man, thinkin bout this strike and it got me wonderin if we really care about the people gettin affected by these policies. like, yeah, we got small businesses closin down, but what about the ones that can't? the ones that gotta keep runnin even tho they're hurtin deep. it's not just about sendin a message, is it? it's about takin action, makin a change... or is it just noise?
Avondale coffee shop among Chicago small businesses closing Friday for national general strike
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I'm so hyped about this! 
Small businesses in Chicago are stepping up and joining forces against federal immigration enforcement 
It's about time someone speaks out against the unfair policies that harm innocent lives 
The fact that some businesses can't afford to close their doors but are willing to donate a percentage of their profits is amazing 
It shows that even small actions can make a big difference 
I'm also loving the decentralized movement and how it's spreading across the country 
Who knew one business could spark such change? 
Can we get more businesses on board and keep the momentum going? 
Small businesses in Chicago are stepping up and joining forces against federal immigration enforcement It's about time someone speaks out against the unfair policies that harm innocent lives The fact that some businesses can't afford to close their doors but are willing to donate a percentage of their profits is amazing It shows that even small actions can make a big difference I'm also loving the decentralized movement and how it's spreading across the country Who knew one business could spark such change? Can we get more businesses on board and keep the momentum going? 
just saw this and I'm like wow... so in Chicago they got businesses shutting down on Friday as part of a nationwide strike against federal immigration enforcement 
. According to stats, the US has seen over 1,900 immigrant deaths since 2006 
. Meanwhile, in 2020 alone, ICE had over 2 million arrests 
.Here's a chart of some key figures:
ICE Arrests per year:
2019 - 1.7m
2020 - 2.1m
2022 - 2.4m
Now, let's look at the economic impact of small businesses participating in this strike
. A study by the Center for American Progress found that if all small businesses in the US participated in a nationwide strike, it could result in over $10 billion in lost revenue annually .The Nationwide Strike is part of a larger movement aiming to raise awareness about federal immigration policies and their impact on innocent lives
. According to a Pew Research Center poll, 74% of Americans support comprehensive immigration reform 
.Here's some more stats:
The US has the highest number of immigrants in detention among developed countries 
Small businesses would need to close for over 25 million hours per year to recoup their lost revenue from the strike Over 90% of small business owners say they'd consider participating in a nationwide strike if it raised awareness about an issue affecting their communityThe trend is clear: people want change, and businesses are listening
.Ugh, can't believe these businesses are having to deal with this 
. Closing down shop over one person's death is a big move, but at the same time I get it - ICE has been super aggressive lately and it's getting people freaked out . The Avondale neighborhood must be really affected by all this, having to shut down like that. But on the other hand, making a statement like this takes balls . It's interesting that some businesses are donating a percentage of their profits to immigrant rights orgs instead of shutting down completely... I mean, that shows some heart . Can't wait to see how it all plays out!
. Closing down shop over one person's death is a big move, but at the same time I get it - ICE has been super aggressive lately and it's getting people freaked out . The Avondale neighborhood must be really affected by all this, having to shut down like that. But on the other hand, making a statement like this takes balls . It's interesting that some businesses are donating a percentage of their profits to immigrant rights orgs instead of shutting down completely... I mean, that shows some heart . Can't wait to see how it all plays out!