- Lake County Democrats Pleased Former Sheriff Curran Giving Up Fight to Overturn Election
- Tenth Dems Turns Out to Hear Speaker Pelosi at the Annual IDCCA Brunch in Springfield
- Congressman Schneider Demands Oversight of the NRA—Thank You, Brad!
- Calling All Democrats in Lake County and Northern Cook County
- Senator Durbin Brings His Message of Democratic Leadership to 10th District
- Get Your Buttons and Signs from Tenth Dems
- In Memoriam: Dottie Palombo
- How to Make Northern Illinois More Like a Sponge to Offset Climate Change (by Debra Shore, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner)
- Democratic Legislators Score High Marks on the Environment
Newsletter
Republican Curran Throws In The Towel
Tenth News: Forward with Family
Click here for our newsletter.
Tammy Duckworth Brings Baby to Work, Senate into the 21st Century
Democrats—and all Americans—celebrate another first for families, as Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth brings newborn daughter Maile onto the Senate floor.
Mother and Daughter Moment: Marching for Our Lives
By Nancy Kisicki
The author stood up against gun violence by participating in the March for Our Lives in Vernon Hills, joined by her eighteen-year-old daughters (one of whom was a Tenth Dems intern). Our 10th District Congressman Brad Schneider was there to energize and encourage the marchers.
Pritzker and Stratton Meet and Greet Brings Out Enthusiastic Crowd of Volunteers
The weather was perfect, and the large crowd was inspired by our candidates for Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Browse our extensive album of photos from the event.
The GOP’s Moral Bankruptcy is Tearing this Country Apart
By Steven Gan, A Personal Perspective
Our author continues to be appalled by the President’s incessant lying and Congressional Republicans’ failure to rebuke him.
By Kendra Roberts
Poetry and Prose Awards Night was especially moving as high school students came to the mic and read their original poems and stories about courage. Find the Tenth News Special Literary Edition here to read the prize-winning entries and to view more photos from this event.
By Joe Bongiovanni
Read about a well-attended event in Fox Lake to celebrate Earth Day by presenting a panel discussion on local water quality. Grant Township’s Democratic organization is among the many local Democratic groups within 10th District that actively promote Democratic values with the support of Tenth Dems.
Scott Britton: Advocate for Working Families
By Mark DeBofsky
Read about the forward-looking Democrat running for Cook County Board for the 14th district, which includes Glenview.
Full House Hears Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ TDU Talk on Hope from the Heartland
By Laurence Schiller
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), whose district is in central Illinois, is at the forefront of Democrats’ efforts to connect with rural and suburban working-class voters and flip red districts to blue. Her well-attended Tenth Dems University talk was eye-opening.
Bob Morgan: Healthcare Activist and Community Leader
By Mark DeBofsky
Bob Morgan, the Democratic candidate for State Representative for the 58th District (Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, Bannockburn, and parts of Glencoe and Northbrook), has stellar qualifications or office, including a history of public service and extensive involvement with Tenth Dems.
December Newsletter–Doing Better
Tenth Dems December Newsletter
Please follow the link to view our December newsletter as a pdf file:
In this issue of Tenth News:
Dems in 10th District Buck National Trend with Victories Up and Down the Ballot
A Message from the Founding Chair
The Way Forward: Do Something!
200 Attend Lively Post-Election Forum
Tenth Dems Dinner Mixes Awards and Baseball
Election Protection Saves Votes
From the Heart: A personal perspective
Congress Watch: Now that the 10th District is Blue, We Must Gear Up for the Coming Struggle
Healthcare Under a Trump Administration
Dems in 10th District Buck National Trend with Victories Up and Down the Ballot
By Eric Herman and Roger Baron
Despite disappointments for Democrats nationally, Election Day 2016 was a far different story in Illinois, and in the 10th District in particular. Tenth News has all the facts and figures.
A Message from the Founding Chair
Tenth Dems Founding Chair Lauren Beth Gash speaks from the heart.
The Way Forward: Do Something!
By Barbara Altman
The 2016 election is over. So what do we Democrats do now?
One thing Dems can do is write letters. Here’s one example.
200 Attend Lively Post-Election Forum
By Nancy Krent
A huge throng attending a post-election forum on November 21 heard from a great many people with a lot on their minds.
Tenth Dems Dinner Mixes Awards and Baseball
By Adrienne Kirshbaum
What happens when you mix an awards dinner with a critical World Series game featuring the Chicago Cubs? As you can see from our extensive photo album, a good time was had by all.
Election Protection Saves Votes
By Barbara Altman
The Tenth Dems Election Protection team was out in force on Election Day to ensure a smoothly running election in which everyone eligible to vote would be allowed to vote.
From the Heart: A personal perspective
By Steven Gan
The devastation for Democrats on November 8 was deep and widespread. Our columnist shares his thoughts from that night and beyond.
Congress Watch: Now that the 10th District is Blue, We Must Gear Up for the Coming Struggle
By Laurence D. Schiller
Mark Kirk and Bob Dold were defeated. Donald Trump…wasn’t. And Republicans still control the Congress. What does this mean for our country?
By Mark Rosenberg, M.D.
How unique is the 2016 campaign, particularly when it pertains to the hate speech that was uttered? And do those words have consequences?
Healthcare Under a Trump Administration
By Mark Rosenberg, M.D.
Of all the dramatic changes Americans should expect under the coming Trump administration, none may be as sweeping as some of the proposed changes to healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Obamacare.
September Newsletter: Right before Congress went on vacation…
In this issue of Tenth News:
Steven Gan: Volunteer of the Month
Congress Watch: Double Talk Dold Votes for Anti-Choice Legislation
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
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.
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.
Peruse photos from such events as Gurnee Days, the Lake County Fair, and Tenth Dems voter registration activities.
Republican loyalist Mark Kirk has been fully on board with the Republican plan to obstruct President Obama’s agenda from day one.