!

Bonus: canvassers get whistles for ICE watch, because every canvasser, in addition to collecting candidate signatures, will act as a block watch against ICE!

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Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 15d

Report on the emergency gathering about ICE in Chicago, held at Roosevelt HS on Saturday 21st

33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 15d

Upwards of 600 advocates, community groups, elected officials, and concerned neighbors gathered as a coalition of local leaders emphasized how critical the current moment is for rejecting militarized federal immigration enforcement and protecting our communities.

READ MORE: bit.ly/NwsTownHall2...

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 15d

Upwards of 600 advocates, community groups, elected officials, and concerned neighbors gathered as a coalition of local leaders emphasized how critical the current moment is for rejecting militarized federal immigration enforcement and protecting our communities.

READ MORE: bit.ly/NwsTownHall2...

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to everyone who joined our Sixth Annual Bike With Rossana! We don't take money from millionaires and billionaires. We rely on donations and volunteering from everyday working people.

If you'd like to contribute to Rossana: build.rossanafor33.org

Photo credit to photographer Mark Hubert!

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 21d

We rely on #PeoplePower to elect #ProvenProgressives who will fight for working people's rights while also acting as organizers-in-office. Over the next few weeks, we'd like to highlight some of our canvassers and what calls them to join.

Introducing Katy!

Join a canvass: bit.ly/33wfCanvass0...

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 21d

Volunteers are hard at work screen printing for 2025 #BikeWithRossana! We believe in her because she has led the fight for non-police emergency response units and hosted town halls to #ResistTrump. Whether or not you live in Chicago, donate for a #ProvenProgressive.

Donate: bit.ly/BikeRossana2...

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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social · 23d

Join us this Saturday, 9/27, 11am, at 3248 W Montrose to canvass for our #ProvenProgressives !

We say #HandsOffChicago and encourage folks to canvass with us for our candidates while also sharing #KnowYourRights info, and acting as a #BlockWatch while hitting doors.

RSVP:
bit.ly/33wfCanvass0...

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 25d

As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."

I’m a Congressional Candidate. I Was Assaulted by ICE.

An interview with Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Democratic House candidate in Illinois, who was violently thrown to the ground twice at a peaceful protest in Illinois on Friday morning.

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lake effect kid @mattenloe.bsky.social · 26d

Are you a Chicagoan that wants to get engaged with your community, but you can't make this event? Check out @33rdwardworking.bsky.social's IPO Yellow Pages and get organized with the folks doing progressive community organizing near you!

www.workingfamilies33.org/get_organize...

Get Organized - Join a Ward Organization!

Standing for the interests of the ward's working people.

www.workingfamilies33.org

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lake effect kid @mattenloe.bsky.social · 26d

Lots of folks in the replies and quotes saying don't RSVP to protests. They're right! Also, this is not a protest. It's a town hall organized by our northwest side elected officials and community organizers. Make the choice that's right for you!

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 27d

I’ll be here Sunday to join dozens of community members in rapidly responding to the threat ICE poses to Chicago and the nation.

If you live nearby, I hope you’ll join me. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

RSVP for NWS Emergency Response Townhall 9/21/2025

The Northwest Side Progressive Electeds and Community Organizations will be hosting an Emergency Response "How to Help" Townhall this Sunday, September 21 from 11am-2pm at the Roosevelt High School Au...

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 27d

I’ll be here Sunday to join dozens of community members in rapidly responding to the threat ICE poses to Chicago and the nation.

If you live nearby, I hope you’ll join me. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

RSVP for NWS Emergency Response Townhall 9/21/2025

The Northwest Side Progressive Electeds and Community Organizations will be hosting an Emergency Response "How to Help" Townhall this Sunday, September 21 from 11am-2pm at the Roosevelt High School Au...

docs.google.com

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