FeaturedTenth Dems interns were critical to the success of the Democratic booth at the Lake County Fair July 26-30. Many of the over 30 Summer 2023 Tenth Dems interns helped with Fair setup/takedown and staffing the booth along with both Lake Dems and Tenth Dems volunteers. At least 1,000 people visited the booth, received information, conversation and purchased merchandise at this five day event.
Dear Friends,
As another July 4th approaches, our thoughts inevitably turn to what we lost a year ago. While multi-generational families from various Lake County communities lined the streets in Highland Park on a beautiful Fourth of July to watch a parade and celebrate our nation, a single gunman murdered seven, injured many dozens more, and shattered the lives of countless others.
Now, one year later, our pain has not subsided. Our hearts ache for a child who will grow up without parents, for those who are permanently physically injured, and for those whose emotional wounds will never fully heal. We’re grateful that our legislature passed and our governor signed into law an assault weapons ban that will make another such event in our state far less likely, but we’re at a loss to understand why similar measures to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines haven’t been enacted nationwide.
Next week, we celebrate the Fourth of July with barbeques, parades, and fireworks, and many of us will participate in a solemn remembrance ceremony and community walk in Highland Park.
Let’s renew our determination to continue working to reduce gun violence. Let’s work to elect Democrats who have the wisdom to prioritize our right to be safer when we shop, attend school, and gather for celebrations in our communities.
Tenth Dems Founder, Lauren Beth Gash
P.S. This is what I posted on July 4th last year:
The mass shooting at the Highland Park, Illinois parade today was just so awful…
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We are very saddened by the sudden death of Maureen Wener, a cherished member of our Tenth Dems family.
Here is a tribute from Tenth Dems Founder Lauren Beth Gash’s Facebook Page that contains additional information about Maureen and her funeral: “Maureen Wener was a wife, mother, and friend to so many of us. She was an important part of our local community. I’m devastated. She was killed by a hit-and-run driver on June 2nd riding her bicycle in Highland Park. Moe (her nickname) was a wonderful person who was deeply committed to helping make our world a better place. At the time of her death, she was a school board member and Treasurer of the West Deerfield Township Democrats. She had served as the Executive Director of the Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems). I hosted a baby shower for her at my house before she became a mother. I’m stunned and so sad.”
Funeral details (BJBE Deerfield)
Chicago Tribune article
Patch article
Daily Herald article
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On June 24th, Congressman Brad Schneider hosted a town hall forum at the Antioch Senior Center to discuss topical issues with the community. The conversation covered affordable health care, gun violence prevention, Social Security, and more. Congressman Schneider also spoke about rebuilding public confidence in the government citing recently passed laws that have benefited the nation.
Read what Democratic Intern Lindsey Apple had to say about the event by clicking here.
Pictured with Congressman Brad Schneider are Democratic Intern Lindsey Apple and Lake Dems Operations Manager Justin Pedersen.
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