Wednesday, October 1 - Impeach Pete Hegseth / Drinks for Democracy 10/9 / 2025 IL Bills
Partner Action: Impeach Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth’s is a disgrace. Yesterday, he gave a highly political speech at an unprecedented military gathering, attacking “woke” behavior, women in the military, and threatening to dismiss dissenters. Just weeks earlier, he threatened to revoke journalists’ access and eliminated the long-standing Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, citing divisive feminism.
He also failed to inform the Trump administration of his unilateral pause on Ukraine weapons deliveries, risking U.S. support. In March, he was implicated in sharing classified military attack plans in unsecured Signal chats with colleagues who lacked clearance, risking national security. These incidents reveal Hegseth’s reckless behavior, lack of qualifications, and potential violations of the Espionage Act.
👉 Call on Congress to demand his immediate resignation—our national security depends on it.
Contact Senator Durbin at 312-353-4952 or at other numbers listed here
Contact Senator Duckworth at 312-886-3506 or at other numbers listed here
Script: Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE]. I’m calling today to express my deep outrage about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s dangerous speech, where he openly encouraged our military to commit war crimes, even on US soil against US citizens. Demanding our military to blindly follow political and illegal orders is grossly authoritarian, and puts our national security and individual freedom at risk. I ask that [NAME] immediately move to impeach him as Secretary.
Action via 5calls.org
ICA Partner Action: Drinks for Democracy with Indivisible Greater West Loop 10/9
Join us for a fun, social evening of democracy in action! Write letters & postcards, sip drinks, meet new friends, and help save democracy.
We'll bring the supplies — paper, envelopes, postcards, templates, and pens.
We’ll also have some available, but please consider bringing your own postcard stamps, forever stamps, or pitching in with a small donation to help cover supplies and postage.
👉 Join us on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 pm – 8:30pm at Park Tavern (1645 W Jackson Blvd).
Action via Indivisible Greater West Loop
Partner Action: Support 2025 IL Bills
This spring, the 104th Illinois General Assembly passed more than two dozen of the bills we fought for and the Governor signed them into law. A huge step forward, but our work is not done.
From October 14–30, the ILGA reconvenes for its veto session. This is our chance to push forward critical legislation still on the table, including bills to:
Address violence against women
Strengthen reproductive rights
Ensure menstrual equity
Secure housing, and more!
👉 CALL TO ACTION: Contact your Illinois state legislators and urge them to support and pass these bills. Your voice makes the difference!
Action via She Votes Illinois
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