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Economic Security for Illinois

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Affiliate of @EconomicSecProj. Building collective power to advance policy solutions that make Illinois’ economy the most equitable & inclusive in the country.

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“The problem that exists today is Amazon is both the seller and the marketplace. [Small companies] are beholden to the giant to decide if they can sink or swim.” – ESP Director of Antimonopoly @chao_becky on today's historic FTC lawsuit against Amazon. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/0…
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Mayor Brandon Johnson
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Access to grocery stores is already a challenge for many residents, especially on the South and West sides. But all Chicagoans deserve to live near convenient, affordable, healthy grocery options. chi.gov/MOGroceryStore
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The non-profit Economic Security Project and the city are partnering to explore the creation of a municipally owned grocery store. abc7chicago.com/chicago-food-d…
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We're thrilled to be part of this effort! @EconomicSecProj's Senior Advisor @Ameya_Pawar_IL in the release: “The City of Chicago is reimagining the role government can play in our lives by exploring a public option for grocery stores"
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NEWS: Mayor Brandon Johnson has started a group to explore the possibility of a municipally owned grocery store in Chicago, a city with vast stretches on South and West Side without good shopping options.

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UPDATE: Art Guaranteed, our 2 day free event series is 🎟️ SOLD OUT! 🎟️ We’re overwhelmed with your support for our artists & this work. We promise we’ll share video & photo from the day with you all. @airgoradio @EconomicSecProj
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Have you signed up for Art Guaranteed? On Friday, hear from @eveewing & the team at @airgoradio about GUARANTEED, a new podcast. On Saturday, see our artist fellows display their works with food + fun for the whole fam. Get FREE tickets: economicsecproj.org/art

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On the 15th of each month, Bella, Clarance & TaylorRaquel get a $500 check from @cookcountygov Promise Pilot. With it, they an plan ahead & be present with their families + community. “This is not just free money, but money that helps people live a more free life” says Bella.
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Our VP, Build the Field @harish_i_patel celebrates state legislatures for winning on cash policies at @The_BIG_Conf: “We saw the number of states who have a Child Tax Credit policy double this year.”
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Ameya Pawar
Ameya Pawar@Ameya_Pawar_IL·
It was such an honor to introduce the plenary session on public power—and briefly spotlight @GovPritzker’s Illinois Grocery Store Initiative which includes support and funding publicly owned grocery stores. Thank you, @Groundwork, for the opportunity! #Econcon Cc: @AndyManar
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ESP Senior Advisor @Ameya_Pawar_IL introduces the second plenary session: The Progressive Economic Future Is Fueled by Public Power at #EconCon!

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GICP Manager Shafeka Hashash speaks at @The_BIG_Conf – “We talk about trusting people and helping them live their fullest lives. We have a tendency to imply that GI meets people's basic needs and rent, but these two things alone don’t help people live their fullest lives.”
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Harish I. Patel
Harish I. Patel@harish_i_patel·
Thank you @ChicagosMayor for your leadership & commitment to continuing the Chicago's cash pilot to make it permanent! Lot of people worked hard in our city to create the foundation for this moment.
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.@ChicagosMayor Brandon Johnson opens day 2 of @The_BIG_Conf with a commitment to continuing to pursue #guaranteedincome in the City of Chicago. Thank you, Mayor, for believing in the transformative power a guaranteed income, a policy that puts cash directly into people’s hands.

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Thank you for sharing your gift, Matt!
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.@ChicagosMayor Brandon Johnson opens day 2 of @The_BIG_Conf with a commitment to continuing to pursue #guaranteedincome in the City of Chicago. Thank you, Mayor, for believing in the transformative power a guaranteed income, a policy that puts cash directly into people’s hands.
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The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference
The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference@The_BIG_Conf·
The BIG Conference is for everyone! It's an annual opportunity to learn about basic income, connect with the folks running guaranteed income programs, grassroots advocates of UBI, and elected officials building political will. Let's make it happen! #CashMemeMonday
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