Fix The Insurrection Act

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A law last updated 150 years ago gives presidents dangerous authority to use the U.S. military as a domestic police force. The Insurrection Act has virtually no limits on when and how this power can be used, making it a loaded weapon in the hands of any leader, Democrat or Republican, who is tempted to […]

Democratic National Convention

United Center 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, United States

Official Site: https://chicago2024.com/ Illinois NOW plans on having some kind of presence at the convention.  More info to come!

Feminist EqualiTea

Palmer House Hilton 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, United States

  The Feminist Majority and the ERA Coalition invite you to join... The Feminist Majority & the ERA Coalition invite you to join... Eleanor Smeal President, Feminist Majority Katherine Spillar Executive Director, Feminist Majority; Executive Editor, Ms.*  Dolores Huerta President, Dolores Huerta Foundation* Dr. Michele Bratcher Goodwin Executive Producer, Ms. Studios* Dee Martin Feminist Majority, […]

1619: The Journey of a People

White Oak Library District - Romeoville Branch 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

On August 20, 1619, 20 enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. The 400-year journey that followed would change a nation and the world. 1619: The Journey of a People is a dynamic theatrical and lecture experience featuring Playwright, Professor, and Performer, Ted Williams III. This one-man show packs generations of history into an abridged performance. 1619: The Journey […]

Naper Pride

Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL, United States

Period Products Collection for Period Action Day 2024

Libraries Across Will County IL, United States

Once again, Will County NOW will be conducting it's annual period products drive in support of Period Action Day on October 12th. Starting mid-September we will be placing collection boxes in Libraries across Will County. Period Products (in un-opened packaged) needed: Sanitary Pads (all sizes) Tampons (all sizes) Panty Liners Menstrual Cups (all sizes) Period […]

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Harris Theater 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Humanities is honored to welcome Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she welcomes the public into her life and world, tracing her family’s ascent from segregation to her confirmation on the highest court Join us on September 15 as she discusses her groundbreaking memoir, Lovely One. Justice Jackson pulls back the curtain, marrying […]

Joliet PrideFest 2024

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, United States

Illinois NOW State Council Meeting

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First hour is the LEF meeting, followed immediately by the State Council Meeting. Contact Susan at nowillinois@gmail.com for meeting details.