Monday, July 10th - Phone Bank for Abortion Rights in Ohio / Blue Thursday Fun Fest
Action You Can Take Today
Action 1: Phone bank to protect abortion rights in Ohio
Action 2: Blue Thursday Fun Fest with Jon Langford
The HideOut, 1354 W. Wabansia
Thursday, July 20th
5PM - 8PM
Action 1: Phone Bank to Protect Abortion Rights in Ohio
Indivisible Chicago is joining forces with the Democratic Party of Ohio to block what newspapers are calling a “statehouse con” and a “historic abuse of power”--an effort by Ohio Republicans to sneak into law an anti-abortion/anti-democracy measure that would leave voters without recourse against the extremism of their far-right legislature.
This cynical power-grab is called “Issue 1” and it’s the only thing on the ballot in a special election scheduled for August. To protect their right to a voice in their own government, Ohio voters must VOTE NO on this initiative.
The shamelessness of Issue 1 is breathtaking. Last year Ohio Republicans voted to eliminate August elections because they are expensive and extremely low-turnout. But when Ohio doctors and activists began collecting signatures for a ballot initiative to protect abortion rights, far-right extremists realized that an ultra-low-turnout is just what they need! So they have scheduled this election, which will cost Ohio taxpayers $20 million, to slip in a new rule requiring 60 percent of voters to approve constitutional amendments; the current threshold is 50 percent plus one. This change would make amendments virtually impossible in Ohio, leaving no recourse for citizens whose voices are stymied by their impossibly gerrymandered legislature.
Because turnout will be super-low, this election can be won on the phones. Join us getting this message to Ohio voters: vote NO on Issue 1!
Action 2: Blue Thursday Fun Fest with Jon Langford
We're putting the political talk aside this month for an evening of political entertainment. Guests include our comrade Jon Langford, beatbox harmonica whiz Yuri Lane, actor-activist Carla Stillwell, and comedy from our longtime friends in the Chicago improv community. Mix and mingle starting at 5:00, show begins at 6:00. All are welcome, admission is free, but please RSVP here.
Blue Thursday is our monthly political mixer at the Hideout, the coolest bar in town. If you can't join us in person, watch the livestream on our Facebook page or catch the recorded version on 820 WCPT, Chicago's Progressive Talk.
The HideOut
1354 W. Wabansia
Thursday, July 20th
5PM - 8PM
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