Indivisible Lincoln Square Mission Statement
Creating a just society through progressive values and grassroots engagement.
Mission
Indivisible Lincoln Square seeks to create a more just society. We are a volunteer group on the north side of Chicago. We:
• Educate ourselves and our neighbors about current political issues
• Organize grass roots activities aligned with our progressive values
• Engage with our elected public officials
We educate, organize and engage by:
• Defending democratic institutions and employing democratic principles in everything we do
• Resisting regressive policies and actions
• Defining and promoting progressive policies goals and strategies in support of our mission
• Using evidence-based research and education
• Developing expertise on specific strategies, tactics, and policy goals (we are a learning organization)
• Partnering and supporting other groups who have goals that are aligned with ours
• Providing rapid grassroots response to time sensitive issues
• Seeking out and include diverse voices and looking for ways to amplify marginal voices
• Looking at issues and strategies through a racially and economically just and equitable lens (progressive values)
• Interacting with public servants to hold them accountable for furthering a progressive agenda
• Acting on issues of importance locally, regionally, and nationally
• Encouraging the development of members to participate in our group and grassroots activities
• Working toward gender and sexual equity