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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 4d

From @handsoffchicago.bsky.social: Chicago is united, and in that solidarity we will find the strength to fight back and defeat the Trump regime. Our statement on the federalization and deployment of the IL National Guard.
#handsoffchicago

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 6d

😵‍💫 The chaos continues this week. Make a plan to get up and out into your community!

📝 Join Indivisible Greater West Loop next Thurs to write postcards to Virginia, New Jersey, and California. We’ll also have a variety of letter templates to choose from.

🥂 Toast to taking action! bit.ly/IGWLDrinks

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 9d

🗣️🗣️🗣️ Join us THIS FRIDAY for our first local visibility action! We’ll be in the West Loop area to make it clear: no Trump, no troops, no ICE, no wannabe kings in our city. Sign up for our mailing list or DM for location! bit.ly/IGWLRushHour

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 9d

🪧 As part of the first @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social Chicagoland Day of Action, we had a great time making signs for upcoming protests, while building community!

📚 Members also donated school supplies to local families via Cradles to Crayons.

👉 Join our mailing list: bit.ly/IGWL2025

People holding up protest signs in a room

People working around a table on protest signs

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 11d

🎨 Make signs with IGWL THIS Sunday, 2pm, at the West Loop Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

📚 We will also be collecting donations of NEW school supplies for Cradles to Crayons.

🔗 More info: bit.ly/IGWLSigns

Sign-Making & School Supply Drive with Indivisible Greater West Loop! · Indivisible Chicago

Join us as we get ready for our upcoming Rush Hour Resistance protest! We’ll have plenty of supplies on hand for making signs, but feel free to bring extras if you’d like to use or share. As we build...

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 13d

✊Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other.

📣 On October 18, Chicago will show the nation we are united in opposing these attacks against our communities and our democracy.

📅 Sat, Oct 18
⏰ 12 PM Rally & March
📍 Butler Field @ Grant Park
🔗 bit.ly/HandsOffChiO...

Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago

Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 14d

🪧 Let’s be real…the protests aren’t ending anytime soon. Come hang out and make a sign! We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity!

✏️ We’ll also be collecting NEW school supplies to be donated to Chicago families via Cradles to Crayons.

🔗 Sign up here or in bio: bit.ly/IGWLSigns

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 16d

We had such a great time meeting ✨25✨ new IGWLers today at our coffee hour, we forgot to take photos! 😅

Thanks to everyone who came out today for their enthusiasm, ideas, and support for this new community! 💙

Not signed up yet? 👉 bit.ly/IGWL2025

5 women around a table with food at a restaurant

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 23d

🇲🇽 Viva México! @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social and IGWL celebrated at the 26th St. Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village — honoring culture, community, and standing in solidarity with our neighbors. ❤️💚🤍

🔗 Resources to monitor ICE:

tinyurl.com/SALUTEinEngl...
tinyurl.com/SALUTEinSpan...

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 25d

Yes! 🙌 Love to hear it! #goals

Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · 25d

✨ What a night! Thank you to the 90+ neighbors who joined us for Indivisible Greater West Loop’s launch event! We’re fired up and ready to defend democracy together.

➡️ Make sure you’re on our mailing list so you don’t miss a beat: bit.ly/IGWL2025

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Sep 5

Here in Chicago, we don’t bow to wannabe kings. Trump has threatened to send troops + an army of ICE agents into our city, and we are rising up together in peaceful and powerful opposition. ❌👑

Follow @handsoffchicago.bsky.social and go to handsoffchicago.com for the latest actions. #handsoffchicago

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Sep 5

🪧 Indivisible Greater West Loop is ready to take action as the Trump regime sends troops and federal agents to Chicago under the false guise of “safety.”

✊ Chicago doesn’t need occupation — we need real solutions and investment in our neighborhoods.

#HandsOffChicago

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Sep 3

📣 NEXT WEEK! Join us for the launch of Indivisible Greater West Loop 🚀

📅 Thursday, September 11
🕖 7–9 PM CDT
📍 Park Tavern, 1645 W. Jackson Blvd

🤝 Meet neighbors, win raffle prizes, grab snacks and drinks, and find out how to get involved in local organizing.

👉 RSVP now: bit.ly/IGWL-Launch

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Coalition Against the Trump Agenda @chicago-cata.bsky.social · Sep 2

10,000 protesters took the streets of Chicago today during the Workers over Billionaires march! 🧵

Protestors with banners reading "No Trump, No Troops" and "Fight for Immigrants Rights and Workers Rights - Coalition Against the Trump Agenda"

CATA contingent protestors with a megaphone and CAARPR signs reading "CPOP Now! Support the referendum for community power over police", one with a FRSO shirt

Protestors march behind a banner holding Coalition Against the Trump Agenda signs with the Chicago skyline in the background

Protestors hold up a painted banner reading "Proteksyon Hindi Deportasyon! Defend Migrants" with pictures of different types of workers

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Sep 2

🗣️ IGWL showed up today at the #WorkersOverBillionaires rally and march! Chicago said it loud and clear: working people built this nation—and we’re not backing down.

✊ We’re demanding fully funded schools, healthcare and housing for all, and an end to billionaire greed and corruption.

Signs at a protest under a Fulton market sign.

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Sep 2

Chicago is a union town! ✊

Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · Sep 1

Proud to march with unions and grassroots organizations in support of workers and our Chicago community! #WorkersOverBillionaires #NoTroopsInChicago @indivisiblegwlchi.org @indivisible.org

Crowd marching in Chicago toward Sears Tower with signs and an Indivisible Chicago flag

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Aug 23

🗣️ Less than three weeks to go! Are you joining us for the launch of Indivisible Greater West Loop? 🚀

📅 Thursday, September 11
🕖 7–9 PM CDT
📍 Park Tavern, 1645 W. Jackson Blvd

👉 RSVP now: bit.ly/IGWL-Launch

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Aug 17

Texas Dems! 🔥💙👏

Megan @meganquitefrankly.bsky.social · Aug 17

Today @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social rallied with @texasdemocrats.bsky.social to thank them for their bravery and unity. I left with a reminder that there are more of us fighting to save democracy than trying to tear it down. Thank you, Texas Dems! 🫶🔥✊

Long banner that says Rise Up Fight Back on the front line of a protest march.

Two women in orange vests smiling at a protest.

Protesters in front of a stage with signs.

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Aug 16

IGWL fought back alongside Texas Dems today! 👏🔥👏

Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · Aug 16

🇺🇸 Welcome to the Texas lawmakers, our heroes!

We'll hear from #TexasHouseDems at our 11:00 am Chicago rally, here in Millennium Park, Randolph & Michigan. Come join us!!

20+ Texas lawmakers arrive at our rally in Chicago

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Aug 14

🚀 Join us for the launch of Indivisible Greater West Loop, a chapter of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance!

📅 Thurs, Sept 11, 7–9PM
📍 Park Tavern, 1645 W Jackson

🤝 Connect w/ neighbors
🎟️ Raffle prizes from local biz
🍻 Snacks & drinks for purchase
🗳️ Ways to get involved

👉 RSVP: bit.ly/IGWL-Launch

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Indivisible Greater West Loop @indivisiblegwlchi.org · Aug 13

🫶 Thanks to those who braved the storm for last night’s meet-up at Time Out Market!

💡 We’re excited to plan an action-packed fall!

⛈️ If the weather kept you in last night, we’ve got a few more events planned before our big launch!

👉 Sign up for our email list for the details: bit.ly/IGWL2025

5 women at a restaurant table smiling with an Indivisible Greater West Loop sign.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thanks to all who joined in Chicago's Unite for Trans Youth Lives rally! With so many institutions caving to Trump admin's harmful demands, we must defend trans youth and their families. We're proud to stand with @transupfrontil.com #BraveSpaceAlliance #EqualityIL #ChicagoTherapyCollective

Photo showing all-ages crowd of people at Chicago rally for trans youth lives. People in front hold a large banner with messages of hope written on it

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · Aug 10

🏥 Illinois is a sanctuary state for transgender rights — yet major institutions are walking back care and leaving families in crisis. We stand with partners fighting for trans youth and trans rights.

🖍 At today's rally in Chicago, people left messages for hope and strength:

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · Aug 10

Protect trans youth lives! Indivisible Chicago proudly stands with our partners for trans rights: @transupfrontil.com #BraveSpaceAlliance #EqualityIllinois #ChicagoTherapyCollective

Two women hold signs at an outdoor rally. One sign says Protect trans youth. Yes other says trans kids matter.

Messages written on paper at rally: for example: You are loved. Be you and bloom

An Indivisible Chicago leaders in a yellow marshal vest writes a message on the paper banner: love and resist

Two people at a rally, one of them in a yellow marshal vest

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