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