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Tell Your Reps: No War In Iran
A war with Iran could ignite a regional conflagration and put our troops and countless civilians in harm's way. Our constitution is clear: Only Congress has the power to declare war!
👉Call your senators and representatives at the US Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121 and ask them to oppose the US going to war with Iran.
✅ 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
✅ Contact Mike Quigley at 773-267-5926 or at other numbers listed here
Demand that Congress opposes the war with Iran and supports the War Powers Resolution that ensures Congress must explicitly authorize a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force, without preventing the US from defending itself from imminent attack.
Good Trouble Lives On: Save the Date for July 17
The next big nationwide rally will be the National Day of Action, celebrated on July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis's passing. (Local details TBD)
Want to help with this event? Virtual national planning meetings are scheduled at 6:00-7:00pm on Wed., June 25, Thursday, July 3, and Thursday, July 10. Sign up here!
Help ICA Spread the Word About No Kings Day!
Thanks to us, Donald Trump will learn he’s not all-powerful. While Trump celebrates his birthday on June 14 with a taxpayer-funded military parade, people across America will flood the streets to send a clear message: NO KINGS!
In Chicago, Indivisible Chicago and partner groups will host a rally and march in Daley Plaza at 12:00 pm, followed by a march through downtown.
Help us get the word out about the No Kings rally by putting up these posters in your neighborhood!
Don't forget to rally and march with us on Saturday, June 14th, from 12:00 - 2:00pm at Daley Plaza. And please share the event on social media!
Get Ready for June 14: Attend a Know Your Rights Training
Before hitting the streets, join the Know Your Rights training on June 10th at 6 PM CT. On June 14th, while President Trump’s military parade unfolds, communities nationwide will mobilize for the No Kings day of action—standing against attacks on our rights. Building on the energy of past mobilizations, we’ll send a clear message: we reject authoritarianism and will fight to protect our freedoms.
The training will prepare you to participate safely and confidently, whether marching, rallying, or supporting from the sidelines. Learn how to protect yourself, your community, and stand up for your rights.
RSVP now and get ready to make your voice heard!
Partner Action via ACLU
Help Start A Lincoln Square Rapid Response Team
Looking to get more involved with Indivisible Lincoln Square? We’re looking into starting a "Rapid Response Team” as the Trump administration increases its deportation efforts. Rapid response leaders are primarily responsible for monitoring a hotline for alerts in the Lincoln Square neighborhood and calling on rapid response team members for action (confirming the ICE sighting, canvassing the area, contacting affected family members, etc.).
Sound like your cup of tea? Email Noelle Clennon at nclennon0204@gmail.com to find out more.
Oppose the Big Beautiful Bill
On May 22, 2025, the House narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, H.R. 1, with a 214-215 vote, mainly along party lines, sending it to the Senate. House committees are finalizing their parts of a Republican-led budget reconciliation bill that includes massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, paid for by deep spending cuts and policy rollbacks.
These include gutting Medicaid, cutting student aid by $351 billion, reducing federal employee benefits, slashing climate programs, and imposing harsh work requirements on SNAP recipients.
👉 Call your Senators and demand they oppose this destructive bill.
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
✅ See Full Post for Call Script!
Volunteer at the June 14 "No Kings" Rally and March
Get involved! Sign up to volunteer on Saturday 6/14 for the "No Kings" rally and march at Daley Plaza. This is an all hands on deck moment as we expect this to be a huge event -- even bigger than April 5th! With your help, we can show the wannabe king what democracy looks like and have the opportunity to represent and talk to a large crowd of people about Indivisible Chicago Alliance and your chapter(s).
Take a look at these opportunities to volunteer with ICA on June 14 - if you can volunteer, sign up via this link.
Protect our National Parks and Public Lands
Public lands belong to the people — not the fossil fuel industry. But a recent power grab threatens to hand over control of our national parks and 500 million acres of public land to Big Oil.
Without Senate confirmation, former oil and gas executive Tyler Hassen has been appointed to a powerful leadership role at the Department of the Interior. And on April 24, the Trump-appointed Interior Secretary signed an order granting him sweeping control over the agency’s budget and operations — with no public input or oversight.
Hassen’s deep industry ties are incompatible with protecting public lands. This move signals a dangerous shift: from conservation to exploitation.
Tell your members of Congress: our public lands are not for sale.
Contact Senator Durbin at 312-353-4952
Contact Senator Duckworth at 312-886-3506
Tell Amazon to Ditch Plastic Packaging
When you order something on Amazon, you shouldn't have to order handfuls of single-use plastic along with it.
Amazon makes millions of deliveries every single day. And all too often, those items are delivered in plastic bags and envelopes, which immediately go straight into the trash.
From your trash can, there's no telling where those flimsy sheets of plastic will go -- or how long they'll linger in our environment, polluting our planet for years after they've served their purpose.
Take action: Before Amazon's shareholder meeting on May 21, send your message saying it's time to ditch plastic packaging.
What’s Next? June 14
On Saturday, June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington.
As Trump throws himself a $100-million military parade in Washington, DC., we’re going to be rising up with protests all across the country.
Indivisible Chicago Alliance is the main organizer for Chicago. For updates from Indivisible national, follow NoKings.org.