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NEXT WEEK: You in Chicago? Hear from *Eric Zorn* & *Brandon Pope* in person, Thurs May 18, doors open 5:00 pm.

Join us at Chicago's Hideout Inn for our Blue Thursday Political Happy Hour to mingle, imbibe, and hear from our guests on Chicago politics.

Free, but please RSVP: http://bit.ly/BlueThursMay18

Blue Thursday Political Happy Hour · Indivisible Chicago

Join us at Blue Beginning World Headquarters, aka the Hideout Inn, for our monthly mixer. Special guests are **Eric Zorn,** the esteemed erstwhile opinion columnist of the Tribune, now sole proprietor of the Picayune Sentinel on Substack; and **Brandon Pope,** WBEZ reporter and podcaster and host of Block Club's program "On the Block Chicago" on WCIU 26. We'll mingle, imbibe, and gossip about the political news of the day and whatever else comes up. Doors open at 5:00, program at 6:00. Free admission, open to all, but please sign up. If you can't make it, watch the livestream at facebook.com/IndivisibleChi or listen to the recorded version on WCPT, Chicago's Progressive Talk.

Mobilize

MAGAs praised the expulsion of Dem TN lawmakers for “lack of decorum” after they loudly protested the murder of children at a Christian school—& now after subsequent protests in response to subsequent mass shootings—MAGAs claim Dems didn’t protest loudly enough when children were murdered at a Christian school.🤔

This is what it looks like when MAGAs politicize the murder of innocent children for cheap political points, rather than activate & demand justice to ensure children don’t die in vain.

Chicago's ECPS ordinance for public safety and police accountability is now in effect, with an active interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability +AND 22 District Councils, representing people living in Chicago's 22 police districts.

Get more info at this City of Chicago webpage: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/ccpsa.html

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance creating a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety.

"Paul Vallas is a lifelong Democrat" who's:
- dissed President & Mrs Obama, President Biden, Senator Duckworth, Senator Durbin
- spoken at a fundraiser for Awake Illinois, a far-right homophobic organization
- subbed for right-wing Republican talk-show host Dan Proft

@politico shares evidence that Vallas is a 🐺 in 🐏 clothing.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/09/chicago-mayor-biden-obama-democrat-00086395

Vallas dissed Biden and Obama in Chicago

Democrat Paul Vallas ribbed party heavyweights the year before running for mayor — including both U.S. senators from Illinois — in appearances on conservative radio.

POLITICO

Brandon Johnson stands alone in this race as a leader whose progressive policies will create opportunities and a Chicago that works for us all.

Indivisible Chicago Alliance proudly endorses Brandon Johnson for Mayor. Read our statement here: https://indivisiblechicago.com/johnson

Brandon Johnson — Indivisible Chicago Alliance

Indivisible Chicago Alliance

Chicago's Fraternal Order of Police just re-elected the same president who made racist remarks on social media, led resistance to vaccine mandates for city workers during a deadly pandemic, defended the Jan 6 insurrectionists.

Reminder: the FOP has endorsed Paul Vallas for mayor. https://www.wbez.org/stories/john-catanzara-wins-second-term-as-police-union-president/f073ef0c-c015-4af8-a40c-93634cfd9f94

Confrontational Chicago police union boss John Catanzara Jr. wins reelection

The incumbent won nearly 57% of the vote, defeating Detective Bob Bartlett, who had warned cops the union was turning away potential allies.

WBEZ Chicago

The choice is clear. Chicago, vote for Brandon Johnson: a leader in our communities in the fights for fully funded public schools, affordable housing, green jobs, and access to mental health care.

Brandon Johnson will advance smart, innovative solutions that address the root causes of violence and poverty. Support his vision and his campaign here:

https://www.brandonforchicago.com/

Brandon Johnson for Mayor of Chicago

As a public school teacher, union organizer and Cook County commissioner, Brandon is the only candidate who has been a leader in our communities in the fights for fully funded public schools, affordable housing, green jobs and access to mental health care

🗳️🤳🚪 Wisconsin is the frontline in the fight for democracy. We can help our WI friends flip the state Supreme Court - by phone-banking on Zoom from home... or canvassing in nearby Milwaukee, Kenosha, or other spots.

See all the options in our recent Daily Action: https://indivisiblechicago.com/take-action-1/2023-2-23

Thursday, February 23 - Get Informed on the Feb. 28 Mayoral Race & Police District Council Election / Volunteer for Wisconsin — Indivisible Chicago Alliance

Action You Can Take Today Action 1: Get Informed on the Feb. 28 Mayoral Race & Police District Council Election Learn the truth about Paul Vallas and why he’s wrong for Chicago Check out Indivisible Chicago’s Guidelines for evaluating the 2023 candidates Read the People’s

Indivisible Chicago Alliance

Vallas can't even manage his Twitter account. How's he gonna manage a city?
We don't want racism in the Chicago mayor's office. Don't vote for Vallas!

https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-paul-vallas-twitter-likes-mayor-race-20230223-po6c7h7etfbv7oji5237y75jtm-story.html

Paul Vallas’ Twitter account liked offensive, racist posts. He denies doing it himself and denounces ‘abhorrent’ views.

Paul Vallas said he doesn't “personally manage” the account and was “shocked when this was brought to my attention."

Chicago Tribune

Scenes from our recent rally imploring Chicago not to vote for Paul Vallas. We were proud to partner with Equality Illinois, CAARPR, and others.

Read why we say Paul Vallas would be a dangerous choice for Chicago: https://indivisiblechicago.com/vallas

Vallas — Indivisible Chicago Alliance

Indivisible Chicago Alliance