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Equality Illinois is the state's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization

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🎥 A little behind-the-scenes look at what a day of canvassing looks like!⁠
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From gathering with volunteers and hearing from healthcare advocates to hitting the streets of Palatine, here's a glimpse of our recent canvass with Rep. Nabeela Syed and Jenny Levin!⁠
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A huge thank you to everyone who spent part of their weekend with us!⁠
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#CitizenActionIL #NabeelaSyed #JennyLevin #Canvassing #HealthcareForAll #GrassrootsOrganizing

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Team Citizen Action/Illinois was out on the doors in Palatine this weekend alongside Rep. Nabeela Syed and Jenny Levin!

We kicked off the day with remarks from the candidates and healthcare professionals before heading into the community to talk with voters about affordable healthcare, rising costs, and the importance of having healthcare perspectives represented in Springfield.

A big thank you to all the volunteers, community members, and partner organizations who joined us for a day of conversations and grassroots organizing!

📸 Swipe through for some highlights from the day, and stay tuned for more moments from the canvass!

#CitizenActionIL #NabeelaSyed #JennyLevin #AffordableHealthcare #canvassing

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I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with “Grayson Moss” (an alias used to protect his privacy) for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about sexual assault within the LGBTQ+ community.

We explored how sexual violence can show up in LGBTQ+ spaces, the unique challenges survivors face when coming forward, and how stereotypes surrounding sexuality, gender identity, and consent can influence whether someone is believed or supported. We also discussed some uncomfortable but necessary truths about discrimination, accountability, and what happens when the very communities meant to provide safety and acceptance become places where survivors experience harm.

What made this conversation so meaningful was the reminder that no community is immune to sexual violence, and every survivor deserves to be heard, respected, and supported, regardless of their identity.

I’m incredibly grateful for the perspectives shared during this conversation and can’t wait for you all to hear it in Season 2 of A Million Different Shades, launching November 1st!

Because things are never black and white.

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🚨 We can flip a Republican-held State Senate seat blue AND elect the first-ever nurse to the Illinois General Assembly. 🚨⁠
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Join us Sunday, October 18 at 11:30 AM in Palatine to canvass for Rep. Nabeela Syed and Jenny Levin, an ER and trauma nurse with 10+ years of experience.⁠
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Bring a friend! 👇 Let's flip a seat and send a nurse to Springfield! 💪⁠
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🔗 to register is in our bio!⁠
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Thank you to our awesome co-hosting organizations: AFSCME Council 31, Communication Workers of America, Equality Illinois, Illinois AFL-CIO, Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans, Illinois Federation of Teachers, Illinois Nurses Association, Personal PAC, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, and UFCW Local 881

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I am beyond proud to have the endorsement of Equality Illinois! Throughout my career in public service, I’ve remained committed to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, and I’ll always continue that work as your next Illinois Comptroller.

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Honored to have @equalityill’s endorsement. This one means a lot as an organization I’ve loved being involved with for years. The role they play to make Illinois a place where everyone is free to thrive as themselves is invaluable. I’m proud to be running for a district that includes the vibrant and historic North Halsted/Boystown and I believe that carries a responsibility I’m excited to embrace to fight for LGBTQ+ equality. That means always being a partner to Equality in learning from them and taking action together for change. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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I am so honored to be endorsed by @equalityill 💚 #peopleoverpolitics

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Join Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois this Thursday, September 17 for our September Statewide Network Meeting.

These meetings are an opportunity to connect with community and discuss how organizers are addressing current issues affecting LGBTQ+ wellness 🌈✊🏽

➡️Register today at SEPSWN.eventbrite.com or through the link in our bio⬅️

See you there!

#chicagotherapycollective #lgbtq #mentalhealth #therapy #wellness

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DICE NIGHT TEDDY BEAR LOUNGE THIS WED 9/16

Josh will be slinging drinks, I’ll be yelling and raffling off prizes, you’ll be getting drunk and playing dice all for an amazing cause, Equality Illinois

Scroll for sponsors and prize list

Don’t wanna play dice? Totally fine! Just hang out and treat it like a raffle either way you’re helping!

🔥 Raffle tickets on sale at 7, dice at 8ish

🔥 $1 per ticket/ 12 tickets for $10

🔥 Raffle ticket proceeds go to EQUALITY ILLINOIS

🔥 Flyer made by the homie @fartarama

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Thank you to @CongressmanRaja, @ilhumanservices Secretary Dulce Quintero, @TrevorProject, @EqualityIll, and everyone who joined us at NAMI Chicago today to raise awareness and advocate for the restoration of the specialized 988 LGBTQ+ “Press 3” option.

We're grateful to be alongside partners working to expand resources, strengthen 988, and make sure people in crisis can reach the support they need.

#988Lifeline #MentalHealth #LGBTQMentalHealth

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DICE NIGHT TEDDY BEAR LOUNGE WED 9/16

We back at the lounge ringing in the fall the right way. Dice Night is about to go nuts. Sick prizes being raffled off all night. Pull up and play some dice or just hang enjoying their delicious drinks and treat it like a raffle; ticket proceeds go to Equality Illinois, an organization focused on advancing equal treatment and full acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community through political candidacy, public policy, and community leadership. Roll dice, hang out and get drunk with raffle tickets, or do it all; Whichever way you choose, way you’re helping

🔥 Flyer made by designer legend @fartarama

🔥 Raffle tickets on sale at 7, dice at 8ish

🔥 $1 per ticket/ 12 tickets for $10

🔥 Raffle ticket proceeds go to EQUALITY ILLINOIS

RIP Dolly Parton, absolute legend and shining example of how to use your wealth for good

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Last week, we presented $150,000 in community gifts to nine incredible organizations at our Give Back Bash, and we want to give this community a closer look at who they are.

This year’s annual gift partners are AIDS Foundation of Chicago, About Face Theatre, Chicago House, Howard Brown Health, Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library and Archives, Equality Illinois, and Lighthouse Foundation. And we’re closing out a milestone alongside Brave Space Alliance and Center on Halsted, who just completed their three year, $125,000 partnerships with SSC. Thank you to Brave Space Alliance and Center on Halsted for an amazing three years of partnership, and to all of our partners for the work you do every day! Chicago is better for it.

Nominations for our 2027 Community Impact Partners are now open.
Starting in 2027, our giving is changing. Each of our leagues will choose its own charity partner or partners from the pool of nominations received, with commissioners designing how that selection happens throughout the season. Our board will also select new three year Community Partners for 2027, 2028, and 2029 giving years from the full nomination pool.

Here’s where you come in. SSC players, community members, and organizations themselves can all submit a nomination. We’re open to any 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving humane or humanitarian causes in the Chicago area. If you believe in the work an organization is doing, that’s reason enough to nominate them!

Nominations are open now through December 31, 2026.

Link in bio to submit

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