This is sickening. "Conversion therapy" is abuse. That's why Illinois banned its use on minors a decade ago, and it's why it should be banned everywhere.
For more information about the harms of so-called "conversion therapy", see: www.naswnc.org/page/BanConv...
@transupfrontil.com recently started this amazing gender affirming care fund - www.ilgacfund.com One way you can help support our community is by donating and making sure people can access life-saving gender affirming care!
Happy Transgender Day of Visibility everyone!
As a non-binary person, I'm so glad that we have this day to celebrate the diversity and strength of our community! 🏳️⚧️
Alzheimer's Association, Restore Justice, UPLC, and to Bike Grid Now coming down to provide subject matter testimony, and to everyone for coming to Springfield and advocating for the needs of our communities. More updates soon - stay tuned! (2/2)
The polls are open for Election Day! Punch #74 to vote for Sunjay Kumar for IL House District 13. Let’s send a community organizer who is invested in systemic change and social justice to Springfield!
Learn more about Sunjay’s platform at sunjayforillinois.com or check out our socials!
I’m incredibly grateful for every person who has shown up and donated to support our campaign. We couldn’t do this work without you all!
Election Day is tomorrow! Find your polling information at chicagoelections.gov or visit bit.ly/SunjayVolunteer to pass out literature outside the polls!
My campaign has also received endorsements from grassroots organizations with steadfast commitments to social and economic equality! Many of these organizations are where I got my start as a community organizer. I can't wait to bring the same energy to Springfield!
I'm grateful that my campaign has been endorsed by progressive champions that I've long looked up to! Some of my first experiences with state and local campaigns were for these now-elected officials. I look forward to continuing to work with them as we build a more just system that works for all.
Sunjay for Illinois Platform: -Protecting and Expanding Rights for All -Building an Affordable, Accessible, and Safe Community -Making Democracy Work
Protecting and Expanding Rights for All: -Protect Immigrants -Strengthen Queer and Trans Rights -Defend Abortion Access -Solidarity with Palestine -Religious Pluralism
Building an Affordable, Accessible and Safe Community: -Progressive Revenue -Affordable Housing -Reliable Public Transit -Fully Funded Public Education -Address Root Causes of Violence -Climate Resilience
Making Democracy Work: -Participatory Democracy -Advisory Councils -Public Financing for Elections -Ranked Choice Voting
I’m running because I love this district and I want to make it work for everyone. From defending and expanding protections for marginalized communities, to fully funding public services, we need to bring progressive change to Springfield.
Full platform at sunjayforillinois.com/platform !
You need two pieces of identification - one with your current address (can be a utility bill or lease) and one with your face (can be a driver's license or passport or active student id).
You DO NOT have to have an Illinois ID as long as you have that proof of address.
Take Two Forms of Identification At least one form of ID showing your current address is needed. These may include but are not limited to: • drivers license • bank statement • residence contract/lease • utility bill • State identification card number
Hi friends! I’ve had this conversation several times today with people who recently moved here, and it’s important to know:
People can register same day at all early voting locations!
I’m happy to share that our campaign has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Illinois Action! Reproductive freedom is a personal topic for me. As State Representative, I will work to ensure the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare is affordable and accessible for all.
I am fighting to keep healthcare available and accessible to marginalized communities because no one deserves to be sacrificed. Now is the time to stand up for the rights of undocumented immigrants and the queer and trans communities, not back down to the Trump agenda.
Do you want to make Illinois a stronger progressive state where immigrants and LGBTQ+ communities thrive? Join us in Rogers Park to propel Sunjay Kumar to the state legislature! You’ll meet Sunjay and learn about our fight for a progressive future in Illinois. Sign up at bit.ly/power2sunjay !
We’re excited to endorse @sunjayforillinois.com for the Illinois State House D-13! A public servant and community leader, Sunjay is committed to strengthening local services, investing in infrastructure, and building safer, more inclusive neighborhoods.
I'm fighting for the people that make this neighborhood so great. We need stronger protections immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks and abortion access. We need better funding for housing, healthcare, public schools and public transit. And we can do that when corporations and billionaires pay their fair share.
2/3: We amplified the demands our siblings in Minnesota have made: for Target to protect their employees from being arrested and assaulted at work, and publicly call for ICE to leave our states. Target should know that there's a cost to supporting the MAGA regime.
1/3: Eight of our leaders and movement allies were arrested last night as nearly 100 of us gathered outside the West Loop Target to protest Target's support of ICE.
Join us for a phone banking session tonight, or a canvassing session on Saturday!
More info here: bit.ly/sunjaycanvass
It's time for our elected officials in Illinois to show the same courage.
I have been on the ground since Trump was inaugurated last year, doing know your rights canvassing and rapid response work in our neighborhoods. Our community has shown up for each other in incredible, courageous ways, and I have never felt more proud to be a Chicagoan.
Any state or municipal police officer who collaborates must be immediately suspended without pay. And we must prosecute any federal agent that violates our neighbors' rights.
I know that we will continue to stand up against these violent fascists. I also know that we need our elected leaders to do more to keep all of us safe. In Illinois, our government must immediately ban any information sharing with DHS agencies.
As a queer person, I see my family in Renee Good's family. As a brown child of immigrants, I see my family in Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez's family. I know that when federal agents come after Chicago again, I and my neighbors will be in the same danger the people of Minneapolis are standing up to now.
Masked federal agents are kidnapping, trafficking, and abusing children. They are murdering community members in cold blood. They are doing so for explicitly white nationalist reasons under the direction of Stephen Miller. The federal government is perpetrating ethnic cleansing.
Warming shelters with extended hours are available at:
- Garfield Center at 10 S. Kedzie
- Chicago Police District buildings
CPL, Park District Buildings, and the North Area Community Service Center (845 West Wilson Avenue) are open during standard business hours.
A group of people sitting and waiting to hear from presenters about the proposed project.
Packed house tonight at the meeting about the proposal from Sarah's Circle for a “multi-building supportive housing campus that would anchor the block with a mix of deeply affordable apartments and on-site services for women at risk of homelessness.”
Also, use due care with space heaters and other risky heating methods:
The fire department reminds residents that they are required by ordinance to have working carbon monoxide detectors to protect against carbon monoxide leaks from a heating system.
As the extreme cold warning currently extends from 3am-noon, it should be noted that Truman College (near the Wilson Red Line station) is open at 8am, and is one of the earliest-available warming centers.
