A progressive anti-war group has paid for 11 Chicago area billboards that question the deployment of National Guard troops and provide a link to legal resources for service members who might want to opt out.

The billboards read: “Army National Guard. You joined to serve your community. So what are you doing in Chicago?” It also leads to a website at notwhatyousignedupfor.org, which leads to resources for service members. A link to the GI Rights Hotline gives service members counseling “on their legal rights and discharge options including conscientious objector status.”

The billboards are paid for by Win Without War, a grassroots organization that “prioritizes human security and diplomacy after war.” They began appearing in Chicago on Oct. 14, but the group has also placed billboards out

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