Democratic Party of Oak Park

Phone Bank for SB1657: Override the Veto - Thursdays in March & April!
2018-04-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2018-04-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2018-03-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
ACT NOW TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN ILLINOIS!
Please join the Democratic Party of Oak Park and the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence every Thursday in March and April to work to override Governor Rauner's veto of Senator Don Harmon's bill - IL Senate Bill 1657 - Gun Dealer Licensing Act.
We will be calling voters across Illinois, asking them to call their state senator to tell her/him to vote to override the veto. Come for all or just part of the time. Please bring your phone, charger, and laptop or tablet, if possible.

Community Solar Meeting - 4/11
2018-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Oak Park Public Library (Main Branch), 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States

Lobby Day to Ratify the ERA - 4/10
2018-04-10 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | State House Inn, 110 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL, 62701, United States
Lobby Day to Ratify the ERA! After you watch the Equal Means Equal documentary on Monday, head to Springfield with ERA Illinois so YOU can be a part of making sure the ERA finally gets ratified!
Meet at the State House Inn (one block from the capitol) for a briefing. Then the group will head over to the capitol by 11:30 AM to make our voices heard with our elected representatives.
A light box lunch will be provided. Wear green or an ERA t-shirt! RSVP to Susan at illinoisnow@aol.com and include your contact info and state senator / representative's district numbers.

Equal Means Equal Film Screening - 4/9
2018-04-09 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Berwyn Public Library, 2701 Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL, 60402, United States
The U.S. still doesn't have an Equal Rights Amendment! Nevada passed the ERA in 2017 and now only 2 more states are needed to ratify the ERA.
Illinois hasn't passed the ERA, but it could be next! Come and watch the definitive film on the status of women in America. Following the showing, join the discussion on the status of the ERA in Illinois and how you can get involved.
Questions on how this legislation impacts the LGBT community will also be addressed. RSVP here. Watch the trailer here.

Anti-Racism Workshop - 4/7
2018-04-07 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Julian Middle School, 416 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States

Discussion on Gun Violence - 4/5
2018-04-05 14:20 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Dominican University, 7900 Division Street, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States
Dominican University renews conversations from their Caritas Veritas Symposium of 2014, as thousands of young people are currently speaking up.
Topics include: "A Victim's Perspective on Gun Violence: What's the Solution?" and " Guns: A Critical Case of Conscience".
Discussion will be held in Room 107 of Dominican's Parmer Hall.

Learn More About the Electoral College - 3/27
2018-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 130 S. Oak Park Avenue, 130 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
The Electoral College is a puzzling system that often has people scratching their heads about how it works, and why we use it. Join us for a history of the Electoral College, discussion of impact on our democracy, and a plan for change. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Oak Park & River Forest.

March for Our Lives Chicago - 3/24
2018-03-24 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Union Park, 1501 Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Come out and march to support our students!
The NRA is directing its members to attend and protest these marches. The best thing we can do is to show up in greater numbers.
Bring your friends and family. The time to take action on gun violence is NOW!
RSVP for the event here!

Harmon-Lilly Environmental Town Hall - 3/22
2018-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Hatch School, 1000 N. Ridgeland Avenue, OAK PARK, IL, 60302, United States
Join State Senator Don Harmon, Representative Camille Lilly, and environmental experts to learn more about important environmental topics and what you can do.
Issues related to climate change, solar power, composting, and energy efficiency will be discussed.
Experts will be on hand from the Illinois Environmental Council, Citizens Utility Board, Oak Park Climate Action, and Seven Generations Ahead.
RSVP here.
For questions, please call (708) 848-2022.

DPOP Election Night Party
2018-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Illinois
Join DPOP members as we watch primary election returns!

DPOP GOTV Weekend - 3/18
2018-03-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Please join us this weekend for our Oak Park GOTV weekend! Our target will be infrequent voters, to remind them that ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES.
You may make calls, or drop literature at doors - no talking required. Can't get a sitter? Put the baby in a stroller, put the older kids on their bikes, and hit the streets to hang door hangers at select doors in Oak Park. Drop in any time and leave when you have to. Any time you can give will be greatly appreciated!

DPOP GOTV Weekend - 3/17
2018-03-17 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States

Second Saturday Meeting
2018-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 10, for DPOP's monthly meeting. The meeting will be devoted to Get Out the Vote, with special guests attending.
Following the meeting, around 11:30am, we will begin our Women's Day of Action, partnering with Oak Park Progressive Women. Our target will be infrequent voters. Activities will include phone banking, postcard writing, and dropping literature at doors. We encourage women and girls of all ages to join us, to get out the word that voting is crucial in order take back our state and our nation.
While this Day of Action is being led by OPPW, it is by no means limited to women. Men are invited and encouraged to us to join!

DPOP Anti-Racism Committee Meeting - 3/7
2018-03-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Oak Park Public Library (Main Branch), 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
Join the Anti-Racism Committee as it continues its important work!

Meet Cam Davis - 3/4
2018-03-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Maya del Sol, 144 S. Oak Park Avenue, OAK PARK, IL, 60302, United States

Phone Bank for SB 1657 - Gun Dealer Licensing - 3/1/18
2018-03-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
ACT NOW TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN ILLINOIS!
Please join the Democratic Party of Oak Park in supporting the passage of Senator Don Harmon's bill - IL Senate Bill 1657 Gun Dealer Licensing - by calling voters in key districts and asking them to contact their IL House Representatives and ask that they vote YES.
SB1657 Gun Dealer Licensing will dramatically reduce the number of crime guns that come from Illinois gun dealers by requiring that they follow safe and responsible business practices so that guns do not end up in the hands of people who should not have them. We are so close to the goal line. Let's get Senator Harmon's bill passed and make a major impact on the gun violence problem in our state.
Please bring your phone, charger, and laptop or tablet, if possible!

Immigration Lobby Day in Springfield - 2/28/18
2018-02-28 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | PASO, 3415 W. North Avenue Suite D, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Join PASO as it lobbies Illinois lawmakers on behalf of immigrants.
Bus departs from PASO and will travel to Springfield for the day. To sign up or get more information, please contact Maria Torres at maria@pasoaction.org.

Working People's Day of Action - 2/24/18
2018-02-24 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
On February 24, join thousands of working people and our allies standing up for our freedoms and demanding an end to a system that’s rigged against us. We will rise up and fight.
Fight for the freedom to come together in strong unions.
Fight for equitable pay.
Fight for affordable health care.
Fight for quality schools.
Fight for vibrant communities.
Fight for a secure future for all of us.

Legislative Platform Workshop for Allies - 2/24/18
2018-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
When immigrant rights being attacked, what do we do? STAND UP AND FIGHT BACK!
The federal government is a mess, but there's a lot that can be done in Springfield. Come learn about efforts to address the needs of immigrants in Illinois.
Then, join PASO in Springfield to lobby our state government on Wednesday, February 28th from 8:00 AM to 4:oo PM!
Bus leaves from PASO's office in Melrose Park.

DACA Phone Bank - 2/20/18
2018-02-20 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | DPOP Office, 6941-A W. North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Join us for the continuing push to get a permanent solution for #DACAmented folks. We will continue making calls to registered voters and, in turn, get them to make calls to their Members of Congress.
We will advocate that any solution that is currently being created in Congress does NOT harm vulnerable immigrants, tear families apart, and waste inordinate amounts of money and effort on enforcement.
**Please bring your cell phone, headphones, and if possible a laptop/tablet (this makes it easier to read the call script). Charging cables or extra battery packs are recommended! DPOP has WiFi to connect phone bankers to HubDialer for making calls**
Partner Organizations: FWD.us, DPOP, Illinois Indivisible Group

ICIRR ANNUAL SUMMIT - 2/17/18
2018-02-17 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Malcom X College, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 60612, United States
Come out for a discussion of issues important to the immigrant and refugee community, a rally to hold elected officials accountable to community needs, a gubernatorial and attorney general's candidate forum, and more!
RSVP here.
