RDLF News: Issue 21

VOTE!

The 2024 General Election is underway, with early voting across all 50 wards of Chicago happening now. In addition to voting on federal, state, and local government positions, Chicagoans will be voting on the Chicago School Board of Education and the retention of 75 circuit court judges and two appellate judges.

Chicagoans can see their early voting site by ward here. Everyone the United States can quickly determine their polling place here.

Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights provides election day resources via the Election Protection program, which leverages the legal community’s knowledge of election law to combat disenfranchisement. On November 5th, voters can call 866-OUR-VOTE for comprehensive voter information and to report problems at their polling site. 

Whether through early voting, vote-by-mail, or voting on Election Day, we urge all eligible citizens to go out and vote!

LoCC in at AMPT

In conjunction with our values of community & collaboration, AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits & the Leaders of Color Collective are combining our previous November events to come together as a community for LoCC in at AMPT!

On November 7th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM, LoCC in at AMPT will take the Leaders of Color Collective & Nonprofit Sharespace’s missions of community, support, and resources for BIPOC nonprofit leaders and combine them for maximum connection & impact.

During this event, we will be hosting a fireside chat with five nonprofit leaders: 

Christina Bourné, Director of Development at Forward Momentum Chicago ; 

Edwin Martinez, Executive Director at Centro Sanar ; 

Sheerine Alemzadeh, Co-director at Healing to Action , 

Jamyle Cannon, Founder and Executive Director of The Bloc, 

ángela munguía, Founder and Executive Director of AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits. 

We will discuss how we can foster communication in ever-evolving organizations, develop an internal culture of an organization that values all employees, lead with a model that meets the needs of staff and community, and maintain an innovative mindset that allows us to push through stagnation. As current leaders in dynamic organizations across the nonprofit sector, our panelists will answer your questions, ideate, and offer support in furthering your organization's growth.The panel discussion will be followed by networking and resource sharing.

Click here to register.

Source! CIJ Logan Symposium

The 10 year anniversary of the Centre of Investigative Journalism (CIJ) Logan Symposium is happening on November 14th and 15th in London. Source! brings together some of the most courageous and innovative new investigative reporters and outlets in the world to forge alliances against official censorship, surveillance and deceit – and to talk candidly about the landscape for the profession and its future prospects.

This year, CIJ is partnering with Freedom of the Press Foundation in New York, Disclose in Paris, Reporters United in Athens, The Public Source in Beirut and Declassified in London to tackle issues such as how best to protect sources and whistleblowers, deal with government harassment and gagging orders, and make the most of exciting new investigative tools and methods.

"Only on truth can we build the future", Gavin MacFadyen 1940-2016

Learn more and register here.

The Ellsberg Whistleblower Award

The Wau Holland Foundation, Whistleblower Network, taz Panther Foundation, and The Reva and David Logan Foundation (collectively known as the founding organizations) have come together to establish the International Ellsberg Whistleblower Award.

With the International Ellsberg Whistleblower Award, our aim is to acknowledge the challenges whistleblowers and their supporters face, and to focus public discourse on the wrongdoing they have brought to light. The award is meant to demonstrate that safeguarding and supporting whistleblowers is imperative and in the best interest of society. It is intended to encourage others to follow the example of Daniel Ellsberg and his family.

Mr. Daniel Everette Hale has received the inaugural Ellsberg Whistleblower Award, following the personal wish of Daniel Ellsberg himself. Daniel Everette Hale is a former National Security Agency (NSA) intelligence analyst who informed the public about the severe grievances, civilian casualties, and governmental misconduct regarding the US drone warfare. His whistleblowing raised critical awareness about the balance between national security, the public’s right to know, and ethics in modern warfare. 

Read more here. 

Upcoming Opportunities

Open Applications

• DCASE Multimedia Production Services RFP:  The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) invites the submissions of proposals for Multimedia Production Services for DCASE festivals and events. The goals of the Multimedia Production Contractor are to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment and transportation needed to furnish Multimedia Production and related services required in accordance with the Scope of Services. The application deadline is November 6th at 3:00pm CT.
• GFPi Community Fund: The objective of the Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative (GFPI) Community Fund is to increase access to Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP)-aligned produce and food products in the Metro Chicago Region. It will provide financial & technical support for systemically marginalized, local farms and food businesses who are working on increasing community food access that builds local economies, sustainable practices, fair labor, animal welfare nutrition and advances the work of building equity in the Metro Chicago food system. The application deadline is November 11th at 11:59pm CT.
• IAC Creative Accelerator Fund: The Illinois Arts Council’s (IAC) Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF) provides crucial support to artists with a goal of strengthening the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois’ economic activity. CAF recognizes and supports the vital role that artists play as builders and innovators in their communities. By investing in their practice and professional growth, the fund not only enriches the lives of artists but also encourages broader community engagement and investment, leading to a vibrant cultural landscape and fostering connections among residents. The deadline to apply is November 20th.

Job Openings

• Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago : Gift Officer, Academic Enrichment Partnership Specialist
• Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights : Vice President of Finance and Operations, Senior Counsel (Midwest Voting Rights Program)
• Impact Behavioral Health Partners : Employment Specialist
• Youth Crossroads, Inc. : School-Based Mental Health Clinician
• Investigate Europe : Coordinating Editor
• CommunityHealth : Communications & Events Coordinator, Volunteer Services Coordinator

What We're Reading

Border911: The misinformation network profiting off the false invasion narrative

• Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting : Dark money and charity organizations led by former intelligence officers and ex-feds have been spreading propaganda and laying the groundwork for presidential election challenges.

Raising California’s Minimum Wage Has Not Cost Jobs

• Capital & Main : "Two separate studies found, respectively, that the policy increased average worker pay by 18%, yet had no effects on hours, scheduling or benefits. One of the studies noted that the new wage policy has led to only a small increase in fast food prices — 3.7%, or about 15 cents on a $4 burger."

Ceaseless Horrors in Northern Gaza

• Declassified Media : “My family have been experiencing what they describe as “the worst stage of genocide”. This is contrary to the misleading news of Israel classifying Gaza as a “secondary battleground” and shifting most of its military resources to fight Hezbollah on its northern front in Lebanon."

Pregnant in Louisiana Now, After Roe Fell

• The Lens NOLA : "The Lens sat down with a pregnant, 38-year-old New Orleans woman to talk about the risk of living in Louisiana in the post-Roe era. ... She worries if something goes wrong during delivery, or a miscarriage, that life-saving drugs will be further away from her doctors."

We'd like to hear from you!

Thanks for reading! We have an open call for content from our partners to highlight the brilliant work they're doing in the community. If you are a current grantee or partner with The Reva and David Logan Foundation and you would like to contribute to our next newsletter, please reach out to Sabrina Boggs, Communications Coordinator at sabrina(at)loganfdn(dot)org. Please note that we will not share fundraising campaigns.

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