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 […]
Official Site: https://chicago2024.com/ Illinois NOW plans on having some kind of presence at the convention. More info to come!
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First hour is the LEF meeting, followed immediately by the State Council Meeting. Contact Susan at nowillinois@gmail.com for meeting details.