Author: Indivisible Lincoln Square

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.

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!

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!

This day of action opposes Trump’s increasing authoritarianism, corruption, and cruelty. We’re showing the world what real democracy looks like. 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. Join us with family, friends, signs, and voices—together, we stand against repression and for democracy.

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!

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

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.

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

Call Script:

Hi, my name is [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP]. I’m calling on [SEN NAME] to oppose H.R. 1, the House budget reconciliation bill, and its harmful cuts to vital government programs.

[OPTIONAL]: Specifically, I’m very concerned about… [PICK 1-3 budget provisions]

• the cuts to student aid, (and)

• the cuts to federal worker retirement benefits, (and)

• the defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (and)

• the roll back of the Inflation Reduction Act’s urgent climate-focused programs, (and)

• the cuts to SNAP, (and)

• the elimination of gun silencer taxes, (and)

• the remittance tax on immigrants, (and)

• the partisan attack on federal regulations.

Congress should pass a fair and responsible budget that helps working families and communities, not one that slashes our benefits to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Partner action via 5calls.org

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.

1) Distribute rally/march signs and buttons to ICA chapters and others marching with us.

2) Distribute ICA flyers and buttons and talk to the crowd ahead of the rally about what we do – engage new members and volunteers.

3) Hold the Indivisible Chicago banners during the rally and march.

4) Hold the large R-E-S-I-S-T letters during the march.

5) Hold an Indivisible Chicago flag during the rally and march.

6) Lead chants with bullhorn during the march (bullhorns and suggestions will be provided).

7) Supply wagon: pull wagon with extra supplies like marshal vests, batteries, water, etc.

Want to volunteer? Sign up here.

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.

DICK DURBIN
Chicago: (312) 353-4952
Springfield: (217) 492-4062
DC: (202) 224-2152

TAMMY DUCKWORTH
Chicago: (312) 886-3506
Springfield: (217) 528-6124
DC: (202) 224-2854

Script: Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP]. I’m calling to demand [REP/SEN NAME] protect our National Parks and public lands by opposing DOGE employee Tyler Hassen’s appointment to Assistant Secretary of Policy Management and Budget of the Interior. Hassen’s extensive history as an oil and gas executive is completely at odds with the preservation and management of public lands, and DOGE has no place in management of our public lands.

Action via Indivisible:

Last week Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at eliminating the Department of Education, though he lacks the authority to unilaterally abolish a federal department established by Congress. This order instructs Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to facilitate the department’s closure, setting the stage for further action while avoiding immediate legal challenges.

Trump’s goal is to weaken public education by starving the department of resources, potentially leading to its legislative abolition by Congressional Republicans. This follows recent layoffs of half the department’s staff.

Without the DOE, millions of students and families will face dire consequences: ballooning class sizes, loss of teaching jobs, and diminished support for students with disabilities. Title IX protections will be rolled back, and funding for disadvantaged students will be jeopardized.

This effort aligns with a long-standing GOP goal to dismantle federal oversight, driven in part by billionaires seeking profit from privatized education. We must organize to protect public education and push back against this assault.

👉 Here’s how you can fight back!

📞 Call to Demand Senate Democrats Take Immediate Action Against Trump’s Education Cuts

📞 Call to Demand House Democrats Take Immediate Action Against Trump’s Education Cuts

✉️ Email to Demand Democrats Take Immediate Action Against Trump’s Education Cuts

Find Your Elected Officials HERE

Take Action! Let’s flood the newly recognized federal agency of DOGE with requests.

Simply fill out the fillable Privacy Act request form HERE, and mail it in to DOGE. This “agency” has been systematically accessing government computer data systems, and now has an obligation to respond to specific information demands from any of the 340 million U.S. citizens who exercise their legal right to defend their privacy and establish the security of their private information.

Send a FOIA Request to DOGE