Tuesday, February 24 - SOTU Rebuttals TONIGHT / Protect Public Schools / Heightened Scrutiny Movie Screening 3/5
Partner Action: State of the Union Rebuttals TONIGHT
At the State of the Union (SOTU), Republicans in Congress are once again bending the knee to Trump and hanging their constituents out to dry. Nobody should participate in Trump’s vanity project, and that’s why Democratic leaders, MoveOn members, and everyday Americans most impacted by Trump’s chaos are coming together for the People’s State of the Union.
👉 Watch the People's State of the Union TONIGHT at 7 p.m. CT
Or, check out the State of the Swamp — a counter-event and boycott of Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, featuring live "truth-telling" rebuttals and satire from:
Robert De Niro,
Mark Ruffalo
Stacey Abrams
Sen. Ron Wyden
Don Lemon
And MORE!
👉 Watch the State of the Swamp TONIGHT at 6 p.m. CT
Actions via MoveOn and DEFIANCE.org
Partner Action: Witness Slip Roundup
The Illinois General Assembly is back in Session, and now’s the time to make your voice heard! A Witness Slip is a person or group's position on a particular bill. Filling out a witness slip is a great way to let legislators know whether you support or oppose a bill.
Witness slips are read during a committee hearing and help inform legislators as to where people stand, allowing informed decisions when voting. Witness slips are a quick way to make your voice heard in state government.
👉 Fill out these witness slips as PROPONENT to support legislation that addresses gender-based violence, promotes health equity, and upholds human rights.
Not sure how to fill out a witness slip? Check the link above for instructions!
Action via She Votes Illinois
Partner Action: "Heightened Scrutiny" Screening 3/5
HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth (United States v. Skrmetti).
The film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself. With insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, and activists like Laverne Cox, the story dismantles anti-trans disinformation and highlights its devastating real-world impact.
With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice. Learn more about the movie.
The LGBTQIA+ Committee will be joined by ally organizations, including Trans Up Front IL, to provide resources and information for educators and families to better support trans and gender nonconforming youth. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
👉 Join the screening on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 pm at CTU Center (1901 W Carrol Ave.)
Action via CTU
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