Chair: Peg Dublin at pegdublin@gmail.com
Meetings: Last Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am via Zoom
We all knew when the new administration came into office that we would be working overtime to try to safeguard our democracy. Each day the scenario becomes more grotesque.
We also know: As experienced elders, we can contribute to the future of OUR country by using our skills, time, and wisdom. We know our actions make a difference.
We will RESIST!
A recent example: In early February, Third Act member, Diane Fager, participated in a Working Families Party phone bank effort to constituents of 6 congressional swing districts where the representative has remained silent on Trump and Musk’s cuts. together with 500+ people. They were able to speak to 5,400 constituents. Of these, 500 were patched directly to their congressional reps. An impressive effort in both scope and results! Diane says:
“I encourage anyone who has time to do these phone banks via Indivisible or the Working Family Party since people are angry and willing to do something. It made me feel much more hopeful and happy.”
To activate ourselves, Third Act Illinois – through our Preserving Democracy committee – joins with our current and new allies. And we encourage all our members to participate as they are able in letter-writing, phone-calling, canvassing, defending, demonstrating, and thereby building a new democracy.
Contact Peg Dublin at pegdublin@gmail.com for information and/or the Zoom link!
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