Upcoming Events
Earth’s Greatest Enemy screening
Screening of the film Earth’s Greatest Enemy
Seating is limited. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earths-greatest-enemy-chicago-earth-day-screening-tickets-1984508681889?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
More info about the film here: https://earthsgreatestenemy.com/
May Day
Organize with your co-workers for a powerful May Day 2026 – when we will stand together with union siblings nationwide to say “Workers Over Billionaires” and call for the end of this American Jim Crow-style authoritarianism and repression.
More details to come.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Wacker and State on the riverwalk.
Join us as veterans and allies speak out against the war at home and wars abroad.
VFP National Convention
Veterans for Peace Annual National Convention
Learning from the Past, Building the Future: 80 Years of Remembrance, 50 Years of Reflection, 40 Years of Action
More info: https://www.vfpconvention.org/
Vets Migra Training
Saturday, April 11th @ 1300 (1pm)
Chicago veterans and allies are gathering to build community in service and protect our most vulnerable neighbors, please rsvp, your information will only be used for this training session.
5530 N Broadway Chicago
Register here: tinyurl.com/vetsmigratraining
Veterans Against Fascism Organizing Meeting (virtual)
Emergency No War On Iran Strategy Discussion
registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9AchM6jnRCyIbSNpVN3WQQ#/registration
CITY-WIDE VETERAN CALL
VETS SAY NO: No Ice-No Cuts-No Occupation
BUILDING A UNITED VETERAN RESPONSE
Teachers for Social Justice Curriculum Fair
Chicago VFP Chapter will be tabling
Greater Lawndale High School for Social Justice (SoJo)
3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL
What is the Curriculum Fair?
The Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair is a day to build community and deepen the solidarity and political understanding essential to confront the multiple crises we face, and to seize this moment to fight for the future we need. The curriculum fair is a day-long popular education and organizing space buzzing with conversations about critical anti-racist teaching, connections across issues, defending our schools and communities, and inspiring the young people we teach. We deepen our knowledge through teachers’ social justice curriculum exhibits, workshops, resources and books, and a thought-provoking keynote program. We nourish and nurture ourselves and each other through culture, childcare and children’s programs, safety and care—and a delicious lunch. Be part of learning and building together for the futures we need!
What is the 2026 Theme?
Fighting for our Futures: Teaching for Solidarity and Justice in this Crisis
This is a dangerous moment of growing right-wing authoritarianism, attacks on racial and gender justice, and US militarized violence from Chicago to Palestine to Latin America. In Chicago, ICE raids terrorize immigrant communities while Black communities face the ongoing violence of anti-Black racist disinvestment, displacement, and policing. While our students and families struggle with the impossible cost of groceries, rent, and healthcare, and the stress of daily life, billions of dollars flow to US militarism and genocide and hedge fund investors and tech billionaires amass the greatest wealth in human history. But a crisis is also an opportunity to unmask the reality of this system of economic exploitation, racism, and violence that has been veiled for some (the power of educators!) and that has clearly failed the 99%. It’s an opportunity to see ourselves in each other, to understand how our struggles are connected, to build solidarity and community in and out of the classroom. We see the power of fighting for our futures in the global movement in solidarity with Palestine, in the ways we have shown up to defend our neighbors against ICE terror, in the historic 2020 Black liberation uprising, in educators who dare to teach truth and who stand up with their students and communities, in our unions organizing against authoritarianism and militarism.
CITY-WIDE VETERAN CALL
VETS SAY NO: No Ice-No Cuts-No Occupation
BUILDING A UNITED VETERAN RESPONSE
Right to Refuse: Training on Unlawful Orders & Ethical Leadership
VIRTUAL Know Your Rights! (Hosted by About Face, Common Defense, & the Military Law Task Force)
Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families have more rights than we are often told — including the right to speak, protest, seek redress, and obligation to refuse unlawful orders. But often, it’s hard to understand exactly what to do. In this training, we we will cover:
Your rights to free speech, protest, press, and use social media
How to seek redress through Congress, the Inspector General, whistleblower protections, etc.
What constitutes a lawful vs. unlawful order
What happens if you receive an unlawful order — and what options exist
How to protect your health & well-being while navigating moral stress
This training is rooted in existing military regulations and real-world guidance, including DoD Instructions, the Manual for Courts-Martial, and long-standing GI rights resources.
This is not about defiance for its own sake. It is about knowing your rights, understanding your responsibilities, and educating yourself so you know what your options are.
It’s more important now than ever to know the law, protect your integrity, and lead with conscience.
Open to Service Members, Veterans, Family Members, and the community at large.
Zoom link will be sent out after registration.
CITY-WIDE VETERAN CALL
VETS SAY NO: No Ice-No Cuts-No Occupation
BUILDING A UNITED VETERAN RESPONSE
Aaron Bushnell Memorial
500 W. Madison
Outside the Chicago Israeli Consulate
“On the 2nd anniversary of his sacrifice, we gather to honor the memory of Aaron Bushnell and stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine. 🇵🇸
Join us as we answer the nationwide call to action. We will meet at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago to remember his courage and continue the call for liberation.”
Chicago Chapter Meeting
Chicago VFP Chapter Meeting
Harold Washington Library, 3rd Floor Meeting Room
400 S State St
Unfortunately no food or beverages are allowed in the library meeting rooms.
Veterans against ice campaign meeting
“Organize, act, and uphold our oath by defending our neighbors.”
1530 W 21st Street, Chicago
Host Contact Info:
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/chicago-veterans-against-ice-campaign-meeting?source=direct_link&
CITY-WIDE VETERAN CALL
VETS SAY NO: No Ice-No Cuts-No Occupation
BUILDING A UNITED VETERAN RESPONSE
City-Wide Veteran Call
VETS SAY NO: No Ice-No Cuts-No Occupation
BUILDING A UNITED VETERAN RESPONSE
ICE OUT NOW! In Remembrance of Alex Pretti
ICE OUT NOW! In Remembrance of Alex Pretti
Rally at Jesse Brown VA
820 S. Damen
Gather on Taylor St. near Damen by the parking garage.
