September Newsletter: Right before Congress went on vacation…

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In this issue of Tenth News:

Steven Gan: Volunteer of the Month

Congress Watch: Double Talk Dold Votes for Anti-Choice Legislation

In the Doldrums

How I Became an Enthusiastic Volunteer for Hillary Clinton: A Personal Journey     

A Personal Perspective: Trump’s Desperation

Weekend “Days of Action” Activate Volunteers for Julie Morrison

Show Your Support for Democrats with Tenth Dems Campaign Gear

Democratic Candidates and Supporters Turn Out in Force During Gurnee Days

Photo Gallery

Off the Mark

 

Steven Gan: Volunteer of the Month

By Avital Raff

September’s Volunteer of the Month is none other than regular Tenth News contributor Steven Gan who recently published a book about his experiences as a businessman in Japan. You’ll find that Steven’s story itself is a must-read.

Congress Watch: Double Talk Dold Votes for Anti-Choice Legislation

By Laurence D. Schiller

In the days before Congress took a lengthy summer hiatus, the House quietly passed a piece of legislation called the Conscience Protection Act of 2016, which will limit women’s reproductive choices.  And Bob Dold was there helping his fellow Republicans get it passed.

In the Doldrums

Bob Dold says he’s not supporting Trump, but he sure is working against Hillary Clinton.

How I Became an Enthusiastic Volunteer for Hillary Clinton: A Personal Journey

By Bonnie Bernstein Levy

The author shares her personal journey.  Her childhood enthusiasm for Democrats like JFK has been reignited, and she now is working hard to make Hillary Clinton our next President.

A Personal Perspective: Trump’s Desperation

By Steven Gan

Our regular columnist offers his take on the status of Trump’s campaign and how the candidate is dealing with a raft of setbacks in August.

Weekend “Days of Action” Activate Volunteers for Julie Morrison

Two recent events helped galvanize State Senate candidate Julie Morrison’s 2016 campaign.

Show Your Support for Democrats with Tenth Dems Campaign Gear

You can help support Democrats by purchasing Tenth Dems’ custom-made buttons and bumper stickers and other campaign gear.

Democratic Candidates and Supporters Turn Out in Force During Gurnee Days

By Bonnie Berger-Neel

August 13 and 14 were big days for Warren Township Democrats at Gurnee Days, including the appearance of a slew of local candidates.

Photo Gallery

Peruse photos from such events as Gurnee Days, the Lake County Fair, and Tenth Dems voter registration activities.

Off the Mark

Republican loyalist Mark Kirk has been fully on board with the Republican plan to obstruct President Obama’s agenda from day one.

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