HealthBegins @healthbegins.bsky.social A mission-driven consulting & training firm dedicated to improving the social & structural drivers of health equity. #upstream #SDOH #healthequity #healthcare
Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable for 50 years. We're people-powered and accept no corporate money.
Disability Rights Advocates @dralegal.bsky.social Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is a non-profit legal center dedicated to securing the civil rights of people with disabilities. https://dralegal.org/
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund @dredf.bsky.social DREDF is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities. Website: dredf.org
LatinoJustice PRLDEF @latinojustice.bsky.social 50+ years of Latinx #CivilRights organization. Our Mission: Protect Civil Rights, Cultivate Latino Leaders, and Increase Civic Participation.
The Leadership Conference @civilrightsorg.bsky.social The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights — a diverse coalition advocating for policies that make our country more fair and free. Led by Maya Wiley.
Illinois Public Media @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social Educating, informing, and inspiring communities through the power of public media. Heard, seen, and experienced on WILL-AM, FM, TV, Illinois Soul, and beyond!
📍 Based at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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HOME Line @homelinemn.org Minnesota-based Free Tenant Hotline: 612-728-5767 / homelinemn.org/email
Providing legal, organizing, educational & advocacy services so Minnesota tenants can solve their rental housing problems.
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social Illinois Attorney General
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Molly DeVore @mollydevore.bsky.social Covering Irving Park, Albany Park, North Park, North Center, Lincoln Square and Ravenswood for Block Club Chicago
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Atavia Reed @ataviawrotethis.bsky.social On the South Side beat. Nosey by Nature. Words around town. Always talking film, music and books 👩🏾💻
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Gwen Ihnat @gwenemarie.bsky.social Arts & Culture Editor at Block Club Chicago. ex-WBBMNewsradio, AV Club/Takeout. Twins/puppy mom. Opinions my own. Chicago for life. she/her Pitch me at gwen@blockclubchi.org
Science Homecoming @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social ✨NEW PROJECT✨ Support science across the country by writing an opinion piece in your hometown or local newspaper.
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MindSite News @mindsitenews.bsky.social Nonprofit, nonpartisan digital journalism dedicated to reporting on mental health in America.
Francia Garcia Hernandez @franciagarciah.bsky.social Reporter covering Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards for Block Club Chicago | Host of ¡Presente! | Hablo español | Mexicana
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Jen Sabella @jensabella.bsky.social Block Club Chicago Co-founder + Executive Editor
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YTJF. @thewayoftheid.bsky.social Embracing my villain era. Words: @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Maxwell Evans @afrodip.bsky.social south shore, woodlawn + hyde park for @blockclubchi.bsky.social. kalamazoo's child. what is it, where is it, how will it affect me
Melody Mercado @themelodymercado.bsky.social Reporter covering Downtown for Block Club Chicago • Former TV turned newspaper turned digital reporter • Boricua 🇵🇷• Send news tips to melody@blockclubchi.org
Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social Co-founder + Executive Editor @blockclubchi 📰 Former flames @DNAinfoChi @BeaconNews 🔥 Mom. I-L-L fan. CHICAGO. The future of news is local. stephanie@blockclubchi.org
Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social Emmy-winning journalist. Author of “Screening Room” film/tv newsletter: bpopetv.substack.com WBEZ/NPR contributor, host of “MAKING” podcast. TV/Movie critic. Journalism Prof at Columbia College Chi. I like sports and nerd things!
Manny Ramos @mannyramos.bsky.social Chicago-based Investigative Reporter at @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social Bird Law Scholar.
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Alum @rooseveltu.bsky.social.
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Colin Boyle @colinbphoto.bsky.social Photojournalist @BlockClubCHI | BSJ, MSJ, Adjunct Lecturer @MedillSchool | Lifelong Chicagoan | #TodaysReportingLunch | Cats | News | Local Lens
Woods Fund Chicago @woodsfund.org Woods Fund Chicago is a bold grantmaker that draws on the power of communities to fight the brutality of poverty and structural racism.
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Collaborative for Health Equity Cook County @checookcounty.bsky.social Building power-- and breaking power--for health justice in metro-Chicago; Illinois; and the US. Creating community for people supporting health equity. Working for policy to advance social justice. info@CHECookCounty.org
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Legal Defense Fund @legaldefensefund.bsky.social America's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, & public education since 1940.
Our website: naacpldf.org
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org We advocate for walking, rolling, bicycling and public transit to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in the Chicago region. Join us! www.activetransportation.org- P Pride Action Tank @prideactiontank.bsky.social PAT communications is not supported by federal funds. Working to improve the health, safety, and progress of the LGBTQ+ community.
Activity Uplift @activityuplift.bsky.social Fun activities for Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregivers, Seniors, and Activity Professionals. https://activityuplift.com
Impact For Equity @impactforequity.bsky.social Impact for Equity is a catalyst for racial, economic, and social justice in Chicago and Illinois.
National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) protects and improves access to health care for low-income and underserved people and works to advance health equity. We believe that everyone should have access to high quality, equitable health care.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social A nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to help build a nation where everyone has the resources they need to thrive and share in the nation’s prosperity.
Legal Council for Health Justice @legalcouncil.bsky.social We use the power of the law to secure health, dignity and opportunity for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
legalcouncil.org
Center for Racial and Disability Justice @crdjustice.bsky.social Promoting justice for people of color, people with disabilities, and individuals at the intersection of race & disability. Housed at UCLA School of Law. Reposts not endorsements. https://linktr.ee/crdjustice
Karen Tamley @karentamley.bsky.social Chicagoan, disability justice, wheelchair user, CEO of Access Living, mom, handcycling, food and culture enthusiast, a11y
Justice in Aging @justiceinaging.org Since 1972, we've used the power of the law to fight senior poverty nationwide. Explore our resources: https://to.justiceinaging.org/resources
Economic Policy Institute @epi.org The working people's think tank for 40 years. Nonprofit + nonpartisan, we use the tools of economics to defend & promote workers' interests in economic policy discussions.
epi.org
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Federal Policy Watch: epi.org/policywatch
Planned Parenthood @ppfa.org Hi! We’re America’s most trusted provider of sexual and reproductive health care education, and we think we look pretty good for over 100 years old.
www.plannedparenthood.org & linktr.ee/PlannedParenthood
The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionalit @thinkequitable.bsky.social The National Center aims to identify and address inequities faced by disabled folx in healthcare, community living, and justice
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov Former public defender, now U.S. Congresswoman, proudly serving the good people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District. ✊🏾
Alliance for Justice @afj.org Building power, transforming courts, securing justice for all
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Race Forward @raceforward.org
ASISTA @asista.bsky.social ASISTA is a national network of attorneys and advocates working at the intersection of immigration and gender-based violence. Through policy change and legal support, we are challenging the oppressive systems that endanger survivors.
www.asistahelp.org
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Services for the UnderServed (S:US) @sus-org.bsky.social We help the most vulnerable New Yorkers build healthy, stable, and fulfilling lives – starting with a safe place to call home.
To learn more about Services for the UnderServed, visit: sus.org/about-us/.
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Citizen Action of New York @citizenactionny.org Building grassroots power for a fairer, more just New York. Together, we make change happen.
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Council Member Carlina Rivera @cmcarlinarivera.bsky.social 🗽 NYC Council Member Representing District 2
🎭 Chair, Committee on Cultural Affairs + Libraries
🌎 Website: https://council.nyc.gov/district-2
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Tiffany Cabán @tiffanycaban.bsky.social Queer. Latina. Abolitionist. NYC Council Member repping Queens. Local Progress Board Member.
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Human Services Council of New York (HSC) @hscny.bsky.social We are a coalition of 170+ nonprofits advocating for a more equitable human services sector. #JustPay
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Protect Our Care @protectourcare.org Leading the fight to protect and strengthen health care for millions of Americans.
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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social Advancing Civil and Criminal Justice since 1911
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Democracy Fund @democracyfund.bsky.social Democracy Fund is a foundation working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy.
Make the Road NY @maketheroadny.bsky.social Building power of immigrant, Black, and brown communities to achieve dignity & justice. 30,000+ members. Reposts ≠ endorsements. DONATE: http://bit.ly/supportMRNY
Nonprofit Tech for Good @nonprofitorgs.bsky.social Nonprofit Tech for Good is a digital marketing and fundraising resource for nonprofits worldwide. 🌐 https://www.nptechforgood.com
Chicago’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights @imrr.bsky.social Promoting the inclusion and equitable treatment of immigrants, migrants, and refugees in Chicago. Our mission is to ensure that local systems are welcoming and accessible to all residents.
Elvia Malagón @elviamalagon.bsky.social Journalist/Periodista for the Chicago Sun-Times
Proud member of the Chicago Sun-Times Guild https://chicago.suntimes.com/authors/elvia-malagon
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights @icirr.bsky.social
@andidurbin.bsky.social @andidurbin.bsky.social Mom, feminist, social worker, CEO of Illinois Collaboration on Youth, Janeite, and Oxford comma devotee. All posts are my own, reposts are not endorsements.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services @ildhfs.bsky.social We work together to help Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being.
The Guardian @theguardian.com The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com
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Illinois Collaboration on Youth @icoyouth.org ICOY champions the safety, well-being, and success of all Illinois’ children, youth, and families by connecting and strengthening the organizations that serve them and by being a collective voice for policy and practice.
WBEZ @wbez.org We are Chicago's NPR station and your local news source. Find us on air at 91.5FM. Support public media and local journalism: donate.wbez.org
AIDS Foundation Chicago @aidsfoundationchi.bsky.social AFC Communications is not supported by federal funds. AIDS Foundation Chicago mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.
HANA Center @hanacenter.bsky.social Building the power of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities in Chicagoland to advance human rights. #citizenship4all
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Nell Salzman @nellsalzman.bsky.social Local investigations fellow @nytimes / originally from Denver
Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social Father. Husband. Mayor. Building Chicago into the safest, most affordable big city in America.
Latinos Progresando @latinospro.bsky.social Chicago nonprofit providing immigration legal services and programs to support immigrant communities. Our mission is to elevate the well-being of the Mexican community.
Mother and Child Alliance (MACA) @motherchild.bsky.social We provide life-changing support for moms who are living with HIV—and work to protect newborns throughout Illinois from HIV and perinatal infections. linktr.ee/motherandchildalliance
Public Health Institute @publichealthinst.bsky.social The Public Health Institute (PHI) advances wellbeing and health equity with communities around the world.
www.phi.org
Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov Husband and father. Proudly serving as Illinois’ 43rd governor.
Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org We use the law to advance a bold, vibrant democracy for all people by defending progress, disrupting extremism, and building for the future. Join us at democracyforward.org
UnidosUS @weareunidosus.bsky.social We challenge social, economic & political barriers in 🇺🇸 to create and improve opportunities for Latinos. | Previously known as NCLR. | Official account
National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org We're the National Women's Law Center, and we've been fighting for gender justice for over 50 years. Take action with us: Text NWLC to 32434!
Learn more: www.nwlc.org
Family Values @ Work @familyvaluesatwork.org Two decades of organizing and winning #PaidLeave, paid sick and safe time, and progressive work-family policies for ALL in America 🇺🇸♥️👶🏽🗳
#NetworkStrong in 27 States! Organize with us: familyvaluesatwork.org
Caring Across Generations @caringacross.org A movement of caregivers and care recipients working to better care systems so everyone can live, work, age, and parent with dignity. #CareCantWait
National Partnership for Women & Families @npwf.bsky.social
LWV of Illinois @lwvil.bsky.social We’re the League of Women Voters of Illinois, a nonpartisan political org dedicated to educating voters and promoting citizen advocacy.
Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social WE relentlessly pursue equity for all by effecting policy change, expanding access to education, & advocating for fair, inclusive workplaces.
We are a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit & do not endorse candidates for office nor views expressed in comments.
Young Invincibles @younginvincibles.bsky.social Amplifying the voices of young adults in the political process for:
⚕️ Health Care
🎓 Higher Education
🗳️ Civic Engagement
🏦 Workforce & Finance
Reuters @reuters.com
KFF @kff.org The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news.
Healthbeat @healthbeat.org 💉 Public health, explained.
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We're a new nonprofit newsroom covering public health in the U.S. and locally in New York City.
Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com The hardest-working paper in America.
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33rd Ward Working Families @33rdwardworking.bsky.social A political home for organizing + empowering our diverse, working class community to democratize political structures and resources in Chicago’s 33rd Ward. 3248 W Montrose Ave.
https://linktr.ee/workingfamilies33
Documenters Network @documenters.org Building a national network for grassroots, participatory media — Powered by City Bureau
Institute for Nonprofit News @inn.org We lead 500+ independent news organizations in a new kind of news network: nonprofit, nonpartisan and dedicated to public service.
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Field Foundation @fieldfoundation.bsky.social Funding arts and culture, community investments, journalism and storytelling, and local leaders to support community power building. Learn more @ fieldfoundation.org
Chicago Documenters @chidocumenters.bsky.social We're democratizing civic news. Get trained and paid to track your local government–Powered by @citybureau.
City Bureau @citybureau.bsky.social A Chicago-based national journalism lab reimagining local media though civic education, sustained impact reporting, and the #DocumentersNetwork 🔎
Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org We are a progressive grassroots political party building a multiracial, feminist movement of working people. Text WFP to 30403 to join us.
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