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What If... They Defund the Dept of Education?
Click Here to View the Entire Presentation The news headlines have been full of terrifying stories about the Trump administration defunding the Dept of Education. Let's explore the current and potential impacts of the Trump administration on American Public education and how these actions will af...
Read More Dec 9, 2025
Organizing Stories: Tim Meegan 2015 Campaign
In the lead-up to our joint 10-year anniversary fundraiser on May 1, we will be sharing stories about key moments in our organizing history.=====About a decade ago Tim Meegan ran for 33rd Ward Alderman. His campaign became the nucleus for 33rd Ward Working Families. Here are some reflections on t...
Read More Dec 9, 2025
Two Progressive Solutions for Chicago's 2025 Budget
The 2025 Chicago budget has a multi-million dollar deficit. Proposals to fill that deficit have become a battle between two poison pills. Right-wing alders like Raymond Lopez propose cuts to departments services while Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes hikes to property and sales taxes. But both of t...
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Over 450 Attend NWS Post-Election Debrief
In response to the disappointing news that Trump had been elected to a second presidency, progressives from Chicago’s Northwest Side gathered last Saturday to discuss how we can stick together and support each other through these troubling times.Over 450 neighbors from all over Chicago met at Roo...
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Rossana and the 2025 Chicago Budget
Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez,for standing strong against property tax hikesand fighting for progressive revenue!Days before the November election, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $300 million property tax hike. Rossana stood strong in opposition, voting “no.” With that budget defeated, she continue...
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2024 Year in Review
Amid the many ups and downs of 2024, 33rd Ward Working Families is closing out the year by celebrating the many accomplishments of our people-powered movement. We are grateful to all of the members and volunteers who have given time, money, and support to our fight.Together, we will continue to c...
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Get Organized - Join a Ward Organization!
Reshare this: https://bit.ly/WardOrgYellowPagesWhether political moments look bleak or inspiring, the best thing an individual can do is unite with like-minded people to fight for a better world.If you're in Chicago, here are some progressive ward organizations you can join!You can join us! 33rd ...
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2024 General Election Voter Guide
**En Español debajo**Early voting has begun! We have endorsed four candidates in the 33rd Ward, and there is an important referendum question to support.33rd Ward Working Families believes in fighting to keep our ward diverse and affordable and that public schools are the heart of every community...
Read More Dec 9, 2025
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