Monday, June 20 - Honor Juneteenth / Text Bank on Thursday / Register LGBTQ+ Voters
Actions You Can Take Today
Action 1: Read a full history of Juneteenth and then read Why Reparations Now?
Action 2: Text bank for the primary election
Action 3: Virtual webinar - Register LGBTQ+ Voters During Pride Month and Beyond on Saturday, June 25 at noon
Action 1: Honor Juneteenth
Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States. Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed.
In honor of Juneteenth, Community Renewal Society recommends people read the history of Juneteenth and then read Why Reparations Now? to learn how America can begin to make amends for the horrors of slavery.
Action via Community Renewal Society
Action 2: Text Bank for the 2022 Midterm Elections on Thursday
It's been too long, and we’re excited to invite you to join us to kick off our 2022 Midterms texting program! In 2020, you all helped us send 1.4 MILLION texts, a crucial part of winning many races during that election. The 2022 Midterms are now just a few months away, and we are ready to do it again -- we just need your help!
The Illinois Primary is coming up on June 28th, and we're holding IndivisiText Zoom texting parties on June 23rd and 27th for our Indivisible Chicago endorsed candidates Kina Collins (IL-07) and Delia Ramirez (IL-03), as well as for nationally endorsed candidate Litesa Wallace (IL-17).
With early voting already underway, we’re excited to be texting Democratic voters to raise awareness and turn out voters for these great progressive candidates. We hope you can join us for all or any of these texting parties!
After signing up for our event, you will receive a confirmation email about registering for the texting party Zoom and how to sign up for our national texting platform, TextOut. Need a refresher? Training will be included at the start of the event, and we’ll be on Zoom with you the whole time to help you respond to voters. Both new and veteran 2020 texters are all welcome, so join us to text out the vote and invite a friend!
SIGN UP: Thursday, June 23: 5-6:45 PM
To send texts with us you will need the following:
Computer: desktop, laptop, or (in some cases) tablet.
A stable internet connection with good audio and camera for Zoom.
A web browser - Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
Action 3: Learn About Register LGBTQ+ Voters on Saturday
Join IISJA and NWSOFA at noon CDT on Sat., June 25th as we partner with Field Team 6, Indivisible Milwaukee and Michigan Democrats to promote massive voter registration in IL, WI, and MI with a focus on registering LGBTQ+ voters.
Field Team 6 identifies unregistered voters, likely Democrats, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+ or are strong allies. When we reach out and help LGBTQ+ voters register and vote, they can shift the balance in their state to make sure every LGBTQ+ person can live openly and freely.
Statistically, 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ folks are eligible but not registered to vote
In 2016, 1 in 5 of those registered voters did not vote in the election
In 2020 turnout was nearly 90%, among registered queer voters, with 81% voting for Biden
We will not give up until ALL Americans have access to the ballot box. Massive voter registration needs to happen before Midterm elections. Working together - we will get the job done.
Please join us at 11:55 AM CDT on Sat., June 25th for the noon start and learn how YOU can help!
While some of these Daily Actions come from our own work as Indivisible Chicago Alliance, others are from our many partners working to advance the progressive agenda. We invite you to join us in supporting their work. Postings from partners do not imply Indivisible Chicago Alliance endorsement of specific policies and positions.