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Illinois Democrats are trying desperately to tie their opponents to ICE, including in one key state House race Illinois Democrats had been largely unified against President Donald Trump’s Chicago-area immigration enforcement crackdown. Now, the issue is being used as a political wedge in this spring’s Democ…

This is basically straight up lying to the voters by Jaime Andrade’s campaign, which is smearing his opponent by false accusing them of supporting ICE. Good campaign truth squadding by @olivia0.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/i...

We were thrilled to be joined today by @ctulocal1.bsky.social to canvass for our slate of progressive champions, including @miguelfor40.bsky.social !

If you’d like to join the movement, sign up to volunteer here!

Calenadar of events: miguelfor40.org/upcoming-campaign-events

Illinois Democrats are trying desperately to tie their opponents to ICE, including in one key state House race Illinois Democrats had been largely unified against President Donald Trump’s Chicago-area immigration enforcement crackdown. Now, the issue is being used as a political wedge in this spring’s Democ…

Today's MUST-READ article regarding the State Representative race in District 40, between Miguel Alvelo-Rivera and Jaime Andrade.

www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/i...

The photo shows Miguel Alvelo-Rivera standing in front of a sign that says ICE OUT OF HOME DEPOT with other people also holding signs.

Hi there! We’re just starting out with Bluesky. My name is Miguel Alvelo-Rivera. I’ve been an organizer since I was 13, and have been leading a union that organizes with domestic workers and day laborers for the last five years.

I'm running for state rep in Illinois' 40th District!

We are thrilled to share our candidates for IL’s March 17 Primaries! We have a slate of #ProgressiveChampions: Karina Villa, Delia Ramirez, Graciela Guzman, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera, Sarah Burt, and Jessica Vasquez.

If you want to do more than vote, canvass with us! www.workingfamilies33.org/events

Thank you to everyone who joined us today, including @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social , Sunrise Movememt Chicago, and Tanggol Migrante Chicago! Our movement is growing and it’s time to plug in!

Check out our events calendar and get plugged in! www.workingfamilies33.org/events

We are so thrilled to endorse such a committed fighter for working people: @delia.bsky.social ! Most recently, she has shown the way forward by co-authoring the Melt ICE Act!

Full slate here: bit.ly/33wf2026Slate

Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us last Thursday and last Saturday! While the temperatures are going up, so is our momentum! Wanna join in?

Phone bank:
- Tuesdays at 5:30om (TONIGHT)

Canvass:
- Thursdays at 5:30pm
- Saturdays at 11:00am

Events calendar:
www.workingfamilies33.org/events

Choo-choo-choose Miguel, this Saturday at our Valentine’s Day canvass! We’ll be sharing the love of our slate of progressive champions, fighting to protect our communities from ICE and unaffordability.

3248 W Montrose on Saturday, 02/14, at 11AM to knock doors as a love letter to IL 40th District.

33rd Ward Working Families is proud to endorse Graciela Guzmán for 20th District State Senator!

Read about our full slate of endorsements here: bit.ly/33wf2026Slate

Trumps attacks on IL have been shifting: from street violence by ICE, to withholding federal funding from children, to weapomizing audits against our Chicago Teachers Union. This is why our social movements need proven fighters in office.

Read more: bit.ly/TrumpsAttack...

Snow may fall, but so will #TheStatusQuo! Whatever the weather, we’ll be hitting doors Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday in Albany Park and Logan Square.

We even have a canvass-and-bowl on Sunday with @peoples32nd.bsky.social ! So find an event near you!

www.miguelfor40.org/upcoming-cam...

Jaime Andrade’s top donors? Big pharma, real estate, and utilities. Who do you think he’ll look out for?

Learn more at jaimesmoney.com

33rd Ward Working Families is proud to endorse Jessica Vásquez for Cook County’s 8th District!

Full slate: www.workingfamilies33.org/2026-primary...

We are proud to endorse Miguel Alvelo Rivera for IL-40 State Rep!

Miguel has a strong history of fighting for, *and delivering wins*, for our community.

Full slate and how to join the movement: www.workingfamilies33.org/2026-primary...

Thank you Rep. Ramirez. And bigger thanks to Chicago's Left—esp. @33rdwardworking.bsky.social, @ctulocal1.bsky.social, and other UnitedWorkingFamilies.org orgs—for producing and co-governing with Rep. Ramirez.

Let us all call our US reps, telling them to cosponsor Ramirez's "Melt ICE Act": reps.fyi

Have you seen his “Proven Progressive” signs?

While State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr. claims to be a “Proven Progressive,” he's raked in more than $1.2M in contributions from the same interests he claims to oppose: tax-dodging billionaires, corporations, and lobbyists.

Get the details: Jaimesmoney.com

Save the Date -- Sunday, 01/25 -- for our next Book Club on Elite Capture!

For January and February, we will be reading Elite Capture: How The Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (& Everything Else) by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò

Sunday, Jan 25
10:30am - 12:00pm
3248 W Montrose
RSVP: bit.ly/33wfBookJan2...

Chicagoans, attention please! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

33rd Ward Working Families is proud to endorse these 5 candidates for the Democratic Party Primaries on March 17!

- Miguel Alvelo Rivera for IL 40th House District
- Delia Ramirez
- Karina Villa
- Graciela Guzmán
- Jessica Vasquez for Cook County’s 8th District

Read: bit.ly/33wf2026Slate

Do you live on the NW side of Chicago?

This is retaliation. @ctulocal1.bsky.social is being targeted because they win for students and communities. We stand with them. #HandsOffMyTeachersUnion

Audits? ✅ Transparent. ✅ Accountable. ✅ Strong. This isn’t a scandal. It’s a smear campaign.

Read more: theintercept.com/2026/01/16/c...

Our candidates are going up against billionaires and corporations. But we have people power and grassroots organizing on our side. If you’re in a position to canvass in Albany Park or Logan Square, come out and join us!

If you live outside Chicago, you can always donate!

www.miguelfor40.org

Four opportunities to canvass for Miguel for IL 40th District State Rep, two in Albany Park and two in Logan Square!

Tues (TONIGHT) - 6pm - 2934 N Milwaukee
Thurs - 5:30pm - 3248 W Montrose
Sat - 11am - at both locations!

RSVP here: www.miguelfor40.org#section_3781

Proud to be a part of @33rdwardworking.bsky.social and proud to support Delia Ramirez, Graciela Guzman, Jessica Vasquez, and Miguel Alvelo Rivera! Hope you’ll join us. ❤️

New year, new opportunities to talk to your neighbors and fight the status quo! We had a huge turnout of volunteers ready to canvass for our progressive slate: including Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Representative !

Join the movement: www.workingfamilies33.org/events

Negative temps couldn’t stop us. Our SUBZERO HEROES came out to canvass for Miguel Alvelo Rivera for State Rep District 40 on Saturday and for our members meeting on Sunday!

Join the movement: linktr.ee/workingfamil...

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week! Whether canvassing for our #ProvenProgressive candidates like Miguel Alvelo Rivero for IL State Rep Dist 40, or checking out our Membership 101, we are expanding the movement and you should join us!

Watch us in action Saturday: bit.ly/33wfMiguelSa...

“It’s a Wonderful Life” canvass was great success. 7 positive IDs and handed out 4 window signs. Fuck ICE, free Palestine, vote Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL 40th District State Rep.

A belated thank you to everyone who joined us for our screen print social! We had a wonderful time mingling with our neighbors while taking turns learning how to screen print any clothing folks brought in.

Keep an eye out for our new Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Representative swag. 👀😍❤️