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Political Education
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PoliEd (political education) based on a combination of lived experience and learned theory. Based in Chicago. #VivaLaRevolucion, #FreePalestine. PoliEd.com
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🧵1/3: Interested in an intro to grassroots, left-wing, electoral organizing? See these 3 articles! Whether or not you agree with every word, they can be a starting point to discuss with your comrades.

Electoral Politics from Below: Campaign, Base, and Voters

4.5min read

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A belated thank you to everyone who joined us for our screen print social! We had a wonderful time mingling with our neighbors while taking turns learning how to screen print any clothing folks brought in.

Keep an eye out for our new Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Representative swag. 👀😍❤️
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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From a statement from faith leaders at Broadview this morning:

"God does not bless cages. God does not sanction abductions. God demands freedom."
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Tired of Democrats who pick a fight and then cave? We are too! Join us to canvass for #ProvenProgressive Democrats, actual fighters like Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL Dist 40, @delia.bsky.social, @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social, and Jessica Vásquez for Cook County!

11/15 - 11AM
bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...
November 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Check out our SCREEN PRINT SOCIAL!

We will have screens with logos for 33WF and our #ProvenProgressive candidate, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Rep!

Just bring a shirt or tote-bag with *dark fabric*, we will be printing with *white ink*.

Monday, Nov 17, 6-8PM
RSVP: bit.ly/ScreenSocial...
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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If you support a candidate fighting for:
- MIGRANT RIGHTS
- JOBS FOR ALL
- EDUCATION FOR ALL
- HOUSING FOR ALL
- CLIMATE JUSTICE

Then we’ll see you Saturday, 11/15, at 11am at 3248 W Montrose Ave to knock doors for Miguel and to build an #ILForTheMany !

RSVP: www.miguelfor40.org/11-15-25-can...
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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We are thrilled to invite you to Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Representative Campaign Launch and Volunteer Appreciation Party!

Saturday, 11/01, 1-3pm
Shattaz Jerk Bar & Grill
3109 W Irving Park

RSVP: bit.ly/MiguelLaunch...
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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THATS A WRAP!
- 4 candidates
- 2 months of canvassing, rapid response, school watch
- 1 Bike with Rossana
- 1 Emergency Townhall
- 17 precincts canvassed
- 4000+ signatures gathered
- 1500+ gathered for Miguel Alvelo-Rivera alone
- 1 contingent for #NoKingsChicago

Next: bit.ly/MiguelLaunch...
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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El siguiente discurso fue pronunciado por la concejal del Distrito 33, Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez, en un mitin de la Coalición de Salud y Seguridad Pública el 11/10/25. Se pronunció en inglés y en español.

"La lucha contra el fascismo es la lucha por el cuidado."

bit.ly/33wfFightFas...
October 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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[En Español debajo]
The following speech was delivered by 33rd Ward Alder Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez at a Public Health and Safety Coalition rally on 10/11/25. It was delivered in English, then in Spanish. Both transcribed.

"The fight against fascism is the fight for care."

bit.ly/33wfFightFas...
October 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Wanna go to Indivisible Chicago’s #NoKings protest with a friend? Then join the protest with us! #WeKeepUsSafe

10:00AM - meet at our office, 3248 W Montrose

10:45AM - walk together to Kedzie Brown Line

12:00PM - Arrive at Butler Field at Grant Park
October 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Join us Thursdays at 5:30pm or Saturdays at 11am to hit doors for our #ProvenProgressive candidates.

Every canvasser will get a *free whistle* for ICE-watch on the blocks where we are door-knocking for our candidates!

Thursday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...

Saturday: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...
October 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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“It’s a matter of not being caught off guard." | Irving Park and Albany Park neighbors are organizing to help protect students and their guardians from federal immigration agents that have Chicago’s immigrant communities on edge. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/c... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Chicago Neighbors Are Forming Watches Near Schools To Protect Students, Guardians From ICE
Increased federal immigration activity has prompted whistle-carrying neighbors in Irving Park and Albany Park to organize walking school buses and keep watch over students and guardians during school ...
blockclubchicago.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Saturday afternoons are for CANVASSING! Talk to your neighbors about our #ProvenProgressive candidates.

We will also share "Know Your Rights" info and do ICE-watch in our neighborhoods.

FREE WHISTLE FOR ANY CANVASSER TO AID IN ICE-WATCH.

Sat 10/11
11am - 2pm
RSVP: bit.ly/33wfCanvass1...
October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Upwards of 600 advocates, community groups, elected officials, and concerned neighbors gathered as a coalition of local leaders emphasized how critical the current moment is for rejecting militarized federal immigration enforcement and protecting our communities.

READ MORE: bit.ly/NwsTownHall2...
September 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Sixth Annual Bike With Rossana! We don't take money from millionaires and billionaires. We rely on donations and volunteering from everyday working people.

If you'd like to contribute to Rossana: build.rossanafor33.org

Photo credit to photographer Mark Hubert!
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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We rely on #PeoplePower to elect #ProvenProgressives who will fight for working people's rights while also acting as organizers-in-office. Over the next few weeks, we'd like to highlight some of our canvassers and what calls them to join.

Introducing Katy!

Join a canvass: bit.ly/33wfCanvass0...
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Volunteers are hard at work screen printing for 2025 #BikeWithRossana! We believe in her because she has led the fight for non-police emergency response units and hosted town halls to #ResistTrump. Whether or not you live in Chicago, donate for a #ProvenProgressive.

Donate: bit.ly/BikeRossana2...
September 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Join us this Saturday, 9/27, 11am, at 3248 W Montrose to canvass for our #ProvenProgressives !

We say #HandsOffChicago and encourage folks to canvass with us for our candidates while also sharing #KnowYourRights info, and acting as a #BlockWatch while hitting doors.

RSVP:
bit.ly/33wfCanvass0...
September 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Everything on the news is stressful! So how about you decompress with us at our monthly Craft Night!?

Bring whatever you're working on, doesn't matter what type of craft, and stop by 3248 W Montrose, on Wednesday, Sept 24, from 6:30-8:00pm.

RSVP: bit.ly/33wfCraft092...
September 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Canvass with Us! We are hitting the doors to:
1) Collect signatures for our #ProvenProgressive candidates
2) Share "know your rights" info
3) Block watch in case of federal agent activity

Be a part of the movement and join us any/every SATURDAY, 11AM, 3248 W Montrose!

RSVP: bit.ly/33wfCanvass0...
September 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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THANK YOU to all the volunteers who stopped by today to canvass for our #ProvenProgressives: @delia.bsky.social , @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social , and Jessica Vasquez for County Commissioner!

Join us any Saturday, 11AM, at our office on 3248 W Montrose.

Calendar: bit.ly/33wfCalendar
September 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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TODAY is LAST CALL if you want this year's shirt!

In this SIXTH ANNUAL TOUR, participants will cycle/walk for up to 2hrs along the route. Let's celebrate our 33rd Ward and support Rossana's bold work in city council!

Sunday, 9/28
11:30am - 3pm
3248 W Montrose Ave

TICKETS: bit.ly/BikeRossana2...
September 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Join us Saturday, 9/13 at 11AM for our next Petition Canvass! We are collecting signatures to get our #ProvenProgressives on the ballot: @delia.bsky.social , @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social , and Jessica Vásquez for County Commissioner!

RSVP: bit.ly/33wfCanvass0...
September 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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On September 4, Alders Rossana Rodríguez Sanchez of the 33rd ward and Ray Lopez of the 15th ward as well as Professor of Law Harold Krent sat down with WTTW's Chicago Tonight to discuss Trump's continued threats to send the National Guard into Chicago.

Article and video: bit.ly/33wfRossanaW...
September 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Reminder: you have until Friday to get your tickets *if you want the new shirt*. But if the shirt is not a concern, no rush.

Either way, get your tickets here: bit.ly/BikeRossana2...
September 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM